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Jia Wei Qi Xiang Wan加減七香囊

Augmented Seven Aromatics Pill

Medicinals
9

Composition

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri6 g

    Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.

    • Bai Shao
    for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi9 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi and alleviates pain.*

    for Qi Stagnation and menstrual irregularity.
    for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
    for pain and distention in the chest and flanks.
    • Mu Xiang, Xiang Fu
    Sha Ren, for epigastric and abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting and diarrhea due to Qi* Obstruction of the Liver and Spleen.
    for an ulcer and digestive disturbance.
  • E ZhuRz. Curcumae9 g

    Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and alleviates pain.

    for Food Stagnation with abdominal distention, fullness and pain.
  • Sha RenFr. Amomi6 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.

    increases the flow of Qi in the digestive system while reducing distention and Food Stagnation, alleviating pain and strengthening the Spleen.
  • Yi Zhi RenFr. Alpiniae Oxyphyllae9 g

    Warms the Kidneys and astringes Jing and urine.

  • Ding XiangFlos Caryophylli6 g

    Warms the Middle Jiao, relieves pain, descends *Qi, warms the Kidneys and assists Yang***.

  • Mu XiangRx. Aucklandiae9 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, dispels Damp-Heat and harmonizes the Liver and Spleen.

  • Fo ShouFr. Citri Sarcodactylis9 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, harmonizes the Stomach, dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen*.

  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba9 g

    Nourishes the Blood, astringes *Yin, calms Liver Yang and Liver Wind and alleviates pain*.

    for Flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.

Actions

  • Courses the Liver
  • Brings Qi into proper regulation
  • Eases pain

Patterns treated

The Liver's Qi failing to flow freely

Manifestations

  • Lower back pain that tends to worsen with stress or emotional upset
  • Marked distention in the back accompanied by only mild pain
  • The pain frequently extends into the lower abdomen or the hypochondriac area
  • The pain has a vague, distending quality
  • The pain can shift location or wax and wane
  • The pain intensifies at dawn yet eases once the person rises and moves about
  • Mobility is impaired only to a minor degree
  • The flanks or sides feel distended and painful
  • A stifling feeling in the chest
  • Commonly comes together with pain and distention across the hypochondriac and abdominal regions
  • Sore to the touch where the back muscles or ligaments originate
  • Spasming of the muscles on one side of the back or abdomen
  • Excessive muscular tension in the lower abdomen
  • The person cannot tolerate standing for any length of time
  • A propensity to sigh frequently
  • A melancholic mood
  • A depressed state of mind
  • Being easily irritated
  • A nervous disposition
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Pain in the head
  • Reduced desire to eat
  • Anger arising without appropriate cause
  • An irregular menstrual cycle
  • Painful menstruation
  • Stools become loose during periods of nervousness
  • The breasts become distended and painful in the days before and during the period
  • A distending pain felt in the genital area
Tongue body
The tongue body can present as pink, red, dark, or pale.
Coating
A thin coating, either white or yellow in color
Pulse
The pulse may be wiry by itself, or wiry combined with thready, deep, rapid, or choppy qualities

Indications

Discomfort and pain located in the lower back

Modifications