Intercostal neuralgia, which is known as dystocia (pain in the area of coercion and ribs) in traditional Chinese medicine, can be treated with Chai Hu Shuo Liver Essence, Consistent Decoction and other medicines. 1. Chai Hu Shuo Liver Essence is composed of Chen Pi, Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, Citrus aurantium, Paeonia lactiflora, and Glycyrrhiza Uralensis, and has the effect of dredging the liver and regulating qi stagnation (regulating stagnation of qi and blood flow in the liver), and activating blood circulation and relieving pain (relieving pain by removing stagnation of blood circulation). It is mainly used for treating the symptoms of Liver Depression and Qi Stagnation (poor transportation of Qi and blood in the liver and depression of emotions), and is effective in treating symptoms such as pain in the wai ribs, good sighing, depression of emotions, and easy to get angry. When using it, it should be noted that spicy and greasy food should be avoided during the period of taking it. 2. Consistent Decoction is composed of Radix Panax Quinquefolii, Radix Ophiopogonis, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Fructus Lycii, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, Neem Ziziphi, etc. It has the efficacy of nourishing yin and dredging up the liver. It can be used in treating the symptoms such as pain in the chest and epigastrium, coerus and ribs, bitterness in the mouth, and generalized acidity, which are caused by yin deficiency of liver and kidney (insufficiency of yin in the liver and kidneys) and stagnation of hepatic qi (lack of liver qi). Care should be taken when using this product as it is not suitable for patients with stoppage of phlegm and accumulation of fluid with white tongue coating. If there are any related symptoms, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for timely consultation and treatment under the guidance of a professional physician for evidence-based treatment.