Understanding and Treating Dyspepsia: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

December 22, 2023

Dyspepsia is a disease caused by gastric motility disorders, including gastric atony with poor gastric peristalsis and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dyspepsia is a common disease among urban residents, but it is not a minor ailment because the long-term effects of dyspepsia are significant. It can lead to imbalances in the intestines, causing diarrhea, or inadequate movement of the stomach, leading to food accumulation and constipation. In severe cases, long-term dyspepsia can cause discomfort, affecting the patient's appetite and sleep quality, disrupting physiological health and daily routines. Furthermore, prolonged dyspepsia can lay the groundwork for stomach pain.

In traditional Chinese medicine, dyspepsia belongs to the categories of "abdominal mass," "stomach pain," and "indigestion." The main cause is in the stomach, but it can also involve other organs such as the liver and spleen. The main treatment principles should focus on invigorating the spleen and stomach, regulating liver qi, and promoting digestion.

【Traditional Chinese Medicinal Recipe 1】

Leek and pork stir-fry

【Ingredients】

200g pork, 50g leek

【Instructions】

Slice the pork into strips. Cut the leek into segments. Stir-fry the pork in hot oil until 70% cooked, then add ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. Stir-fry for a few minutes, then add the leek segments. Cook until both the leek and pork are fully cooked. Serve.

【Traditional Chinese Medicinal Recipe 2】

Rice porridge with both large and small grains

【Ingredients】

100g rice, 80g millet

【Instructions】

Wash the rice and millet thoroughly. Cook them together in a pot until they become a porridge.

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