Liver and Large Intestine

These herbs are all pungent and warm. They can effectively promote the Qi movement to enhance the ability of the chief herbs in eliminating dampness. Chen Pi principally regulates the Qi in the Middle-Jiao Mu Xiang regulates the Qi of the Liver and Large Intestine Sha Ren regulates the Spleen and intestines Da Fu Pi moves both Qi and water in the entire abdomen. 

Tao Ren is bitter, sweet and neutral, and enters the Heart, Liver and Large Intestine meridians. Since its bitter taste is dominant, this herb moves downward and can break up congealed blood. It is often used with large dosages of Hong Hua, which is warm and pungent, and enhances the ability of Tao Ren to remove the congealed blood. 

These three herbs are bitter and cold, and their moving tendency in the body is downward. They enter the Liver and Large Intestine meridians. They are effective for clearing heat in the Lower-Jiao, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and are used in the treatment of colitis, dysentery and hemorrhoids. 

This syndrome is generally referred to as disharmony between the Liver and Spleen. In fact, it can be divided into several sub-syndromes besides disharmony between the Liver and Spleen, such as disharmony between the Liver and Stomach, and disharmony between the Liver and Large Intestine. Since the Stomach and Large Intestine are directly finked to the transportation function of the Spleen, and both belong to Earth in the Five-Element theory, the liver often attacks these organs if it overacts on the Spleen. Hence they are often considered and discussed as one syndrome under the name of disharmony between the Liver and Spleen. 

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Lu Hui is very bitter and cold, and enters the Liver, Heart, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians. It is a very strong herb to purge the bowels and reduce excess heat. It directly drains Liver-fire and Heart-fire. It is selected when the heat of Heart and Liver affects the Stomach and Large Intestine. 

Mu Xiang is aromatic, pungent, bitter and warm, and has a drying nature. It can effectively move the Qi and reduce pain due to Qi stagnation. As it also enters the Liver meridian, it is particularly suitable for use in conditions where the Liver-Qi attacks the Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine. 

Mu Xiang enters the Liver, Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians, and can effectively release pain in the hypochondriac region and in the whole abdomen, especially when distension and irregular bowel movement exist. 

When Liver-Qi attacks the Stomach and Large Intestine, the Qi moves improperly in the digestive tract and the above-mentioned symptoms may arise suddenly. Alternatively, constipation and diarrhea may occur. 

Xuan Fu Hua is bitter, pungent, salty and slightly warm, and enters the Lung, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians. It can strongly descend the Qi and remove phlegm from the Stomach. Its function is enhanced by Dai Zhe Shi. Dai Zhe Shi is a mineral substance it is bitter and cold, and enters the Liver meridian. As it moves downward rapidly, it can direct the rebellious Stomach-Qi downwards. 

Huang Qin particularly reduces heat in the Lung and Large Intestine, Huang Lian in the Heart and Liver, and Huang Bai in the Kidney and Bladder. 

Syndrome of disharmony between the Liver and Spleen (Stomach and Large Intestine)... 

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