Liver - organ of detoxification

Functions:

• Smooth movement of qi
• Remove toxins
• Remove hormones (thus hormone control)
• Help regulate blood sugar (store it)

Diseases:

• High blood pressure
• Anger/depression
• Menstrual problems
• Digestive disorders - irritable bowel, Crohn's, ulcers

Diagnosis:

• Purple tongue
• Tight pulse
• Tenderness - under right ribs, third rib
• History

Treatment:

• Acupuncture - move liver qi
• Herbs - Xiao Yao Wan, Livotrit, Beta TCP
• Foods - sour, beets, dandelion
• Qigong - liver cleanse