Chronic atrophic gastritis belongs to the category of “stomach pain” in traditional Chinese medicine according to its clinical manifestations, and can be treated with Chai Hu Shu Hepatitis Powder, Zuo Jin Wan, Loss of Smile Powder, Astragalus Jianzhong Tang, and Beneficial Stomach Tang.
Chai Hu Shu Hepatosan: It is suitable for liver and stomach qi stagnation syndrome, the main symptom of which is distension and pain in the stomach and epigastric region, which is aggravated by emotional disturbances; accompanied by sighing, lack of appetite and depression, etc. It has the effect of dispersing the liver and the stomach, regulating qi and relieving pain.
Zuo Jin Wan: It is suitable for the syndrome of liver-stomach depression and heat, with burning pain in stomach and epigastric region, accompanied by acidity and bitterness in mouth, thirst for cold drinks, irritability and anger, etc. It has the function of clearing liver and diarrhea, harmonizing stomach and relieving pain.
Lost Smile San: indicated for the syndrome of blood stasis in the stomach, the main symptom is pain in the stomach and epigastric region, which is like pins and needles, and the pain is fixed and refuses to be pressed; accompanied by dark color, dark tongue with petechiae, astringent pulse, etc. It has the effect of regulating qi and activating blood circulation, resolving blood stasis and relieving pain.
Astragalus Jianzhong Tang: applied to the syndrome of deficiency and coldness of spleen and stomach, the main symptom is hidden pain in stomach and epigastric region, aggravated by cold, slowed down by warmth, preferring warmth and pressure; accompanied by symptoms such as pale complexion, lack of warmth of limbs, and loose stools with scanty food, having the effect of warming the middle part of the body and strengthening the spleen.
Beneficial Stomach Soup: For symptoms of insufficient stomach yin (insufficient yin fluid in the stomach), with vague burning pain in the stomach and epigastric region; accompanied by symptoms such as lack of appetite, dry throat and lips, and dry stools, etc. This formula is effective in nourishing yin and benefiting the stomach.
The adverse reactions and contraindications of the above formula are not clear, there are many causes of stomach pain, the use of medication should be under the guidance of a professional physician to identify the use of evidence, do not take it on your own, so as not to cause damage to the organism.