- 4-8 weeks treatment program
- No recovery needed; gradual symptom improvement
- 68%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $200 – $800
- $500
- United States
- $600 – $2,500
- $1,550
- You save
- ~68%
- $1,050 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
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.
Step by step.
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.
Herbal Formula Prescription
Custom herbal prescriptions targeting the identified pattern — strengthening spleen qi, resolving dampness, harmonizing liver and stomach, or clearing heat as indicated.
Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Regular acupuncture sessions targeting digestive points (ST36, CV12, SP6) combined with moxibustion on the abdomen to warm and strengthen digestive function.
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.
- 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
- 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
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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.