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Liver Qi Invading the Stomach

Star

肝气犯胃 (Gān Qì Fàn Wèi)

Combined

Tongue

Normal or red sides

Pulse

Wiry

Key Symptoms

Hypochondriac and epigastric distensionBelching; acid reflux; nauseaIrritabilitySymptoms worse with stress

Overview

Constraint attacking the descent of Stomach Qi.

Differentiate from

  • Stomach Fire (burning hunger, swollen gums)
  • Food Stagnation (foul coat after overeating)

Treatment Principle

Soothe the Liver; descend Stomach Qi; harmonize the middle.

Representative formulas. Si Ni San; Chai Hu Shu Gan San; Zuo Jin Wan if Heat has appeared.

Representative points. LIV-14, GB-34, REN-13, REN-10, ST-21, P-6, LIV-3.

Acupuncture Points

LV14 Qimen GB34 Yanglingquan CV13 Shangwan CV10 Xiawan ST21 Liangmen PC6 Neiguan LV3 Taichong

Related Patterns

Stomach Qi Rebellion Liver Qi Stagnation Liver-Spleen Disharmony

Similar Patterns

Liver Wind from Yang Rising Liver Yang Rising Liver Wind from Yin Deficiency Qi and Blood Stagnation Heart Qi Stagnation Qi Deficiency

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