Description
Ingredients
Bo He Herba Menthae haplocalycis
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri
Dang Gui Radix Angelica Sinensis
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae albae
Zhi Zhi (Shan) Fructus Gardeniae
Mu Dan Pi Cortex Moutan
Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi
He Huan Pi Cortex Albiziae
Suan Zao Ren Semen Ziziphi spinosae
Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae
Da Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae rubrae
Pattern
Liver-Qi stagnation, Liver-Heat (deriving from long-term Qi stagnation), Blood deficiency, Spleen-Qi deficiency.
Action
Move Qi, pacify the Liver, nourish Blood, tonify Spleen-Qi, clear Liver-Heat, calm the Mind, settle the Hun.
Tongue: Red sides.
Pulse: Wiry, rapid.
Classical Antecedent
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Differences from Classical Antecedent
Stronger action in calming the Mind and lifting mood.
Explanation
The ‘Sun’ symbolizes the Liver’s dynamic and expansive energy. Freeing it denotes relieving Liver-Qi stagnation and clearing emotional Heat.
This formula is a variation of Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San which itself is a variation of Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder) with the addition of Mu Dan Pi and Shan Zhi Zi to clear Liver-Heat. This formula is specific to clear Liver-Heat deriving from Liver-Qi stagnation. I have modified the formula with the addition of herbs to open the Mind’s orifices and calm the Mind and the Ethereal Soul (Hun). This pattern is more common in men suffering from long-standing Liver-Qi stagnation leading to some Liver-Heat. This formula could be described as a men’s Freeing the Moon® (which is also a variation of Xiao Yao San).
- Bo He, Chai Hu, Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Bai Zhu and Fu Ling constitute the formula Xiao Yao San which moves Qi and pacifies the Liver
- Shan Zhi Zi and Mu Dan Pi clear Liver- Heat deriving from long-term Liver Qi stagnation
- Xiang Fu was added to move Qi and pacify the Liver
- He Huan Pi calms the Mind, settles the Ethereal Soul and moves Liver-Qi
- Suan Zao Ren calms the Mind, nourishes the Liver and Heart and settles the Ethereal Soul
- Gan Cao and Hei Zao harmonize
Mental-Emotional Pattern
The pattern addressed by this formula is Liver-Qi stagnation. Long-term stagnation of Liver-Qi may give rise to Heat in the Liver. However, this formula is often applicable to women too.
Disclaimer
This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.
