1 TASTE
Bitter, pungent and neutral
2 MERIDIANS
Liver
3 FUNCTIONS
1. To pacify the liver and subdue the yang; 2. To promote the free flow of qi in the liver and release stagnation; 3. To expel wind and stop itching; 4. To brighten the eyes.
4 INDICATIONS
1. Hyperactivity of liver yang manifested as dizziness, vertigo, distension and pain in the head. Tribulus fruit (Bai Ji Li [3]) is used with Uncaria stem (Gou Teng [4]), Chrysanthemum flower (Ju Hua [5]) and White peony root (Bai Shao [6]).2. Qi stagnation of the liver manifested as distension in the breasts, uncomfortable feeling in the chest and hypochondriac regions and obstructed lactation. Tribulus fruit (Baijili) is used with Bupleurum root (Chai Hu [7]), Tangerine leaf (Juye), Green tangerine peel (Qing Pi [8]) and Cyperus tuber (Xiang Fu [9]).3. Wind and heat in the liver meridian manifested as red eyes and profuse lacrimation. Tribulus fruit (Baijili) is used with Chrysanthemum flower (Juhua), Chastetree fruit (Man Jing Zi [10]) and Cassia seed (Jue Ming Zi [11]).4. Wind and heat in the blood manifested as rubella and itching. Tribulus fruit (Baijili) is used with Schizonepeta (Jing Jie [12]) and Cicada slough (Chan Tui [13]).
5 DOSAGE
6-10 g
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