How to treat liver qi stagnation in men

Liver qi stagnation (poor transportation of qi and blood in the liver, emotional depression) in men can be treated through Chinese medicine and lifestyle improvement and other modifications. TCM treatments include Chinese herbs, acupuncture and cupping. If medication is needed, it is recommended that it be used under a doctor’s supervision. In men, Liver-Qi stagnation usually manifests itself in the form of dystocia (pain in the area of the ribs), chest tightness, epigastric distension, belching (hiccups), etc. It may be due to stress, mental illness, or a lack of energy. It may be caused by excessive stress, mental depression, agitation and so on. It can usually be regulated in the following ways: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment: For men with liver qi stagnation, they can use medicines that ease the liver and relieve depression (treating depression by unblocking liver qi), such as Chai Hu, Yuan Hu, Neem, Hovenia, Citrus aurantium, Hovenia, and Mucuna pruriens, or proprietary medicines that ease the liver and regulate qi. Physical therapy such as cupping, acupuncture and massage can also be performed, which can relieve the discomfort caused by liver qi stagnation. Lifestyle: Keep a positive and optimistic mindset in daily life, a good mindset plays a great role in the recovery of the disease. At the same time, we should pay attention to the combination of work and rest, avoid overwork, avoid eating spicy, stimulating food and smoking, alcoholism. If you need to use drugs or corresponding traditional Chinese medicine physical therapy, you need to apply under the guidance of the doctor’s diagnosis.