Chaihu Shugan San (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Powder) is indicated for pain in the left hypochondrium, which is caused by pathogenic factors affecting the Liver Meridian.
Ingredients: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri), Qing Pi (Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, stir-fried with vinegar, 2 qian each), Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, baked), Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii, bran-fried), Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi, 1.5 qian each), Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, honey-fried, 0.5 fen).
Preparation and Administration: Decoct with two zhong of water until reduced to eight fen; take before meals. (From *Tongzhi*) Also referred to as Shugan San in *Huichun*.