Shu Gan Wan – by Min Shan:
Shu Gan Wan– by Min Shan is designed to move stagnated Liver qi and regulate the Stomach. This formula may be helpful to alleviate the following general symptoms of Liver qi stagnation*, such as:
- Abdominal pain and/or bloating (when not due solely to food stagnation)
- hypochondriac pain (i.e. pain (often sharp) just below the rib cage or in the flanks)
- gastric “disturbances” of one sort or another– heartburn, acid reflux, poor digestion, irregular bowel movements etc…
- expressions of “blocked” emotions, such as frustration, anxiety, irritability, sleeplessness etc…
- gynnecological complaints (i.e. PMS symptomology, although Shu Gan Wan is specifically formulated for complaints that center around dysregulation of the Stomach
Shu Gan Wan is specifically indicated for a condition known in TCM as “Liver attacking Spleen”, which may present with the following symptoms:
- acid reurgitation/GERD
- gastric upset (perhaps “queasiness”) and nausea
- vomiting
- excessive belching
