Manifestations of Liver Qi Stagnation in Chronic Hepatitis and Cirrhosis:
Pain and distension in the rib area, with pain that moves around unpredictably, often related to emotions. Accompanied by chest stuffiness, poor appetite, and belching. Thin white tongue coating, wiry pulse.
【Yu Jin Qing Gan Tea】
Ingredients: 10g vinegar-processed Yu Jin, 5g roasted Licorice, 2g green tea, 25g honey.
Preparation: Combine the above ingredients and boil with 1000ml of water for 30 minutes. Take the decoction.
Efficacy: Soothes the liver, relieves stagnation, promotes dampness elimination and blood stasis removal.
Usage: Drink one dose daily, without limitations on timing or frequency.
【Radish Stir-Fried Pork Liver】
Ingredients: 350g fresh pork liver, 250g white radish.
Preparation: Wash and slice the pork liver and radish. Heat a suitable amount of vegetable oil until it is 80% hot. Stir-fry the radish until it is 80% cooked, then add salt and stir. Add an appropriate amount of vegetable oil, stir-fry the pork liver over high heat until it is just cooked, then add the radish slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add seasoning and finally drizzle with a little sesame oil before serving.
Efficacy: Nourishes the liver, clears heat, and regulates Qi in the middle and lower parts of the body.
Usage: Eat in 4 servings with meals.
【Plum Blossom Congee】
Ingredients: 5-10g red plum blossoms, 50-100g glutinous rice.
Preparation: Cook the glutinous rice into congee. Just before removing from heat, add the plum blossoms and cook for a short while.
Efficacy: Clears liver stagnation, soothes liver pain.
Usage: Take 1-2 times daily, continuously for 7-10 days.
【Rose Flower Congee】
Ingredients: 10g rose flowers, 60g indica rice.
Preparation: Cook the indica rice into congee. When the congee is almost ready, add the rose petals and simmer for a few boils.
Efficacy: Moves liver Qi and harmonizes the stomach.
Usage: Can be eaten as breakfast.
