Poor gastrointestinal function generally refers to weakness of the spleen and stomach, dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach, etc., which can be regulated by medication, commonly used medications include Ginseng and Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Ginseng and Spleen Health Pills, and clearing heat and dispelling dampness granules. However, the specific medication should be decided by the doctor according to the patient’s condition.
Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephalae is composed of Ginseng, Poria, Atractylodes macrocephala (fried), Chinese yam, white lentil (fried), lotus seed, etc. It has the function of tonifying the spleen and stomach, benefiting the lung and qi. It has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stomach and benefiting the lung and qi. It is used in treating loose stools caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, shortness of breath and cough, tiredness and fatigue. Not suitable for patients with fever and cold.
Ginseng Strengthening the Spleen Pill is composed of ginseng, atractylodes macrocephala (fried in bran), poria, yam, tangerine peel and wood sorrel. It is used for patients with weak spleen and stomach, such as dietary inactivity, stuffy and noisy epigastric region (stomach feeling like hunger, emptiness with burning), nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and loose stools, inappetence, and weakness and lethargy. Avoid indigestible food during administration.
Clearing Heat and Dispelling Dampness Granules, composed of Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, Rhizoma Pinelliae, Rhizoma Gangmai Root, Radix Astragali, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Chrysanthemum, and Pericarpium Citriodora. It has the effect of clearing heat and dampness, benefiting qi and generating fluid (promoting fluid production by tonifying qi). It is used for treating fatigue of limbs, loss of appetite, body heat and dry mouth caused by summer dampness. Not recommended for diabetic patients.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor promptly. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and regulated according to the doctor’s instructions.