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Nourishes Liver Blood and softens the Liver

Liver and Spleen disharmony with Blood deficiency and Dampness Continuous, cramping abdominal pain that is not severe and is eased by pressure or warmth Dull, dragging or cramping lower abdominal pain, in pregnancy, with painful periods, or as ongoing discomfort Abdominal pain with edema in pregnancy, from deficient Blood and poorly moving fluids Pale or dull complexion, anemia, tiredness and lack of energy Dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears and palpitations Painful or irregular periods Pain in the right upper abdomen with an enlarged liver Tongue pale or pink, possibly with petechiae on the edges, with a thin or greasy white coat; pulse deep and weak, soft, floating, small and slow, or wiry and small, wiry and rough, or wiry and fine

Spreads Liver Qi

Poorly functioning Liver and Spleen with Qi and Blood held up by Dampness

Strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness

Heavy head and body, lassitude Mild edema, chiefly of the feet and lower legs Scanty urine or difficult urination Thirst without a wish to drink

Reinforces the Spleen and Kidneys

Abdominal pain from Spleen and Kidney deficiency Sore back and lumbago Cold feet, or very cold hands and feet Weak, numb lower back and legs in pregnancy or after childbirth Problems in pregnancy, including a malpositioned fetus

Modern uses

Primary dysmenorrhea Irregular menstruation Amenorrhea Menorrhagia Functional menorrhagia Metrorrhagia Dysfunctional uterine bleeding Postpartum uterine bleeding Premenstrual syndrome Perimenstrual migraines Luteal insufficiency Infertility Leukorrhea Endometritis Adnexitis Pelvic inflammatory disease Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease Uterine fibroids Abdominal mass that is hard and fixed Breast hyperplasia Menopause Menopausal symptoms Perimenopausal syndrome Threatened miscarriage Habitual miscarriage Unstable pregnancy Fetal restlessness Abdominal pain during pregnancy Dizziness during pregnancy Edema during pregnancy Hypertension during pregnancy Pre-eclampsia Malposition of the fetus Breech presentation Premature rupture of the placenta Postpartum weakness Postpartum depression Postpartum scar tissue After abortion After tubal ligation After IUD insertion After Caesarean section Anemia Hypochromic anemia Chronic nephritis Renal disease Cystitis Urinary tract stones Benign prostatic hypertrophy Chronic hepatitis Early-stage liver cirrhosis Ascites from cirrhosis Chronic cholecystitis Chronic gastritis Peptic ulcers Intestinal obstruction Appendicitis Hemorrhoids Heart pain Angina pectoris Coronary artery disease Congestive heart disease with swelling Vascular diseases Varicose veins Hypotension Thrombotic stroke Monoplegia Vascular headaches Post-concussion syndrome Meniere's disease Senile dementia Cognitive complaints of old age Trigeminal neuralgia Sciatica Rheumatoid arthritis Gout Beriberi Acne Chloasma Chilblains Psoriasis Eczema Urticaria Allergic rhinitis Conjunctivitis Tension Palpitations Vertigo Dizziness Fatigue Weakness Lumbago Edema Abdominal pain dang gui shao yao fu ling bai zhu ze xie chuan xiong