1、 Chaihu Shugan San
Composition: Chen Pi Vinegar Stir fried Chaihu, 2 coins each (6g each), Chuanxiong Fructus Aurantii, 1 and a half coins each (4.5g each), Chuanxiong Fructus Aurantii, 1 and a half coins each (4.5g each), Gancao roasted, 1.5g each), Xiangfu 1 and a half coins each (4.5g)
Usage: One and a half cups of water, decoction for eight parts (2.5g), take before eating (modern usage: decoction in water).
Function: Soothing the liver and relieving depression, promoting qi circulation and relieving pain.
Indications: Liver qi stagnation syndrome. Pain in the ribs, chest tightness and excessive breathing, emotional depression or irritability, belching, bloating in the epigastric region, and pulse strings.
Fang Ge
Chaihu Shugan Shaochuan Xiong,
Fructus Aurantii, Chenpi Grass, Xiangfu,
Soothing the liver, promoting qi, and promoting blood circulation,
Pain in the rib cage can be relieved immediately.
Mechanism of diagnosis and treatment: The liver governs laxity, likes to reach the meridian but dislikes depression. Its meridians run through the rib cage and follow the lower abdomen. If one's emotions are not satisfied and the wood loses its coherence, it can lead to liver qi stagnation, resulting in pain in the rib cage and even swelling and tightness in the chest, abdomen, and abdomen; If one neglects their duties, they will experience emotional depression; If one's depression persists for a long time and the liver loses its smoothness and smoothness, they may become impatient and irritable; If the liver qi reverses and invades the stomach, belching can be seen; Pulse string is also a symptom of liver depression and restlessness. Adhere to the principle of "reaching the level of wood depression", treat it by soothing the liver, relieving depression, promoting qi circulation, and relieving pain.
Fang Jie: Chaihu in the formula is bitter and pungent, and enters the liver and gallbladder. It is effective in reaching the liver qi and relieving stagnation, and is a medicinal herb for the emperor. Xiangfu has a spicy taste that enters the liver and is good for soothing the liver, promoting qi circulation, and relieving pain; Chuanxiong has a spicy and warm taste, which enters the liver and gallbladder meridians. It can promote qi circulation, promote blood circulation, relieve depression and pain. The two medicines together help Chaihu to soothe the liver and relieve depression, and have the effect of promoting qi circulation and relieving pain, both of which are official medicines. Chenpi regulates Qi circulation and harmonizes with the stomach, while vinegar stir fry to promote Qi circulation into the liver; Fructus Aurantii peel promotes qi circulation and relieves pain to regulate the liver and spleen; Peony nourishes blood, softens the liver, relieves pain slowly, and is compatible with Chaihu. It nourishes the liver and is beneficial for the liver. It also prevents the consumption of qi and blood by various fragrant herbs, making it an adjuvant. Licorice, when combined with white peony, can enhance the effects of slowing down and relieving pain, making it an adjunct medicine. All medicines work together to soothe the liver, relieve depression, promote qi circulation, and relieve pain. This formula is made by adding Chuanxiong, Xiangfu, and Chenpi to the Fructus Aurantii of Sini San, which has a strong effect on soothing the liver and regulating qi.
Compatibility characteristics: Xin Shu sour astringent method, balancing liver and spleen qi and blood, mainly using Xin San to soothe the liver, supplemented by astringent yin to soften the liver.
Application: This formula is a representative formula for treating liver qi stagnation syndrome. The key points of differentiation are rib swelling and pain, and pulse string. But this prescription has an aromatic and spicy nature, and should not be decocted for a long time; Easy to consume qi and damage yin, should not be taken for a long time, and pregnant women should use it with caution.
2、 Muxiang Shunqi San
Muxiang, Xiangfu, betel nut, green skin vinegar stir fry, tangerine peel, magnolia ginger juice stir fry, Atractylodes macrocephala rice and swill soak overnight, stir fry orange husk bran, stir fry sand kernels for 1 coin each (3g each), stir fry licorice, five cents (1.5g) in two cups of water, add three slices of ginger, fry for 8 cents, take before eating.
Function: Open depression and relieve stagnation, promote qi circulation and relieve pain.
Indications: Qi stagnation and discomfort, disharmony between the liver and stomach, abdominal distension or pain, chest tightness with limited appetite, and poor bowel movements.
Identification: Chaihu Shugan San and Muxiang Shunqi San both have the effects of Xiangfu, Chenpi, Zhike, and roasted licorice, which promote the qi of the liver and spleen. However, Chaihu Shugan San also uses Chaihu in combination with Chuanxiong and Shaoyao to regulate blood circulation and treat liver qi stagnation and blood flow obstruction; The power of Muxiang Shunqi San in promoting qi circulation is greater than that of Chaihu Shugan San. It also has the effects of Houpu, Cangzhu, and Sharen, which not only promote qi circulation but also dispel dampness, treating the syndrome of qi stagnation combined with spleen and stomach dampness obstruction.
Chai Hu Shu Gan San is a variant of Si Ni San, both of which have the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi. But the combination of Chaihu, Shaoyao, Zhishi, and Licorice in Sini San focuses on regulating the liver and spleen qi mechanisms; And Chaihu Shugan San reuses Chaihu, lightly uses licorice, and easily turns Fructus Aurantii into Fructus Aurantii. Adding Xiangfu, Chenpi, and Chuanxiong, which regulate qi and promote blood circulation, has a strong effect on promoting qi, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain.
Medical case example: Yin was in his thirties in literature and suffered from hypochondriac pain. The doctor treats it with nourishing blood, but the pain is severe, the diet is reduced, and the skin gradually becomes thin. Wang Shanjuan, a scholar of the Year of Xian, invited Yu to participate in the examination. His six meridians were deep and full of strings, about five to five, and his face was white and blue. Yu said, "According to the color pulse, it belongs to the liver and wood with excess, and the temper is depressed." When asked if he had suffered from malaria, he said, "Last summer and autumn, he contracted this disease, but he did not recover from malaria." In this person, he is deep, likes to be calm, and does not vent his anger. Now, what is the appropriate way to have qi depression? Yu Nai uses ingredients such as Chaihu, Chenpi, Qingpi, Baijizi, Xiangfu, Fructus Aurantii, Scutellaria baicalensis, and Platycodon grandiflorus. One dose is effective, and several doses are effective. (Second Continuation of Famous Medical Cases)
Kind reminder: Everyone's physical condition is different. The formulas provided in the article should be adjusted according to the situation of the enthusiast. It is recommended to seek guidance from a professional doctor.