Dislike of pressure on epigastric area according to Chinese Medicine
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Dislike of pressure on epigastric area can be the consequence of several so-called “patterns of disharmony” in Chinese Medicine.
Chinese Medicine sees the body as a system, not a sum of isolated parts. A "pattern" is when the system's harmony is disrupted, leading to symptoms or signs that something is wrong (like dislike of pressure on epigastric area here). It is similar to the concept of disease in Western Medicine but not quite: a Western disease can often be explained by several Chinese patterns and vice-versa.
A pattern often manifests itself in a combination of symptoms that, at first glance, do not seem necessarily related to each others. For instance here dislike of pressure on epigastric area is often associated with bloody stools in the pattern “Stomach Blood Stagnation”.
Once identified, patterns are treated using medicinal herbs, acupuncture, and other therapies. In the case of dislike of pressure on epigastric area we’ve identified two herbal formulas that may help treat patterns behind the symptom.
We’ve also selected below the five medicinal herbs that we think are most likely to help treat dislike of pressure on epigastric area.
Stomach Blood Stagnation, a "pattern of disharmony" that can cause dislike of pressure on epigastric area
In Chinese Medicine dislike of pressure on epigastric area is a symptom for the pattern "Stomach Blood Stagnation". Below is a small explanation for it with links for more details.
The Stomach is a so-called "Fu" Organ. Learn more about the Stomach in Chinese Medicine
Stomach Blood Stagnation
Pulse type(s): Wiry (Xian)
Tongue color: Bluish-Purple
In addition to dislike of pressure on epigastric area, other symptoms associated with Stomach Blood Stagnation include bloody stools.
Stomach Blood Stagnation is often treated with Shi Xiao San, a herbal formula made of 2 herbs (including Cattail Pollen - Pu Huang - as a key herb). Shi Xiao San belongs to the category of "formulas that invigorate blood and dispel blood stagnation", which might be why it is often recommended for this pattern. Its main action as a formula is: "Invigorates Blood".
Two herbal formulas that might help with dislike of pressure on epigastric area
Shi Xiao San
Source date: 1108 AD
Number of ingredients: 2 herbs
Key actions: Invigorates Blood. Dispels Blood Stagnation. Eases pain.
Why might Shi Xiao San help with dislike of pressure on epigastric area?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Stomach Blood Stagnation' of which dislike of pressure on epigastric area is a symptom.
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Source date: 1830 AD
Number of ingredients: 12 herbs
Key actions: Invigorates Blood. Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm. Stops pain. Promotes Qi movement.
Why might Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang help with dislike of pressure on epigastric area?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Stomach Blood Stagnation' of which dislike of pressure on epigastric area is a symptom.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat dislike of pressure on epigastric area
Why might Liquorice (Gan Cao) help with dislike of pressure on epigastric area?
Because Liquorice is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat dislike of pressure on epigastric area as a symptom, like Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang or Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang for instance.
Liquorice is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs.
Why might Flying Squirrel Faeces (Wu Ling Zhi) help with dislike of pressure on epigastric area?
Because Flying Squirrel Faeces is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat dislike of pressure on epigastric area as a symptom, like Shi Xiao San or Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang for instance.
Flying Squirrel Faeces is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Disperses congealed Blood in the lower abdomen and uterus and relieves pain. Promotes childhood nutrition with Cold Stagnation and focal abdominal swelling.
Why might Dong Quai (Dang Gui) help with dislike of pressure on epigastric area?
Because Dong Quai is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat dislike of pressure on epigastric area as a symptom, like Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang or Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang for instance.
Dong Quai is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation.
Why might Peach Kernel (Tao Ren) help with dislike of pressure on epigastric area?
Because Peach Kernel is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat dislike of pressure on epigastric area as a symptom, like Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang or Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang for instance.
Peach Kernels is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Large intestine and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Moves Blood and breaks up Stasis. Moistens the Intestines. Relieves coughing.
Why might Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) help with dislike of pressure on epigastric area?
Because Red Peony Root is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat dislike of pressure on epigastric area as a symptom, like Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang or Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang for instance.
Red Peony Roots is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Liver.
Its main actions are: Moves Blood, relieves pain and reduces swelling. Cools the Blood and the Liver.