The tiredness is relieved by mild exercise (such as a short walk in fresh air) because slight
exercise temporarily eases stagnation of Liver-Qi. The Liver influences tendons and exercise of
the tendons can therefore move Liver-Qi.
Finally, the most typical sign of stagnation of Liver-Qi is mental depression which can occur in
various degrees, ranging from very mild to very severe. The person would also feel irritable and
on a physical level this is reflected in a feeling of distension and discomfort under the rib-cage or
chest. Frequent sighing is a sign of stagnation of Liver-Qi and an attempt by the body to relieve
it.
Principle of Treatment
Soothe the Liver and regulate Qi.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
G.B.-34 Yanglingquan, LIV-3 Taichong, LIV-14 Qimen, LIV-13 Zhangmen, P-6 Neiguan,
T.B.-6 Zhigou. All with reducing or even method.
Explanation
- G.B.-34 moves Liver-Qi and influences the hypochondriac region.
- LIV-3 is one of the main points to move Liver-Qi. In particular it affects the throat and is
very calming. - LIV-14 relieves stagnation of Liver-Qi in the chest and rib-cage and it harmonizes Liver
and Stomach. - LIV-13 relieves stagnation of Liver-Qi in the abdomen and harmonizes Liver and Spleen.
- P-6 indirectly relieves stagnation of Liver-Qi and is particularly good in women. It also
opens the chest, calms the Mind and stops irritability. - T.B.-6 regulates Liver-Qi and influences the sides of the body.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions