Symptoms and treatment of liver depression and spleen dampness

There is a concept of sub-health in traditional Chinese medicine, which means that the body is unwell, but Western medicine can't find anything wrong. This requires conditioning with Chinese medicine, and liver depression and spleen dampness is one of the more typical problems. The symptoms and treatment of liver depression and spleen dampness can be understood by a Chinese medicine doctor. When liver depression and spleen dampness occur, people will find that their stools become sticky and shapeless, and women will have irregular menstruation.

1. Symptoms of liver depression and spleen dampness

Generally, there will be discomforts such as poor appetite, sticky stools, bad mood, irregular menstruation, etc. It is recommended to massage the Zusanli, Taichong, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints more often.

2. Causes of Liver Depression and Spleen Dampness

The above symptoms of this disease are mainly caused by liver-spleen disharmony, liver failure to release and qi disorder. Factors such as addiction to spicy food, emotional frustration, fatigue and staying up late can induce or aggravate the disease. It is recommended that you take Chaihu Shugan Granule Baohe Pills orally, avoid spicy food, and eat a light diet, which will improve your symptoms.

3. Treatment of liver depression and spleen dampness

Long-term use of Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills is effective in treating liver depression and spleen dampness. Xiaoyao Powder is designed to treat symptoms of liver depression, blood deficiency, and spleen dysfunction. The liver is the organ that stores blood. Its nature is smooth and it is responsible for the discharge of emotions. Its body is yin and its function is yang. If the seven emotions are depressed, the liver loses its normal function, or the yin blood is consumed secretly, or the source of metabolism is insufficient, the liver is not nourished, all of which can cause liver qi to go against the grain, and symptoms such as flank pain, chills and fever, headache, and dizziness will follow. Fatigue and poor appetite are caused by spleen deficiency and inability to transport and transform energy. Spleen deficiency and weak qi will make it impossible to regulate blood, while liver depression and blood deficiency will lead to poor blood circulation, resulting in irregular menstruation and breast pain. At this time, relieving liver and depression is certainly the top priority, while nourishing blood and softening liver are also methods that cannot be neglected.

This prescription contains both Bupleurum to soothe the liver and relieve depression, as well as Angelica and White Peony to nourish blood and soften the liver. In particular, the fragrance of angelica can promote the flow of qi, and its sweet taste can relieve urgency, making it an essential medicine for treating liver depression and blood deficiency. Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria cocos strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, making transportation and transformation effective and qi and blood abundant. Roasted licorice root can replenish qi, nourish the middle, and relieve liver urgency. Although it is an adjuvant product, it has a supporting effect. Burnt ginger can better warm the stomach and harmonize the middle, while a little mint can help bupleurum to relieve the heat caused by liver depression. This combination not only nourishes the liver, but also helps the liver function, takes into account both Qi and blood, and treats the liver and spleen at the same time. It has a comprehensive formulation and thoughtful use of medicines, so it is a famous prescription for harmonizing the liver and spleen.