Stomach diseases are the most common digestive system disorders in daily life. Many people either endure the pain or simply take a few pills to relieve it. However, massaging certain acupoints on the palm can also alleviate stomach pain. Let's explore more about this with the following information!
【Three Traditional Chinese Medicines for Treating Stomach Pain】
1. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan
Ingredients: Huangqi, Dangshen, Baizhu, Danggui, Chaihu, Shengma, Jupi, Zhigancao
Usage: Oral administration, 8-10 pills each time, three times a day
Effects: This medicine tonifies the middle and boosts qi, raises yang and lifts sinking. It is suitable for treating symptoms such as spleen and stomach qi deficiency, fatigue, weakness in limbs, pale complexion, bloating, loose stools, and thin white tongue coating. Long-term use can also be effective for patients with gastric prolapse.
2. Bao He Wan
Ingredients: Hawthorn (charred), Six Gentlemen (fried), Pinellia (processed), Poria, Chenpi, Forsythia, Radish Seed (fried), Barley Sprout (fried)
Usage: Oral administration, 1-2 pills each time, twice a day; reduce the dosage for children
Effects: This medicine is a digestive aid that can promote digestion, relieve stagnation, and harmonize the stomach. It is mainly used for treating symptoms such as food stagnation, distention in the epigastric region, regurgitation, sour belching, and loss of appetite.
3. Hougu Junpian
Ingredients: Concentrated tablets made from Hericium erinaceus after decoction
Usage: Oral administration, 4-8 tablets each time, three times a day
Effects: This medicine is suitable for treating diseases such as gastric ulcers, duodenal bulb ulcers, chronic gastritis, and chronic atrophic gastritis. It can also be used as an adjuvant treatment for gastric cancer and esophageal cancer.
【Can Massaging Palm Acupoints Relieve Stomach Pain?】
For acute stomach pain, you should stimulate the "stomach and intestine points" first. The stomach and intestine points are located slightly below the center of the palm, within the "Three Needle Area" acupoints. Draw a straight line between the middle finger and ring finger towards the wrist. The point where this line intersects with the life line is the stomach and intestine point.
The Ling Gu point is located on the back of the hand, approximately between the index finger and middle finger, about 2 centimeters down towards the wrist. Use your finger to touch the concave area between the index finger and middle finger bones.
As the name suggests, the stomach and intestine points are closely related to the digestive system. When acute gastritis occurs, strong stimulation is necessary on these points. You can use five toothpicks to stimulate the stomach and intestine points, applying enough pressure to avoid piercing the skin. Generally, after 10 to 15 stimulations, the pain will alleviate. If the pain persists, continue stimulating the stomach and intestine points. The Ling Gu point on the back of the hand should also be stimulated in the same way.
