Composition
- Rhizoma Cyperi - Xiang Fu
- Rhizoma Ligustici Walichii - Chuan Xiong: 3 - 10 g
- Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae - Cang Zhu: 3 - 10 g
- Massa Fermentata - Shen Qu: 6 - 16 g
- Fructus Gardeniae - Zhi Zi: 3 - 12 g
Actions
- Activates Qi
- Eliminates stagnation
Indications
Six blockages: Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Dampness, Fire, Food
Symptoms and signs
- Abdominal distension
- Fullness and epigastric and emotional pain
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Gastric reflux
- Tongue with white and sticky coating
- Tense pulse or slippery
Applications
- Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Bronchitis
- Migraine
- Depression
- Dysmenorrhea
- Intercostal neuralgia
Contraindications
Qi stagnation due to deficiency
Modifications
In case of internal cold