Xiao Yao Wan - Free and Easy Wanderer

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The herbal formula "xiao yao wan" , 逍遥丸, which in english is "free and easy wanderer", is categorized within the "harmonize" functional grouping and within the "regulate and harmonize the liver and spleen" sub-category.

You may also see this formula referenced by: Xiao Yao San, Rambling Powder, Tangkuei and Bupleurum Formula.

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

  • Depression, anxiety, loss of motivation - resulting from liver qi stagnation.
  • Fatigue, bloating, changes in appetite from the combination of spleen qi deficiency with liver qi stagnation.
  • PMS, breast distention, irregular menstruation and in some cases infertility.

Xiao Yao Wan has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).

  • Use with caution during pregnancy.

Our shop contains xiao yao wan from the following manufacturers:

  • Xiao Yao San - Sun Ten
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  • Xiao Yao Wan - HBW
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    For many reasons such as availability, ecological choices, and/or price, each manufacturer or herbalist may well adjust the exact composition of a specific formula. Xiao Yao Wan is generally comprised of the following herbs:

  • Bai Shao (White Peony Root) - Nourishes the blood and regulates menstrual problems due to…
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  • Bai Zhu (Atractylodes (White) Rhizome) - Tonifies the spleen, augments qi, dries dampness - diarrhea…
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  • Chai Hu (Thorowax Root, Bupleurum) - Clears shao yang disorders and reduces fever - alternating …
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  • Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) - Tonifies the blood, regulates menses - pallid, ashen comple…
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  • Fu Ling (Poria, China Root) - Promotes urination, drains dampness, transforms phlegm - ur…
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  • Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) - This preparation increases the qi tonifying aspects of the …
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    A single formula, alone, may not be sufficient to fully address a particular TCM diagnostic pattern. Formulas may be used alone, in combinations, and/or in stages. Xiao Yao Wan is a candidate for consideration when needing to influence liver blood deficiency, liver qi stagnation and/or spleen qi deficiency.

    Xiao Yao Wan may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored overall approach, to influence the following conditions: anxiety, depression, headache, infertility, irregular menstruation, panic attack, postpartum depression and/or premenstrual syndrome (pms)

    Our clinical staff have made the following notes, regarding xiao yao wan.

    • This formula can be used to help mitigate the effects of stress - whether it is physical, emotional, mental, or some combination.
    • One study found Xiao Yao Wan to have an antidepressent effect via modulation of the glutamate/glutamine cycle.

    As noted above, xiao yao wan is within the harmonize functional group. And it appears within the sub-category "regulate and harmonize the liver and spleen", which contains the following formulas:

  • Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan (Bupleurum Powder to Spread the Liver) - Liver qi stagnation signs - hypochondriac tension, abdomina…
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  • Da Bu Gan Wan (Major Liver Nutrition Pills) - Brittle nails, yellowing of the skin (jaundice). Abdominal…
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  • Jiang Ya Wan (Repress The Blood Pressure Pills) - Hypertension particularly with ascendent yang and heat sign…
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  • Jia Wei Gui Pi Wan (Augmented Restore The Spleen Decoction) - A combination of jia wei xiao yao wan and gui pi wan - simi…
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  • Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan (Free and Easy Wanderer Pills) - Derived from the base formula, xiao yao wan, an important f…
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  • Pian Tou Tong Wan (Migraine Pills) - Headaches and/or migraines caused by liver yang or liver fi…
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  • Ping Gan Liu Qi Yin Wan (Dang Gui And Pinellia Combination) - Liver qi stagnation with blood deficiency heat - signs of…
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  • Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan (Peony and Licorice Decoction) - Cramping and/or muscle spasms that are due to fluid deficie…
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  • Shu Gan Wan (Liver Comfort Pills) - Abdominal and/or Hypochondriac pain, cramps or spasms resul…
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  • Si Ni San Wan (Frigid Extremities Powder Pills) - Important formula for liver qi stagnation - manifesting as …
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  • Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan (Important Pills for Painful Diarrhea / Calm Wind Pills) - Diarrhea, particularly with abdominal cramping. Diarrhea w…
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  • Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) - Shao Yang Syndrome (or "lesser yang stage") - alternating f…
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  • Yi Gan Wan (Restrain The Liver Powder) - Anxiety, palpitations, easily frightened, alternating fever…
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    All formulas in the primary category of "harmonize" are listed below.

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    Ban Xia Xie Xin WanChai Hu Shu Gan WanDa Bu Gan WanJiang Ya WanJia Wei Gui Pi WanJia Wei Xiao Yao WanPian Tou Tong WanPing Gan Liu Qi Yin WanShao Yao Gan Cao WanShu Gan WanSi Ni San WanTong Xie Yao Fang WanXiao Chai Hu Tang WanXiao Yao WanYi Gan Wan
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