Description
Xiao Yao San (Rambling Powder) is a classical formula from the Song Dynasty Tai Ping Hui Men He Hi Ju Fang (Tai Ping Imperial Grace Formulary). This 10:1 powdered extract in 500mg gelatin capsules harmonizes liver qi dynamics while supporting healthy digestive function and blood nourishment.
TCM Actions
- Courses the liver and resolves depression, fortifies the spleen and supplements the qi, nourishes the blood and eliminates dampness
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy menstrual function and regularity
- Supports comfortable breast tissue during hormonal fluctuations
- Promotes healthy mood and emotional balance
- Supports healthy digestive function
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with liver qi stagnation
- Supports healthy spleen qi function
- Promotes healthy blood nourishment
- Supports healthy sleep patterns
Ingredients
- Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
- Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
- Fu Ling (Poria)
- Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
- Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae)
- Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis)
- Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalycis)
- mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
Recommended Dosage
According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 66 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 9 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
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