Stomach TCM Pathologies Flashcards
Name the Stomach primary excess patterns
- Rebellious Stomach Qi
2. Food Retention in the Stomach
Name the key signs & symptoms of Food Retention in the Stomach
epigastric fullness, sour regurgitation, thick tongue coating
Name this pattern:
S/S: fullness/pain in epigastrium relieved by vomiting, vomiting sour fluids, foul breath, belching insomnia, sour regurgitation, insomnia, loose stools/constipation, poor appetite
T: thick coating (yellow or white)
P: slippery-full
Food Retention in the Stomach
Name the etiology of Food Retention in the Stomach
overeating, eating in a hurry, eating while stressed, eating late at night
Name the key signs and symptoms of Rebellious Stomach Qi
nausea, belching
Name this pattern:
S/S: nausea, vomiting, belching, hiccups
T: no changes
P: tight/wiry R guan position
Rebellious Stomach Qi
Name the etiology of Rebellious Stomach Qi
Diet: eating in a hurry/while working/while upset/while standing
Emotional Strain: anger, frustration, resentment
Treatment Principle for Food Retention in the Stomach
Resolve retention of food
Stimulate descending of Stomach Qi
Primary Points for Food Retention in Stomach
Cv-12: resolves food retention
Cv-13: subdues rebellious Stomach Qi
Cv-10: descends Stomach Qi
St-21: descends Stomach Qi, resolves stagnant food
St-44: resolves stagnant food, clears heat
St-45: resolves stagnant food, calms Mind
Sp-4: resolves stagnant food
Pc-6: descend Stomach Qi
St-40: descends Stomach Qi
St-19: resolves retention of food, moves Qi locally
Treatment Principle for Rebellious Stomach Qi
Subdue rebellious Stomach Qi
Descend Stomach Qi
Primary Points for Rebellious Stomach Qi
Cv-10: descends Stomach Qi
Cv-13: subdues rebellious Stomach Qi
Pc-6/Sp-4: stimulates descending Stomach Qi
St-21, 19: stimulates descending Stomach Qi
