What are the herbal remedies to soothe the liver and regulate qi?

Chinese herbal remedies for soothing the liver and regulating qi are Liver-Sparing and Liver-Depressing Soup, Chai Hu Liver-Sparing Powder, and Free and Easy Powder. 1. Liver-Sparing and Depressing Tang: It is mainly used for treating menstrual dysfunction caused by liver-depressing and qi stagnation (poor qi and blood transportation of the liver and emotional depression), with light red color, small amount of menstrual flow, blood clots in between, and belching (hiccups) at times. 2. Chai Hu Shuo Liver Essence: It has the effect of dredging the liver and regulating the stagnation of liver qi (regulating the stagnation of liver qi), activating blood circulation and relieving pain (relieving pain by removing blood stasis). It is used for treating liver qi stagnation. 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. 3. Free and Easy Dispersion: It has the efficacy of dispersing the liver and relieving depression, nourishing blood and strengthening the spleen. It is used for treating liver depression and blood deficiency (liver qi stagnation, blood deficiency) and spleen weakness. Symptoms include pain in both sides of the body, headache and dizziness, dry mouth and throat, fatigue (lack of spirit), poor appetite, or irregular menstruation, breast distension and pain, and stringy and weak pulse. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and the treatment should be standardized according to the doctor’s prescription.