kamishōyōsan; Kampo formula for gynecological and blood disorders
A traditional Japanese Kampo medicine (originally from Chinese medicine) used primarily for conditions such as menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms, and blood circulation problems. The name is often left untranslated in medical contexts.
Kamishōyōsan is a Kampo medicine often prescribed for gynecological symptoms.
Standard kanji spelling for this Kampo formula name.
Variant with traditional 逍遙 instead of 逍遥; both are used.
The name derives from the Chinese herbal formula Jiāwèi Xiāoyáo Sǎn (加味逍遥散), meaning 'Augmented Free and Easy Wanderer Powder'. It is a modified version of Xiāoyáo Sǎn (逍遥散) with added herbs.