Hei Xiao Yao San
Star黑逍遥散 (Black Rambling Powder)
Source: Yi Lue Liu Shu
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Hei Xiao Yao San (Black Rambling Powder), from the Yi Lue Liu Shu (Six Texts on the Essentials of Medicine) — a variation of Xiao Yao San.
Actions: Regulates Liver qi; Strengthens the Spleen; Nourishes the blood; Regulates menstruation.
Presentation: Irregular menstruation with abdominal pain and a wiry, deficient pulse.
Composition: Xiao Yao San plus Di Huang or Shu Di Huang.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 252.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shu Di Huang
as printed: Rehmanniae Radix preparata (shu di huang)
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g | — | — |
Preparation
Grind coarsely; cook 6g of powder with one slice of Sheng Jiang and a little Bo He; take warm, strained. Today decocted at bracketed doses.
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