Diarrhea can be said to be a very common summer disease. In the face of summer diarrhea, traditional Chinese cupping therapy comes in handy. Cupping therapy for treating diarrhea is a highly recommended method by many traditional Chinese medicine experts. It is not only harmless to the body, but also convenient for stopping diarrhea. Why not give it a try!
Causes of Diarrhea
1. Bacterial Infection
People may develop enteritis or dysentery with varying degrees of abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, urgency, and fever after consuming food contaminated with bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, or drinking beverages contaminated with bacteria.
2. Viral Infection
Infection with various viruses through food or other means can easily cause viral diarrhea, which is characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and general discomfort.
3. Food Poisoning
Consuming food contaminated with bacteria and their toxins, or eating undercooked beans and other foods can cause acute toxic diseases. Symptoms usually include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
4. Overconsumption of Cold Food
In hot weather, many people like to eat cold food and drink cold beer, which can disrupt the function of the stomach and intestines, accelerate peristalsis, and cause diarrhea.
5. Poor Digestion
Irregular eating, excessive food intake, and consumption of hard-to-digest foods in the summer, or insufficient gastric motility causing food to stay in the stomach can lead to symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, heartburn, and belching.
Cupping Therapy for Treating Diarrhea
The navel, known as the "Shenque Acupoint" in traditional Chinese medicine, has the effects of warming and invigorating the yang energy, invigorating the spleen and stomach, strengthening the body, expelling diseases, and promoting longevity. It is widely used in the treatment of various diseases.
1. Cupping
The patient lies in a supine position and a medium-sized cup with a diameter of 6cm is placed on the navel (including the positions of the Shenque Acupoint and the bilateral Tian Shu Acupoint) for cupping. Generally, cupping is done every other day or every four days, and 1-3 sessions are usually sufficient to alleviate or cure the condition.
This method is suitable for loose and frequent stools, or for pale and watery stools, or for poorly digested stools.
Acupoints and meridians are closely related to nerve endings, nerve tracts, and ganglia. This is the principle behind how navel therapy can promote the regulation of the body's nerves and fluids, thereby improving the function of tissues and organs.
2. Acupoint Selection
① Tian Shu, Guan Yuan, Zu San Li, Shang Ju Xu;
② Da Chang Yu, Xiao Chang Yu, Zu San Li, Xia Ju Xu.
Different cup sizes are selected based on the location of the acupoints. The two sets of acupoints mentioned above are alternately used for cupping therapy once a day or every other day. This method is suitable for diarrhea caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Diarrhea
1. Steamed Apples
When experiencing diarrhea, instead of rushing to take medicine, try steaming 2 apples. Wash the apples with the skin intact, place them in a bowl, and steam until cooked. Eat only the flesh of the apples.
2. Soaked Waxberries in Rice Wine
Select a dozen ripe waxberries, wash and drain them, and soak them in rice wine. After a few days, they can be consumed. The longer the soaking time, the better. When taking, eat one or two waxberries with a spoonful of the rice wine. This remedy is effective for diarrhea, nausea, and headaches.
3. Dried Pomegranate Peel
Boil 15 grams of dried pomegranate peel in water, add sugar, and take it twice a day. Persisting in this remedy for a long time can treat chronic diarrhea. Pomegranate peel contains punicine, which has inhibitory effects on Salmonella and Shigella.
4. Vinegar Tea
Brew 3 grams of tea with boiling water, and after 5 minutes, add 2 milliliters of aged vinegar to drink. Drink vinegar tea three times a day. This remedy is excellent for treating diarrhea and dysentery.
5. Eat Garlic
Take two heads of garlic, burn them with the skin on, then put them in a bowl of water and boil for 7 minutes. Drink the soup on an empty stomach twice a day for three consecutive days. This remedy can have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects and treat chronic diarrhea that does not heal.
