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Traditional Chinese Medicine PERSPECTIVE ON
ACID REFLUX
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM, acid reflux is a syndrome that is manifested in the stomach and esophagus, but which may have various causes.
From the perspective of TCM, the two major causes of acid reflux are:
1. Unhealthy diet and eating habits, such as eating irregularly, overeating, eating too much heavy food, consuming ice-cold food or drinks, or eating too many raw foods. To treat this kind of problem, it is mainly necessary to regulate and adjust Stomach and Spleen dysfunctions. The main formulas used for this include HWDZ, WJW, BHW, with other formulas added or occasionally substituted as needed.
2. Emotional causes, such as long-term stress, emotional upset, anger, depression, etc.. In
TCM, emotional disorders may cause Liver dysfunction, which, in turn, will interfere with Stomach and Spleen functions. Thus, while the symptoms are in the stomach and esophagus, the actual cause is Liver dysfunction. To treat these kinds of digestive problems, the main thing is to regulate and adjust Liver dysfunction, and to harmonize the Liver and Stomach balance. The main formulas used for this are
GW, GH, Y-JXY, etc..
(Note
: Words that are capitalized refer to terms used in TCM that may vary from commonly-used definitions or understanding. )
GW |
Harmonize Stomach |
HWDZ |
Stomach Harmonizer |
WJW |
Acid Relief |
BHW |
Digestion Support |
SHM-MF |
Mucus Fire |
GH |
Liver Heat |
Y-JXY |
Resolve Xiao Yao |
XM |
Extra Move |
LIFE RISING ® PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE |
Main Symptom(s) |
Key
Formula |
Acid Reflux w/wo Stomach Acid, Heartburn, Belching, or Regurgitation |
GW |
Any
Two or More Formulas May Be Taken Together as Needed |
Use
Key Formula Together Wtih |
Main Symptom(s) Above + Indigstion w/wo Bloating w/wo Bad Breath w/wo Constipation w/wo Stomach Pain |
HWDZ |
Main Symptom(s) Above + Poor Digestion w/wo Poor Appetite |
WJW |
Main Symptom(s) Above + Belching w/wo Regurgitation w/wo Poor Digestion w/wo Bad Breath |
BHW |
Main Symptom(s) Above + Insomnia w/wo Difficulty Falling Asleep |
SHM-MF |
Main Symptom(s) Above + Anger w/wo Anxiety w/wo Irritability, esp w Difficulty Falling Asleep or Restlessness |
GH |
Main Symptom(s) Above + Depression/Anxiety |
Y-JXY |
Main Symptom(s) Above + Constipation esp. Severe w Dry Stool |
XM |
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Harmonize Stomach |
GW |
INDICATIONS:
Acid reflux, stomach acid, heartburn, belching, regurgitation.
PROPERTIES:
Cool.
ACTIONS: Balances Liver and Stomach functions, clears Liver Fire, smoothes and redirects uprising Liver and Stomach Qi, clears mucus.
INGREDIENTS: Chinese Goldthread Rhizome, Evodia Fruit, Nut Grass Rhizome, Herbal Ferment.
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Stomach Harmonizer |
HWDZ |
INDICATIONS:
Indigestion, stomach bloating, belching, regurgitation, bad breath, stomach acid or pain, acid reflux, constipation.
PROPERTIES: Cool and Warm: Mixed Harmonizing.
ACTIONS: Harmonizes Stomach; removes food, mucus, and Qi Stagnation; smoothes and regulates Stomach Qi.
INGREDIENTS: Evodia Fruit, Chinese Goldthread Rhizome, Lophatherum Leaf,
Sichuan Pepper Rind, Chinese Licorice Root, White Pepper Seed, Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome.
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Acid Relief |
WJW |
INDICATIONS:
Poor digestion, poor appetite, heartburn, stomach acid.
PROPERTIES: Slightly Warm.
ACTIONS: Tonifies Spleen, resolves food stagnation, promotes digestion.
INGREDIENTS: Cuttlebone, Poria, Atractylodes Rhizome.
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Digestion Support |
BHW |
INDICATIONS:
Belching, regurgitation, poor digestion, bad breath.
PROPERTIES: Warm and Cool.
ACTIONS: Removes Qi and food Stagnation, eliminates Dampness, clears Stomach Heat, Harmonizes Stomach functions, helps digestion.
INGREDIENTS: Chinese Hawthorn Fruit, Herbal Ferment, Pinellia Rhizome, Poria, Tangerine Rind, Forsythia Fruit, Radish Seed.
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| Mucus Fire |
SHM-MF |
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INDICATIONS: Insomnia
marked by restlessness, irritability, and difficulty falling
asleep.
SECONDARY INDICATIONS:
Anxiety, anger, dizziness, and headache.
PROPERTIES: Cold.
ACTIONS: Suppresses
overactive Yang to eliminate Liver Fire, disperses Liver Qi
stagnation, removes phlegm and mucus.
INGREDIENTS: Chinese
Thoroughwax Root, Immature Tangerine Rind, Bamboo
Shavings, Mother-of-Pearl, Scabrous Gentian Root, Fo Ti Stem,
Heal-all Spike.
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Liver Heat |
GH |
INDICATIONS:
Anxiety, irritability, or anger, Headache, hypertension, difficulty falling asleep.
PROPERTIES: Very Cold.
ACTIONS: Clears Heat from Liver and Gallbladder channels and areas, also clears Heat generally.
INGREDIENTS: Gardenia Fruit, Scabrous Gentian Root, Chinese Goldthread Rhizome, Baikal
Skullcap Root, Chinese Thoroughwax Root, Dong-Quai Root.
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Resolve Xiao Yao |
Y-JXY |
INDICATIONS:
Depression, anxiety, irritability, Insomnia, side headache, fatigue.
PROPERTIES: Cool.
ACTIONS: Resolves Liver and Blood Stagnation, regulates and harmonizes Liver and Spleen functions.
INGREDIENTS: Chinese Thoroughwax Root, Dong Quai Root, Red Peony Root,
Atractylodes Rhizome, Poria, Tree Peony Bark, Gardenia Fruit, Safflower, Peach Seed.
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Extra Move |
XM |
INDICATIONS:
Constipation, especially severe with dry stool.
SECONDARY INDICATIONS: Abdominal bloating with dry, hard stool and strong odor, acne.
PROPERTIES: Cold, Purging.
ACTIONS: Clears and Purges Heat Stagnation in Yang Ming Channel and Lower Burner areas.
INGREDIENTS: Mirabilitum, Immature Bitter Orange, Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome, Magnolia Bark.
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