Food Stagnation
食滞shí zhì · cluster (fullness)
Tongue
thick, greasy film
Pulse
sliding
Description
Food is "stuck" and not being digested: a feeling of heaviness, foul-smelling belching, and a loss of appetite. The treatment "digests" the stagnation and soothes the stomach.
Symptoms
bloating and a feeling of fullness, foul-smelling belching loss of appetite, nausea unformed, foul-smelling stool
Treatment principle
eliminate food stagnation, harmonize the stomach
Recommended formulas
保和丸
Points
Zusanli
Zhongwan
Tianshu
Neiting
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.