Severe vomiting during pregnancy, known as hyperemesis gravidarum in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the presence of severe nausea and vomiting symptoms during pregnancy. This condition can lead to electrolyte and acid-base imbalances, fetal growth restriction, increased risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension, and in severe cases, liver and kidney failure, arrhythmias, and multiple neuritis. The use of traditional Chinese medicine navel therapy has shown significant effectiveness in treating this condition.
Specifically, take 30 grams of pinellia, 15 grams of perilla stem, 10 grams of dried ginger, 5 grams of cinnamon, and 5 grams of cloves. Grind the above herbs into powder and store in a bottle. When using, take 6 grams of the powdered herbs and mix it with fresh ginger juice to make a medicinal paste. Apply the paste on the navel and seal it with a disposable adhesive bandage. Leave it on for 6 hours, then remove and rest for 4 hours before applying a new paste. Repeat this process twice a day until the symptoms disappear. There was a patient with severe morning sickness who experienced a significant reduction in vomiting after one treatment and was able to consume rice and milk. After three treatments, the nausea and vomiting were mostly gone, and after five treatments, the patient was completely cured and did not experience a relapse after delivery.
Pinellia enters the spleen and stomach meridians and is good at drying and transforming phlegm-dampness in the middle burner, aiding in the digestion and absorption of the spleen and stomach. It can also regulate the stomach, alleviate the reverse flow of qi, and have a good antiemetic effect. Perilla stem belongs to the lung and spleen meridians and can regulate qi, relieve pain, and stabilize the fetus. It is suitable for symptoms such as chest tightness, epigastric pain, belching, and restless fetus. Dried ginger warms the middle burner, dispels cold, promotes circulation, and warms the lungs to resolve fluid accumulation. It can be used for cold patterns of the spleen and stomach, abdominal pain and cold, and vomiting and diarrhea. Cinnamon is sweet and hot, and it assists in yang energy to nourish deficiencies and dispel cold to alleviate pain. It can alleviate cold abdominal pain, cold vomiting and diarrhea, and abdominal pain due to cold hernia. Cloves can warm the middle burner, regulate the reverse flow of qi, dispel cold, and alleviate pain. It is an essential herb for treating cold vomiting, belching, and hiccups. According to "Compendium of Materia Medica," cloves "warm the middle burner and relieve hiccups." It is important to note that pregnant women have special constitutions, so it is advisable to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner before use and determine the cause of vomiting.
