What kind of Chinese medicine to take if the liver meridian is blocked

Chinese medicines that can be taken if the liver meridian is blocked include Chai Hu Shu Liver Pill, Jin Zhong Zi San, Xiao Chai Hu Granules and so on. 1. Chai Hu Shu Liver Pill: It has the effect of dredging liver qi (regulating the stagnation of liver qi), eliminating flatulence and relieving pain. It is mainly used for treating symptoms such as liver-qi disharmony, chest and hypochondrium (a collective term for the chest and ribs) constriction, food stagnation, vomiting and acidity, and so on. During the period of taking the medicine, it is necessary to keep the mood optimistic, avoid anger and irritation; avoid cold and greasy food that is difficult to digest. 2. Jin Zhong Zi San: It has the effect of dredging the liver and draining heat, activating blood circulation and relieving pain (relieving pain by removing blood stasis). It is used for treating the symptoms of Liver Depression and Fire (Liver Qi blockage leading to the production of fire and heat), manifesting as pain in the heart, chest, hypochondrium and abdomen, bitter taste in the mouth, red tongue with yellow fur, and stringy pulse. It should not be used alone for those with liver qi stagnation (liver qi not flowing smoothly), which is cold. 3. Xiao Chai Hu Granules: It is effective in relieving exterior heat and dispersing heat, dredging the liver and harmonizing the stomach. It can be used for external diseases with the symptoms of evil attacking the Shaoyang (between the half-expression and half-li), manifesting as cold and heat exchanges (the body is hot and cold at the same time), bitter fullness in the chest and hypochondriacs (feeling fullness and discomfort in front and at the sides of the chest), loss of appetite, upset and nausea, and bitter taste and dryness of the mouth and throat, etc. It is not suitable for those with wind-cold cold. It is not suitable for people with wind-cold flu. The above medicines should be used under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and should not be purchased and used on one’s own to avoid delaying the condition.