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Peptic ulcer occurs most frequently in the stomach
and duodenum. Gastric ulcer occurs predominantly in the
lesser curvatuse and pyloric part. Duodenal ulcer mostly
occurs in the duodenal bulb. The coexistance of gastric
and duodenal ulcers is called complex ulcer. Peptic
ulcers are more frequently found in males than females.
(a) Dull pain or pinching pain. Sometimes it is
manifested as distending pain or burning pain which
often radiates to the lumbar region or the back. The
pains are closely related to meals. The rule of
attack in gastric ulcer is food intake - pain -
remission, while in duodenal ulcer the rule is pain
- food intake - remission. The pain occurs
periodically and is often induced by coldness,
fatigue and improper food intake. The attack is
frequently in winter and spring.
(b) In active ulcer, there is often tenderness in
the middle and upper abdominal regions. Tenderness
on the left side of upper gastric region is found in
gastric ulcer, while in duodenal ulcer it is found
on the right side, often localized in 3-4 cm.
By
treating peptic ulcer with TCM𠏋 treatment approach, not
only can get better effects than use of western
medicine, but also avoid re-occurrence and no side
effects. It may take about one or two months as a
treatment cycle.
This ailment,
according to TCM, has different syndromes. The treatment for
these syndromes using herbal medicine and acupuncture is shown
below.
Syndrome (a)
Insufficiency-cold in the
Stomach and Spleen
Latent pain in the upper abdomen with predilection for
heat, and intolerance of cold which aggravates the pain,
sallow complexion, lassitude and weakness, or loose
stool, pale tongue with thin whitish fur, deep, slow and
weak pulse.
Therapeutic principle: Warming and invigorating
middle-jiao.
To treat byHerbal
medicine Prescription/Formula: Astragalus Root
(Huangqi)30g, Cinnamon Twig (Guizhi)9g, White Peony Root
(baishaoyao)18g, Cuttle-Bone (Wuzeigu)30g, Dahurian
Angelica Root (Baizhi)30g, Prepared Licorice Root
(Zhigancao)15g
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Prescription/Formula: Pishu(BL20), Weishu(BL21),
Zhongwan(RN12), Qihai(RN6), Zhangmen(LR13),
Zusanli(ST36) Neiguan(PC6).
Syndrome (b)
Qi Stagnation
in the Liver and Stomach
Epigastric distension and pain, distension and fullness
in the hypochondria, belching, acid regurgitation, poor
appetite, thin and whitish coating of the tongue, and
taut pulse.
Therapeutic principle: Soothing the liver,
regulating the circulation of qi and regulating the
function of stomach to relieve pain.
Syndrome (c)
Qi Stagnation
and Heat in the Stomach
Epigastric pain which is aggravated after food intake,
burning sensation in the stomach, dry mouth with bitter
taste, fondness of cold drink, constipation,
deep-coloured urine, red tongue with yellow fur, taut
and rapid pulse.
Therapeutic principle: Clearing away pathogenic
heat and regulating the function of stomach.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Prescription/Formula: Coptis Rhizome(Huanglian)
9g, Capejasmine Fruit(Zhizi) 9g, Scutellaria
Root(Huangqin) 10g, Anemarrhena Rhizome(Zhimu) 10g,
White Peony Root(Baishaoyao) 10g, Tangerine Peel
(Chenpi)9g, Pinellia Tuber (Banxia)10g, Poria(Fuling)
10g, Finger Citron(Fushou) 10g, Dendrobium (Shihu)10g,
Prepared Licorice Root(Zhigancao) 6g.
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion (a) Body Acupuncture Prescription/Formula: Zhongwan(RN12),
Zusanli(ST36), Neiguan(PC6), Gongsun(SP4),
Taichong(LR3),Yanglingquan(GB34)
(b) Ear Acupuncture Prescription/Formula: Pt. Shenmen, Pt. Brain, Pt.
Stomach, Pt. Spleen, Pt. Sympathetic Nerve, Pt. Liver,
Pt. Duodenum
Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing
effect of this specific ailment, however
individual results may vary. It improves the
flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood,
so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't
see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many
exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or
even months of practice before you'll see any
significant improvements.
For the information of different types of Qigong
,just click a link above.
This information is for education purpose only.
We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong
master to learn the correct ways to conduct
these exercises before attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet
1. Poria (Fuling) 15g, Ophiopogon (Maidong) 12g,
rice 60g, put 3 cups of water then soak for 20
minutes, have it boiled for 30 minutes to make
rice gruel, eat once a day for 2 weeks.
(c) Life style
1. Don't eat raw, cold, special food and
deep-fried food.
2. Don't smoke, or drink wine or vinegar.
3. Take regular meals on time, avoid excessive
food and/or drink at one meal.
4. Avoid mental stress and overstrain.
5. Don't take any medications which has side
effect to irritate gastric mucosa.
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