Traditional Chinese Medicine And Treatment Of Digestive Maladies

Hou Pu is the Chinese name of the bark of the Magnolia tree in the Materia Medica of Chinese Medicine. This notably aromatic bark is stripped from the roots, branches, and stems of the magnolia tree. It was around 100 C.E. (Common Era) when the bark of the magnolia tree was first mentioned and documented as a substance used in Traditional Chinese medicine. It is often used by Chinese medicine practitioners, Chinese herbal therapists, and acupuncturists alike for its therapeutic qualities for the treatment of diarrhea, vomiting, pain, and stomach distention. The bark of Magnolia can also boost the flow and amount of qi in the gastrointestinal area. This means the alleviation of stomach discomfort, bloating, and fullness for the acupuncture patient.

The healing properties of Magnolia bark decoction (Hou po wen shong tang) can help warm the middle region of the body. An herbal decoction made from this bark plus six other ingredients can provide remedy to people diagnosed with damp-cold inflicting harm on the stomach and spleen. This disharmony can develop when you eat too much foods and drink that are cold and uncooked, especially when they’re eaten during the colder months of the year. The quality of cold is to congeal, causing qi of the digestion to become blocked. As a result, symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue in the extremities, a weak appetite, and a sense of fullness in the stomach may arise. The Magnolia bark decoction contains herbs that work in a synergistic fashion to mobilize the blockage, dry the unhealthy stagnation of fluids in the gastrointestinal tract, and warm the digestion.

Fortunately, Chinese medicine has the Magnolia bark in its arsenal. It is a very important asset that can restore healthy digestion from weak peristalsis (movement of substances in the digestive system) due to cold stagnation. An experienced and licensed Chinese medicine practitioner is well prepared to relieve any type of digestive issues. Dietary recommendations, Chinese herbs, and acupuncture in Cleveland can be a potent combination to nullify symptoms and to address the underlying problems surrounding digestive maladies.