Harmonizing formulas
Jia wei xiao yao san
Augmented Free and Easy Wanderer Powder
- Chinese name
- 加味逍遥散
- Group
- Harmonizing formulas
- English name
- Bupleurum and Peony Combination
Balances liver and spleen, strengthens the spleen and cools heat from deficiency.
Indications
When spleen qi deficiency with stagnant liver qi turns into heat: more irritability, a short fuse, undulating fever, sweating, bloodshot eyes, palpitations, heavier menstruation or uterine bleeding, a dry mouth, pressure in the lower abdomen and painful urination.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chai hu (bupleurum) | 6–9 g |
| Dang gui (Chinese angelica) | 6–9 g |
| White peony root (bai shao) | 8–12 g |
| Fu ling (poria) | 9–15 g |
| Dry-fried bai zhu (zhi bai zhu) | 3 g |
| Tree peony bark (mu dan pi) | 1,5 g |
| Gardenia (zhi zi) | 1,5 g |
| Honey-fried licorice (zhi gan cao) | 3–6 g |
| Mint (bo he) | 1–3 g |
Variations
- For difficult and painful urination: add plantain seed.
Note
Taken with a little fresh ginger and mint. More strongly cooling than xiao yao san.