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Shu Qi Li Dan Pian束气理胆片

Tablet for Regulating Qi and Normalizing the Gallbladder

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba15 g

    Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin, adjusts the Ying and *Wei, softens the Liver and relieves pain.*

    for flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
    for abdominal pain with menstruation.
  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, cools the Blood, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Mu XiangRx. Aucklandiae6 g

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

    • Bai Zhu
    for anorexia with epigastric and abdominal pain and distention.
    • Bai Shao
    for diarrhea with profuse pus and Blood.
  • Fo ShouFr. Citri Sarcodactylis6 g

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

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri6 g

    Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.

    • Bai Shao
    for vertigo, dizziness and thoracic and costal pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • E ZhuRz. Curcumae9 g

    Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi, alleviates pain, dissolves accumulations and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    for Food Stagnation with abdominal distention, fullness and pain.
  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi9 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain*.

    for pain and distention in the chest and flanks.
    for epigastric and abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting and diarrhea due to Qi Obstruction of the Liver and Spleen.
    for Qi Stagnation and menstrual irregularity.
  • Yu JinRx. Curcumae9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, speeds healing of chronic sores, alleviates pain, clears Heat and cools the Blood.

    for Liver Qi and Blood Stagnation with flank pain and distention, dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation.
    for Heat with Blood Stasis causing chest Bi.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae6 g

    Tonifies the Spleen,augments *Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.*

    for general edema from Wind invading the Lungs in a patient with constitutional Spleen Deficiency.
  • Tu Bie ChongEupolyphaga/Steleophaga10 g

    Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation, disperses lumps and masses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood, reduces swelling from sores and abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    for flank pain, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea due to Qi and Blood Stagnation.
    • Bai Shao
    for spasms and cramping pain associated with Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation.
  • Chuan Lian ZiFr. Toosendan9 g

    Dredges Liver Qi, releases Stagnation, stops pain and conducts Heat out from below.

    for intermittent epigastric and hypochondriac pain, hernia pain or menstrual pain with irritability due to Liver Stagnation with Heat.
    for hypochondriac and abdominal pain.
    for bloating.
  • Shui ZhiHirudo9 g

    Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis, reduces fixed masses, clears the water passages and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Yan Hu SuoRz. Corydalis12 g

    Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi, stops pain and disperses extravasation.

    treats everything from Liver Qi Stagnation to Deep Blood Stasis with pain anywhere in the body including stabbing chest pain, distending pain in the breast, Cold pain in the epigastrium, pain due to bulging disorder in the lower body and dysmenorrhea.
    for flank, upper right quadrant, epigastric and abdominal pain.

Actions

  • Relaxes Liver tension
  • Brings Liver function back into balance
  • Encourages urine output
  • Relieves excess intestinal gas
  • Suppresses cancer cell proliferation

Patterns treated

Liver Qi Stagnation accompanied by ascites

Manifestations

  • Fluid accumulation in the abdomen
  • Bloating and soreness along the flanks or sides
  • A feeling of chest tightness making it hard to breathe
  • Frequent sighing
  • A persistent low mood
  • A despondent mood
  • Being easily irritated
  • Anger out of proportion to the situation
  • An unpredictable menstrual cycle
  • Painful menstruation
  • Breasts that swell and ache in the days before and during the period
Tongue body
A pink-colored tongue body
Coating
A coating that is thin and white
Pulse
A wiry-quality pulse

Indications

A diagnosis of Liver cancer

Modifications