Difference between Yuejuwan and Chaihu Shuohe San

The difference between Yue Ju Wan and Chai Hu Shuo Liver San is that Yue Ju Wan focuses on regulating qi and Chai Hu Shuo Liver San focuses on relieving the liver and resolving depression. The composition, function and main treatment of the two are also different. 1. Composition: Yue Ju Wan is mainly composed of Xiang Fu, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, Shen Qu, Atractylodes Macrocephalae, Gardenia and so on. Chaihu Liver-Sparing Powder is mainly composed of Chenpi, Chaihu, Chuanxiong, Xiangsui, Citrus aurantium, Paeonia lactiflora and so on. 2. Functions: Yueju Pill combines the treatments of invigorating blood, moving qi, clearing heat, removing dampness and eliminating food, etc. It is mainly used to regulate qi, and more emphasized on the treatment of qi, blood, phlegm, fire, food and dampness of depression. Chai Hu Shu Hepatophoresan combines blood nourishing and liver softening (nourishing the blood and softening the liver) medicines with liver-sparing medicines to nourish the root of the liver as well as to benefit the liver, but emphasizes on liver-sparing and resolving depression. 3. Indications: Yue Ju Wan favors the treatment of qi, blood, phlegm, fire, food and dampness, and is mainly used in the treatment of epigastric (abdominal) distension and pain, chest and diaphragm congestion, and indigestion of food and drink. Chai Hu Shu Hepatophoresan is a representative formula for treating liver-qi stagnation, which is characterized by distension and pain in the chest and ribs, and stringy pulse. This drug consumes Qi and easily injures Yin, should not be taken for a long time, and should be used with caution in pregnant women. If you need to apply these two formulas to treat diseases, you need to use the medicine under the guidance of a professional doctor, and not blindly use it on your own.