It has the effects of soothing the liver, regulating qi, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. For liver qi stagnation relief pain in the flanks and ribs, tightness in the chest, depression and irritability, or belching, fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen, and a stringy pulse. It is often used for chronic hepatitis, chronic gastritis, intercostal neuralgia and other patients with liver stagnation and qi stagnation.