xiao yao wan (Relaxx Extract)

for depressed liver qi marked by hypochondriac distension and pain, dizziness, impaired appetite and menstrual disorders. The classical formula "Xiao Yao San" (Ease Powder) in TCM is primarily used to soothe the liver, invigorate the spleen, nourish the blood and regulate menstruation. In modern clinic, it is applicable to Chronic Hepatitis; Pleurisy; Chronic Gastritis; Peptic Ulcer; Irregular Menstruation; Uterine Bleeding; Leukorrhea; Anemia; Pelvic Inflammatory Disease; Breast Fibroids; Optic Nerve Atrophy; Central Retinitis.

Product label: Relaxx Extract
(Xiao Yao Wan)
Packing: one bottle contains 200 concentrated pills
Manufactured by Lanzhou Traditional Herbs, China.

Ingredients:
Bai-zhu atractylodes (rhizome)
Chinese peony (root)
Poria (sclerotium)
Dong quai (root)
Bupleurum (root)
Ginger (fresh rhizome)
Chinese licorice (root)
Chinese mint (aboveground parts)

Actions: Nourishes liver blood and yin, invigorates congested liver qi, strengthens spleen, harmonizes liver with stomach-spleen.

Main indications: Use for Liver Qi Stagnation with Blood Deficiency manifested as diverse symptoms including digestive dysfunction (abdominal bloating and fullness, hiccups, poor appetite), menstrual and pre-menstrual disorders ( cramps, irregular periods, infertility, breast distension, depression, irritability), as well as vertigo, headache, fatigue, blurred vision or red, painful eyes. Also useful in food allergies, chronic hay fever, and hypoglycemia.*

Directions: Take 8 pills each time, 3 times a day.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

通用名称：逍遥丸
汉语拼音：xiao yao wan
包装规格：每瓶200粒浓缩丸

主要成分：柴胡、当归、白芍、白术（炒）、茯苓、薄荷、生姜、甘草（炙）等。

功能与主治：舒肝健脾，养血调经。用于肝气不舒，胸胁胀痛，头晕目眩，食欲减退，月经不调。

服法与用量：口服。成人一次8粒，一日3次。

逍遥丸来源于宋代《太平惠民和剂局方》。 此方专为肝郁脾虚、脾失健运之证而设，为中医调和肝脾的名方，备受历代医家的推崇。

方 中以柴胡疏肝解郁，使肝气条达为君药。白芍酸苦微寒，养血敛阴，柔肝缓急；当归甘辛苦温，养血和血，且气香可理气，为血中之气药；归、芍与柴胡相 同，补肝体而助肝用，使血和则肝和，血充则肝柔，共为臣药。木郁则土衰，肝病易于传脾，故以白术、茯苓、甘草健脾益气，非但实土以抑木，且使营血生化有 源，共为佐药。方中加薄荷，疏散郁遏之气，透达肝经郁热；生姜降逆和中，且能辛散达郁，亦为佐药。柴胡为肝经引经药，又兼使药用。炙甘草益气补中，调和诸 药，为佐使药。诸药合而成方，可使肝郁得疏，血虚得养，脾弱得复，气血兼顾，肝脾同调，立法周全，组方严谨，故为调肝养血之名方。

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