The traditional Chinese medicine Liangfu Pill is composed of Gaoliangjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) and Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi). Its main function is to relieve liver qi stagnation and can be used to treat depression. But how is the quality of Liangfu Pill controlled?
【Name】
Liangfu Pill
【Formula】
Liangfu Pill is made with Gaoliangjiang and Xiangfu, which can regulate liver qi, warm the stomach, and relieve stagnation. It can also alleviate abdominal distension and pain.
【Uses of Liangfu Pill】
For the treatment of stomach cold and stomach pain, traditional Chinese medicine has a simple prescription that consists of only two herbs, which is quite effective for this type of condition and has been passed down through the ages as Liangfu Pill.
Recipe: Liangfu Pill is mainly used for abdominal distension and pain caused by cold stagnation of qi, as well as pain in the sides of the abdomen.
The general dosage is equal parts of Gaoliangjiang and Xiangfu, which can be used as a decoction to warm the stomach, regulate qi, and relieve pain.
【Quality Control】
1. The pills are brownish-yellow to yellow-brown in color, with a slight fragrance and a spicy taste.
2. Microscopic identification of Gaoliangjiang and Xiangfu. Thin-layer chromatography is used to identify Gaoliangjiang.
3. It should meet the relevant requirements for pill formulations.
【Contraindications】
Avoid cold and cool foods. It is not suitable for individuals with yin deficiency and insufficient body fluids, bleeding, liver fire with insufficient stomach yin, and a red tongue with stomach pain.
【Modern Research】
In clinical practice, Liangfu Pill is mainly used for chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometriosis caused by qi stagnation and cold stagnation.
