What kind of Chinese medicine can I take for GERD?

Gastric reflux esophagitis belongs to the category of “acid reflux and gastric rumbling” in Chinese medicine. Acid reflux and gastric plumpness can be treated with Chinese medicines such as Gastric Su Granules and Void Cold Gastroparesis Granules according to the type of symptoms identified by the physician. 1. Gastric Su Granules: composed of Chen Pi, Citrus aurantium dulcis, and Xiang Fu, etc. It has the function of regulating qi and eliminating flatulence (rationalizing qi, eliminating bloating and fullness), harmonizing the stomach and relieving pain. It is used for liver and stomach disharmony (the function of liver rising and stomach descending is not coordinated), gas stagnation caused by gastrointestinal pain, belching (hiccups), chest tightness, less food, poor defecation. This product is contraindicated in pregnant women, adverse reactions occasionally dry mouth, noisy (stomach similar to hunger, emptiness with burning sensation). 2. Hypochondriac Gastroparesis Granules: It is composed of cinnamon sticks, white peony and jujube. It has the effect of benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach), warming the stomach and relieving pain. It is used for the hidden pain in stomach and epigastrium caused by weakness of spleen and stomach. Adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear at present. When taking the medicine, one should pay attention to a light diet, avoiding alcohol and spices; avoiding those with yin deficiency and fire (deficiency of yin essence in the body, resulting in hyperactivity of deficiency fire). If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the Chinese medicine practitioner, so as to avoid delaying the condition.