Flatulence and hiccups (farting), which belongs to the category of “gastric distension” in traditional Chinese medicine, can be regulated with Chinese medicines such as Shu Liver and Stomach Pills and Xiangsha Liu Jun Wan.
1. Shu Liver and Stomach Pill: It is composed of vinegared red clover, white peony, Buddha’s hand, wood incense and other medicines, which has the effect of relieving the liver, relieving depression, and relieving pain in the stomach, and can be used for treating gastric distention, hiccups, farting, stomach pain, loss of appetite and other symptoms caused by liver and stomach disharmony, and if there is no relief of the symptoms within 3 days of taking the medication, the person should go to the hospital for medical consultation.
2. Xiangsha Liujun Pill: composed of wood sorrel, sand nuts, codonopsis, atractylodes and other drugs, it has the effect of benefiting qi to strengthen the spleen and harmonize the stomach, and can be used to treat spleen deficiency and stagnation of qi, dyspepsia, belching (belching), less food, epigastric (gastrointestinal and abdominal) distension, and loose stools, etc. It is not recommended to take when pregnant. It is contraindicated for pregnant women.
Patients who require medication should consult a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner to ensure the safety of the medication.