Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan (Jia Wei Xiao Yao Pian, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San, EaseTonic^TM, Free & Easy Wanderer Plus, Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San, 加味逍遥片) is an enhancement form of Xiao Yao Wan, a well known ancient Chinese herbal formula for liver Qi stagnation. Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan is a commonly used herbal remedy for anxiety, irritability, stress, and depression due to the challenge of a daily life or premenstrual tension.

What does it do?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi is the vital energy whose smooth flow around the body keeps the body and its organs working in harmony. When a flow of Qi in meridians is stagnated the affected organs will malfunction. In case of liver Qi stagnation, one typically feels distending pain along the sides of the body (especially in the chest), easily gets upset, depressed, and has irregular, painful menstruation or swollen breasts for woman.

Xiao Yao Wan (Pian) disperses liver Qi stagnation. While studies have yet to fully reveal how it works in modern biomedical terms, researches have suggested that Xiao Yao Wan may regulate menstruation by regulating the secretion of hormones. In a study in which 51 patients were involved, levels of estrogen (E2) and prolactin were significantly reduced after use of Xiao Yao Wan whereas no change was observed in the level of testosterone¹.

Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan is derived from Xiao Yao Wan by the inclusion of additional herbs that expel heat. So in addition to perform the same function of Xiao Yao Wan, Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan may also reduce the heat like hot flash.

Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan is indicated in China Pharmacopoeia² for soothing the liver and clearing heat, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the blood. It is used for distension pain in the chest and hypochondria, irritability, loss of appetite, lassitude, and irregular menstruation due to liver Qi stagnation.^†

For more discussion on what Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan might do, please refer to Xiao Yao Wan.

What is Available?
Guang Ci Tang® Jia Wei Xiao Yao Pian (EaseTonic Plus^TM) 40 grams in 200 mg 200 tablets @ 5:1 strength.

Guang Ci Tang® Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan (EaseTonic Plus^TM) 40 grams in 200 mg 200 pills @ 5:1 strength.

At a true 5:1 concentration, both products represent the most potent form of Jia Wei Xiao Yao Pian (San/Wan) on the market. One tablet or pill is equal to 1 gram of raw herb. Tablets and pills have the same formulation.

Jia Wei Xiao Yao Pian tablets are made with 100% natural herbs that are tested for authenticity, quality, and potency. A traditional water decoction is prepared with the herbs to reproduce the time-tested efficacy of the formula, and this water decoction is concentrated with our proprietary technology to form a potent extract that is made into easily absorbed tablets, which are remarkably effective, easy to use, and safe. The tablets are produced by Guang Ci Tang® in our state of the art cGMP-certified facility and imported in accordance with U.S. FDA guidelines. When you choose Guang Ci Tang® products, you are taking advantage of a wonderful fusion of science and tradition that incorporates the highest standards in the field of Chinese medicine today.

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How do I use it?
Take 5 tablets or pills 2 to 3 times daily. One bottle lasts about 2 to 3 weeks.

The dose may be doubled for a quicker and stronger response as needed (e. g., in an acute phase or with heavy body weight).

As the herbal formula is a mild tonic, results may only be noticeable after 2 weeks. It is suggested to take 4 to 6 bottles in full dose as the first regimen. The dose may then be reduced.

Use Discretion
Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan is based on Xiao Yao Wan and it is more proper for use when an internal heat symptom (e. g., hot flash) is shown.

Side Effects
Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan has been safely used by millions of people with few adverse effects or contraindications.

Cautious Notes
1. Use with caution if you are pregnant.
2. Not suitable for menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding).
3. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are under other medical treatment.
4. Avoid oily, spicy food for optimal results.
5. Keep out of reach of children.

Professional comments
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References
1. Chen Q. Renowned Patent Traditional Chinese Medicines: Pharmacology and Clinical Applications (1998).
2. China Pharmacopoeia 2000.