Xiao Yao San has been studied extensively in clinical trials, including those conducted by the National Institutes of Health. Xiao Yao San has most commonly been used to effectively treat: depressive disorders, anxiety, PMS, irregular menstruation, infertility, prostatitis, impotence, Liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, IBS, anorexia, and hyperlipidemia.
In clinic, I often recommend this formula to patients who are suffering with the effects of stress, those with menstrual issues and those with digestive disorders.
While taking Xiao Yao San, I recommend that patients drink at least 6 glasses of water per day, practice at least 5 minutes of deep breathing twice a day, sigh often to release tension naturally, avoid blue light (screens) after sunset, and go to bed earlier.
