Effect
Soothing the liver to promote the circulation of Qi, regulating blood flow to

alleviate pain.

Indications
Syndrome due to stagnation of the liver-Qi, marked by hypochondriac pain, fullness and

distention in the chest and abdomen, alternate chills and fever, whitish tongue

coating, and taut pulse; including such diseases with the above symptoms as chronic

gastritis, chronic hepatitis, intercostal neuralgia, etc.

Ingredients
Radix Bupleuri (Chaihu) 9 g,
Citrus aurantium (Chenpi) 9 g,
Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) 6 g,
Rhizoma Cyperi (Xiangfu) 10 g,
Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii) 9 g,
Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishaoyao) 10 g,
Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) 4.5 g.

Explanation
Chai Hu: The principal drug, being bitter and pungent in taste and slightly cold in

nature, soothing the liver to regulate the circulation of Qi.

Shao Yao and Chuan Xiong: Regulating the flow of blood, nourishing the liver,

relieving pain.

Chen Pi: Promoting the circulation of Qi, strengthening the stomach.

Xiang Fu and Zhi Qiao: Soothing the liver, regulating the circulation of Qi.

Gan Cao: Tempering the actions of all the other ingredients, coordinating with Shao

Yao to exert the action of relieving spasm and pain.

Administration
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice (Taken as a powder originally)