CHAI HU SHU GAN SAN

CHAI HU SHU GAN SANSoothe the Liver Rectify Qi Alleviate Pain This is the profile for Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Liver Soothing Powder). It is the quintessential "Decompression" formula in Chinese medicine, specifically designed to unlock the Liver's energy when it has been "clamped down" by stress, frustration, or emotional suppression. Symptoms Rib side or hypochondriac distension Abdominal bloating or fullness Irritability, mood swings, or emotional tension

Gan Jiang and Cao Dou Kou warm the Middle Jiao

Classical formula designed to nourish Kidney and Liver Yin while maintaining balanced fluid metabolism

Two Exits for Water: This formula uses a "top-down" approach

Throat Obstruction: The classic "Plum-Pit" sensation—feeling as if something is stuck in the throat that can neither be swallowed nor coughed up

The patient finds it difficult or painful to turn their head

At its core

Contraindicated for Spleen/Stomach Deficiency with diarrhea or bloating (the "Yellows" are very cold and bitter

Thirst with desire to drink

causing it to stagnate into phlegm and block the natural flow of Qi

and descending rebellious Stomach Qi to stop the "stuck" sensation

powerfully tonifying Spleen qi and reinforcing the body’s ability to lift and hold clear yang

reducing harshness and preventing nausea or bloating