Composition
- Rhizoma Coptidis - Huang Lian: 15 - 18 g
- Fructus Evodiae - Wu Zhu Yu: 2 - 3 g
Actions
- Reverses rebellious Qi
- Stops vomiting
- Drains Liver Heat
Indications
- Liver invading Stomach
- Liver-Stomach disharmony
- Liver-Fire excess
- Stagnation of Liver-Qi
Symptoms and signs
- Acid regurgitation
- Burping
- Bitter taste
- Insatiable hunger
- Vomiting
- Pain in the hypochondriac region
- Gastric distension and pain
- Dry mouth
- Tongue: red with yellow coating
- Pulse: tense and rapid
Applications
- Indigestion
- Stress
- Gastritis
- Burping
- Vomiting
- Insatiable hunger
- Liver cirrhosis
- Gastralgia
- Cholecystitis
Contraindications
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Hypochondriac pain from Blood deficiency
- Acid regurgitation from Empty-Cold.
Modifications
In case of diarrhea with abdominal pain:
In case of abdominal distension:
- Fructus Meliae Toodesan - Chuan Lian Zi
In case of acid reflux:
- Os Sepiae - Hai Piao Xiao
- Concha Arcae - Wa Leng Zi
Liver stagnation, lack of vitality and cold extremities: