Some friends often feel unwell in their daily lives, such as experiencing low mood, occasional stinging pains in the body, and a constant lack of appetite. In fact, these symptoms may all be caused by "stasis" causing trouble! Today, I will share with you five herbs that, when combined together,It can both soothe the liver to relieve depression and resolve phlegm-dampnessCompared to the commonly used Xiaoyao Pills and Erchen Pills, it is more targeted and even more powerful.It can also resolve six common types of stagnation in the body at onceHelp everyone get rid of various discomforts!
First, let's talk about qi stagnation, there isQi StagnationPeople who always sigh and feel down for a long time may even affect their sleep and cause chest tightness over time;blood stasisOnce a stabbing pain occurs in a certain part of the body, especially if it is in a fixed location, one must be alert to blood stasis. In severe cases, it may even affect the circulation of qi and blood, causing cold hands and feet.
phlegm stasisPeople often feel as if there is phlegm stuck in their throat, unable to cough it up or swallow it down, making it difficult to speak, and may also experience a tightness in the throat.fire stasisPeople who are prone to feeling restless and irritable over minor matters, often experience a bitter taste in their mouth, and have heavy breath upon waking up in the morning
dampness stasisFor people, when they stick out their tongue, it becomes clear: the tongue coating is thick and greasy, and they often feel heavy in the body, as if wrapped in a damp cloth, and dislike moving; finally,Food StasisEating a little food causes abdominal bloating and indigestion, which over time can affect nutrient absorption and make people feel lethargic.
If these 6 types of stasis become entangled in the body, individual regulation often has limited effect. To achieve comprehensive regulation in one go, we can consider usingCyperus Rhizome, Chuanxiong Rhizome, Cape Jasmine Fruit, Atractylodes Rhizome, Medicated LeavenThis prescription is composed of these five medicinal herbs.
among whichCyperus rotundusIt is a good hand at soothing the liver and regulating qiIt can smooth out stagnant qi and specifically deals with qi stasis；Chuanxiong is adept at promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, capable of unblocking obstructed qi and blood in the body, and alleviating various discomforts caused by blood stasis；Gardenia can clear heat and purge fire, eliminating both deficient fire and excess fire from the bodyAlleviates restlessness and bitter taste in the mouth caused by fire stagnation
Atractylodes can not only dry and remove dampness but also strengthen the spleenEnhance the spleen and stomach's transportation and transformation functions, capable of regulating both phlegm stasis and dampness stasis; finallyShenqu can promote digestion and resolve food stagnationDigest the accumulated food residues in the stomach and intestines to resolve the issue of food stasis.
However, it must be reminded that the most important principle in traditional Chinese medicine is syndrome differentiation and treatment. Each person's constitution is different, and the complexity of syndromes varies greatly. It is crucial not to use medications on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
