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TCM | Q&A - IBS: How Chinese Medicine Helps!

  • Writer: The Herbalist Health
    The Herbalist Health
  • Sep 26, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

TCM Perspective on IBS



Liver overreacting to spleen - conflict between cold and warm elements damaging the spleen.


• liver stagnation - caused by stress, worry and depression.

• cold damp - with a white greasy coating on the tongue and a slow pulse.

• spleen & stomach qi deficiency - frequent bowel movement, loose stools, and tiredness.

• heat & qi stagnation - constipation, bloating, stomach pain and cramps.


Chinese Medicine Helps With IBS


• herbal medicine - sheng ling bai zhu formula: bai zhu, ginseng, shan yao, fu ling, gan cao, lian zi, bai bian dou, yi yi ren, da zao, jie geng, and sha ren.

• acupuncture - points such as: tian shu, tai chong, zhong wan & bai huai.

• allergy & intolerance test- find out what foods and other substances that may be affecting your health.


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