Based on qi-depression constitution， we systematically sorted out and summarized the manifestations of specific symptoms and prescriptions of

qi

-depression constitution. It is believed that a series of syndromes can be developed due to the imbalance in patients with

qi

-depression constitution. The four most common syndromes inclinic were summarized as liver depression， deficient depression， phlegm-heat depression， and stagnation. “Liver depression” resulted from liver failing to free flow of

qi

， then

qi

stagnated， so

Xiaoyao Powder

（逍遥散） was recommended as treatment for liver

qi

depression， spleen deficiency and blood insufficiency；

Danzhi Xiaoyao Powder

（丹栀逍遥散） for liver depression and spleen deficiency， depression transforming into fire；

Bentun Decoction

（奔豚汤） for liver depression transforming into fire， upward rushing of

qi

counterflow. “Deficient depression” resulted from long-term mental disorder and will consume

qi

and blood potentially to

qi

and blood deficiency， so

Ganmai Dazao Decoction

（甘麦大枣汤） was recommended as treatment for deficiency of both heart and spleen， and heart and spleen failing to tonify；

Baihe Dihuang Decocotion

（百合地黄汤） for heart and lung with

yin

deficiency， spirit and soul failing to guard. “Phlegm-heat depression” resulted from disturbance of

qi

movement， affecting the transportation of essence， blood and body fluids， gathering dampness and forming phlegm into heat.

Banxia Houpo Decoction

（半夏厚朴汤） was recommended as treatment for liver depression and failing to transportation， phlegm coagulation and

qi

stagnation；

Chaihu （or Chaiqin） Wendan Decoction

（柴胡（芩）温胆汤） for liver depression and phlegm-heat harassing internally， and disharmony of gallbladder and stomach； self-made

Shugan Jieyu Decoction

（舒肝解郁汤） for liver-

qi

stagnation and phlegm-fire harassing internally. “Stagnation” resulted from stagnation of

Qi

and blood， accumulation of turbid phlegm， and forming stasis over time， so

Yueju Pill

（越鞠丸） was recommended as treatment for liver depression and failing to transportation， phlegm-fire with damp diet and blood depression； self-made

Rupi Sanjie Decoction

（乳癖散结汤） for liver depression， stagnation of

Qi

and blood.