In the previous issue, this column introduced the best prescription for soothing liver and relieving depression - Xiaoyao Powder. Some readers asked about the difference between Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder and Xiaoyao Powder.
Like "Xiaoyao Powder", "Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder" also comes from "Taiping Huimin Hejiju Fang". It is made by adding peony bark and magnolia vine to the basic ingredients of "Xiaoyao Powder" including bupleurum, angelica, white peony root, atractylodes, poria, licorice, stewed ginger and mint, so it is also called "Danmao Xiaoyao Powder".
The function of jujube is to regulate the real heat and damp heat of the triple burner. Among the regulating damp heat of the triple burner, it tends to clear the damp heat in the lower burner; among the regulating real heat of the triple burner, it tends to clear the heart and eliminate troubles.
What is moutan bark? It is the bark at the root of the peony flower. Flower-based medicinal materials can relax the liver qi, and peony is the king of flowers, so it can naturally soothe the liver. The best thing about moutan bark is to treat liver depression and fire. Moreover, moutan bark is cool, which can soothe the liver and clear away heat, prevent liver depression and fire, clear away heat and cool blood, and promote blood circulation.
Therefore, this perfect combination of moutan bark and tangerine peel can regulate the problem of liver depression and fire.
Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder
Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder has the effects of [ relieve liver and depression, clear away heat and nourish blood ], and can effectively improve [ menopausal syndrome ] such as menstrual disorders, hot flashes, insomnia, irritability and other symptoms.
Improve menopausal discomfort: Similar to the effects of Western hormones, but significantly reduces side effects such as vaginal bleeding and breast pain
Improve irregular menstrual cycle: Liver blood deficiency is also called liver blood deficiency. Angelica and white peony root can replenish blood and activate blood circulation.
⭐Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder is a prescription composed of Chinese angelica root, bupleurum root, atractylodes macrocephala and other medicinal materials. Studies have shown that Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder is as effective as Western medicine's hormone therapy in treating menopause.
Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder for Menopause
Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder can effectively improve symptoms such as insomnia, menstrual disorders, depression, and hot flashes when taken during menopause. By adjusting the tension of the liver, it can reduce unstable vascular contraction, and promoting blood flow to the liver can reduce the accumulation of toxins in the body, promote bile secretion, and gradually reduce symptoms such as irritability, hot flashes, palpitations, and insomnia caused by liver depression. It can also promote appetite and reduce symptoms such as weakness and dizziness by tonifying the spleen.
Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder improves insomnia
During menopause, women may suffer from insomnia due to symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, this condition belongs to the syndrome of " heart and kidney yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation ", and treatment with " Jiawei Xiaoyao San " may have a certain effect.
⭐Liver Qi stagnation refers to the dysfunction of the liver's Qi-regulating function and the problems caused by the sluggish Qi movement. Its occurrence is closely related to emotions and stress.
Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder Estrogen
According to clinical research reports, the Chinese medicine Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder has the same effect as Western medicine hormone (estrogen) replacement therapy in treating menopausal symptoms, and is a " safe and effective non-estrogen treatment ." Compared with Western medicine, it can reduce side effects such as uterine bleeding and breast pain , and there is no concern that long-term consumption will cause breast cancer or endometrial cancer .
Jiawei Xiaoyao San Anxiety Disorder
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver can unblock the qi of the whole body and is related to mental emotions. If one is depressed, anxious, or worried, it will affect the liver's function of unblocking qi, resulting in insufficient unblocking qi, which in turn causes poor qi flow throughout the body. Therefore, Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder is used to treat and improve anxiety.
Contraindications of Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder
Contraindications of Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder include [ women with heavy menstrual flow and people who are allergic to medicinal materials ], and [ avoid eating too cold, spicy, greasy and other foods ] during the period of taking it; children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should follow the doctor's instructions if necessary. Contraindications of Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder are as follows:
Women should avoid taking it during heavy menstrual periods to avoid causing menstrual disorders.
People who are allergic to herbs should not eat it to avoid allergic reactions.
Avoid eating too cold, spicy, greasy food when taking this medicine
Children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should take it under the guidance of a doctor if necessary.
Side effects of Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder
Although Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder is said to have no obvious side effects, a small number of people may experience [ skin redness, itching, nausea, vomiting and stomach discomfort ] after taking it. More serious cases may experience symptoms such as [ paralysis, weakness, fever, jaundice ], etc.
Can Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder be taken for a long time?
Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder [ cannot be taken for a long time ]. If the symptoms have not improved after taking it for about 1 month, please stop taking it and consult a doctor. The duration of taking it depends on the symptoms. It can be effective in 1-2 weeks for relieving liver and depression. It can be taken for 3-5 months under the guidance of a doctor to treat breast hyperplasia or menstrual disorders.
⭐ Long-term use may cause changes in physical constitution and may also lead to gastrointestinal reactions such as "abdominal pain, diarrhea", and excessive use may also cause "menstrual disorders" in women.
When using it clinically, how do we distinguish between "Xiaoyao San" and "Jiawei Xiaoyao San"?
Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder is used to treat Xiaoyao Powder syndrome with irritability and irritability. Xiaoyao Powder is more suitable for pure depression, melancholy, and depression of the liver qi, which affects the digestion of the spleen and stomach.
If you are depressed and irritable, you can also pay attention to whether you have "slightly red tongue with slightly yellow fur" which is a symptom of getting angry. If it is confirmed that it is liver depression and fire, it is more appropriate to use Jiawei Xiaoyao San.
Another well-known use of Jiawei Xiaoyao Powder is in the treatment of menopausal disorders.
Nowadays, the average life expectancy of women has generally been extended. If menopause stops at around 50 years old, one-third of women's life is spent after menopause. Whether women can go through menopause happily has a crucial impact on their future health. According to statistics, about 10% of women will experience problems such as irregular menstruation, hot flashes, insomnia, dizziness, frequent urination, and skin aging before and after menopause, which are the well-known menopausal syndrome.
The true causes and mechanisms of many menopausal symptoms are not yet fully understood, but ovarian function degeneration and estrogen deficiency are direct factors of the disease. Currently, Western medicine uses estrogen as a replacement treatment, which has a significant effect on alleviating or eliminating menopausal symptoms. However, the side effects and contraindications of estrogen use mean that not every woman is suitable for taking it.
For this symptom, the Chinese medicine prescription "Danxi Xiaoyao Powder" is a good choice. It can soften blood vessels, adjust the tension of the liver, increase the blood filtration rate of the liver, strengthen the function of the digestive tract, promote appetite, clear away heat, eliminate irritability, and prevent colds.