Chai Hu Shu Gan Pian (Wan) acts to soothe the liver and disperse the stagnated liver Qi. The Chinese medicine consists of a delicate combination of seven Chinese herbs as outlined below.
 
Chai Hu (Bupleurum root) is the chief Chinese herb in the formula. It relieves the stagnated Liver Qi and soothes the Liver.
 
Xiang Fu (Cyperi rhizome) soothes the Liver and removes Qi obstruction.
 
Zhi Ke (Bitter orange) regulates Qi and disperses fullness in the chest and abdominal distension.
 
Chen Pi (Tangerine peel) moves Qi and strengthen digestion, expels dampness and transforms phlegm. Chen Pi, together with Xiang Fu and Zhi Ke act in the formula to enhance the function of Chai Hu.
 
Chuan Xiong is a unique Chinese herb that both invigorates Blood and moves Qi. It expels Wind.
 
Bai Shao (Poeny root) nourishes the blood, harmonizes the liver.
 
Gan Cao (Licorice root) tonifies Spleen and Qi and moderates the action of the other herbs.