Stomach diseases can try the corner medicine #241122

Nov 22, 2024#健康 #中医41

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The text discusses "角药" (Jiao Yao), a combination of three traditional Chinese herbs used together, which is more complex than simple herbal pairs. It highlights specific formulations for various stomach issues: 1. **Dan Shen Drink** for stomach pain: Ingredients include Dan Shen (12g), sandalwood (3g), and cardamom (5g). It is prepared by boiling Dan Shen and sandalwood first, then adding cardamom. 2. **Clove Persimmon Stem Soup** for hiccups and stomach discomfort: Ingredients include clove (6g), persimmon stem (6g), and ginger (3g). The clove and persimmon are ground into powder and added to ginger soup. 3. **Wu Ji Pill** for acid reflux: Ingredients include Huang Lian (6g), Wu Zhu Yu (2g), and Bai Shao (5g). It is taken as a decoction, and treatment can continue for 3-5 days after symptoms improve. Additionally, it mentions a Hong Kong product containing shellfish powder that has shown effectiveness in alleviating stomach issues, with key ingredients including sea crab shell (97.27%), resin, clove, rhubarb, and mint.

1. What is Jiao Yao?#

"Jiao Yao" simply refers to the combined use of three traditional Chinese medicinal herbs to form a group of remedies. Compared to "Yao Dui," the action of "Jiao Yao" is somewhat more complex. "Jiao Yao" lies between traditional Chinese medicine and prescriptions, playing a primary or auxiliary role in prescriptions, or forming an independent formula.

2. Stomach Pain Jiao Yao — Danshen Decoction#

Formula: Danshen 12g, Sandalwood 3g, Amomum 5g

Usage: First, decoct Danshen and Sandalwood for 20 minutes, then add Amomum and decoct for another 5 minutes before taking. Take twice daily in the morning and afternoon for 2-3 weeks.

3. Hiccups and Stomach Reflux Jiao Yao — Clove Persimmon Stem Soup#

Formula: Clove 6g, Persimmon Stem 6g, Ginger 3g (there's also a version that adds Ginseng)

Usage: Grind Clove and Persimmon Stem into powder, then add to the ginger soup once it is ready.

4. Stomach Acid Reflux Jiao Yao — Wujin Pill#

Formula: Huanglian 6g, Wuzhuyu 2g, Baishao 5g

Usage: Decoction for oral administration. Continue taking for 3-5 days after symptoms improve before stopping the medication.

Others: Calcined Tile, Cuttlefish Bone (Hai Piao Xiao) can also be used for relief.

A Hong Kong product Xian Shell Stomach Powder has been tested to have a certain effect in alleviating stomach diseases. Its main ingredient is Hai Piao Xiao 97.27%, with 0.88% Gypsum, 0.88% Clove, 0.88% Rhubarb, and 0.09% Mint.