Shu Gan Li Qi Zhi Zhong Yao

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	3-12g	Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation
Fr. Toosendan	Chuan Lian Zi	3-15g	Dredges Liver Qi, Releases Stagnation, Stops pain and conducts Heat out from below
Concha Ostreae	Mu Li	9-30g	Anchors Floating Yang, Benefits Yin, Calms the Liver, Dissipates nodules, Softens hardness.
Spica Prunellae	Xia Ku Cao	6-18g	Clears Liver Fire, clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.

Formula Actions

• Regulate Liver Qi
• Resolve Phlegm

Syndromes

• Liver Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger

Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Wiry

Treats

Early-stage Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Hyperthyroidism

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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