
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San - Bupleurum & Peony Formula
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San also known as Bupleurum & Peony Formula
TCM ACTIONS
Soothes the Liver, nourishes the Liver Blood, tonifies the Spleen
Qi, clears stagnant Heat.
INDICATIONS
Stress-related disorders, depressed mood, menstrual disorders (e.g. premenstrual syndrome, irregular menstruation), mastitis, mammary, dysplasia (fibrocystic breast disease), bruxism, Crohn’s disease.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Irritability, emotional volatility, depressed mood, Sense of tightness or oppressive sensation in the chest, the need to make an effort to take a deep breath, sighing, One or more of: headache, sleep disturbance, red eyes, sensation of heat, Tightness of the shoulders and lower thoracic paraspinal, muscle fatigue, Poor appetite, Menstrual irregularities, Premenstrual tension, tongue may be red or have red tip and/or edges, Pulse is wiry and may also be rapid.
ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS
Bupleurum root is used orally in formulas to treat stress, liver disorders, premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhoea, depression, anorexia, inflammation, mild pain, muscle cramps, indigestion, ulcers, haemorrhoids, diarrhoea, constipation. It has been shown to have sedative, analgesic, immune stimulant, anticholesterolemic and antilipemic actions. Paeonia bark (dry fried) used together with Gardenia fruit (roasted) has a sedative and antispasmodic action, and enhances the stress relieving effects of the base formula Xiao Yao San (Bupleurum & Dang-gui Formula BP031)
DOSAGE & COURSE OF TREAT MENT
8 - 12 pills, 3 times daily, half to one hour away from food. In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 2 – 3 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 - 100%. Course of treatment: 1 – 3 months. May be used for longer periods in patients with a stressful lifestyle. Safe for long term use
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin). Caution for those on any type of sedative drug. Contraindicated for patients taking interferon. If taking antibiotics, allow at least 90 minutes before taking this formula. Not to be used during pregnancy.
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