the sides.
This formula also harmonizes Liver and Stomach and is particularly suited for stagnant Liver-Qi
invading the Stomach deriving from emotional upsets occurring at meal-times.
The three most important signs for the use of this formula are tiredness, depression and a Wiry
pulse.
Variations
- For the Mind obstruction of this condition add Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei to
open the Mind's orifices and Yu Jin Tuber Curcumae to open orifices and move Qi. Yu
Jin, in particular, is extremely effective for mental depression since its strongly moving
nature provides the necessary "push" to unblock the set patterns established by chronic
depression. - If there is pronounced stagnation of Qi increase the dosage of Xiang Fu and, if necessary,
add Mu Xiang Radix Saussureae and Fu Shou Fructus Citri sarcodactylis. - If there is pronounced depression add He Huan Pi Cortex Albizziae julibrissin.
- If Dampness is pronounced increase the dosage of Cang Zhu and, if necessary, add Fu
Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos, Ze Xie Rhizoma Alismatis orientalis and Hou Po Cortex
Magnoliae officinalis. - If stasis of Blood is pronounced increase the dosage of Chuan Xiong and, if necessary,
add Hong Hua Flos Carthami tinctorii and Tao Ren Semen Persicae. - If Fire is pronounced increase the dosage of Zhi Zi and, if necessary, add Huang Lian
Rhizoma Coptidis. - If Phlegm is pronounced add Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae.
- If retention of food is pronounced increase the dosage of Shen Qu and, if necessary, add
Mai Ya Fructus Hordei vulgaris germinatus, Shan Zha Fructus Crataegi and Sha Ren
Fructus seu Semen Amomi. - If there is emotional confusion add Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei.