Description
Hua Gan Jian (Liver- Comforting Decoction), from The Complete Works of [Zhang] Jing-yue (Jing Yue Quan Shu).
Actions: Soothe the liver and rectify qi, clear fire and resolve constraint
Indications: Indicated for the treatment of constraint and stagnation of liver qi and qi counterflow stirring fire, with distending pain in the hypochondrium, impatience and irascibility, vexing heat and bitter taste in the mouth, red eyes, red tongue with yellow or yellow-greasy coating, wiry, and forceful pulse.
Category: Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen.
Source: Xi S, Gong Y. Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas: New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine. Academic Press/Elsevier, 2017, pp. 475–476.
Preparation
Decoct the ingredients with water; take orally on empty stomach when decoction becomes warm.
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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