The difference between Xiao Chaihu Granules and Chaihu Shu Liver Pills mainly includes different drug composition and main treatment efficacy.
1. Different drug composition.
2. The main treatment effects are different. Xiao Chaihu Granules have the efficacy of soothing the liver and harmonizing the stomach, relieving the surface and dissipating heat, and can be used for the treatment of bitter fullness in the chest (distension and discomfort in the front and both sides of the chest), loss of appetite, and bitter mouth and dry throat caused by evils violating the Shao Yang (the evils invading the half-expression and half-li).
Chaihu Shu Liver Pill has the effect of dispersing liver qi, eliminating flatulence and relieving pain, and can be used to treat chest and ribs distension and fullness, vomiting and acidity, etc., caused by the lack of liver qi.
The adverse effects and contraindications of both drugs are not known at this time. Both drugs need to be taken under the supervision of a doctor and should not be used on their own.