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The neglected "treasure" of dampness: Xiaoyao Pill

In the perception of many people, Xiaoyao Pill is a commonly used Chinese patent medicine to regulate liver depression and spleen deficiency, improve menstrual irregularities, and relieve emotional depression. It is made of Bupleurum chinensis, Angelica sinensis, White Peony, Atractylodes macrocephalus, Poria cocos, Glycyrrhiza root, Peppermint, Ginger and other multi-flavored Chinese medicines. Among them, Bupleurum can soothe the liver and relieve depression, Angelica sinensis nourishes blood and blood, white peony nourishes blood and softens the liver, Atractylodes macrocephalus and Poria cocos strengthen the spleen and promote dampness, mint and simmered ginger assist Bupleurum to regulate liver qi, and licorice reconcilies various medicines. It is also these ingredients that make Xiaoyao Pill effective in soothing the liver and relieving depression, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the blood.

However, you may not know that Xiaoyao Pill also has a unique effect in dispelling dampness. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine theory, the water metabolism of the human body is closely related to the liver and spleen. If the liver qi is not smooth, it will affect the operation and excretion of water; The spleen is responsible for converting the water valley into a subtle substance and distributing it throughout the body, and if the spleen is weak, the water and dampness are easy to accumulate endogenously. Xiaoyao Pill can not only relieve the liver and regulate qi, but also strengthen the spleen and invigorate qi, which solves the problem of water and dampness stagnation from the root and lays a good foundation for dispelling dampness.

Wet and soaked, have you been tricked?

Before delving into the dampness removal combination of Xiaoyao Pill, let's first judge whether we are "targeted" by moisture.

From the subtleties of daily life, the state of stool is often a reflection of the moisture in the body. If your stool is always sticky on the toilet bowl and you can't flush it cleanly after several flushes, it is likely that moisture is at work. Normal stools are formed and easily washed away, while when moisture is heavy, wet and sticky, resulting in sticky stools.

Looking at the tongue coating again, a healthy tongue coating should be a pale red tongue and a thin white tongue. But when you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror and find that the tongue coating has become thick, like a layer of white or yellow "villi" covering the surface of the tongue, and there are tooth marks on the edge of the tongue, it means that your body has accumulated moisture. White greasy moss is mostly cold and damp, while yellow greasy moss is mostly damp and hot.

In addition to these, heavy dampness can also cause various discomforts in your body. For example, I often feel that my limbs are heavy, and I don't do any heavy physical work, but I am always sleepy, as if I am bound by something; Joints may also experience pain and swelling, especially in humid weather, and this discomfort will be more pronounced, because dampness blocks the flow of qi and blood in the meridians. In addition, some people will also have loss of appetite, indigestion, and feel bloated and bloated when they eat a little food; The skin is also prone to becoming greasy, with acne and eczema, and the hair is always greasy and greasy, and it is oily again not long after washing. If you have any of the above symptoms, it means that your body has been invaded by dampness and needs to take timely measures to get rid of dampness.

Xiaoyao Pill: It's not just as simple as soothing the liver and regulating menstruation

As a classic prescription of traditional Chinese medicine, Xiaoyao Pill has a long history, which was first published in the Song Dynasty "Taiping Huimin and Pharmacy Bureau". The original name of the prescription was "Xiaoyaosan", which has been widely used by later generations of doctors and has been passed down to the present day after hundreds of years of clinical practice. Its birth has brought good news to countless patients who suffer from liver depression and spleen deficiency.

From the analysis of traditional Chinese medicine theory, the composition of Xiaoyao Pill contains profound wisdom. Bupleurum, as a royal medicine, is like a heroic general, which can go straight into the liver meridian, relieve the liver and regulate qi, so that the liver qi can be smoothly reached, and the difficulty of liver depression can be relieved. Angelica sinensis and white peony are gentle assistants, Angelica sinensis nourishes blood and invigorates blood, and white peony nourishes blood and collects yin, the two cooperate with each other to nourish the liver and blood, soften the liver and relieve pain, so that the liver can be fully nourished. Atractylodes macrocephalus and Poria cocos are like industrious logistics officers, strengthening the spleen and invigorating qi, transporting water and dampness, enhancing the function of the spleen and stomach, and eliminating the endogenous growth of water and dampness from the root. Peppermint is evacuated lightly, helping Bupleurum to soothe the liver and relieve depression, and ginger warms the stomach and neutralizes various medicines. Glycyrrhiza glabra harmonizes the medicinal properties and makes the efficacy of the whole prescription more harmonious and stable.

Although Xiaoyao Pill is not a special drug that directly targets dampness, it creates favorable conditions for dispelling dampness by regulating the function of the liver and spleen. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is the main drain and plays an important role in regulating water metabolism. When the liver qi is smooth, the water can operate and excrete normally; If the liver qi is stagnant, the metabolism of water and fluid will be blocked, resulting in the ingrowth of moisture. The spleen is the key link of water-liquid metabolism. If the spleen is deficient, it is weak to transport, and water and dampness are easy to stagnate and accumulate in the body. Xiaoyao Pill soothes the liver and strengthens the spleen, so that the excretion function of the liver and the transportation function of the spleen return to normal, just like clearing the obstacle for the passage of water metabolism, so that moisture can be discharged smoothly from the body. Therefore, although Xiaoyao Pill cannot directly dispel dampness, it plays an indispensable auxiliary role in the process of removing dampness.

Strong combination: Xiaoyao Pill + Shenling Baizhu San

(1) The dampness dissipation power of Shenling Atractylodes San

Shenling Baizhu Powder is also a classic prescription of traditional Chinese medicine to dispel dampness, and its history can be traced back to the Song Dynasty's "Taiping Huimin and Pharmacy Formula". Its medicinal composition is very exquisite, including ginseng, poria cocos, atractylodes, yam, white lentils, lotus seeds, coix seeds, sand seeds, bellflower, licorice and other flavored herbs. These herbs are compatible with each other and work together to exert a powerful dampness dissipation effect.

Fangzhong ginseng, atractylodes, and poria cocos are the king's medicines, and ginseng greatly replenishes vitality, strengthens the spleen and stomach; Atractylodes atractylodes strengthens the spleen and dampness, enhances the function of spleen and stomach transport; Poria cocos water seeps wet, so that the damp evil goes away from urine. Yam, white lentils, and lotus seeds are subordinate medicines, which assist Jun medicine to strengthen the spleen and invigorate qi, among which yam nourishes the spleen and stomach, white lentils strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, and lotus seeds nourish the spleen and stop diarrhea, and benefit the kidney and astringency. Coix seed and sand kernel are adjuvants, and coix seed is good for water and dampness, clearing heat and draining pus; Sand kernel gas dissolves dampness, warms the spleen and stops diarrhea, regulates qi and stabilizes the fetus. Platycodon is the medicine, carrying the medicine upward, leading the medicine directly to the sick place, and at the same time, it can also promote the lungs and improve the qi, regulate the waterway, and synergize with other drugs, so that the evil of water and dampness can be completely removed. Licorice blends the medicines, making the whole prescription more harmonious and stable.

The main effects of Shenling Baizhu Powder are to strengthen the spleen and invigorate qi, infiltrate dampness and stop diarrhea, and have significant curative effects on various symptoms caused by spleen deficiency and dampness. Clinically, it is often used to treat symptoms such as lack of food and loose stools, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue and weakness caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach. For example, some patients due to the weakness of the spleen and stomach function, can not transport the water valley normally, resulting in food in the gastrointestinal tract for too long, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea and other symptoms, after taking Shenling Baizhu San, can effectively enhance the spleen and stomach function, promote the digestion and absorption of food, improve diarrhea symptoms. For example, for some coughs caused by spleen deficiency and dampness, Shenling Baizhu San can fundamentally solve the problem of endogenous phlegm and dampness by strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, thereby relieving cough symptoms. In addition, Shenling Baizhu powder can also be used to regulate people with weak bodies and low immunity, help them enhance their physical fitness, and improve their ability to resist diseases.

(2) The combination of the two doubles the dampness removal effect

When Xiaoyao Pill is combined with Shenling Baizhu San, its dampness dissipation effect is significantly enhanced. The combination of these two drugs is like a pair of tacit partners, able to work together from multiple aspects to fight against moisture in the body.

From the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Xiaoyao Pill soothes the liver and relieves depression, strengthens the spleen and nourishes the blood, mainly targeting the problem of liver depression and spleen deficiency; Shenling Atractylodes disperses the spleen and invigorates qi, infiltrates dampness and stops diarrhea, focusing on solving the symptoms of spleen deficiency and dampness. The combination of the two can not only relieve the liver and regulate qi, but also strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, which fundamentally solves the two key factors that lead to the endogenous growth of dampness in liver depression and spleen deficiency and dampness. For example, Xiaoyao Pill is like a pioneer, opening up the channel of liver qi stagnation, so that the qi can run smoothly; Shenling Baizhu San is like a diligent cleaner, removing the accumulated moisture in the body one by one, so that the spleen and stomach can return to normal.

In practical application, this combination has a good therapeutic effect on a variety of symptoms caused by liver depression and spleen deficiency and endogenous dampness. For example, for those who have been under stress for a long time, are prone to depression and anxiety, and are accompanied by symptoms such as loss of appetite, bloating, loose stools, and heavy limbs, the combination of Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Baizhu San is simply the right medicine. Xiaoyao Pill can regulate mood, alleviate the symptoms of liver stagnation and qi stagnation, and make the mood feel comfortable; Shenling Baizhu powder can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, promote digestion and absorption, improve symptoms such as abdominal distension and loose stools, and at the same time, it can also effectively remove moisture in the body, so that the body can regain lightness and vitality.

For example, for some female friends, during or around menstruation, due to changes in hormone levels in the body, it is easy to have symptoms such as mood swings, breast tenderness, and irregular menstruation, and may also be accompanied by heavy dampness, such as thick tongue coating, limb edema, etc. At this time, the combination of Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Baizhu Powder can not only relieve the liver and regulate qi, regulate menstruation, but also strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, and improve the body's discomfort symptoms.

From the point of view of modern medicine, this combination also has a certain scientific basis. Studies have shown that a variety of ingredients in Xiaoyao Pill have the effect of regulating the nervous system and endocrine system, and can alleviate anxiety, depression and other emotional problems; Shenling Baizhu powder can regulate the function of the gastrointestinal tract, enhance the absorption capacity of the intestines, and improve the body's immunity. The combination of the two can comprehensively regulate the body's functions and improve the body's internal environment, so as to achieve a better dampness removal effect.

Take it correctly for maximum effectiveness

After understanding the dampness dissipation benefits of Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Baizhu San, it is particularly important to take them correctly, so that they can exert their maximum medicinal effect.

In general, the regular dosage of Xiaoyao pills is 6-9 grams at a time, 1-2 times a day; The dosage of Shenling Baizhu powder is 6 - 9 grams at a time, 2 - 3 times a day. The specific dosage and frequency of taking must strictly follow the doctor's instructions, because each person's physique and severity of the condition are different, and the doctor will formulate a personalized medication plan according to the actual situation.

In terms of the time of taking, both drugs can be taken half an hour to about an hour before a meal . Taking it before meals can reduce the effect of food on drug absorption, so that the drug can enter the intestine faster and be absorbed and utilized by the body, so as to better exert the effect of the drug. However, if your spleen and stomach function is weak and you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort such as nausea and vomiting after taking the medicine on an empty stomach, then you can also choose to take it half an hour to an hour after meals. Once the time to take the drug is determined, it is best to maintain a basically fixed time for the entire treatment period to help maintain a stable blood concentration and allow the drug to continue to work.

In addition, during the period of taking Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Baizhu San, you must strictly follow the doctor's instructions, and do not increase or decrease the dose or stop the medicine by yourself. If there is any discomfort or abnormal reaction in the body during the course of medication, such as allergies, gastrointestinal discomfort, etc., you should stop taking the medication immediately, seek medical attention in time, and feedback the specific situation to the doctor so that the doctor can adjust the treatment plan.

In addition to taking your medication correctly, you also need to pay extra attention to your diet. During this period, try to avoid spicy, greasy, raw and cold and other irritating foods. Spicy foods such as chili peppers and peppercorns can easily irritate the gastrointestinal tract and affect the absorption of drugs; Greasy foods, such as fatty meat, fried foods, etc., are not easy to digest, which will increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, and are not conducive to the effect of drugs on strengthening the spleen and removing dampness; Raw and cold foods such as ice cream, cold drinks, sashimi, etc., can damage the yang qi of the spleen and stomach, hinder the function of the spleen and stomach, and thus affect the efficacy of drugs. In addition, it is important to maintain a good mood and avoid bad emotions such as anger and depression. Because mood swings will affect the excretory function of the liver, and then affect the operation of the whole body's qi, which is not conducive to the recovery of the disease.

Precautions: It is important to use medication safely

When using Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Atractylodes to dispel dampness, you must put safe medication in the first place, strictly follow the doctor's instructions, and ensure that the medication is safe and effective.

Although Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Baizhu San are both widely used Chinese patent medicines with high safety and high clinical use, there may still be some adverse reactions and contraindications. Just like Xiaoyao Pill, although it is safe for most people to take according to the doctor's instructions, there are also a few people who may experience gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc., which may be due to the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract by the drug. Some people may experience allergic reactions, such as rashes, itching, etc., if these symptoms occur, the drug should be stopped immediately and medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition, long-term or excessive consumption of Xiaoyao pills may also have a certain impact on liver and kidney function, especially for people whose liver and kidney function is not very good, they should pay special attention.

Shenling Baizhu powder is relatively safe, but there are some patients who may experience allergies or feel stomach discomfort after taking the medicine. Therefore, during the period of taking Shenling Baizhu San, once there is any discomfort, you should inform the doctor in time.

There are also some clear contraindications for these two types of drugs. Pregnant women need to be cautious when using Xiaoyao Pill, as some of its ingredients may have an effect on the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women must consult a doctor before taking it and use it with caution under the strict guidance of a doctor. Patients with colds and fevers should not take Xiaoyao Pills, because Xiaoyao Pills contain tonic Chinese medicines such as Angelica, Atractylodes macrocephalus, Poria cocos, etc., and taking them during a cold may aggravate the heat in the body, resulting in fire and making the cold symptoms more serious. Diabetic patients should also be cautious about using Xiaoyao Pills, because most of the common Xiaoyao Pills on the market are honey pills, which have a high sugar content, which may make blood sugar fluctuate after taking them, which is not conducive to blood sugar control. Women with heavy menstrual bleeding are also not suitable to take Xiaoyao Pill because it has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi, which may further increase menstrual flow and lead to excessive blood loss.

It should not be used for patients with Shenling Baizhu San, empirical and thermal syndrome. For example, people who have real fire in the body, manifested by symptoms such as high fever, thirst, dry stool, short urine, etc., or people who are damp and hot, have a yellow and greasy tongue, bitter and bad breath, sticky stool, and smelly and foul smell, taking Shenling Baizhu Powder not only cannot play a therapeutic role, but may also aggravate the condition. In addition, people who are allergic to any of the ingredients in Shenling Baizhu powder should prohibit their use.

Before deciding to take Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Baizhu San, you must consult a professional TCM practitioner or Chinese herbalist. They will conduct a comprehensive assessment and syndrome differentiation based on your specific symptoms, constitution, medical history, etc., to determine whether you are suitable to take these two drugs, and determine the most suitable dosage and course of medication for you. Do not blindly use medication by yourself, so as not to delay the condition due to improper medication, and even bring unnecessary harm to the body. Only by using medicine safely and rationally can Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Atractylodes Powder exert the greatest effect in the process of dispelling dampness and help us recover our healthy body.

Say goodbye to humidity and embrace a healthy life

By understanding the secrets of Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Baizhu San, we have found an effective way to deal with dampness. This combination is not only a perfect fit in TCM theory, but also helps many people who suffer from dampness in practical application. They work synergistically to regulate the liver and spleen, restore the body's water metabolism to normal, and completely remove the hidden health danger of dampness.

But before trying this combination, be sure to consult a doctor first, so that a professional can give accurate advice based on your specific situation to ensure that the medication is safe. At the same time, it is also important to remember that a healthy lifestyle is fundamental to dampness. Eat a reasonable diet and eat more light, easily digestible foods that help dispel dampness, such as oats, red beans, barley, etc.; Moderate exercise, at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking and jogging, to get your body moving and speed up the expulsion of moisture; Maintain good lifestyle habits, avoid staying in humid environments for long periods of time, and get enough sleep to give your body enough time to recover and adjust.

Although moisture is small, it can cause a lot of inconvenience to our lives. Let's take action from now on, make good use of the pair of Xiaoyao Pill and Shenling Baizhu San, combine a healthy lifestyle, say goodbye to the trouble of dampness, and embrace a healthy and relaxed life.