Liver Qi Stagnation invading the Stomach
In traditional theory, this full pattern describes constrained Liver qi disrupting the Stomach's descending and harmonizing functions. Its conceptual role is to organize digestive symptoms that fluctuate with emotional constraint or hypochondrial qi blockage. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Liver, Stomach
- Defining presentations
- Epigastric distention or pain; Belching or acid regurgitation; Nausea linked with emotional constraint; Poor appetite with hypochondrial fullness; Symptoms that fluctuate with stress or frustration
- Treatment principles
- Course Liver qi; Harmonize the Stomach; Restore downward movement of Stomach qi; Separate constraint from concurrent food or deficiency features
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database