Many of the discomforts we experience in daily life are often related to the spleen and stomach. Today, I’ll talk with you about two common spleen and stomach issues and their corresponding affordable and effective Chinese patent medicines.

Let’s first talk about “eating without bowel movement indicates stomach heat.” Some friends have a large appetite and enjoy their food, but they just can’t go to the bathroom. Their stool is dry, hard as a rock, and they struggle to pass it. Moreover, they eat a lot but get hungry quickly. Their belly appears bloated, while other parts of their body aren’t very fleshy, and they can’t seem to lose weight no matter what they do. They also often experience stomach pain, bloating, a dry and foul-smelling mouth, and sometimes even sourness.

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this happens because there's too much "fire" in the stomach. Stomach fire is like a small stove that dries up the fluids in the intestines, slowing down intestinal peristalsis. When food residues stay in the intestines for too long, their moisture gets absorbed, making the stool dry, hard, and difficult to pass, leading to constipation. In this case, you can try Niu Huang Qing Wei Wan. This medicine helps clear stomach fire, moisten the intestines, promote bowel movements, replenish intestinal fluids, and restore normal peristalsis. It can also alleviate acid reflux and pain, helping with issues like excessive stomach acid, bloating, heartburn, belching, and even chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers.

Now, let's talk about "eating and immediately having diarrhea is due to stomach cold." Some people have particularly sensitive stomachs and intestines. They might eat something cold or greasy, and their stomach starts rumbling, followed by a rush to the toilet, sometimes three or four times a day. Their stool is loose and unformed. Their hands and feet are always cold, and no matter how much they try to warm them, they stay icy.

This is because there's insufficient "yang" energy in the stomach. Stomach yang is like a little sun, warming the spleen and stomach to aid digestion. When stomach yang is insufficient, the spleen and stomach's digestive functions become impaired. Food doesn't get properly digested and absorbed before being hurriedly expelled, leading to diarrhea right after eating. In this situation, you can try Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan or Li Zhong Wan. Both medicines work to warm the middle, dispel cold, strengthen the spleen, and fortify the stomach, helping to replenish stomach yang and restore normal function to the spleen and stomach.

Do you all remember? If you experience these symptoms, you might try these traditional Chinese medicines. However, if the symptoms are severe or persist, it's important to see a doctor promptly.