HERBS AND ACTIONS
Pin Yin
Actions
Chen Pi
Regulates Qi, adjusts the middle, improves the transportive function of the Spleen, relieves the diaphragm and descends Qi.
Chai Hu
Resolves Shao Yang, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
With Bai Shao, for vertigo, dizziness, rib pain and menstrual irregularity due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
Chuan Xiong
Invigorates Blood, promotes Qi movement, moves Qi upward and alleviates headache pain.
Zhi Ke
Moves Qi, disperses Heat and reduces distention and pressure.
Bai Shao
Nourishes the Blood, regulates menses, sedates Liver Yang, alleviates pain, preserves the Yin and adjusts the Ying and Wei.
Zhi Gan Cao
Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and harmonizes.
Xiang Fu
Regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation, alleviates pain and relieves depression.
FORMULA ACTIONS
Spreads Liver Qi
Promotes Qi circulation
Harmonizes the Blood
Alleviates pain
SYNDROMES
Liver Qi Stagnation
Liver Qi Stagnation: Liver Qi Invades the Stomach
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Hypochondriac pain and distention
Alternating fever and chills
Depression
Easily angered
Chest fullness
Bitter taste in mouth
Fidgeting
Abdominal pain and cramps
Breast distention and pain
Irritability
Dysmenorrhea
Irregular menstruation
Amenorrhea
TREATS
Hypertension
Dysmenorrhea
Gastralgia
Mania
Cholecystitis
Breast hyperplasia
Chronic hepatitis
Viral hepatitis
Atrophic gastritis
Insomnia
Depression
Orchitis
Late menstruation
Infertility
Acid reflux
Breast tenderness
Coronary Heart disease
Dysentery
Abdominal pain
Stomach cancer
Bi-polar disorder
Pertussis
Chronic cough
Alternating chills and fever
Schizophrenia
Stress
Abdominal fullness and distention
Diverticulitis
Amenorrhea
Tension headache
Hiatus hernia
Herpes zoster
Interstitial cystitis
Morning sickness
Liver cancer
Gastroptosis
Raynaud's disease
Breast distention
Chronic gastritis
Premenstrual syndrome
Premenstrual breast distention
Gastritis
Irregular menstruation
Fibrocystic breast disease
Pleurisy
Mastitis
Cholelithiasis
Peptic ulcer
Emotional stress
Male sexual dysfunction
Prostatic hypertrophy
Obesity
Tourette syndrome
Hyperthyroidism
Breast cancer
Irritable bowel syndrome
Hiccups
Trigeminal neuralgia
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic tonsillitis
Constipation
Lupus erythematosus
Neurosis
Chronic pancreatitis
Hemafecia
Intestinal abscess
Enuresis
Hernia
Colitis
Impotence
Low back pain
Gastroenteritis
Ascites
Indigestion
Neck and shoulder stiffness
Stress incontinence
Cirrhosis of the Liver
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use without modification for those with Yin Deficient Heat.