Symptoms of Liver Depression and Qi Stagnation Type Stomach Disease

Symptoms of Liver Depression and Qi Stagnation (poor Qi and blood transportation in the liver, emotional depression) type of gastropathy include chest tightness, belching (hiccups), and liking to sigh. The clinical manifestations of liver depression and qi stagnation type gastropathy are discomfort and distension in the stomach and epigastric region, pain in both hypochondriums, pain when encountering troubles, belching and farting (farting), pain and relief, tightness in the chest and discomfort, liking to sigh, poor feces, and a lot of thin and white tongue coating. Treatment is generally based on the principles of dredging the liver and regulating the stagnation of liver qi (regulating the stagnation of liver qi), harmonizing the stomach and relieving pain. It can be treated with Chai Hu Shuo Liver Powder. Chai Hu Shuo Liver Essence is effective in dispersing liver qi, activating blood circulation and relieving pain (relieving pain by removing blood stasis). It is used for treating the symptoms of liver qi stagnation (liver qi not flowing smoothly). Symptoms include pain in the ribs and wounds, tightness in the chest, depression and irritability, belching, distension and fullness in the epigastrium (abdomen), and stringy pulse. This formula is aromatic, pungent and dry, easily depleting Qi and injuring Yin, and should not be taken for a long time. If any of the above symptoms occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and standardized treatment should be prescribed by the doctor.