CHINA MED THYROTONE FORMULA JIA DI FANG

CHINAMED STRESS RELIEF 2 FORULA XIAO YAO SAN

This formula is from the Formulary of the Tai Ping Welfare Dispensary Bureau (tai ping hui min he ji ju fang), 1151, a compilation of popular and effective formulas that were used in the public dispensaries of the Song dynastic period. It is a well designed formula that addresses Liver Qi constraint together with the associated emotional disturbances, when it occurs in the context of a deficiency syndrome-pattern, specifically Spleen Qi deficiency and Liver Blood deficiency.

This condition is marked by failure of the Liver to maintain the smooth and even flow of the Qi throughout the body. This is commonly caused by emotional strain or stress, but may also come about through invasion by pathogens, which obstruct the Qi and Blood, placing a critical strain on the Livers ability to adequately regulate the Qi. Thus, Liver function (i.e. the Liver Qi) becomes inhibited leading to what is essentially a deficiency type of syndrome.

There are three aspects to the Livers function of governing the Qi.

– Emotional state
– Digestion and absorption of nutrients
– Normal smooth flow of the Qi and Blood throughout the body

Failure of the livers Qi governing function manifests principally in diminished emotional responses (i.e. inability to give vent to feelings, depressed mood, crying easily), impairment of digestive functions, muscular tension, and specific disturbances along the course of the Liver channel (distending pain or sense of tightness in the chest, breasts and hypochondrium).

Because Liver Qi constraint is essentially a disharmony between the Liver Qi and the Liver Blood, the latter may readily become deficient. Liver Blood deficiency may impact on the Heart (as the Liver nourishes and supports the Heart) as well as the uterus. Thus, the former may cause or worsen any disturbances in mood, cognitive function and possibly also sleep; while the latter may adversely affect menstruation amd the menstrual cycle, e.g. irregular periods, lower abdominal pain and bloating premenstrually.

See also STRESS RELIEF 1 Formula (CM113) for comparison

Ingredients:
– Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae 茯苓 348.3 mg
– Bupleurum falcatum, root 柴胡 261.4 mg
– Paeonia lactiflora, root 白芍 261.4 mg
– Angelica polymorpha, root 當歸 261.4 mg
– Atractylodes macrocephala, rhizome 白術 261.4 mg
– Mentha haplocalyx, herb 薄荷 174.1 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 145.1 mg
– Zingiber officinale, rhizome (dried) 乾薑 87.1 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Bruxism
– Irritability
– Mammary dysplasia (fibrocystic breast disease)
– Mastitis
– Menstrual disorders
– Irregular menstruation
– Hepatitis
– Cholecystitis
– Emotional volatility
– Breast tenderness and pain
– Gastritis
– Chronic fatigue
– Depression
– Liver disease, chronic
– Mood disorders
– Premenstrual syndrome
– 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.