Chronic gastritis belongs to the categories of “plumpness” and “stomach pain” in traditional Chinese medicine, and can be divided into liver-stomach disharmony (disharmony between the ascending function of the liver and the descending function of the stomach and internal organs), weakness of the spleen and stomach, dampness and heat of the spleen and stomach (the spleen and stomach feel the dampness and heat of the evil qi), and insufficiency of gastric yin (insufficiency of yin fluid in the stomach), and so on. Under the guidance of the physician, one can take Chai Hu Shu Hepatosan, Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang, Lian Pu Drink, Paeoniae Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae, and so on.
Liver-stomach disharmony syndrome can be seen in the stomach and epigastric region, distension and pain in the two coats of arms, frequent belching, noisy (stomach feeling similar to hunger, emptiness with burning), acid reflux, etc. The treatment is suitable for dredging the liver and regulating the stagnation of liver qi, and harmonizing the stomach to relieve depression, and the formula is Chai Hu Shuo Liver Essence, etc. This formula is aromatic, pungent and dry, and can be used easily. This formula is aromatic, pungent and dry, which is easy to deplete qi and injure yin, and should not be taken for a long time.
Weakness of the spleen and stomach can be seen as hidden pain in the stomach and epigastrium, lack of appetite, abdominal distension after eating, diarrhea, weakness of limbs, etc. The treatment should be warming the middle part of the body to strengthen the spleen, benefiting the qi and stomach (regulating the stomach and internal organs by replenishing the qi), and the formula should be Xiangsha Liujunzi Tang. The adverse reactions and contraindications of this formula are not clear.
Damp-heat syndrome of the spleen and stomach can be seen in burning heat and distension of the stomach and epigastrium, bitter breath, bad breath, stuffiness in the epigastrium (abdomen), thirst, yellow urine, diarrhea, etc. For this formula, clearing away heat and removing dampness, harmonizing the middle and awakening the spleen, etc., and prescribing Lian Pu Drink. The adverse effects and contraindications of this formula are not clear.
Stomach yin deficiency syndrome can be seen as burning and hidden pain in the stomach and epigastrium, dry mouth and tongue, dry stools, etc. The treatment is to nourish yin and benefit the stomach (replenish yin fluid and enhance the function of the stomach and internal organs), and harmonize the collaterals to alleviate pain, and so on, the formula is Paeonia lactiflora and licorice soup. This formula should not be used by people with cold deficiency.
Chronic gastritis is easy to change into other evidence, it is recommended that timely consultation, standardized treatment, do not take medication without authorization.