Bupleurum, Inula, and Cyperus Formula Common Usages: For Stress-related gastrointestinal symptoms including bloating and fullness in the upper abdomen, poor appetite, heartburn, belching, and vomiting with cold limbs and facial flushing. May also be used for chronic hepatitis, simple hiatal hernia, gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer, and gastric pain. Traditional Usages and Functions: Used for stagnant Liver Qi, Rebellious Stomach Qi, and for hysteria related to Liver and Qi stagnation. Soothes Liver, regulates Qi and Blood, and relieves pain.