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Liver Qi (Chi) Stagnation

The Liver controls the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body which is crucial to the health of all of the organ systems in the body. Because the Liver has such a great impact on all bodily functions, it is often associated with many different disease patterns and can even be the root cause of many diseases. There are several causes of Liver Qi Stagnation including Liver Blood Deficiency and emotional stress. Liver Qi Stagnation is likely the most common pattern seen in Western culture.

Liver Blood Deficiency

The Liver is dependent on abundant Blood to function properly; imagine how quickly your car engine would heat up and lock up without oil for lubrication and cooling effects. The Liver heats up in a similar manner without Blood to help cool and lubricate the Liver tissue. Liver Blood Deficiency also leads to the stagnation of the Liver energy which is referred to as "Liver Qi Stagnation".

The Liver heat, or Liver Fire, that results from long standing Liver Qi Stagnation can be quite reckless and tends to attack other organ systems. Some examples of diseases that are often based on Liver Qi Stagnation:

Insomnia

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Arthritis

Headaches

Acid Reflux

Stress

In Chinese medicine, the emotions play a pivotal role in health and wellness. Obviously, the body cannot be dissected from the mind, and modern medicine has recently been finding endless connections between the emotional state of a person and their health. As part of Chinese medical theory, the Liver belongs to the Wood Element of the Law of Five Elements.

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Is it Necessary to Soothe and Protect the Liver?

The liver is actually considered a gland, and performs a large number of vital tasks including storing vitamins, producing cholesterol, and synthesizing fatty acids from sugars and amino acids. As a detoxifying organ, the liver dilutes toxic

substances such as metabolic waste, pesticides, and alcohol, with less toxic substances before sending them to be excreted from the kidneys.

The fact that the liver is negatively impacted by toxins and alcohol is well recognized in our culture. In Chinese medicine, the early signs of liver problems are often referred to as ‘Liver Qi Stagnation’.

Free and Easy Wanderer herbal supplement works to sooth Liver energy and repair the Liver organ. To a modern Westerner, the Chinese concept of Organs might seem unusual as the Chinese Medical concept of Organs lack emphasis on a physical structure. Although many terms used when speaking of Organs are similar to Western concepts, they do not refer to the specific tissue, but rather to semi-abstract concepts of interrelated functions.

Each organ system has an affect on the other organ systems when it becomes imbalanced. These functions are not based on surgical discoveries, but on clinical observation of patients over many thousands of years.

Liver

Affects joints and eyes

Spread Qi of all organs in all directions

Stores blood

Controls tendons

Common Symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation and Liver Imbalances:

•Headaches, PMS, anger and frustration

•Acid reflux

•Irritable Bowel Syndrome

•Osteo-arthritis and stiff joints

•Brittle nails

•Lack of vision and direction in planning one’s life

Herbs for Liver Heath:

Bupleurum-chai hu

One of the most important herbs in Chinese medicine, it soothes Liver energy and relieves congestion when the Liver Qi is stagnated. This is especially important when one is easily frustrated or feels “stuck”. It is detoxifying and anti-microbial, Bupleurum has the ability clear stagnation anywhere in the body. It is used to relieve spasms, muscle tension and menstrual irregularity.

Paeonia lactiflora-bai shao-White peony

Moistens and soothes Liver Qi Stagnation, while building and purifying blood. Peony root is a famous and highly prized anti aging longevity herb. It is an eminent woman's herb used to regulate the hormonal cycle and stabilize emotions. It relieves cramps and spasms anywhere in the body.

Silybum marianum-Milk Thistle Seed

Milk thistle has a long history of use in the West as a remedy for depression and liver problems. Recent research has confirmed that it has a remarkable ability to protect the liver from damage resulting from alcoholic and other types of poisoning. It also dramatically improves liver regeneration.

Rumex Crispus - Yellow Dock Root

A gentle, yet effective, detoxification herb, yellow dock reduces Liver congestion and clears damp heat. It is especially useful with digestive disorders clearing Large Intestine Qi stagnation and supports the proper flow of bile. In menstrual disorders, it builds blood and clears uterine blood stagnation.

Eclipta prostrata-han lian cao

A rejuvenating tonic for the Liver and Kidney Yin. Protects the Liver. Eclipta cools the blood and is used in Chinese medicne to stop bleeding such as uterine bleeding, blood in the stool, coughing up blood, nosebleed, or blood in the urine.

Cyperus rotundus-xian fu

A classic supportive herb in Chinese medicine, cyperi moves Qi in the body and spreads Liver Qi.

Foeniculum vulgare-xiao hu xiang-Fennel Seed

Fennel is a versatile herb that spreads Liver Qi, harmonizes the stomach, relieves Large Intestine spasm & gas, supports Kidney Qi, warms the uterus, relieves coughing and stimulates the immune system.

Althaea officinalis-Marshmallow root

Nourishes the Yin. Increases digestive absorption and heals all mucus membrane along the digestive tract, lungs and urinary tract.

Polygonum multiflorum-he shou wu- Fo ti

In China, it is said that long-term use of this famous "longevity herb" helps return an aging person to youthfulness. It strengthens the back. The literal translation of the name is "black-haired Mr. He" refers to its ability to restore hair color and nourish the skin, hair, teeth and nails. It is a classic essence tonic and major blood tonic that cleanses the blood.

Medico sativa-Alfalf Leaf

Alfalfa is a gentle herb that nourishes the blood and tonifies Liver Yin. It promotes detoxification and protects the Liver. It is also used to tonify Spleen Qi in cases of malabsorption , lack of appetite, and digestive acidity.

Citris reticulate-qing pi-Green tangerine peel

An artful addition to formulas that regulates Qi, specifically guiding it downward making it especially helpful with acid reflux and nausea. Dries dampness. Tangerine modifies herbs that have a “cloying” nature, thus making the combination more digestible without causing digestive distress.

Angelica sinensis-dang gui

A common herb for invigorating the blood, especially when blood has been stagnated by cold. Dang gui harmonizes the blood and menstrual disorders and builds blood with blood deficiency.

Mentha spp.-bo he-Mint

A gentle herb that releases constrained Liver Qi . Mint dispels wind-heat pathogens, such as a common cold or flu with fever and headache by promoting sweating and opening the sinuses. Mint also relieves digestive pain and gas.

Liver Qi (Chi) Stagnation

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