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Herbs that relieve food stagnation are indicated in distension and fullness in the
epigastric and abdominal regions, belching, sour regurgitation, nausea,
vomiting, abnormal bowel movement or indigestion due to weakness of the spleen
and stomach. When food is stagnated, it is necessary to add herbs that promote Qi
in order to enhance therapeutic effects. If food stagnation is accompanied by
cold manifestations, herbs that warm the spleen and stomach are added. If food
stagnation is accompanied by hear manifestations, herbs that are cold and bitter
in nature are added to clear heat. If food stagnation results in turbid dampness
blocking the spleen and stomach, aromatic herbs that drain dampness are added.
If there is weakness of the spleen and stomach in transporting and transforming,
these herbs are combined with herbs that tonify the spleen and stomach.
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