Gastroptosis according to Chinese Medicine
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Five herbal formulas that might help with gastroptosis
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Source date: 1247
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner). Raises the Yang. Detoxifies. Lifts what has sunken.
Why might Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang help with gastroptosis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency' of which gastroptosis is a symptom.
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Warms and transforms Phlegm-Fluids. Strengthens the Spleen. Resolves Dampness.
Why might Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang help with gastroptosis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Phlegm-Fluids in the hypochondrium' of which gastroptosis is a symptom.
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Regulates the downward flow of Stomach Qi. Expectorant, treats hiccups.
Why might Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang help with gastroptosis?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phelgm' of which gastroptosis is a symptom.
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach). Tonifies Qi. Relieves spasmodic pain.
Why might Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang help with gastroptosis?
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of gastroptosis
Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang. Removes Stagnation . Warms the Interior. Dispels Cold.
Why might Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang help with gastroptosis?
Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of gastric ptosis
Acupuncture points used for gastroptosis
Other symptoms often associated with gastroptosis
Dizziness Unsteadiness Blurred vision Deafness Tinnitus Shortness of breath Weak voice Pale complexion Poor appetite Loose stools