Stomach disease is one of the most common digestive system diseases in daily life. Many people suffer from stomach pain, and they either endure it or take a few pills to relieve it. However, massaging certain acupoints on the palm can also help alleviate stomach pain. Let me introduce it to you!
Explanation of the Causes of Stomach Pain in Traditional Chinese Medicine
1. External pathogenic factors invading the stomach
External cold, dampness, heat, and other pathogenic factors can block the flow of qi in the stomach, leading to pain. Among them, cold pathogenic factors are the most common.
2. Diet damaging the stomach
Improper diet, overeating or hunger, can damage the spleen and stomach, causing stagnation of stomach qi and resulting in pain.
3. Emotional imbalance
Worry, overthinking, anger, and other emotional disturbances can harm the liver and spleen. When the liver fails to regulate and the spleen fails to function properly, the stomach qi is blocked, leading to stomach pain.
4. Weakness of the spleen
The spleen and stomach are responsible for digestion. If the spleen and stomach are weak, the digestive function is impaired, and there may be qi stagnation or insufficient yang in the middle jiao, causing stomach pain due to coldness.
Can Massaging Palm Acupoints Relieve Stomach Pain?
For severe stomach pain, stimulate the "stomach and intestines point" first. The stomach and intestines point is located slightly below the center of the palm and belongs to the "Three Needles for Health Maintenance" acupoint area. Draw a straight line between the middle finger and ring finger towards the wrist. The intersection of this line and the lifeline is the stomach and intestines point.
The "LUO 5" acupoint is located on the back of the hand, approximately between the index finger and middle finger, about 2 centimeters down towards the wrist. It can be felt as a depression between the bones of the index finger and middle finger.
The stomach and intestines point is closely related to the stomach and intestines. When acute gastritis occurs, it is necessary to stimulate the stomach and intestines point. When stimulating, use 5 toothpicks to prick the stomach and intestines point with an intensity that will not break the skin. Generally, after 10 to 5 pricks, the pain will be relieved. If the pain persists, continue stimulating the stomach and intestines point. The "LUO 5" on the back of the hand must also be stimulated in the same way.
3 Chinese Patent Medicines for Treating Stomach Pain
1. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan
Ingredients: Astragalus, Codonopsis, White Atractylodes, Angelica, Bupleurum, Cimicifuga, Tangerine Peel, and Licorice (processed).
Usage: Oral administration, 8-10 pills each time, 3 times a day.
Efficacy: It has the functions of tonifying the middle burner, replenishing qi, and lifting yang. It is suitable for treating symptoms such as spleen and stomach qi deficiency, lack of energy, fatigue, pale complexion, bloating and distention in the epigastric region, loose stools, and thin white tongue coating. It can also be effective for long-term use in patients with gastric prolapse.
2. Bao He Wan
Ingredients: Hawthorn (charred), Six God Granules (fried), Pinellia (processed), Poria, Tangerine Peel, Forsythia, Radish Seeds (fried), and Barley Sprout (fried).
Usage: Oral administration. Take 1-2 pills each time, twice a day for adults; adjust the dosage for children.
Efficacy: It is a digestive aid and has the effects of promoting digestion, relieving stagnation, and harmonizing the stomach. It is used to treat symptoms such as food retention, bloating in the epigastric region, belching, and loss of appetite.
3. Hou Gu Jun Pian
Ingredients: Concentrated tablets made from Hericium erinaceus.
Usage: Oral administration. Take 4-8 tablets each time, 3 times a day.
Efficacy: It is suitable for the treatment of 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.
