Xiao Yao Wan is a classical Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula, composed of 8 ingredients:

Chai Hu

Dang Gui

Bai Shao

Fu Ling

Chai Hu

Chai Hu, 柴胡 (Bupleurum Root) is bitter, pungent, and cool in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb harmonizes the exterior and interior; spreads liver qi and relieves stagnation; disperses wind-heat and resolves phlegm and congestion.

Dang Gui

Dang Gui, 当归 (Chinese Angelica Root) is sweet, pungent, bitter, and warm in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb supplements the blood and regulates menstruation, invigorates the blood, moistens the intestines, and relieves swelling.

Bai Shao

Bai Shao, 白芍 (White Peony Root) is bitter, sour, and cool in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb supplements the blood and regulates menstruation, calms the liver yang, and stops pain and spasms; it benefits the yin and harmonizes the Ying and Wei.

Fu Ling

Fu Ling, 茯苓 (Poria) is sweet, bland, and neutral in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb boosts the spleen, harmonizes the stomach, and transforms phlegm; quiets the heart and calms the spirit.

Bai Zhu

Sheng Jiang

Bo He, Mint

Gan Cao

Bai Zhu

Bai Zhu, 白术 (White Atractylodes Rhizome) is bitter, sweet, and warm in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb supplements the spleen; strengthens the center; and boosts the qi and dries dampness.

Sheng Jiang

Sheng Jiang, 生姜 (Ginger) is pungent and warm in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb releases the exterior and dispels cold; reduces toxicity; and harmonizes the Ying and Wei.

Bo He

Bo He, 薄荷 (Mint) is pungent, aromatic, and cool in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb releases the exterior and disperses wind-heat; vents rashes; and soothes the liver qi.

Gan Cao

Gan Cao, 甘草 (Licorice Root) is sweet, neutral, and warm in nature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb supplements the spleen and reinforces qi and blood; relieves spasms and stops pain; and clears heat and resolves toxins.


Xiao Yao Wan is one of our most popular formulas, with a wide range of uses. It is most commonly used for emotional regulation and mood support, but is also sometimes used for fertility and women's health support.