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, Relaxx Plus extract, 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.

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*Jia Wei Xiao Yao Pian is made of 100% pure authentic Chinese herbs of highest qualities. Traditional preparation procedures are combined with modern pharmaceutical processes to extract the active ingredients from the herbs and to further concentrate them into pills or tablets. It is produced in the certified GMP facilities of Shanghai TongHanChun Herbs Factory (Guang Ci Tang) and is imported to USA in accordance with the FDA guidelines.

It contains no pharmaceuticals, no artificial colors, and no sugar. are well in compliance with the standards set by US Pharmacopoeia.

What is Available?
One top Chinese herbs brands:
Guang Ci Tang (learn more): 40 grams in 200 mg 200 tablets or 200 mg 200 pills per bottle,

EaseTonic^TM by ActiveHerb is an enhanced form of Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan. It is more concentrated and more potent. It reduces the daily dose and lasts longer. It is made in USA. Learn More

How do I use it?
For Guang Ci Tang, 5 to 7 tablets or pills 2-3 times daily.

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.

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