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Moves Qi and relieves pain

Spleen and Stomach Qi stagnation: poor appetite, food that seems to sit in the stomach, epigastric or abdominal pain and bloating, nausea and vomiting Flank pain, distension or soreness from stagnant Qi of the Liver or Gallbladder

Regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines

Diarrhea or dysentery with abdominal pain and tenesmus from Qi stagnation in the Intestines Dysentery or diarrhea with tenesmus of Excess or Deficiency type, combined with Heat-clearing herbs for Damp-Heat or with warm astringents for chronic Deficiency Cold

Strengthens the Spleen and prevents stagnation

Qi stagnation caused by rich, cloying tonics, especially when the Spleen is too weak to transport and transform Spleen Qi deficiency with a full, bloated, painful abdomen, poor appetite, vomiting and diarrhea Food stagnation

Clears Damp-Heat and harmonises the Liver and Spleen

Liver and Spleen disharmony with rib-side pain and distension, a bitter taste, yellow tongue coating and possibly jaundice