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TCM Digestive Health

中医消化系统调理

Duration

4-8 weeks treatment program

Recovery

No recovery needed; gradual symptom improvement

$

Savings

~68% vs US

Price Comparison
China$200 - $800
$500
United States$600 - $2,500
$1,550
Save approximately 68%

Average savings compared to US prices

About This Treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for digestive disorders including IBS, chronic gastritis, acid reflux, and functional dyspepsia. TCM views digestive health as central to overall wellbeing, with the spleen-stomach system considered the foundation of postnatal qi. Chinese TCM gastroenterology departments offer integrated protocols combining herbal medicine, acupuncture, and dietary therapy.

Procedure Steps
1

Digestive TCM Assessment

Detailed evaluation of digestive symptoms, eating habits, stool patterns, and TCM diagnosis focusing on spleen-stomach function, liver-qi flow, and dampness patterns.

Duration: 1 hour
2

Herbal Formula Prescription

Custom herbal prescriptions targeting the identified pattern — strengthening spleen qi, resolving dampness, harmonizing liver and stomach, or clearing heat as indicated.

Duration: Dispensed same day
3

Acupuncture & Moxibustion

Regular acupuncture sessions targeting digestive points (ST36, CV12, SP6) combined with moxibustion on the abdomen to warm and strengthen digestive function.

Duration: 30-45 minutes per session
4

Dietary Therapy & Lifestyle

Detailed TCM food therapy recommendations based on the patient's constitution, including warming/cooling food classifications, meal timing, and foods to avoid.

Duration: Ongoing guidance
Benefits
  • Addresses functional GI disorders often resistant to Western treatment
  • No side effects of long-term acid suppression medications
  • Holistic approach improving overall energy and immunity
  • Dietary guidance provides lasting self-management tools
Considerations
  • Requires dietary discipline and lifestyle changes
  • Some herbal formulas have strong tastes
  • Improvement is gradual over weeks to months
  • Severe conditions may still require endoscopy or Western diagnostics

Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.