Left Metal Pill

Liver Qi Stagnation This educational formula record links its documented ingredients and traditional context; it is not a prescribing recommendation.

Key reference facts

Formula type: classical
Actions: Clears Liver Heat (Fire); Descends Rebellious Qi; Stops vomiting
Pattern terms: Liver Qi Stagnation; Liver Qi Invades the Stomach (with Heat); Heat in the Liver Channel with Stomach Disharmony; Excess Fire in the Liver Channel with Heat in Stomach
Safety note: CONTRAINDICATIONS Acid regurgitation due to Stomach Deficiency Cold. Do not use to treat hypochondriac pain due to Liver, Gallbladder or Blood Deficiencies. Contraindicated during pregnancy. HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS This formula may have a protective effect against aspirin-induced damage to Stomach mucosa.