Golden Bell Seed 30 gm, Corydalis Tuber 30 gm

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Take 9 grams each time, and administer with wine.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Soothing the liver and clearing heat, moving qi to relieve pain.

bubble_chart Indications

The constraining of liver qi, qi depression transforming into fire, leads to pain in the heart, abdomen, and hypochondriac region, which may come and go, a bitter taste in the mouth, a red tongue with yellow coating, and a wiry and rapid pulse. It is now used for conditions such as ulcers, hepatitis, cholecystitis, intercostal neuralgia, and biliary ascariasis that are attributed to liver depression.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

Chinaberry Fruit soothes liver qi and drains liver fire, while Corydalis Tuber promotes blood circulation and alleviates qi stagnation in the middle burner, as well as blood stasis due to qi stagnation. These two herbs complement each other: one drains heat from the qi aspect, and the other resolves stagnation in the blood aspect. Together, they clear liver fire and ensure smooth qi movement, thereby relieving various pains.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

Use with caution during pregnancy.