Invigorates qi, breaks up stagnation, resolves damp, stop pain. Use to break up congestion of liver qi affecting stomach and spleen. The principal symptoms are abdominal gas, hiccups, belching, or flatulence. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, poor digestion, loose or erratic stools, poor appetite, and cold limbs with facial flush. Useful in liver-spleen disharmonies causing symptoms common to hypoglycemia. Source: Zhu Tian-Bi's formula, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644. Function: Soothe liver; smooth depressed liver qi, aid digestion, remove food mass, stop pain in the middle warmer Application: Use to relieve stuck liver qi syndrome. Symptoms: Distension and pain in hypochondrium, or abdominal pain in liver or gall bladder areas (pain may travel to other parts as well, e.g. shoulder or lower abdomen). Use to relievespleen and stomach syndrome associated with stuck liver qi. Symptoms: Poor digestion, sensation of fullness in the stomach, especially after eating; nausea, burping, vomiting and regurgitation associated with hyperacidity. Contraindicated during pregnancy.