Liver Qi stagnation is one of the common issues faced by modern individuals, leading to various minor ailments. Symptoms include: fatigue in the limbs, reduced speech, dizziness, dry mouth with a bitter taste, poor appetite, and irritability. Next, we will discuss how to adjust the body in daily life and alleviate these discomforting symptoms, steering clear of the troubles caused by liver Qi stagnation.
Causes of Liver Qi Stagnation1Poor Emotions
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the liver is responsible for regulating and balancing emotions. Therefore, fluctuations in emotions can directly affect liver function. If one experiences significant emotional stress or remains in a state of tension and anxiety for a long time, such as feeling repressed or under mental strain, it can lead to psychological changes, preventing emotional release and causing Qi and blood to accumulate in the liver, thus resulting in liver Qi stagnation.
2Improper Medication
If a patient takes excessive bitter and cold herbs, it can put excessive pressure on the liver, leading to poor circulation of Qi and blood within the body, causing accumulation in the liver and resulting in liver Qi stagnation.
3Liver Pathology
Existing liver diseases, including but not limited to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, drug-induced liver injury, autoimmune liver disease, liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis, can lead to liver pathology, obstructing Qi and blood circulation, which easily results in liver Qi stagnation.
All three of the above causes can lead to a constitution prone to liver Qi stagnation, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue in the limbs, reduced speech, dizziness, dry mouth with a bitter taste, poor appetite, irritability, and difficulty with bowel movements.
In such cases, one can consider using the ancient TCM formula Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Powder to Spread the Liver)
Ingredients: Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage), Xiang Fu (Cyperus), Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange), Bai Shao (White Peony), Gan Cao (Licorice)
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Chai Hu is the monarch herb, which soothes the liver and relieves stagnation, harmonizing the exterior and interior.
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Bai Shao, Xiang Fu, and Chuan Xiong are the ministerial herbs that work together to promote the smooth flow of Qi and blood in the liver channel, alleviating the pain caused by Qi stagnation.
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Zhi Ke and Chen Pi serve as assistant herbs, harmonizing the stomach and broadening the middle, regulating Qi and relieving stagnation.
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Prepared Gan Cao acts as a messenger herb, harmonizing the effects of the other herbs.
When combined, these herbs work together to soothe the liver, regulate Qi, and promote blood circulation.
In addition to alleviating liver Qi stagnation, Chai Hu Shu Gan San is also commonly used in clinical practice to treat chronic hepatitis, chronic gastritis, intercostal neuralgia, and other conditions.
Moreover, acupressure is also a common treatment method.
Qi Men (Qimen) Point
Tai Chong (Taichong) Point
The Qi Men and Tai Chong points have the effects of soothing the liver, regulating Qi, dispelling masses, and clearing the liver. Regularly massaging these points can effectively alleviate symptoms of liver Qi stagnation.
Warm Reminder
Dr. Yang Min from Beijing Ditan Hospital has been engaged in liver disease research for 40 years. If you experience symptoms such as dry mouth with a bitter taste, fatigue, poor appetite, insomnia with vivid dreams, irritability, a white greasy tongue coating, and obvious tooth marks, or have conditions such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, drug-induced liver injury, autoimmune liver disease, liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis, as well as incomprehensible test reports, you can scan the QR code below to submit your questions and symptoms, or call: 17701352667 (same number for WeChat) for assistance in pattern differentiation and adjustment.
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