Herbal Stress Relief (Xiao Yao) 60 tablets, 750 mg
		History Herbal Stress Relief is based on the traditional Chinese formula Xiao Yao San, originally created by the Chinese Imperial Medical Department in 1085 A.D.

Formula Philosophy by Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G.
To enhance this formula, Christopher Hobbs, Secara's Chief Herbalist, has added Artichoke Leaf to promote good digestion, smooth and regulate the action of the Liver, increase bile flow, enhance fat digestion, and support healthy cholesterol balance; and organic Peppermint Oil to increase freshness and quality, and restore active constituents lost in the extraction process.

Organic Content
29% of the herbs used in this product were organically grown.

Pulse
Wiry.

Tongue
Dusky. Pale. Thin white coat.

Chinese Medical Actions
Spreads the Liver Qi. Strengthens the Spleen. Nourishes the Blood.

Indications
Stress and irritability. Hypochondriac pain. Headache. Vertigo. Bitter taste in mouth. Fatigue. Reduced appetite. Alternating fever and chills. Irregular menstruation. PMS symptoms. Digestive disorders.

Complete Formula Facts
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	Organic Licorice Root (gan cao) 450 mg Artichoke Leaf Extract 2% Cynarin (7mg) 333 mg Bupleurum Rhizome (chai hu) 5:1 Extract 279 mg Dong Quai Root (dang gui) 5:1 Extract 279 mg Atractylodes Root (bai zhu) 5:1 Extract 240 mg Chinese Peony Root (bai shao) 5:1 Extract 240 mg Poria Sclerotium (fu ling) 5:1 Extract 222 mg Organic Peppermint Leaf 189 mg Organic Peppermint Oil 18 mg
This formula is 29% organic.

Secara uses organic herbs whenever possible and does not use endangered plant or animal species. This product is manufactured in the U.S. in GMP certified facilities and is free of animal and dairy products, wheat, gluten, soy, yeast, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Traditional Chinese Medical Contraindications
None.

Modifying Herbs

Artichoke Leaf: Artichoke Leaf has been used for centuries as a diuretic and an herb that strengthens liver function by increasing bile production. Because of its bitter taste and medicinal effect, many cultures use artichoke as a flavoring agent in liquors designed to be consumed before meals to stimulate the production of digestive juices.

Artichoke has a taste of BITTER, SALTY and a temperature of COOL.

Artichoke Leaf is a proven digestive aid that can protect the liver, relieve digestive problems and support healthy cholesterol balance. It may also be useful for weight reduction because it decreases the fat content of the blood and increases digestive efficiency.

Studies have demonstrated Artichoke's ability to protect the liver and possibly even to help liver cells regenerate. Artichoke is particularly helpful in relieving gastrointestinal problems that result from an inability to adequately process fats, a result of poor bile secretion. A 2001 study indicated that Artichoke may also ultimately prove an effective treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Because secreting Bile helps the liver regulate the production of Cholesterol, Artichoke can be an effective cholesterol regulator. As a result, some pharmaceutical manufacturers are adding the Artichoke constituent Cynarin to their cholesterol lowering drugs.

There are no notable cautions or known drug or nutrient interactions.

To review recent clinical research on Artichoke, click on the PubMed links listed below:

Efficacy of artichoke leaf extract in the treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia: a six-week placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicentre trial.

Artichoke leaf extract reduces mild dyspepsia in an open study.

Artichoke leaf extract reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in a post-marketing surveillance study.

Efficacy of Artichoke dry extract in patients with hyperlipoproteinemia.

Peppermint Oil: Peppermint Oil has long been used for both its medicinal benefits and distinctive flavor.

Peppermint has a taste of AROMATIC, SPICY and a temperature of COOL.

Unlike other mints, Peppermint Oil contains the powerful therapeutic ingredient menthol. Peppermint Oil acts as a muscle relaxant, particularly in the digestive tract. It can also reduce the inflammation of nasal passages.

Specifically, Peppermint Oil is used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ease nausea, control flatulence and diverticular disorders, improve digestion, reduce heartburn, fight bad breath, control muscle aches and chronic pain, clear congestion and cough related to colds and allergies, and help control mild asthma.

There are no notable cautions or known drug or nutrient interactions for Peppermint Oil.

To review recent clinical research on Peppermint Oil, click on the PubMed links listed below:

Effects of intraduodenal application of peppermint oil (WS(R) 1340) and caraway oil (WS(R) 1520) on gastroduodenal motility in healthy volunteers.

Effect of peppermint oil and caraway oil on gastrointestinal motility in healthy volunteers: a pharmacodynamic study using simultaneous determination of gastric and gall-bladder emptying and orocaecal transit time.

Efficiency of the use of peppermint (Mentha piperita L) essential oil inhalations in the combined multi-drug therapy for pulmonary tuberculosis.

A plant extract and its modified preparation in functional dyspepsia. Results of a double-blind placebo controlled comparative study.

Enteric-coated peppermint-oil capsules in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a prospective, randomized trial.

Peppermint oil: a treatment for postoperative nausea.

This information is based on third-party reference materials and Secara cannot warrant its accuracy, completeness or reliability. Secara assumes no liability for any claims by a third party for loss that may arise from reliance on this information.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Herbal Stress Relief (Xiao Yao San Plus)
60 tablets, 750 mg