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Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Powder to Dredge the Liver) 柴胡疏肝散

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Formula Type	Formulas that Regulate Qi
Diagnosis	Liver Qi stagnation
Action	Spreads the Liver Qi, harmonizes blood, alleviates pain
Indication	Flank pain, stifling sensation in chest, sighing, easily angered, belching, abdominal distention and fullness, alternating fever and chills. P: wiry
Remarks	Also treats various types of abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, and back pain
Ingredients	Chen Pi (tested) (12 g) Chai Hu (Organic) (12 g) Chuan Xiong (tested) (9 g) Zhi Ke (Chao) (tested) (9 g) Bai Shao (tested) (9 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (3 g) Xiang Fu (Zhi) (tested) (9 g)

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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.