Duodenal ulcer belongs to traditional Chinese medicine “stomach pain” category, need to identify and treat, according to different types of evidence to choose the appropriate proprietary Chinese medicines, such as damp-heat in the obstruction type can choose gold gastrointestinal capsule; liver qi offending the stomach type can be used to strengthen the stomach and heal the ulcer tablets and so on.
1. Jin Gastroenterology Capsule: It is mainly composed of Dahongpao, Guanzhong, Jiyateng, Jinbuckwheat, Sha Ren, Huanglian, Mucuna pruriens, and Yanhusuo. It has the effect of activating blood circulation, harmonizing the stomach and relieving pain. It can be used in the treatment of duodenal bulbous ulcers that are caused by dampness-heat stasis (accumulation of dampness and heat evils to form stasis). Its adverse reaction is not clear.
2. Stomach-healthy Ulcer Tablets: Its main ingredients are Chaihu, Paeonia lactiflora, Codonopsis pilosula, Yanhuisuo, Pearl Layer Powder, Baihe, Qingdai and Licorice. It is effective in relieving pain by regulating the liver and spleen (regulating the liver qi and strengthening the spleen function). It can be used in the treatment of duodenal bulb ulcers caused by liver depression and spleen deficiency, and liver qi offending the stomach (poor liver qi affecting the function of the stomach). Its adverse effects are not known.
It is advisable to take a light diet and avoid spicy and greasy food during the period of taking the medicine. If duodenal bulbous ulcer is diagnosed, it should be consulted in hospital promptly.