Plum Pit Qi

Pattern Identification:
Liver Qi stagnation, Liver/Stomach disharmony with Rebellious Qi of Lung and Stomach producing Phlegm/Damp
 
Chinese Action:
Promotes the movement of Qi, relieves stagnation, descends Rebellious Qi and transforms Phlegm
 
Pulse:
Wiry and slippery
 
Tongue:
Greasy white coat, red sides, dark body
 
Indications (Symptoms):
-Relieves the feeling that something is caught in the throat, with difficulty swallowing
-Eases occasional irritability, sighing, panting
-Helps reduce occasional depression, palpitations
-Helps relieve occasional cough, hiccups, belching, chest and rib discomfort, drum distention