Jia Wei Xiao Yao San

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Soothe Liver Qi • Clear Stagnant Heat • Nourish Blood • Harmonize the Cycle

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San is one of the most widely used modifications of the classic Xiao Yao San formula, enhanced with Mu Dan Pi and Zhi Zi to address the transformation of Liver Qi stagnation into Heat. Known as the “heat-clearing cousin” of Xiao Yao San, it is especially valued when emotional stress, hormonal fluctuations, and constrained Qi begin to manifest through irritability, inflammation, and cyclical symptoms.

Unlike formulas that only move Qi or calm emotions, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San takes a broader approach by soothing the Liver, nourishing Blood, strengthening the Spleen, and clearing the Heat that develops when stagnation persists. This makes it one of the most important formulas for patterns where stress begins to affect the menstrual cycle, skin, digestion, and emotional balance.

When patients present with PMS, breast tenderness, frustration, acne, red eyes, mood changes, and signs of internal Heat, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San is often one of the first formulas practitioners consider.

Beyond gynecology, this formula has become a cornerstone prescription for modern stress-related presentations where emotional constraint and Heat create visible signs throughout the body.

Traditional Indications

• Liver Qi stagnation with Heat
• PMS and menstrual discomfort
• Irritability and mood swings
• Breast tenderness
• Menstrual irregularity
• Acne associated with Heat
• Red eyes
• Headaches from Liver constraint
• Stress-related digestive symptoms
• Emotional tension with Heat signs

TCM Pattern

Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Heat with Blood Deficiency

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San soothes Liver Qi, clears stagnant Heat, nourishes Blood, strengthens the Spleen, regulates menstruation, and harmonizes emotional and physical responses to stress.

Modern Clinical Applications

Many practitioners reach for Jia Wei Xiao Yao San when supporting patients experiencing:

• PMS with irritability and emotional sensitivity
• Hormonal acne patterns
• Breast tenderness before menstruation
• Stress-related menstrual changes
• Mood swings with Heat signs
• Frustration, tension, and restlessness
• Red eyes or facial flushing
• Digestive symptoms worsened by stress
• Teenagers with hormonal imbalance patterns
• Chronic stress affecting the reproductive system

Its unique ability to combine emotional regulation, Blood nourishment, and Heat clearing makes it one of the most versatile formulas for modern stress-related gynecological patterns.

Ingredients

Chai Hu — 12.5%
Bai Shao — 12.5%
Mu Dan Pi — 15%
Zhi Zi — 15%
Dang Gui — 10%
Bai Zhu — 10%
Fu Ling — 10%
Zhi Gan Cao — 5%
Sheng Jiang — 5%
Bo He — 5%

Based on classical ratios and standard modifications

Crafted using our signature Two-Cured Decoction™ process—combining a traditional hot water decoction with a secondary high-proof alcohol extraction—to capture both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble herbal constituents for a full-spectrum tincture.

Practitioner Favorites

Intense Liver Fire & Irritability

50% Jia Wei Xiao Yao San + 50% Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

Excellent when Liver Qi stagnation has progressed into stronger Liver Fire, with pronounced irritability, anger, red eyes, headaches, or more intense Heat signs.

Yin Deficiency with Heat

40% Jia Wei Xiao Yao San + 60% Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang

A favorite combination when chronic constraint has consumed Yin, creating deficiency Heat, night symptoms, irritability, or persistent warmth.

Single Herb Pairings

For further customization, consider adding:

Lian Qiao — when additional Heat clearing or toxicity support is needed, especially with acne or inflammatory skin presentations.

He Huan Pi — when emotional constraint, irritability, frustration, or difficulty relaxing are prominent.

Urban Herbs Practitioner Advantage

Every 16 oz amber bottle is designed for fast, customized dispensing in clinical practice. Blend Jia Wei Xiao Yao San with complementary formulas to create individualized prescriptions in minutes—giving your patients the convenience of a liquid tincture while providing your practice with a flexible, space-saving herbal pharmacy.

Double-extracted. Ready to dispense. Built for practitioners.

Why Practitioners Keep Jia Wei Xiao Yao San on the Shelf

Every practitioner eventually encounters the patient who says,

"I am stressed, my hormones feel out of balance, and everything seems to flare before my cycle."

That patient often reflects the classic Jia Wei Xiao Yao San presentation.

Its ability to address the connection between emotional stress, Liver Qi circulation, Blood nourishment, and Heat makes it one of the most trusted formulas in women’s health. Rather than simply calming symptoms, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San addresses the pattern where unresolved stress begins to generate internal Heat and disrupt normal regulation.

Practitioners frequently reach for Jia Wei Xiao Yao San when supporting:

• PMS with irritability
• Hormonal acne
• Breast tenderness
• Stress-related menstrual irregularities
• Emotional tension
• Frustration and mood swings
• Heat signs from chronic stress
• Teen hormonal patterns
• Gynecological conditions complicated by Liver constraint

Because Urban Herbs tinctures are designed for blending, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San becomes even more versatile when combined with formulas that clear stronger Fire, nourish Yin, or address deeper Blood deficiency.

For many practitioners, it is one of the first formulas considered when stress starts showing up through the skin, cycle, and emotional state.

One bottle. A timeless solution for soothing Liver Qi, clearing Heat, and restoring harmony.

Practitioner Snapshot

Category

Liver-Regulating & Gynecological Formulas

Primary Actions

• Soothes Liver Qi
• Clears Stagnant Heat
• Nourishes Blood
• Strengthens the Spleen
• Regulates Menstruation
• Harmonizes Emotional Balance

Best For

• PMS
• Irritability
• Hormonal acne
• Breast tenderness
• Stress-related cycle changes
• Liver Qi stagnation
• Heat from emotional constraint
• Menstrual mood symptoms

Pairs Well With

• Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
• Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
• Xiao Yao San
• Dang Gui Shao Yao San
• Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Clinical Personality

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liver Qi Regulation
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PMS & Hormonal Support
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Heat Clearing
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Blood Nourishing
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Stress Pattern Support

Clinical Pearl

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San is one of the classic formulas every practitioner associates with the phrase “stress turning into Heat.” Its hallmark indication is the patient whose emotional constraint has moved beyond simple stagnation and begun affecting the body through irritability, inflammation, menstrual disruption, or skin symptoms.

Its brilliance lies in its layered approach. While Chai Hu and Bo He gently restore Liver Qi movement, Bai Shao and Dang Gui nourish Blood, and Mu Dan Pi with Zhi Zi clear the Heat created by prolonged constraint. This makes Jia Wei Xiao Yao San one of the most clinically versatile formulas for the modern patient whose stress is written across their hormones, emotions, and skin.