Liver Qi Stagnation
肝氣鬱結 / 肝气郁结
Constrained liver qi causing emotional or physical tension.
This entry is a TCM patternQuick Facts
| Health Topic | Liver Support |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Liver Qi Yu, Constrained Liver Qi, Liver constraint pattern, Stagnant Liver Qi |
| Common Symptoms | A pattern of constrained Liver Qi movement. Common observations include rib-side or chest distension, frequent sighing, mood that shifts with stress, and in women premenstrual breast or abdominal discomfort. The pulse is often wiry, and symptoms may improve after emotional expression or movement. |
| Related Classical Formulas | Long Dan Xie Gan Tang |
Liver Qi Stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Liver Qi stagnation is a classical pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine describing constrained movement of Liver Qi. Typical presentations include rib-side distension, sighing and mood changes linked to stress. It is distinguished from Liver Fire (which adds heat signs) and from pure Blood stasis. Traditional strategies focus on coursing the Liver and regulating Qi; specific formulas are selected only after clinical differentiation of the full pattern.
Classical Formulas Traditionally Associated With This Pattern
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