Ren-6 Qihai, P-6 Neiguan, P-7 Daling, T.B.-6 Zhigou, G.B.-34 Yanglingquan, LIV-3 Taichong,
BL-18 Ganshu, SP-6 Sanyinjiao. Reducing or even method.
Explanation
- Ren-6 moves Qi in the abdomen, especially if combined with G.B.-34.
- P-6 moves Liver-Qi indirectly (thanks to the Pericardium's relation with the Liver within
the Terminal Yin channels), calms the Mind and settles the Ethereal Soul. It is a very
important and effective point for this condition. - P-7 is used instead of P-6 if the emotional stress is more severe, especially if due to the
breaking up of relationships. - T.B.-6 moves Qi in the abdomen.
- G.B.-34 moves Liver-Qi. In combination with Ren-6, it moves Liver-Qi in the lower
abdomen. - LIV-3 and BL-18 move Liver-Qi, stop pain, calm the Mind and settle the Ethereal Soul.
- SP-6 soothes the Liver, stops abdominal pain and calms the Mind.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions
Chai Hu Su Gan Tang
(Bupleurum Soothing the Liver Decoction)
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri 6 g
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae 4.5 g
Zhi Ke Fructus Citri aurantii 4.5 g
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 6 g
Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi 4.5 g
Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii 4.5 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 1.5 g
Explanation
- Chai Hu, Zhi Ke, Chen Pi and Xiang Fu move Liver-Qi and promote the descending of