Uncle Zhang is a retired teacher, and recently he has always felt poor appetite, loss of appetite, stomach bloating and belching after eating, and sticky stools.
At first, he thought it was because he was old and his digestive function was declining, so he didn't pay much attention to it, until a few days ago, he suddenly had unbearable stomach pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, which scared him to go to the hospital quickly.
After a series of examinations, the doctor diagnosed Uncle Zhang as chronic gastritis, accompanied by moderate spleen and stomach dampness, and the doctor prescribed some western medicines, such as antacids, mucosal protectors, etc., and instructed him to take them on time and pay attention to his diet.
Uncle Zhang looked at a large handful of medicines, and he always felt uncomfortable in his heart, he remembered that he had an old friend who was a Chinese medicine doctor, so it was better to ask for advice, maybe there would be a better way.
The next day, Uncle Zhang came to the clinic of his old friend Dr. Wang, an old Chinese medicine doctor who has been practicing medicine for decades and has unique insights into spleen and stomach diseases.
After carefully looking at and hearing it, he said to Uncle Zhang: "It is not wrong for Western medicine to diagnose chronic gastritis, but the fundamental cause lies in spleen deficiency and dampness. "
Zhang Bo nodded again and again: "Dr. Wang is too right, I have a bad appetite, I eat too much, I will be swollen, my stool is sticky, and my mouth always feels sticky, is it all related to wetness?"
Dr. Wang said approvingly: "Exactly. The spleen is mainly transported, the main ascends and clears and lowers turbidity, and the spleen deficiency is weak, the clear yang does not rise, and the turbidity and dampness are abundant, so it is seen that there is less food, loose stool, sticky mouth and tongue, etc., if it is not adjusted in time, the dampness and evil have been in love for a long time, and it can also damage the spleen yang and aggravate the condition. "
Uncle Zhang asked eagerly, "Then what should I do?" Isn't it enough to just take Western medicine to control the symptoms?"
Dr. Wang shook his head: "Western medicine can only temporarily control the symptoms, but can not fundamentally improve the function of the spleen and stomach, if you want to treat both the symptoms and the root causes, you also need traditional Chinese medicine to distinguish the syndrome and treat it, I will prescribe you a flavor of Xiangsha Liujun Pill, twice a day, before meals, for a month, to see how the effect is." "
Zhang Bo was puzzled: "What kind of medicine is Xiangsha Liujun Pill?" Why is it good for my illness?"
Dr. Wang patiently explained: "Xiangsha Liujun Pill is a classic prescription from the famous doctor Zhang Congzheng in the Song Dynasty, which is composed of Codonopsis, Atractylodes, Poria cocos, Muxiang, Sand Kernel, Tangerine Peel, Licorice and other medicinal materials, which have the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, aromatizing and dissolving dampness.
Codonopsis, Atractylodes, Poria cocos nourish the spleen, woody fragrance and sand kernel aromatize and dissolve dampness, tangerine peel regulates qi, licorice blends various medicines, and plays a role in strengthening the spleen and dissipating dampness, regulating qi and stomach, which is exactly what you need at present. "
He continued: "In addition to chronic gastritis, Xiangsha Liujun Pill has a good effect on some common spleen and stomach diseases, such as spleen deficiency and sluggishness, lack of food and edema, loose stools, etc.
Because most of these diseases are related to spleen deficiency and dampness, treating the root cause of the disease will naturally get twice the result with half the effort, in addition, Xiangsha Liujun Pill can also smooth the qi and widen the chest, and it is also helpful for symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath. "
Uncle Zhang suddenly realized: "I see, I always thought that Chinese medicine was bitter, but I didn't expect that Xiangsha Liujun Pill smelled so good, and it was not uncomfortable to take it."
The key is that the effect is really good, after eating for a while, my appetite has improved significantly, my stool is smooth, and the sticky feeling is much less. "
Dr. Wang said with relief: "That's right, Chinese medicine says that 'treatment must be based on this', your illness seems to be a stomach disease from the manifestation, but the root is in the spleen, the pathogenesis is in the dampness, Xiangsha Liujun Pill just cuts the pathogenesis, and the specimens are taken into account to achieve such an effect."
However, it should also be noted that during the period of taking the medicine, the diet should be light and easy to digest, avoid eating raw, cold and greasy products, exercise moderately, ensure regular work and rest, and make the effect of the medicine better. "
Zhang Bo nodded yes again and again, his gratitude was overflowing, and he was determined to take good care of his health and restore his spleen and stomach function.
Uncle Zhang's case gives us an enlightenment: many chronic gastrointestinal diseases, especially those with dyspepsia symptoms such as poor appetite, flatulence, and loose stools, are often treated by TCM from spleen deficiency and dampness.
Xiangsha Liujun Pill has the effect of strengthening the spleen and dissipating dampness, regulating qi and stomach, and the treatment of such diseases can be described as simple and direct, but it is effective.
Of course, Xiangsha Liujun Pill is not a panacea for all diseases, although it is widely used, it also needs to be treated differently from person to person.
For example, some people have been damp and sleepy for a long time, have hurt yang qi, and have symptoms such as fear of cold limbs, etc., you can add some warm yang dampness products on the basis of the original recipe; If the dampness is heavy and the stool is loose and obvious, the dosage of Poria cocos and Atractylodes macrocephalus can be appropriately increased to strengthen the spleen and infiltrate dampness. In short, under the guidance of the doctor, it is necessary to flexibly adjust according to your own situation.
On the other hand, although Xiangsha Liujun Pill can effectively improve the function of the spleen and stomach, it does not mean that you can completely indulge in eating and live without moderation. "Medicine is not as good as food, food is not as good as nourishment", good eating habits and living methods are the foundation of health care.
To achieve a light diet, eat small and frequent meals, eat more vegetables and fruits, eat less fat and sweet flavor, regular work and rest, moderate exercise, and maintain a happy mood, only internal and external cultivation can make the effect more consolidated and lasting.
Although Xiangsha Liujun Pill is an ancient formula, its composition is rigorous, the concept is exquisite, the addition and subtraction are flexible, and it has survived for thousands of years, which can be called a classic prescription in Chinese medicine clinic.
It provides an excellent model for us to treat spleen and stomach diseases, regulate dampness and internal difficulties, let us work together to inherit, and create a new chapter of healthy life in the collision and integration of modern medicine and traditional wisdom!