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Diseases of the Stomach
Reflux, Heartburn, Acid Regurgitation
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Western Tradition
Ructus acidos curant – Acid Belching, Heartburn
Rob of Currants Rob of Barberry Rob of Sumach Rob of Mulberry Rob of Pomegranate Syrup of the Juice of Sorrel (Mesue) Electuary of Aromatics Aromatic Rose Powder (Aromaticum Rosatum) Powder of Galangal Compound (Diagalanga) (Mesue) Powder of Cumin (Diacyminum) Powder of Three Peppers (Diatrionpiperon) (Mesue) Powder for Digestion (Riverius) Hiera Pachii Oxymel of Squill Ginger confected Calcite 6 Powder (Tibetan Medicine) TROCHES OF CUCUMBER SEED Cucumber seed Purslane seed Licorice Tragacanth equal parts Powder, mix with Egg white to form troches or tablets. Used for Heartburn, Stomach Heat, Thirst. Take 1 dram with Barley water. (Syrian 'Book of Medicine', Budge, 1913) TROCHES OF ROSE AND SPIKENARD Rose 20 drams Spikenard Licorice root 4 drams each. Powder and form Trcohes with Wine. Dose: 1 dram. Used as the preceding. (Syrian 'Book of Medicine', Budge, 1913) |
TCM Classification
Stomach Heat
burning acid reflux, abdominal pain, restlessness, dry throat, bitter mouth, fever, prefers cold food Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang Stomach Cold acid reflux, chest and abdomen feel swelling and, oppression, foul belching, loss of appetite. Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang Calcite 6 Powder (Tibetan Medicine) Liver Qi Stagnation / Liver Qi invading the Stomach recurrent acid reflux, heartburn, epigastric distension, belching, sighing, poor appetite, irritable, dizziness, tension headaches, irregular menstruation Si Ni San Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San Stomach and Liver Heat chronic acid reflux, heartburn, sour belching, irritability, foul-smelling stool, dry mouth, thirst, red tongue with a yellow coating Xiao Chai Hu Tang Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San Phlegm-Damp acid reflux, heart burn, epigastric distension and abdominal, distension, loose stool, nausea, vomiting, tired, variable fatigue, poor concentration, dizziness, greasy skin, musty body odor. Ping Wei San Ban Xia Hou Po Tang Calcite 6 Powder (Tibetan Medicine) Food Stagnation acid reflux, heart burn, epigastric distension, sour belching, foul breath, nausea, vomiting, constipation, foul coating on tongue. Bao He Wan Spleen & Stomach Qi Deficiency chronic acid reflux, heartburn, epigastric distension, sour belching, poor appetite, indigestion, fatigue, loose stools, cold intolerance,pale face and tongue Gui Pi Tang Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang Yin Deficiency of Stomach & Liver chronic acid reflux and heartburn, epigastric distension, lost of appetite, dry mouth and throat, dry stool, constipation Yi Guan Jian |
Hiccup
Hiccups, although not really a disease of the Stomach, are closely related to Acid Reflux as the primary pathogenisis of both are rising Stomach Qi.
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Western Tradition
1. 'Take Hot water and put your hands into it, and hold them there a good while, and the hicket [hiccup] will cease, it has been proved and found true'. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615)
2. 'In many case sneezing will put an end to Hiccups' (Syrian 'Book of Medicine', Budge, 1913) 3. A spoonful of Vinegar of Squill 4. Rue or Rue seed taken in wine 5. Parsley seed, Cumin, Aniseed 6. Betel nut (as much as a Chickpea) given in wine. 7. Galangal, Cyperus, Clove, Wormwood, Mint 8. Costus, Rose, Mastic, Spikenard Powder to Warm the Belly (Rondeletius) Powder of Aloeswood (Mesue) Powder of Galangal Compound (Diagalanga) (Mesue) Powder of Cumin Greater (Nicholas) Electuary of Quince Compound Electuary of Cumin (Diacyminum) Mesue Philonium Romanum Galenii |
TCM Classification
Stomach Deficiency and Cold
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang Stomach Qi Stagnation: Ban Xia Hou Po Tang Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San/Shui Liver heat with rising Stomach Qi Zuo Jin Wan Damp-Heat Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang Spleen weakness with rising Stomach Qi Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San/Shui Liver Qi Stagnation Chai Hu Shu Gan San Ban Xia Hou Po Tang Spleen weakness, Liver Qi stagnation, rising Stomach Qi Ban Xia Hou Po Tang Stubborn hiccup with blood stasis Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang |