Chinese Medicine Treatment for Bloated Belly

In Chinese medicine, you can take Chinese medicines such as Baohe Pills and Xiangsha and Stomach Pills for treating abdominal distension, or you can perform massage or acupuncture on the foot Sanli, upper and lower Juzhu, but you need to go to a regular medical institution for treatment. If you have any uncomfortable symptoms, please consult a doctor in time, and do not blindly use medicines or carry out acupuncture, etc.. Baohe Pill has the efficacy of eliminating food stagnation (promoting food digestion) and harmonizing the stomach, and is mainly used for treating distension and fullness in the stomach and epigastric region caused by food and drink stagnation in the stomach and intestines, hiccups and swallowing of acid (swallowing of acid that rushes upwards from the stomach to the oropharynx), and low appetite, etc. It is recommended to take a light diet during administration. During the period of taking the medicine, it is advisable to have a light diet, avoiding alcohol and spicy, cold and stimulating food; it is not advisable to take tonic Chinese medicine together. Xiangsha Hepatogastric Pill has the effect of strengthening the spleen and opening the stomach, promoting the flow of qi and resolving stagnation, and is used for the treatment of loss of appetite caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, distension and pain in the stomach and epigastric region, acid reflux, seemingly hunger in the stomach, and unformed stools. This product is not suitable for those with deficiency of Yin in the spleen and stomach, which is characterized by dry mouth, thirst, dry stools, etc.; contraindicated in pregnant women. Foot Sanli is located 3 inches below calf’s nose on the lateral side of the calf, on the line between calf’s nose and Xiexi. It is effective in strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, regulating Qi and lowering rebelliousness. It is mainly used for treating gastrointestinal diseases such as stomach pain, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and bloating. Upper Ju Xu is located 6 inches below the eye of the knee on the lateral side of the calf and 3 inches below the foot San Li, which can regulate abdominal Qi. Lower Ju Xu is located 9 inches below the eye of the knee on the lateral side of the calf and three inches below the upper Ju Xu, which can clear the stomach and regulate the intestines, regulate the qi and activate the meridians (combing the qi and dredging the meridians), and both the upper and lower Ju Xu can treat gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and abdominal distension. Those who suffer from abdominal distension and discomfort should consult a doctor in time, do not blindly use medication or acupuncture, in order to avoid accidents.