Traditional Chinese Medicine often states, "All diseases arise from Qi." The liver governs free flow and prefers smoothness over stagnation. Prolonged emotional suppression or blockage can easily lead to liver qi stagnation and obstruction of the qi mechanism, subsequently triggering various discomforts. Today, we share 5 commonly used liver-soothing Chinese patent medicines. Choose as needed to help unblock your qi mechanism and restore physical and mental well-being!

1. Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pill)

A classic foundational formula for soothing the liver and regulating qi. Its core efficacy is to relieve distension and pain, particularly suitable for individuals in the early stage of liver qi stagnation who experience symptoms such as chest and hypochondriac distension and tightness, vague pain in both flanks, frequent belching, acid reflux, and heartburn.

II. Xiaoyao Wan

This formula addresses both liver-soothing and spleen-strengthening with blood nourishment. While regulating liver qi, it can improve spleen deficiency issues caused by liver depression. Suitable for those with liver depression and spleen deficiency who experience distending pain in both flanks, frequent sighing, depressed mood, accompanied by reduced appetite, abdominal distension, dull yellowish complexion, and women who experience breast distension and pain during menstruation.

III. Danzhi Xiaoyao Wan

Based on Xiaoyao Pills, this formula adds Moutan Cortex (tree peony bark) and Gardeniae Fructus (gardenia fruit), which not only soothe the liver but also more effectively clear heat and purge fire. It is suitable for individuals with liver depression transforming into fire, manifested as irritability, insomnia with vivid dreams, dry mouth and bad breath, constipation, red, swollen, and painful eyes, or dizziness and tinnitus.

IV. Yueju Wan (Stagnation-Resolving Pills)

While regulating qi and relieving depression, it can also resolve the phlegm-dampness and food stagnation issues arising from qi stagnation. It is suitable for those with abdominal distension, food retention, belching and acid regurgitation, and manifestations of phlegm-stasis and qi binding.

V. Jieyu Anshen Granules (Depression-Relieving and Mind-Calming Granules)

Focusing on soothing the liver and calming the mind, specifically targeting difficulties falling asleep, frequent dreams and easy waking, chest tightness and flank pain, restlessness and anxiety, and forgetfulness caused by emotional stagnation and liver qi stagnation, helping you both soothe the liver and calm the mind.

When liver qi flows smoothly, the whole body is unobstructed! The above five liver-soothing Chinese patent medicines each have their own emphases, but the core principle is to help you relieve liver stagnation and regulate qi flow! However, it is important to note that Chinese patent medicines should be selected based on individual symptoms. Since each person’s constitution and symptoms differ, do not blindly self-administer them!