064 – JIA WEI XIAO YAO SAN

The Chinese Formula Jia Wei Xiao Yao San, also known by its English name Bupleurum and Peony Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that HARMONIZE LIVER and SPLEEN (STOMACH), acting on syndromes of Liver Qi stagnation with Blood deficiency and Heat retention; Liver and Spleen disharmony.

Indication: Indicated for Liver Qi stagnation with Blood deficiency and increased Yang or Heat: Menopause or PMS with headache, hot flashes.

Actions: Relieve Liver Qi stagnation; Clear Heat; Nourish Blood

Syndromes: Liver Qi stagnation with Blood deficiency and Heat retention; Liver and Spleen disharmony

Symptoms and signs: Menopause or PMS: hot flashes, sudden reddening of the face and torso with intense body heat and sweating, intermittent Heat and Cold, emotional lability, anxiety, depression, irritability, insomnia, dry mouth/throat, bitterness, headache, dry eyes, breast gland distension and pain, dry stools, urinary issues.

Concentrated urine

Tongue: reddish-purple

Coating: yellow, thin

Pulse: rough