Glycine soja vs Xiao Yao San Patent

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Glycine soja

Womens Health

Free and Easy Wanderer

Womens Health

Glycine soja

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Xiao Yao San Patent

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Wild ancestor of soybean used in TCM and traditional Asian medicine for nutritive support and hormonal balance.

TCM most prescribed formula for liver qi stagnation, PMS, and depression.

Active Compounds

isoflavones, saponins, proteins, phytic acid

Saikosaponins, Paeoniflorin, Atractylenolide, Glycyrrhizin

Traditional Uses

Nutritive tonic in Chinese tradition, Hormonal balance, Bone health

PMS, Depression, Irritability, Digestive problems from stress, Fatigue

Modern Uses

Phytoestrogenic effects, Antioxidant, Bone density support

Liver qi regulator, Antidepressant, Hormonal balance, Digestive harmonizer

Adult Dosage

As food similar to soybean

4-6 tablets 3x daily or standard decoction

Contraindications

Hormone-sensitive conditions, Thyroid conditions, Pregnancy in therapeutic doses

Yin deficiency with heat (use modified version)

Side Effects

Hormonal effects, Thyroid modulation

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E