Abdominal colic according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat abdominal colic
Why might Bitter Orange Flower (Dai Dai Hua) help with abdominal colic?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abdominal colic as can be seen on Bitter Orange Flower's page.
Bitter Orange Flowers is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Liver and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Regulates the flow of Qi. For constipation, abdominal pain and chest congestion. Remove phlegm and smooth digestion. Regulates the flow of Qi.
Why might Prepared Sichuan Aconite (Zhi Chuan Wu) help with abdominal colic?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abdominal colic as can be seen on Prepared Sichuan Aconite's page.
Prepared Sichuan Aconite is a Hot herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Heart, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Dispels Wind and Dampness. Warms the meridians and relieves pain caused by Cold
Why might Ginger Peel (Sheng Jiang Pi) help with abdominal colic?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abdominal colic as can be seen on Ginger Peel's page.
Ginger Peel is a Cool herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Spleen and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Promotes urination and reduces edema at its early onset. Disperses the Exterior.
Why might Medicated Leaven (Shen Qu) help with abdominal colic?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abdominal colic as can be seen on Medicated Leaven's page.
Medicated Leaven is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Assists the Stomach in removing Food Stagnation. Harmonizes the Earth element and improves digestion.
Why might Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) help with abdominal colic?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abdominal colic as can be seen on Atractylodes Rhizome's page.
Atractylodes Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Spleen Qi. Fortifies the Spleen Yang and dispels Damp through urination. Tonifies Qi and stops sweating. Calms restless fetus when due to Deficiency of Spleen Qi.
Other symptoms often associated with abdominal colic
Abdominal pain Abdominal bloating Loss of appetite Vomiting Diarrhea Edema Constipation Amenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Acid reflux