Formulas

The following article is provided only as an educational resource - it is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, and the herbs and/or formulas within are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. This information is intended for only licensed healthcare practitioners. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the use of herbal formulas has been an important healing modality for centuries. One such formula that has gained mainstream recognition is Xiao Yao San, also known as "Free and Easy Wanderer." First documented in the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD), Xiao Yao San has stood the test of time and can be found in TCM clinics and natural health stores worldwide. What are the benefits of Xiao Yao San? Xiao Yao San, a traditional Chinese herbal formula, may assist in promoting emotional balance for better sleep; relieving

In this article, Mayway discusses Xiao Chai Hu Tang and how it is the base for multiple harmonizing formulas. Harmonizing is one of the eight treatment methods used in traditional Chinese medicine. In the contemporary practice of TCM, harmonizing prescriptions fall into four sub-categories: Shao Yang disorders, Liver and Spleen disharmonies, Stomach and Intestine disharmonies, and malarial disorders.