TRADITIONAL INTERNAL MEDICINE – DISEASES & FORMULAS

Gastritis

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the Stomach and can be acute or chronic in nature. Symptoms include a gnawing or burning pain in the Stomach, indigestion, bloating, nausea, vomiting, or a feeling of fullness after eating.

Gastritis can be acute or chronic. Acute Gastritis is usually relieved by medicines that clear Heat, and antacids. Chronic Gastritis often requires a more complex approach. It may require the combination of both Hot and Cold medicines, as well as medicine to strengthen the Digestive system.

Common causes include bacterial infection, bile reflux, use of certain medications such as NSAID’s,, excess alcohol consumption or spicy food in susceptible people. Dietary causes may be a contibuting factor in some people and these should be identified and eliminated. Old age and stress are other contributing factors. Some cases are autoimmune in nature.

Chronic Gastritis can lead to Stomach Ulcers, Bleeding from the Stomach, and increases the risk of Stomach Cancer.

Western Treatment involves use of antacids, proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics in case of bacterial infection.

Western Tradition

Simples

Calamus
Wormwood
Licorice
Marshmallow
Coral

Fennel
Gentian
Mastic
Orange peel
Tabasheer

Formulas

1. Calamus with Marshmallow and Licorice
2. Calamus, Wormwood, Yarrow, Calendula, Licorice
3. Calamus with Orange peel, Gentian, Rhubarb, Cinnamon, Clove
4. Calendula with Dandelion, St. Johns wort, Balm, Fennel
5. Calendula with Comfrey root, Marshmallow, Aniseed
6. Yarrow with Wormwood, Gentian, Licorice
7. Camomile with Centaury, Gentian, Senna leaf, Blessed Thistle seed
8. Cyperus rotundus with Swertia (or Gentian), Licorice
9. Decoction of Pepper and Cumin seed (Siddha)