Bupleurum Soothing Liver Formula by Kan

Bupleurum Soothing Liver Formula is a classical Ming dynasty formula composed by Ye Wen-Ling and popularized by Zhang Jie-Bin. This is the key formula to address Liver Qi stagnation patterns, containing most ingredients from the famous Shang Han Lun formula Four Cold Extremities (Si Ni San). The formula regulates Liver Qi and harmonizes Blood to relieve stagnation.

TCM Actions

• Regulate Liver Qi, harmonizes Blood and relieves stagnation

Clinical Applications

• Supports healthy digestion
• Supports a healthy gastrointestinal system
• Occasional anger, irritability, frustration or anxiety
• Supports healthy menstrual cycles
• Occasional breast tenderness
• Supports emotional wellbeing
• Support healthy bowel movements
• Occasional flank or back discomfort

Ingredients

• Chai hu (Bupleurum root)
• Bai shao (White peony root)
• Chen pi (Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit)
• Chuan xiong (Sichuan lovage rhizome)
• Chao zhi ke (Dry fried bitter orange mature fruit)
• Zhi xiang fu (Prepared cyperus rhizome)
• Dan shen (Chinese salvia root and rhizome)
• Zhi gan cao (Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome)

Cautions

Intended for use with excess patterns. Use caution with Qi or Yin deficiency patterns. Contraindicated for long-term use.