Depression-Relieving and Liver-Harmonizing Pills

Depression-Relieving and Liver-Harmonizing Pills,Indicated for liver qi stagnation, counterflow of qi with chest fullness, distension of the flanks, and stomach pain with nausea.

Formulas Name : Depression-Relieving and Liver-Harmonizing Pills

Chinese Name : 解郁和肝丸

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 23 liang, Gardenia (roasted) 23 liang, Scutellaria baicalensis 5 liang, Poria 5 liang, Tangerine peel 5 liang, Fructus Aurantii (roasted) 5 liang, Magnolia officinalis (roasted) 5 liang, Curcuma 5 liang, Aquilaria 5 liang, Cyperus rotundus (roasted) 17 liang,Chuanxiong 9 liang 2 qian 5 fen, White Peony Root 15 liang, Shenqu (roasted) 15 liang, Hawthorn 15 liang, Amomum 3 liang 2 qian 5 fen, Green Tangerine Peel (roasted) 6 liang, Licorice 2 liang 5 qian, Pinellia (processed) 9 liang 2 qian 5 fen, Atractylodes (roasted) 9 liang 2 qian 5 fen, Bupleurum 3 liang 2 qian 5 fen.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; mix with cold boiled water to form small pills. For every 16 liang of the mixture, use 3 liang 5 qian of fine talc powder as a coating to make them glossy.

Benefits

Indicated for liver qi stagnation, counterflow of qi with chest fullness, distension of the flanks, and stomach pain with nausea.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, twice daily, with warm boiled water.

Depression-Relieving and Liver-Harmonizing Pills,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,Indicated for liver qi stagnation, counterflow of qi with chest fullness, distension of the flanks, and stomach pain with nausea.

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