In daily life, ordinary people often have some minor ailments such as bitter taste in the mouth and belching. However, when I have similar symptoms, I don't like to go to the hospital. Instead, I prefer to use some folk remedies to treat these minor ailments, such as Water Chestnut and Chicken Gold Drink.
The ingredients for this remedy include: 250 grams of water chestnut and 15 grams of chicken gold. First, roast the chicken gold until dry, then grind it into a fine powder. Next, peel the water chestnut and extract the juice. After heating the water chestnut juice, take it together with the chicken gold powder. This can help with digestion and has certain therapeutic effects for belching, bitter taste in the mouth, and poor appetite. (Mr. He from Changsha)
Expert's comments: Sun Hanjing, Deputy Chief Physician of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, said that belching, commonly known as "full belch," is a common symptom of various digestive diseases, especially chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and functional dyspepsia, often accompanied by belching. According to traditional Chinese medicine, belching belongs to "reverse movement of qi," which is a manifestation of disharmony in stomach qi causing it to move upwards.
Water chestnut has the effects of clearing and moistening, resolving dampness and phlegm, and promoting digestion and reducing bloating. Chicken gold has the effects of resolving food stagnation and promoting the movement of qi. When combined, they can help relieve gastric and intestinal stagnation, aid digestion, and have auxiliary therapeutic effects for belching, bitter taste in the mouth, and poor appetite. However, water chestnut has a cooling nature, so it is not suitable for those with deficiency or belching caused by stomach cold. The elderly should pay more attention when using it. In addition, if the elderly frequently experience belching for a long time, it is best to go to the hospital for a detailed examination of the digestive system to avoid delaying treatment.
