Xiaoyao Pill consists of Radix Bupleuri, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Paeoniae Alba, fried atractylodes, Poria, Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata, Herba Menthae and Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens. Its main functions are soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, nourishing blood and regulating menstruation. Can be used for treating depression, chest pain, dizziness, anorexia, and irregular menstruation caused by liver depression and spleen deficiency. Clinically used for the following diseases:
(1) hypochondriac pain
Emotional depression, depression of the liver, characterized by string pain or swelling pain on both sides, thin pulse and dark tongue.
(2) Upper abdominal pain
Stagnation of liver-qi, liver-qi invading the stomach, manifested by fullness in the epigastrium, pain after eating, warm gas hiccups, thready pulse, pale tongue and thin white fur. For chronic gastritis and functional dyspepsia, see the above syndromes.
(3) Depression syndrome
Due to emotional failure, stagnation of liver qi, disharmony between liver and spleen, symptoms include depression, tightness, sighing, chest tightness, hypochondriac pain, abdominal distension, loose stool, restlessness, white tongue coating and thready pulse.
(4) Irregular menstruation
Stagnation of liver-qi, disorder of chong and ren, characterized by menstrual cycle disorder, dysphoria and irritability before menstruation, breast pain, abdominal pain during menstruation, abdominal distension, loose stool, dark tongue and thready pulse.
(5) Dizziness
It is caused by liver depression and qi stagnation, disharmony between qi and blood, and disturbance of liver yang. The symptoms are dizziness, which is aggravated every time the mood fluctuates, accompanied by upset, insomnia, loose stool, white tongue coating and thready pulse.
In addition, it has been reported that this product is used for hepatobiliary diseases, female climacteric syndrome, plum blossom, mammary gland hyperplasia, chronic adnexitis and dysmenorrhea.
Adverse reactions: It has been reported in literature that dizziness, fatigue, lethargy, nausea and vomiting, palpitation, hyperhidrosis, elevated blood pressure, drug-induced liver damage, etc. occur after taking Xiaoyao Pill continuously.
It is forbidden for those who are allergic to this product. All hypochondriac pain caused by yin deficiency of liver and kidney or dampness, toxin and phlegm resistance should be used with caution. People with menorrhagia should not take it. Diet should be light during taking medicine, and spicy and cold food should not be eaten.
Danzhi Xiaoyao Pill is prepared from Cortex Moutan, Fructus Gardeniae (parched), Radix Bupleuri (processed with wine), Radix Paeoniae Alba (parched with wine), Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Poria, Atractylodis Rhizoma (parched with soil), Herba Menthae and Radix Glycyrrhizae (baked with honey).
Indications: soothing the liver and relieving depression, clearing heat and regulating menstruation. It can be used for treating liver depression, chest pain, dysphoria, red face and dry mouth, anorexia or hot flashes, as well as menarche, menoxenia, and breast abdominal pain in women. Clinically used for the following diseases:
(1) hypochondriac pain
Pain on both sides, bitter mouth and dry throat, bloating and tightness in the stomach, aggravated after eating, dark red tongue, yellow greasy coating, depressed liver and spleen, and slippery pulse.
(2) Upper abdominal pain
Stomach distension, pain, acid regurgitation and frequent fever caused by liver depression and disharmony between liver and stomach, and even hiccups and vomiting, red tongue, yellow fur and slippery pulse; For chronic gastritis and functional dyspepsia, see the above syndromes.
(3) Depression syndrome
Depression, boredom, sighing, chest tightness and hypochondriac pain, abdominal distension and loose stool, irritability, even impatience and irritability, red tongue with yellow coating and rapid pulse caused by disharmony between liver and spleen.
(4) Irregular menstruation
Menstrual cycle disorder, premenstrual irritability, breast pain, menstrual abdominal pain, abdominal distension, loose stool, red or dark tongue, and rapid pulse caused by liver depression.
It is forbidden for those who are allergic to this product. Deficiency of spleen and stomach, epigastric cold pain and loose stools are not suitable for use. Pregnant women and women should use it with caution during menstrual period. Diet should be light during taking medicine, and avoid cold, spicy and greasy. Keep a good mood during taking the medicine.
To sum up, Xiaoyao Pill and Danzhi Xiaoyao Pill are both suitable for the syndrome of liver depression and qi stagnation. If patients have hypochondriac pain, epigastric pain, depression syndrome, irregular menstruation, dizziness and other manifestations of spleen deficiency and disharmony between qi and blood, Xiaoyao Pill is more suitable for soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, nourishing blood and regulating menstruation. Danzhi Xiaoyao Pill is more suitable for patients with liver depression, chest pain, irritability, dry mouth, loss of appetite or hot flashes.