What herbal remedies can be used for Liver Depression and Qi Stagnation?

Liver depression and stagnation of qi (poor qi and blood transportation in the liver, emotional depression) can be treated with Chinese herbal formulae such as Chai Hu Shuo Liver San, Jia Wei Free San, and Jin Zhong Zi San. Chai Hu Shu Hepatosan is composed of Chai Hu, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong and Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, and has the effects of activating blood circulation and relieving pain (relieving pain by removing blood stasis), and dredging the liver and regulating qi (regulating stagnation of qi in the liver). Chai Hu Shu Hepatophoresan can be used for conditions such as chest tightness and abdominal distension caused by stagnation of liver qi. It is worth noting that Chai Hu Shuo Liver San should not be taken for a long period of time. The ingredients of Jia Wei Yi San include Fried Atractylodes Macrocephalae and Paeonia lactiflora, etc. It has the efficacy of dispersing the liver and diarrhea (relieving the stagnation of liver qi and clearing heat). Jiawei Free San can be used for the treatment of Liver-Spleen-Blood Deficiency and Depressed Heat (fever resulting from blood deficiency in the liver and spleen and stagnation of qi). In addition, avoid anger and over-exertion while taking Jiawei Free San. The ingredients of Jinlingzi San include Xuanhu and Jinlingzi, which have the effects of dredging the liver and diarrhea heat, activating blood circulation and relieving pain. Jinlingzi San can be used to treat pain in the heart, chest, hypochondrium, ribs, and abdomen (belly) caused by liver depression and fire (liver qi is blocked, resulting in the production of fire-heat evil qi). It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to the product and those with allergies. It is recommended that patients with liver depression and qi stagnation need to consult a doctor for timely examination, and can take the appropriate herbal prescription under the guidance of the doctor. Patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, not unauthorized use of medication.