Shu Liver Relief Pill has the efficacy of dredging the liver and relieving depression (treating depression by dredging the liver’s qi), strengthening the spleen and tranquilizing the mind (strengthening the spleen’s function and stabilizing the mind), and can be used for depression caused by liver qi stagnation (poor qi and blood transportation of the liver and depression of the emotions), and spleen deficiency with loss of nourishment, one should consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for guidance on identification of the evidence and follow the doctor’s prescription for the use of the medication.
Shu Hepatolytic Pill is mainly composed of Guan Ye Jinyu and Prickly Pentaphyllum, which is suitable for patients with mild to moderate monophasic depression belonging to the syndrome of Liver Depression and Spleen Deficiency, with symptoms such as depressed mood, sluggish interest, difficulty in falling asleep, waking up early, dreaming, nervousness and restlessness, impatience and irritability, poor appetite, chest tightness, fatigue and weakness, profuse sweating, pain, white or greasy tongue coating, and stringy or fine pulse.
Use with caution in patients with liver insufficiency.
When using medication, be sure to follow the doctor’s instructions, apply the medication reasonably, and don’t use the medication arbitrarily.