jiawei chuanxiong chatiao san

Jiawei Chuanxiong Chatiao San is a modified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formulation based on the classical Chuanxiong Chatiao San prescription. It is primarily used in clinical practice for the treatment of various headache disorders, most notably migraine and tension-type headaches. The formulation typically consists of a complex mixture of botanical ingredients, including *Ligusticum chuanxiong*, *Angelica dahurica*, and *Mentha haplocalyx*, with the "Jiawei" designation indicating the addition of supplementary herbs to tailor the treatment to specific clinical patterns such as blood stasis or liver yang hyperactivity. Pharmacologically, the formula is thought to exert analgesic and vasorelaxant effects by modulating neurotransmitters like serotonin (5-HT) and neuropeptides such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), as well as improving cerebral blood flow. It is frequently administered as an oral decoction or granule and is often evaluated in clinical trials as an adjuvant to Western therapies like flunarizine.

Other names

加味川芎茶调散Modified Chuanxiong Chatiao PowderJiawei Chuanxiong Chatiao GranulesModified Chuanxiong Tea-Adjusted Powder