To relieve the liver and regulate qi, the commonly used Chinese medicines that can relieve the liver and regulate qi, strengthen the spleen and open up the stomach (to improve appetite by strengthening the spleen) include Xiangsha Woqi Pills and Kaixiang Liqi Pills. It is recommended to choose the right medicine after the diagnosis is made by a medical professional.
Xiangsha Hepatogastric Pill: It is effective in strengthening the spleen and opening the stomach, promoting the flow of Qi and resolving stagnation. It is used for weak spleen and stomach, indigestion caused by loss of appetite, distension and pain in the epigastrium (abdomen), acid swallowing (swallowing the acid in the stomach that goes up to the oropharynx), cacophony (feeling like hunger, emptiness with burning in the stomach), and irregular bowel movements (abnormal stools). Not to be taken by pregnant women. Lactating women should use with caution.
Open Chest and Regulate Qi Pill: It has the effects of regulating Qi and relaxing the chest, eliminating stagnation and directing stagnation. It is used in treating chest and diaphragm plumpness (stomach fullness and discomfort), epigastric distension and pain, and poor diet caused by Qi depression, stopping food and water. Not recommended for pregnant women.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and regulated according to the doctor’s prescription.