CHINA MED STRESS RELIEF 1 FORMULA JIA WEI XIAO YAO SAN

CHINAMED STRESS RELIEF 1 FORMULA JIA WEI XIAO YAO SAN

This formula was first recorded in the Summary of Internal Medicine (nei ke zhai yao), edited by Wen Sheng, mid 19th century. It is a variant of Xiao Yao San (a.k.a. STRESS RELIEF 2 Formula CM130) which was recorded some eight centuries previously.

This STRESS RELIEF Formula (CM113) has additional ingredients that clear stagnant Heat and thus provides a stronger clinical action to calm the mind and emotions, induce relaxation and promote sleep.

It is commonly used for a broad range of disorders that are either caused or worsened by stress and emotional strain. It may also be used for conditions that affect menstruation, the bowels and the breasts. Although its clinical actions are similar to STRESS RELIEF 2 Formula CM130, the distinguishing clinical features include insomnia, marked irritability, a slightly rapid pulse and some degree of redness of the face, eyes, and/or tongue.

See STRESS RELIEF 2 Formula CM130 for comparison.

Black Pearl approximate equivalent formula Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Bupleurum & Peony BP013)

Ingredients:
– Paeonia lactiflora, root 白芍 232.2 mg
– Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae 茯苓 232.2 mg
– Bupleurum falcatum, root 柴胡 174.6 mg
– Angelica polymorpha, root 當歸 232.2 mg
– Atractylodes macrocephala, rhizome 白術 232.2 mg
– Paeonia suffruticosa, stem bark 牡丹皮 232.2 mg
– Gardenia jasminoides, fruit 栀子 232.2 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 77.4 mg
– Zingiber officinale, rhizome (fresh) 生薑 57.6 mg
– Mentha haplocalyx, herb 薄荷 97.2 mg
– Zingiber officinale, rhizome (dried) 乾薑 57.6 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Bruxism
– Crohn’s disease
– Depression
– Mammary dysplasia (fibrocystic breast disease)
– Mastitis
– Menstrual disorders
– Irritability
– Headache
– Insomnia
– Emotional volatility
– Acne
– Eyes, itchy red
– Mood disorders
– Pain, neck or shoulder
– Stress related disorders

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 6 – 10 capsules, twice daily.
– In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 2 – 3 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50%.
– Course of treatment: 1 – 3 months (general use); 3 – 6 months (gynecological conditions).
– Safe to use long term

Cautions & Contraindications
– Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin) and sedatives.
– Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.