The difference between Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan and Xiao Yao Wan

Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills and Xiaoyao Pills have significant differences in several aspects: 1. **Composition**: Xiaoyao Pills mainly consist of Bupleurum (Chai Hu), Chinese angelica (Dang Gui), white peony root (Bai Shao), fried atractylodes (Chao Bai Zhu), poria (Fu Ling), honey-fried licorice (Zhi Gan Cao), mint (Bo He), and ginger (Sheng Jiang). Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills are based on Xiaoyao Pills with the addition of two further herbs—tree peony bark (Dan Pi) and gardenia (Zhi Zi), enhancing the heat-clearing effect. 2. **Functions and Indications**: Xiaoyao Pills function to soothe the liver, strengthen the spleen, nourish the blood, and regulate menstruation. They are primarily used to treat symptoms such as emotional depression, chest and flank distension and pain, dizziness, and vertigo caused by liver qi stagnation and spleen deficiency. Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills, on the basis of Xiaoyao Pills, provide an additional heat-clearing effect. They are primarily used to treat flank distension and pain, dizziness, vertigo, and irregular menstruation caused by liver qi stagnation with blood deficiency and disharmony between the liver and spleen. 3. **Main Indications**: Xiaoyao Pills are more suitable for patients without obvious symptoms of cold or heat; Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills are more appropriate for patients with internal heat, such as chronic hepatitis, poor appetite, etc. Xiaoyao Pills and Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills differ in composition, function, and indications. Selection and use should be based on the specific medical condition and under the guidance of a physician.