Xiāo Yáo Sǎn (逍遥散, Free and Easy Wanderer Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Regulate qi & blood category, with Chái Hú as chief herb. It contains Chái Hú, Dāng Guī, Bái Sháo, Bái Zhú, Fú Líng, Zhì Gān Cǎo, Shēng Jiāng and Bò Hé. Actions: spreads Liver qi; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood — key formula for Liver-Spleen disharmony.
| Pinyin | Xiāo Yáo Sǎn (Xiao Yao San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 逍遥散 |
| English | Free and Easy Wanderer Powder |
| Category | Regulate qi & blood |
| Chief | Chái Hú |
| Tongue | Pale red |
| Pulse | Wiry, deficient |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Chái Hú | 9g |
| Dāng Guī | 9g |
| Bái Sháo | 9g |
| Bái Zhú | 9g |
| Fú Líng | 9g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 6g |
| Shēng Jiāng | 3pc |
| Bò Hé | 3g |
Actions
Spreads Liver qi; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood — key formula for Liver-Spleen disharmony
Indications
Liver qi stagnation with Spleen deficiency and Blood deficiency: hypochondriac pain, headache, dizziness, dry eyes, fatigue, poor appetite, menstrual irregularity
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Bā Zhēn Tāng shares Dāng Guī, Bái Sháo, Bái Zhú, Fú Líng, Zhì Gān Cǎo and Shēng Jiāng. Only Xiāo Yáo Sǎn has Chái Hú and Bò Hé; only Bā Zhēn Tāng has Rén Shēn, Shú Dì Huáng, Chuān Xiōng and Dà Zǎo.
- Zhēn Wǔ Tāng shares Bái Sháo, Bái Zhú, Fú Líng and Shēng Jiāng. Only Xiāo Yáo Sǎn has Chái Hú, Dāng Guī, Zhì Gān Cǎo and Bò Hé; only Zhēn Wǔ Tāng has Fù Zǐ.
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What herbs are in Xiāo Yáo Sǎn?
Xiāo Yáo Sǎn contains Chái Hú 9g, Dāng Guī 9g, Bái Sháo 9g, Bái Zhú 9g, Fú Líng 9g, Zhì Gān Cǎo 6g, Shēng Jiāng 3pc and Bò Hé 3g.
What is Xiāo Yáo Sǎn used for?
Liver qi stagnation with Spleen deficiency and Blood deficiency: hypochondriac pain, headache, dizziness, dry eyes, fatigue, poor appetite, menstrual irregularity.
What are the actions of Xiāo Yáo Sǎn?
Spreads Liver qi; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood — key formula for Liver-Spleen disharmony.
What tongue and pulse go with Xiāo Yáo Sǎn?
Tongue: Pale red. Pulse: Wiry, deficient.
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