The difference between Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills and Xiaoyao Pills

The differences between Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills and Xiaoyao Pills are mainly reflected in the following two aspects: 1. **Therapeutic Effects**: The primary function of Xiaoyao Pills is to soothe the liver, strengthen the spleen, nourish the blood, and regulate menstruation. It is mainly used for symptoms caused by liver qi stagnation and spleen deficiency, such as depressed mood, chest and rib distension and pain, dizziness, blurred vision, loss of appetite, and irregular menstruation. Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills are based on Xiaoyao Pills with the addition of two herbal ingredients—Cortex Moutan (Dan Pi) and Fructus Gardeniae (Zhi Zi). Therefore, its main therapeutic effects focus on soothing the liver, clearing heat, strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the blood. It is more suitable for symptoms such as liver qi stagnation with blood deficiency, disharmony between the liver and spleen, distension and pain in both sides of the ribs, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, poor appetite, irregular menstruation, and abdominal distension and pain. 2. **Target Patient Population**: Xiaoyao Pills are more widely used in gynecology, while Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills can also be used for symptoms related to chronic hepatitis. Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills and Xiaoyao Pills differ in their therapeutic effects and target populations. The choice between them should be based on the specific medical condition and guidance from a physician.