Happy Wanderer
Xiao Yao San
Kan Essentials
Spreads the Liver Qi and resolves stagnation, nourishes Blood, clears Heat from the Liver channel, harmonizes the Liver and Spleen Qi, drains Damp.
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- Herb: White peony root, Bupleurum root, Dong quai root, White atractylodes rhizome, Poria, Chinese mint herb, Chinese licorice root and rhizome
- Herb (Pinyin): Bai shao, Chai hu, Dang gui shen, Bai zhu, Fu ling, Bo he, Gan cao
- Pattern: Blood deficiency, Liver Qi stagnation, Spleen Qi deficiency
- Actions: Harmonize Liver and Spleen, Drain Dampness, Nourish Blood, Regulate Liver Qi, Clears Heat from the Liver channel
- Indications: depression, irritability, Occasional loose stools, Occasional lethargy, Occasional dry eyes, territoriality, separation anxiety, reduced appetite, tension, food and/or fear aggression, digestive disharmonies, skin or coat, Supports healthy liver enzyme levels
- Tongue: pale or lavender
- Pulse: Wiry, thin and taut
Happy Wanderer (Xiao Yao San) is the quintessential formula addressing Liver Qi stagnation and Spleen Qi deficiency. To this day, Xiao Yao San is the most widely used Chinese herbal formula in the world. It is a well-balanced formula that can be used long-term.
In this formula, Bupleurum root invigorates peripheral circulation by moving stagnant Liver Qi, while Dong quai root and White peony root bolster and move Liver Blood. Chinese mint herb clears stasis Heat from the Liver channel. White atractylodes rhizome, Poria and Chinese licorice root and rhizome constitute three of the ingredients found in Four Gentlemen Decoction (Si Jun Zi Tang). It functions to support normal digestion and absorption by draining and drying Damp from the Spleen and Stomach while supporting Spleen and Lung Qi formation. Altogether, the ingredients harmonize the Liver and Spleen to support the smooth flow of Qi and a healthy digestive system.