Bai Shao Usages and Indications

• Nourishes the blood and regulates menstrual problems due to blood deficiency (pale, lusterless complexion and nails) - menstrual dysfunction, vaginal discharge, uterine bleeding - very common herb for gynecological disorders (Si Wu Tang).
• Calms liver yang, alleviates pain from constrained liver qi or disharmony between the liver and the spleen due to liver yang rising - cramping and spasms (limbs and abdomen), abdominal pain from dysentery, headache and dizziness.
• Preserves yin, adjusts ying and wei levels - vaginal discharge and spermatorrhea, exterior wind-cold from deficiency with continuous sweating, spontaneous sweating, night sweats.

Cautions and Contraindications

• Incompatible with Li Lu
• Avoid in cases of yang deficiency and cold in the middle jiao - diarrhea, cold sensation in the stomach.
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Bai Shao

• Dosage: 6-15g

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Staff Clinical Notes

• Less cold, but bitter - clears liver heat or blood heat but weaker than Chi Shao Yao.

Our database contains 36 TCM Formulas where Bai Shao is generally used

B

• Ba Zhen Wan -Eight Treasure Combination (Tonify)
• Bai He Gu Jin Wan -Lily Bulb to Preserve the Metal (Treat Dryness)
• Ban Xia Xie Xin Wan -Pinellia Drain Epigastrium Pills (Harmonize)

C

• Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang Wan -Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction (Release the Exterior)
• Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan -Bupleurum Powder to Spread the Liver (Harmonize)

D

• Dang Gui Wan -Tangkuei Powder (Tonify)
• Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan -Solitary Hermit Teapills (Expel Dampness)

F

• Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan -Ledebouriella Pills to Sagely Unblock (Release the Exterior)

G

• Gan Bing Zhi Ben Wan -Liver Disease Recovery Pills (Regulate the Qi)
• Ge Gen Wan -Kudzu Decoction (Release the Exterior)
• Gu Zhi Shu Song Wan -Osteoporosis Tablets (Tonify)
• Gui Zhi Tang Wan -Cinnamon Twig Decoction (Release the Exterior)

H

• Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Wan -Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five Herb Decoction (Warm Interior Cold)

J

• Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan -Free and Easy Wanderer Pills (Harmonize)
• Jiao Ai Wan -Ass-Hide Gelatin and Mugwort Formula (Stop Bleeding)
• Jin Gu Die Da Wan -Tendon and Bone Injury Healing (Invigorate the Blood)
• Juan Bi Wan -Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction (Expel Dampness)

L

• Li Dan Wan -Benefit The Gallbladder Pills (Expel Dampness)

M

• Ma Zi Ren Wan -Hemp Seed Formula (Drain Downward)

Q

• Qi Xue Da Bu Wan -Nourish Qi & Blood Pills (Tonify)
• Qing Bi Wan -Clear The Nose Decoction (Release the Exterior)

R

• Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan -Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi (Tonify)

S

• Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan -Peony and Licorice Decoction (Harmonize)
• Shi Quan Da Bu Wan -Ten Tonics Nourishment Pills (Tonify)
• Shu Gan Wan -Liver Comfort Pills (Harmonize)
• Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan -Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)
• Si Ni San Wan -Frigid Extremities Powder Pills (Harmonize)
• Si Wu Tang Wan -Four Substances Pills (Tonify)

T

• Tao Hong Si Wu Wan -Four Substances Pills With Safflower And Peach Pit (Tonify)
• Tong Xie Yao Fang Wan -Important Pills for Painful Diarrhea / Calm Wind Pills (Harmonize)

W

• Wen Jing Wan -Warm the Menses Formula (Invigorate the Blood)
• Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan -Black Chicken White Phoenix Pills (Clear Heat)

X

• Xi Guan Jie Bi Tong Wan -Knee Joint Pain Relief (Expel Dampness)
• Xiao Qing Long Wan -Minor Blue Dragon Pills (Release the Exterior)
• Xiao Yao Wan -Free and Easy Wanderer (Harmonize)

Y

• Yu Dai Wan -Cure Discharge Leucorrhea Pill (Expel Dampness)

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