Food stagnation according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat food stagnation
Why might Chlorite Schist (Meng Shi) help with food stagnation?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat food stagnation as can be seen on Chlorite Schist's page.
Chlorite Schist is a Neutral herb that tastes Salty and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Descends Rebellious Qi and expels Phlegm. Calms the Liver and stop convulsions as well as anxiety.
Why might Common Burreed Tuber (San Leng) help with food stagnation?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat food stagnation as can be seen on Common Burreed Tuber's page.
Common Burreed Tubers is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Strongly breaks up Blood Stagnation, invigorates Blood and Qi as well as relieves pain. Regulation menstruation and relieves pain. Removes foods stagnation. Promote lactation.
Why might Melon Stalk (Gua Di ) help with food stagnation?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat food stagnation as can be seen on Melon Stalk's page.
Melon Stalks is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Inducing vomiting to expel Phlegm Heat or stagnant food. Dispels Damp-Heat and relieves jaundice.
Why might Amur Rose Fruit (Ci Mei Guo) help with food stagnation?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat food stagnation as can be seen on Amur Rose Fruit's page.
Amur Rose Fruits is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Gallbladder, the Spleen, the Stomach and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Strengthens the Stomach's digestive function. Invigorates Blood and stop coughing.
Why might Morning Glory Seed (Qian Niu Zi) help with food stagnation?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat food stagnation as can be seen on Morning Glory Seed's page.
Morning Glory Seeds is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Kidney, the Large intestine and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and drain Dampness through the urine and the stool. Relieves Food Stagnation and constipation. Kills and expels parasites.
Other symptoms often associated with food stagnation
Abdominal pain Abdominal bloating Constipation Loss of appetite Abdominal colic Diarrhea Indigestion Irregular menstruation Dysmenorrhea Childhood malnutrition