Fwd: Xiao Yao San (Bupleurum & Dong Quai formula)

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" It is used for many types of stress, emotional stagnation, and frustrated

depression, especially as in Pre-Menstrual Syndrome. In ,

this is explained as stagnation of the liver energy. The liver is the

element of wood, and, in the theory of the five phases, has the capacity to

attack the spleen, which is the earth element. Symptomatically, this can

happen when extreme stress and worry disrupts digestion, perhaps causing

diarrhea or constipation. "

 

Category: Regulates and Harmonizes Liver and Spleen

 

http://www.ancientway.com/Pages/XiaoYaoSan.html

 

Note: Keep in mind that Liver can Invade Spleen because the Liver is in

Excess (Liver Qi Stagnation) OR because the Spleen is too weak. Treatment

will vary according to which is taking place. This formula is for cases

where the Liver is in Excess (Qi Stagnation), in particular if there also is

Liver Blood Deficiency. (Note: Dong Quai's primary classification is as a

Blood tonic herb.) Note: Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis are classified as

Excess (aka Full) patterns. Rebellious Qi - Qi rising when it should be

descending - also is classified as an Excess pattern. Spleen Qi Sinking (it

should ascend instead of descending) is classified as a Deficiency pattern.

 

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