
Formulas
Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn
by KPC Herbs
Spreads constrained Liver Qi, clears Heat, and nourishes Blood and Yin. The classic formula for Liver Qi stagnation with Heat, including PMS, irritability, hot flashes, night sweats, breast distension, and irregular menstruation.
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Formula Class
Liver Qi-Spreading, Heat-Clearing, Blood-Nourishing Formula
TCM Pattern
Liver Qi Stagnation transforming to Heat, with Blood and Yin Deficiency
Formula Composition
Chief Herbs
Clears Heat from Blood stagnation (the 'added' herb from base Xiao Yao San). Cools Blood and invigorates it simultaneously.
Clears Heat from the Three Burners and specifically addresses the yu-heat (constraint-heat) from Liver Qi stagnation.
Deputy Herbs
Spreads Liver Qi, releases constraint, raises clear Yang, and guides the formula to the Liver and Gallbladder channels.
Nourishes and invigorates Liver Blood, regulates menstruation, and ensures the formula nourishes as it moves.
Nourishes Liver Blood and Yin, softens the Liver, and relieves spasms and pain.
Assistant Herbs
Strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness, supporting Earth to prevent Liver over-control.
Strengthens Spleen, resolves Dampness, and calms the Shen.
Assists Chai Hu in spreading Liver Qi and clears Heat from the head and eyes.
Envoy Herb
Harmonizes all herbs and supports the Spleen.
TCM Actions
- Spreads constrained Liver Qi
- Clears Heat from Qi stagnation (Yu Heat)
- Nourishes Liver Blood and Yin
- Strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes digestion
- Regulates menstruation
Clinical Indications
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) — irritability, breast distension, mood changes
- Hot flashes and night sweats with underlying stagnation
- Irregular menstruation with both stagnation and deficiency signs
- Chronic low-grade fever from Yin deficiency
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional constraint with heat signs
- Headache and dizziness from Liver Yang rising
- Red tongue tip, wiry and slightly rapid pulse
