Depression in Chinese medicine is called Yu evidence, Chinese medicine can treat depression, but the specific effect varies from person to person. The treatment of depression in Chinese medicine requires the identification of evidence, as follows: 1. Liver qi stagnation (poor qi and blood transportation of the liver, emotional depression): manifested as depression, emotional restlessness, chest and hypochondriac (a collective term for the chest and ribcage area) discomfort, and so on. Treatment with Chai Hu Shun Liver San, this formula is aromatic and pungent, easy to consume qi and hurt yin, should not be taken for a long time. 2. Qi depresses and transforms into fire: manifesting as irritability, chest and hypochondrium distension and pain, dry and bitter mouth, and red eyes. Use Jia Wei Yi San to treat, avoiding anger and labor during the period of taking the medicine. 3. Phlegm-qi stagnation: manifested as mental depression, obstruction of the pharynx with foreign matter, spitting out, swallowing, and so on. Treatment with Half-summer and Thick-skin Soup. 4. Loss of nourishment of the heart and spirit: manifesting as mental trance, restlessness of the heart and spirit, sadness and desire to cry. Treatment with Ganmai Dazao Tang is not suitable for epileptics with phlegm-fire internalization. If you are suffering from depression, you should consult your clinician and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.