Gastralgia, heartburn, and acid vomiting can be used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. There is a good prescription in traditional Chinese medicine

In recent years, the probability of stomach diseases occurring in the population has become increasingly high, and gastroesophageal reflux disease has become an epidemic, with a national prevalence rate of 5.77%. Some undesirable habits that people do not pay attention to in their daily lives, such as sleeping after meals, drinking strong tea, coffee, and wearing tights for a long time, can lead to this disease.

[Understanding "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease"]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a syndrome in which the contents of the stomach and duodenum flow back into the esophagus, resulting from a decrease in the defense mechanism of the esophagus and cardia against reflux and an increased attack of reflux on the esophageal mucosa.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease often has three main symptoms: heartburn, acid reflux, and chest pain. For chest pain, some patients often mistake it for a heart disease and repeatedly seek medical advice in the Department of Cardiology. After several examinations without results, they are unexpectedly diagnosed as "gastroesophageal reflux disease" in the Department of Gastroenterology.

Among all populations, obese individuals (especially those with abdominal obesity) and those who are chronically in adverse emotional states such as high stress, depression, and anxiety are most likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease; People who enjoy high fat, high sugar, spicy and stimulating diets, have bad habits such as smoking and drinking, and like to wear tights can also lead to symptoms of gastric acid reflux.

[Effective Prescription of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Treating Gastroesophageal Reflux]

The treatment objectives of gastroesophageal reflux disease are mainly to "alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and prevent recurrence." However, lifestyle changes combined with medication are currently the main treatment measures for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

In the concept of Western medicine, the most important therapeutic drug for gastroesophageal reflux disease is acid suppressant, which aims to inhibit gastric acid secretion, reduce gastric acid concentration, and reduce irritation and injury to the esophagus during gastric content reflux.

In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, there is a unique prescription for treating stomach acid - cuttlebone!

Cuttlebone is a traditional Chinese medicine commonly used to neutralize stomach acid. In fact, it is the bone of squid, which is used to regulate the spleen and kidney meridians. As a medicine, it can be used to make acid, relieve pain, dispel dampness, and astringe sores.

Modern research has found that cuttlebone is rich in calcium carbonate (up to 80% - 85%), which can be used as an antacid to neutralize gastric acid, inhibit gastric acid secretion, and have excellent therapeutic effects on diseases caused by excessive gastric acid such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach, duodenal ulcers, and other diseases.

[Prescription for Cuttlebone]

1. Cuttlebone japonica rice porridge: appropriate amount of cuttlebone is ground into fine powder, and 50g of japonica rice is used to cook porridge every day. When the japonica rice porridge is almost cooked, add 3g cuttlebone and boil it again. Take it on an empty stomach once a day for 10 consecutive days as a course of treatment. If there is any relief, take another course of treatment.

2. "Cuttlebone and Fritillary Mother Drink: When treating gastric and duodenal ulcers, you can take cuttlebone powder and fritillary mother powder by flushing with water at a ratio of 5:1, which has a good effect on bleeding and perforation caused by ulcers.".

3. Take 25 grams of cuttlebone, 10 grams of fritillaria, licorice, and 15 grams of corrugated seeds, grind them into fine powder, and take 10 grams each time to treat stomach pain and acid vomiting.

4. Take 25 grams of cuttlebone and 30 grams of bletilla, grind them into fine powder, take 15 grams daily, and take them three times.

[Precautions for gastroesophageal reflux]

1. Obese people can increase abdominal pressure and promote reflux. Obese people should pay attention to reducing weight and avoid consuming high fat foods that promote reflux.

2. Do not eat within 4 hours before bedtime to minimize stomach content and pressure drop at night.

3. When sleeping, the pillow can be cushioned 15 centimeters high to avoid reflux caused by the stomach being high when lying flat.

4. Avoid various movements and postures that increase abdominal pressure in daily life, such as bending down; This includes wearing tights and tightening the belt.

5. Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, drinking strong tea, coffee, and other behaviors that may cause excessive gastric acid secretion.