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Bupleurum Powder to Spread the Liver

Chinese Prescription: Chai Hu Shu Gan San

English Translation: Bupleurum Powder to Spread the Liver

Formula Type: Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen

Actions: Spreads the Liver qi, harmonizes the blood, & alleviates pain.

Indications: Flank pain, a stifling sensation in the chest causing one to heave deep sighns, suppressed emotions & feelings of frustration that easily give rise to anger, belching, abdominal distention & fullness, alternating fever & chills, & a wiry pulse.

Contraindications: This formula is aromatic, acrid, & drying. It readily injures the qi & yin, & is therefore contraindicated for long-term use or in patients with Liver qi stagnation-type pain due to qi or yin deficiency.

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