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Table 1 The action and batch number of each herb

From: Efficacy and safety of Xiaoyao pills for mild to moderate depression: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Ingredients

Lot number

Action

BaiZhu

(Atractylodes

Macrocephala Koidz)

018AJ-2005005-725

TCM: Tonifying Qi of the spleen, eliminating dampness, and diuresis.

Chaihu

(Radix Bupleuri)

FM201538

TCM: Soothing the liver and tonifying qi, relieving depression, and reducing fever.

Pharmaceutical study: (1) sedative effect. (2) analgesic effect. (3) Anti-pathogen effect.

Danggui

(Radix Angelicae Sinensis)

FM201541

TCM: Moisturizing the intestines promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain.

Baishao

(Radix Paeoniae alba)

FM201030

FM201037

FM201041

TCM: Restraining yin and stopping sweating, nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, calming liver yang, softening liver, and relieving pain.

Fuling

(Poria cocos Wolf)

FM201540

TCM: Diuresis, detumescence, tonifying Qi of the spleen, and tranquilization.

Pharmaceutical study: (1) Diuresis effect. (2) Calming effect. (3) Anti-tumor effect. (4) Anti-diabetic effect. (5) Enhance myocardial contractility.

Zhigancao

(Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch)

FM200983

TCM: Tonifying Qi of the spleen, eliminating phlegm, anti-cough, heat-clearing and detoxifying, and reconciling.

Pharmaceutical study: (1) Anti-arrhythmia effect. (2) Anti-ulcer effect. (3) Diuresis effect. (4) Analgesia effect. (5) Anti-tussive effect. (6) Eliminating phlegm effect.

Bohe

(Mentha)

FM201542

TCM: Evacuating wind-heat, clearing the boss, relieving the throat, clearing the rash, soothing the liver, and promoting qi.

Pharmaceutical study: (1) Anti-inflammatory effect. (2) Sedative effect. (3) Choleretic effect. (4) Penetration promoting effect.

Shengjiang

(Ginger)

FM201539

TCM: Relieving the appearance and dispelling cold, warming the middle to stop vomiting, warming the lungs and detoxifying.

Pharmaceutical study: (1) Antibacterial effect. (2) Anti-cancer effect. (3) Anti-oxidation effect. (4) Anti-aging effects.