Liver Qi stagnation does not exist in isolation; it triggers a series of chain reactions like a domino effect.
First, Qi stagnation leads to Blood Stasis, causing poor blood flow, resulting in Blood Stasis, which leads to pain and masses and other issues;
Secondly, Liver Qi stagnation affects the Spleen, leading to Spleen Deficiency and abnormal transformation and transportation, resulting in symptoms such as loss of appetite and abdominal distension;
Finally, prolonged stagnation transforms into heat, leading to excess Liver Fire, irritability, insomnia with vivid dreams follow.
These issues intertwine, trapping the body in a vicious cycle. This way, your liver condition will never improve!
Case Sharing
Mr. Wang, 48 years old, a taxi driver, travels through the city streets every day. In recent months, he has often felt irritable and easily angered.
In fact, this irritability is normal. He often has irregular working hours, needing to maintain a seated position for long periods, and is highly focused on various road conditions and passengers.
During traffic jams, passengers constantly urge him from the back, and Mr. Wang can only suppress his anger and politely explain. When encountering unreasonable passengers, he can only force a smile after being scolded for the sake of a few good reviews.
Over time, his body also developed problems: chest and hypochondriac distension and pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss.
Diagnosis and Treatment
On a friend’s recommendation, he came to us. During the consultation, we found that Mr. Wang had a red tongue with a thin yellow coating and a wiry rapid pulse. Based on his symptoms and lifestyle, we diagnosed him with typical Liver Qi Stagnation Transforming into Fire, leading to Blood Stasis and Spleen Deficiency.
I decided to prescribe Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San. I explained to Mr. Wang the composition and effects of this formula in detail: Chai Hu (Bupleurum) can soothe the liver and relieve stagnation, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) and Bai Shao (White Peony) can nourish the blood and soften the liver, Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) and Fu Ling (Poria) help strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) and Shan Zhi Zi (Gardenia) can clear heat and drain fire, along with Bo He (Peppermint), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-Fried Licorice), the entire formula can address his liver Qi stagnation from multiple angles.
First Follow-Up: After taking the medicine for a while, maintaining a regular schedule, eating light meals, and exercising moderately like walking. After two weeks, during the follow-up, his mood was no longer irritable, chest and hypochondriac pain decreased, and appetite improved.
Second Follow-Up: After another two weeks, during the follow-up, chest and hypochondriac pain disappeared, mood stabilized and became pleasant, and weight stabilized without further weight loss. Essentially recovered!
Mr. Wu’s Remarks
I am Wu Quangao, engaged in clinical TCM for over 50 years, with rich experience in diagnosing and treating various liver diseases and TCM liver-related conditions. My formulas are characterized by being simple, safe, inexpensive, and effective, having successfully helped many patients improve their liver health. If you find this information helpful, feel free to share it with others in need. Wishing you good health and a happy life! (We have launched online consultation services, if needed, you can message me for free diagnosis! )
