ACUPUNTURA Y MASAJE TERAPÉUTICO

Stomach pain

Pattern: Disruption of Stomach by Liver Qi.

Key symptoms: Epigastric distention and pain spreading through the costal regions, belching, acid regurgitation, which are associated with stress. White coating, wiry pulse.

Formula: Chai Hu Shu Gan San [Bupleurum Powder to Spread the Liver]

Treatment method: Soothe the Liver, rectify Qi, harmonize the Stomach, relieve pain.

Acupuncture: Ren12 zhong wan, LV14 Qi men, ST36 zu san li, Pericardium-6 nei guan, LV3 tai chong, GB34 Yang ling quan.

Formula Ingredients: Chan hu shu gan san: Chai hu (Radix Bupleuri), Bai shao yao (Paeoniae radix lactiflora), Xiang fu zi (Rhizoma Cyperi), Chuan xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), Chen pi (Pericarpium Citri reticulatae), Zhi ke (Fructus Citri Aurantii), Gan cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)

Modifications:

For severe pain, add chuan lian zi, Yan hu suo (Rhizoma Corydalis).

For frequent belching, add Chen xiang (Lignum Aquilariae resinatum), xuan fu hua.