What are the functions and effects of Shugan Granules?
Dec 30, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Shugan Granules have functions and effects such as soothing the liver and regulating qi, dispersing blood stasis to regulate menstruation, harmonizing qi and blood, improving sleep quality, and adjunctive treatment of mammary gland hyperplasia. It is advisable to maintain a cheerful mood, avoid emotional fluctuations, and keep a positive and optimistic attitude in daily life, which helps prevent liver qi stagnation. At the same time, maintaining a light diet and avoiding spicy, greasy, and other irritating foods contributes to liver health and balance of qi and blood.
Generally, Shugan Granules have the functions of soothing the liver and regulating qi, dispersing blood stasis and regulating menstruation, harmonizing qi and blood, improving sleep quality, and assisting in the treatment of mammary gland hyperplasia. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Soothe the Liver and Regulate Qi
Shugan Granules contain traditional Chinese herbs such as Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui), White Peony Root (Bai Shao), and Bupleurum (Chai Hu), which according to TCM theory, have the effect of soothing the liver, relieving depression, and regulating qi circulation. Liver qi stagnation often causes symptoms such as chest tightness and flank pain, which Shugan Granules can help alleviate.
2. Disperse Blood Stasis and Regulate Menstruation
The herbs in Shugan Granules can improve blood circulation, promote the dissipation of blood stasis, thereby regulating women's menstrual cycles, and relieving premenstrual breast tenderness.
3. Harmonize Qi and Blood
Ingredients such as Bai Shao and licorice play a role in harmonizing qi and blood within Shugan Granules, balancing the relationship between qi and blood in the body, and relieving discomfort caused by qi and blood disharmony.
4. Improve Sleep Quality
Balance of qi and blood is crucial for maintaining good sleep. By harmonizing qi and blood, Shugan Granules can alleviate emotional issues and thus improve sleep quality.
5. Assist in the Treatment of Mammary Gland Hyperplasia
Shugan Granules can regulate liver qi stagnation and improve breast blood circulation, thereby alleviating symptoms of mammary gland hyperplasia. However, patients with mammary gland hyperplasia should use Shugan Granules under the guidance of a physician and combine them with other treatment methods for comprehensive therapy.
In daily life, one should maintain a cheerful mood, avoid emotional fluctuations, and keep a positive and optimistic attitude, which helps prevent liver qi stagnation. At the same time, maintaining a light diet and avoiding spicy, greasy, and other irritating foods helps maintain liver health and balance of qi and blood.
