What are some traditional Chinese medicines that can soothe the liver and relieve depression?

If liver qi stagnation occurs, it will often lead to decreased liver function and even have adverse effects on other organs of the body, making people sub-healthy. Over time, it may even cause liver disease. At this time, it can be adjusted and treated with certain Chinese medicines that can soothe the liver and relieve depression. There are many medicines in this regard. For example, Xiangfu has a good effect in soothing the liver and relieving depression.

1. Chinese medicine for soothing liver and relieving depression

Xiangfu is an excellent medicine for relieving liver qi stagnation. Doctors in all dynasties have been good at using Xiangfu to relieve liver qi stagnation, promote qi circulation and relieve pain. It is used to treat liver-stomach disharmony, indigestion, chest fullness, vomiting and acid regurgitation, abdominal pain and flank distension, and irregular menstruation caused by mental unhappiness and emotional depression. For example, the Chinese patent medicine Yueju Wan is mainly based on Cyperus rotundus, combined with Atractylodes macrocephala, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Gardenia jasminoides, Shenqu, etc., to soothe the liver and relieve depression.

2. Cyperus rotundus relieves liver and depression

Cyperus rotundus is a common traditional Chinese medicine for soothing liver and relieving depression. Cyperus rotundus, also known as Cyperus rotundus, Cyperus rotundus, Cyperus rotundus root, Cyperus rotundus rice, and Cyperus rotundus root, is a perennial herb of the Cyperaceae family, and its rhizome is used for medicinal purposes. It is mainly produced in Shandong, Zhejiang, Hunan, Henan and other provinces. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Cyperus rotundus tastes pungent, slightly bitter, slightly sweet, and is neutral in nature. It has the effects of regulating qi and relieving depression, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. It can be used for chest and abdominal distension, pain in the flanks, irregular menstruation, and various pregnancy and birth diseases. "The aroma of Cyperus rotundus is mild but not cold, it is fragrant and can penetrate, its taste is pungent and can disperse, slightly bitter and can descend, and slightly sweet and can harmonize. When raw, it goes up to the chest and diaphragm and reaches the skin; when cooked, it goes down to the liver and kidneys and reaches the waist and feet. If it is fried until it turns black, it can stop bleeding. If it is soaked in urine of children, it can enter the blood and replenish deficiency. If it is fried in salt water, it can enter the blood and moisturize dryness. If it is fried with green salt, it can replenish kidney Qi. If it is soaked in wine, it can enter the meridians. If it is soaked in vinegar, it can eliminate accumulation. If it is fried with ginger juice, it can resolve phlegm and fluid." This shows that the ancients were very particular about how to use Cyperus rotundus.

3. Red dates and celery can relieve liver and depression

Method: 12 red dates, 400 grams of celery, and 3 slices of ginger. Wash each item separately. Remove the pits from the red dates and cut the celery into small pieces. Add 125 ml (about 5 bowls) of water to a wok or pot, put in ginger and dates, bring to a boil over high heat then simmer for about 10 minutes, add celery, reduce to medium-high heat and boil until just cooked, then add salt and oil. For 3~4 people. Efficacy: Red dates can replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and dispel wind. Chinese medicine believes that celery can calm the liver and relieve exterior symptoms. Celery rolled with red dates is sweet and fresh, and has the effects of strengthening the spleen, soothing the liver and promoting bile secretion. It is suitable for men, women, young and old.