bubble_chart Efficacy

Soothing liver and relieving depression, strengthening the spleen and nourishing blood.

bubble_chart Indications

Syndrome/pattern of blood deficiency due to liver depression. Pain in both flanks, alternating chills and fever, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth and throat, mental fatigue, poor appetite, menstrual irregularities, breast pain, pale red tongue, and wiry and weak pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is derived from the combination of Cold-Limbs Powder and Angelica and Peony Powder. In the formula, Bupleurum soothes the liver and relieves depression; Chinese Angelica, Peony Root nourish the blood and pacify the liver. When used together with Bupleurum, they both regulate and nourish, ensuring the smooth flow of liver qi and the nourishment of liver blood, thus harmonizing qi and blood. White Atractylodes Rhizome and Poria tonify qi and strengthen the spleen to prevent the liver wood from overacting on the spleen earth. A small amount of Mentha is added to assist Bupleurum in soothing the liver and relieving depression. Dried Ginger is used to harmonize the middle and benefit the stomach, while Liquorice Root harmonizes all the ingredients. When all these herbs are used together, they ensure the smooth flow of liver qi, the nourishment of liver blood, and the replenishment of spleen deficiency, thereby resolving all symptoms.

bubble_chart Syndrome Differentiation

1. Hypochondriac pain, reduced appetite, frequent sighing.
2. Or dysmenorrhea, irregular menstrual periods.
3. Pale tongue with white coating.
4. Stringy and thin pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

1. Blurred vision: Add Chrysanthemum Flower, feather cockscomb seed, Barbary Wolfberry Fruit.
2. Diarrhea due to spleen deficiency: Add Tangshen, Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed.
3. Gallstones: Add Christina Loosestrife, Curcuma Root, Chicken's Gizzard-Skin.
4. Goiter: Add Prunella, seaweed, kelp.
5. Uterine fibroids: Combine with Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill.
6. Menopausal syndrome: Combine with Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill.
7. Menstrual pain: Add Corydalis Tuber, Cyperus, Red Peony Root, Salvia, motherwort herb.
8. Fever and irritability: Add Peony Bark, Gardenia.
9. Chest and hypochondriac pain: Add Sparganium Rhizome, Zedoary Rhizome.
10. Hepatosplenomegaly: Add turtle carapace, oyster shell.

bubble_chart Modern Application

This prescription regulates mental activity, promotes digestion and absorption, and reduces fever. It is used for schizophrenia, neurasthenia, depression, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, premenstrual tension syndrome, menopausal syndrome, chronic hepatitis, gallstones, optic neuritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, papillitis, chronic thyroiditis, menstrual irregularities, infertility, leukorrhea, eczema, and palmar keratoderma.