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Gastric Hyperacidity #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Long GuFossilia Ossis Mastodi15–30 g

    Calms the Liver and anchors and preserves Floating *Yang.*

  • Wu Wei ZiFr. Schisandrae3–9 g

    Astringes the leakage of Lung Qi, tonifies the Kidneys, astringes Jing and stops diarrhea and spermatorrhea.

  • Mu LiConcha Ostreae9–30 g

    Calms the Liver, benefits Yin, anchors Floating Yang, absorbs acidity and alleviates pain.

  • Zhe Bei MuBul. Fritillariae Thunbergii3–12 g

    Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm.

  • Wa Leng ZiConcha Arcae9–30 g

    Absorbs acid and alleviates pain.

Actions

  • Settles the Liver
  • Anchors Yang
  • Secures Fluids
  • Eliminates Heat
  • Converts Phlegm
  • Counteracts acidity
  • Halts pain

Patterns treated

Hyperacidity of the Stomach

Manifestations

  • A sense of distention and fullness affecting the chest and epigastric region
  • Abdominal distention accompanied by intermittent pain
  • Belching with a putrid odor
  • Regurgitation of acid
  • A feeling of nausea together with vomiting
  • A dislike of food
  • Diarrhea may occur
  • Dysenteric symptoms
  • Constipation may occur
  • Loss of appetite
  • Foul-smelling breath
  • Fever that comes and goes
Tongue body
A pink-colored tongue body
Coating
Yellow in color and greasy in texture
Pulse
A pulse with a slippery, flowing quality

Indications

Hyperacidity affecting the stomach