Liver Qi Stagnation

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pattern of Illness

Symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation
Pain or discomfort anywhere along the sides of the body
Depression
Mood swings
Sighing
Hiccups
Frustrated easily
Inappropriate anger
Sensation of a lump in throat
Difficulty swallowing
Bitter taste in mouth
Excessive sleep
Constipation
Abdominal pain and discomfort
Stomachache that improves after massage
Stomachache that worsens with anger
PMS with irritability or swollen breasts
Irregular or painful periods
Poor appetite
Churning sensation in stomach.


Tongue
Normal tongue, sides may be curled up.

Pulse
Wiry pulse

Related Conditions
Mastitis
Anxiety
Depression
Irregular menses
Nervous and emotional disorders

Foods Used For Liver Qi Stagnation
These are just some of the foods that are believed to help liver qi stagnation
Garlic
Turmeric
Kumquat
Cherry
Chicken
Coconut meat
Date
Tofu
Mustard seed
Squash
Sweet potato
Red and black date
Rice
Caraway seed
Spearmint
Mushroom
Oregano
Red bean
Sweet basil
Saffron

References
Kaptchuk TJ. The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill) 2000
Lu, H. Chinese Natural Cures, New York: Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 1994.