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When the Liver is in a state of Excess, internal heat is generated. This heat causes an abundance of Yang Qi, leading to hardness and fullness below the heart (epigastric region), pain in both hypochondriac regions radiating to the lower abdomen, irritability resembling anger, rebellious Qi causing dizziness, which indicates an excess of Blood. Symptoms include eye pain, redness of the eyes, and the formation of polyps on the eyelids. If attacked by Yang Toxin (Yang Poison), there may be initial chills followed by fever, stiffness of the neck and back, tendon tension preventing flexion and extension.

For the diagnosis and treatment of Liver Excess-Heat, characterized by eye pain, chest fullness, and mental restlessness, it is appropriate to take Xiegan Qianhu San (Bupleurum Powder for Draining the Liver).
Ingredients: Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, 1 liang, rhizome removed); Qinpi (Ailanthi Cortex, 1 liang); Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 1 liang); Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 1 liang); Chi Fuling (Poria with Red Hosta Root, 1 liang); Ruiren (Pruni Semen Persicae/Myrobalan? Note: Context suggests Prunus mume seed or similar, often translated as Myrobalan or Plum Seed, here kept as Ruiren), 1 liang; Jumingzi Ren (Cassiae Semen, 1 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above ingredients into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one zhong of water and fourteen slices of Danzhuye (Lophatheri Herba). Decoct together until six parts remain. Strain the dregs. Take warm at any time.

For treating Liver Excess-Heat manifesting as nightmares of anger and fright, it is appropriate to take Xiegan Fangfeng San (Saposhnikovia Powder for Draining the Liver).
Ingredients: Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 3 fen, rhizome removed); Xijiao Xie (Rhinocerotis Cornu, 0.5 liang); Chi Fuling (Poria with Red Hosta Root, 0.5 fen); Weirui (Polygonati Rhizoma, 0.5 liang); Shegan (Belamcandae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang); Renshen (Ginseng Radix, 0.5 liang); Baixianpi (Dictamni Cortex, 0.5 liang).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above ingredients into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one zhong of water. Decoct until six parts remain. Strain the dregs. Take warm at any time. Avoid roasted, fried, hot, and wheat-based foods.

For treating Liver Excess-Heat manifesting as headache and dizziness, empty irritability in the heart and diaphragm, and constipation, it is appropriate to take Xiegan Chaihu San (Bupleurum Powder for Draining the Liver).
Ingredients: Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, 3 liang, sprouts removed); Xuanshen (Scrophulariae Radix, 0.5 liang); Gan Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos, 0.5 liang); Digupi (Lycii Cortex, 0.5 liang); Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, 0.5 liang); Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang); Jingzi (Viticis Fructus/Matricariae Fructus? Context implies Jingjie/Cnidium or Vitex, usually Vitex or Matricaria in this context, here Jingzi), 0.5 liang.
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above ingredients into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one zhong of water. Decoct until six parts remain. Strain the dregs. Take warm before meals. Avoid roasted, fried, toxic, and cloying foods.

For treating Liver Qi Stagnation and Excess manifesting as limb restlessness, red and painful eyes, it is appropriate to take Xiegan Huangqin San (Scutellaria Powder for Draining the Liver).
Ingredients: Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 3 fen); Chi Fuling (Poria with Red Hosta Root, 3 fen); Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 3 fen, honey-fried until slightly red and chopped); Chuan Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, 3 fen, chopped and slightly stir-fried); Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 3 fen, bran-fried until slightly yellow and pith removed); Lingyangjiao Xie (Saigae Tataricae Cornu, 3 fen); Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma, 3 fen); Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, 0.5 liang, rhizome removed); Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen, 3 fen).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above ingredients into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one zhong of water and seven leaves of Zhuye (Bambusae Folium). Decoct until six parts remain. Strain the dregs. Take warm after meals. Avoid roasted, fried, hot, and wheat-based foods.

For treating Liver Organ Excess-Heat manifesting as dull headache and eye pain, difficulty in joint movement, stiff neck, mental restlessness, and chest fullness, it is appropriate to take Xiegan Shengma San ( Cimicifugae Powder for Draining the Liver).
Ingredients: Chuan Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 3 fen); Ruiren (Pruni Semen Persicae/Myrobalan, 0.5 liang); Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, 0.5 liang, rhizome removed); Qinpi (Ailanthi Cortex, 0.5 liang); Chuan Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 1 liang); Gan Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos, 0.5 liang); Lingyangjiao Xie (Saigae Tataricae Cornu, 3 fen).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the above ingredients into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Add one zhong of water and fourteen slices of Danshi Zhuye (Lophatheri Herba). Decoct until six parts remain. Strain the dregs. Take warm at any time.

For treating Liver Excess-Heat manifesting as stagnation in the heart and diaphragm and empty irritability, it is appropriate to take Xiegan San (Powder for Draining the Liver).
Ingredients: Gan Juhua (Chrysanthemi Flos, 0.5 liang); Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen, 0.5 liang); Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix, 0.5 liang); Chuan Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 0.5 liang); Zhike (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, 0.5 liang, bran-fried until slightly yellow and pith removed); Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, 0.5 liang, chopped and slightly stir-fried); Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 fen, honey-fried until slightly red and chopped); Mayaxiao (Natrii Sulfas, 1 fen, crushed); Longnao (Borneolum Syntheticum, 1 fen, ground); Shexiang (Moschus, 1 fen).
Preparation and Administration: Grind the first eight ingredients into a fine powder. Add the last three ingredients and grind them together thoroughly to mix evenly. After each meal, decoct Ophiopogonis Decoction (Ma Mendong Tang) and use it to wash down 1 qian of the powder. Avoid roasted, fried, hot, and wheat-based foods.