It’s often prescribed for PMS (premenstrual syndrome), painful periods (no, pain during menstruation is not normal despite what you were told) with or without tender and swollen breasts. Depression can also be a sign of Liver imbalance.Īs the Liver is tasked with providing blood to and removing from the uterus, XYS is usually prescribed to help bring the menstrual cycle back to balance no matter what age or issue. These Liver type symptoms include migraine or other headaches (typically behind the eyes, top of the head and/or temples), tight sinews (tendons and ligaments), pain in the body (e.g rib area, shoulders, neck, TMJ, etc.), painful periods, easy to irritation, gallbladder issues, visual issues, insomnia and more.
When the Liver “Stagnates” due to constitutional issues, long held emotions (irritability, anger, frustration or resentment), improper diet, and/or stress, many symptoms can arise. The Liver is called the energetic fan of the body as it rules the movement of Qi (the energetic force which moves the Blood). The main actions of XYS are related to the TCM Liver and Blood. Soothe the TCM Liver and Spread Liver Qi.The chief actions of this formula in TCM terms are to: Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Preparata) - Baked Licorice Root.Bai Zhou (Rhizoma Attractylodis) - White Attractylodis.Bai Shao (Radix Peoniae Alba) - White Peony Root.Dang Gui (Radix Angelica Sinensis) - Tangkuei Root.Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) - Bupleurum Root.
But it isn’t for everyone or everything - so it must be prescribed by a regulated TCM practitioner. Why? It has so many benefits to the body as it helps to regulate the liver which has such an important role in our emotions, mind, stress, blood, and many other aspects of the body. This Traditional Chinese Medicine formula (Xiao Yao San - XYS) has been prescribed for hundreds of years in China and is now one of the most prescribed TCM formulas in North America.
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