The application of Chinese remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is based on years of Oriental tradition in the treatment of individual symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating and constipation rather than considering IBS as a single "hold-all" condition as is often done in western medicine culture. While remedies can include diet and nutritional supplements, acupuncture, together with lifestyle changes amongst others, one's mind immediately springs to herbal preparations. Chinese herbal remedies for IBS have very powerful effects because the preparations are specific to the individual and the particular IBS condition prevalent in that individual.
- Chinese Remedies For IBS Favour Prevention Rather Than Cure
The advantages of Chinese remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome is that they are all natural remedies that rely on the principle of self-healing by triggering the body's own healing mechanisms and are often deceptively simple. As there are a number of factors that can trigger IBS, identifying them will allow the elimination of the root cause, and this on its own may well cure the problem in some people, while in others further treatment may be necessary.
- Chinese Remedies For IBS Help Remove Stress
All cultures accept that stress is the number one cause of IBS, and may be caused by any number of situations in life, not all of which can be removed immediately. In Chinese philosophies, it is controlling the reaction to stress that contributes to IBS relief, and this is where meditation is effective. It reduces anxiety and introduces a sense of calm. It can take many forms, and both aromatherapy and yoga are other effective relaxation techniques. Alternating bouts of diarrhoea and constipation indicate that a stress element is causing IBS and herbal products for relief include Shu Gan Wan (Soothe the Liver Pill) and Xiao Yao Wan (Free & Easy Pill)
- Chinese Remedies For IBS Promote A Balanced Diet
The Chinese consider a balanced diet to be essential in the prevention and ultimate cure of IBS as different foods have different effects on the body. For example, a higher intake of fruit and vegetables decreases constipation, removing beans reduces flatulence, while reduced caffeine content, spices and alcohol overcomes diarrhea.
- Acupuncture
The acupuncture philosophy is the regulation of the functioning of the body's organs and it has proved a very effective treatment when used in conjunction with others.
- Chinese Remedies For Constipation Relief
The Chinese recognise three different types of constipation and have herbal remedies to treat each one of them. Excess type constipation where high fever or abdominal pain is prevalent is treated with Senna, Rhubarb, or Epsom salts. Deficient type constipation is signified by lack of water, dry skin, dry eyes, dry scalp, itching or thirst, and may be treated with preparations based on Rhubarb, Peach, or Run Chang Wan. The third is deficient type constipation usually reserved for the old, weak or infirm, and often treated with "Benefit The River Powder", a traditional herbal preparation.
- Chinese Remedies For Diarrhea Relief
As in the case of constipation, the Chinese recognise three different types of diarrhea and have herbal remedies to treat each one of them. Excess type diarrhea is typical as a result of eating contaminated food, and is quickly relieved with "Huang Lian Su". Deficient type diarrhea results from stress, bad eating habits or inadequate food preparation, and a prolonged course of "Shen Ling Bai Zhu Pian" helps relieve this problem. The third is mixed type diarrhea, which may signify an underlying serious condition such as Crohn's Disease, and should not be self-treated.
There is no doubt that Chinese remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome have been proven over centuries however, for those raised in a western medicine culture adoption of these remedies may require a leap of faith.
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