Here we have some scientific researches on Xiao Yao San, which reveal its pharmacological effects
Impact on the central nervous system
Experiments show that Xiaoyao San can enhance the effect of thiopental and sodium pentobarbital to mice, and can prolong the duration of anesthesia. It can enhance the effects of anesthesia, and has a significant sedative effect.This medicine is proving to have a protective effect for pentylenetetrazol-induced seizures in mice, and can reduce the mortality rate. Xiaoyao San can reduce convulsions, and have a certain anticonvulsant effect.
Acetic acid writhing experiments show that the Xiao Yao San can significantly reduce the times of writhing, which has a significant analgesic effect.
Gonadal function
Experiments show that the Xiao Yao San has a mild estrogen-like activity, this effect is achieved by ovarian.Effect on the liver protect
Experiments show that Xiao Yao San can decrease the serum alanine aminotransferase activity, and reduce degeneration and necrosis of liver cell. It can also normalize the glycogen and RNA level in liver cells. Peoria and Angelica in the remedy play the most significant role.From above we can understand that the peculiar effect of Xiao Yao San is due to its variety of beneficial ingredients. The ingredients of Xiaoyaoao San are all natural herbs that have long been proven beneficial to the human health by ancient Chinese people.
