Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 Jason, do you mean peristalsis in the Stomach or intestines? Cara I am treating a very interesting case of Gastroparesis, and was wondering a) if anyone has treated this, but b) more importantly, from a western perspective, does anyone have a list of herbs that are know to increase peristalisis in the Stomach?> I assume these will be the herbs that i.e. descend the stomach, and move stagnation, like Zhi Shi etc.,. But just would like to see some confirmation.... Thanx, - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 , Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote: > Jason, > do you mean peristalsis in the Stomach or intestines? > > Cara > Stomach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2003 Report Share Posted January 26, 2003 Do you want herbs that are indicated for that western disease entity or ideas regarding how to handle it? I just looked up Gastroparesis in several books and came up dry. But that doesn’t stop me from thinking of about a dozen herbal strategies. Cara , Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote: > Jason, > do you mean peristalsis in the Stomach or intestines? > > Cara > Stomach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2003 Report Share Posted January 26, 2003 Cara, Herbs that increase peristalisis in the stomach. -Jason , Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote= : > Do you want herbs that are indicated for that western disease entity or > ideas regarding how to handle it? I just looked up Gastroparesis in seve= ral > books and came up dry. But that doesn¹t stop me from thinking of about a > dozen herbal strategies. > > Cara > > > , Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> w= rote: > >> > Jason, > >> > do you mean peristalsis in the Stomach or intestines? > >> > > >> > Cara > >> > > > > > Stomach > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2003 Report Share Posted January 27, 2003 Although not strictly speaking a purely TCM approach,for what its worth, I've had success treating mild to moderate diabetic gastroparesis eclectically, prescribing capsules of ground ginger , asparagus root and artichoke ( 500mg capsules, two of each herb) combined with a broad- spectrum/ combination digestive enzyme preparation (e.g., Completegest from Enzymatic Therapy or more aggressive enzyme combinations (such as those containing ox bile), pancreatic enzymes, & c) taken a half hour before each meal. This regime permitted the patients to entirely suspend the Reglan they had been taking (the standard prescription pharmaceutical typically prescribed by MDs) with quite comparable results (I believe there are some studies available supporting ginger as having equivalent efficacy to Reglan for various gastric problems, postsurgical, & c). One patient has phased out the comparatively expensive artichoke and asparagus root supplements and is now taking only the cheap ginger and the enzymes with virtually the same results: she has not resumed Reglan and is without symptoms after two years. In most cases, I supported these herbs and supplements with regular acupuncture (including, e.g., St.36, which the patient can treat themselves with moxa or massage, & c ) Depending on the severity of your patient's gastroparesis, it might be worth trying this modest strategy for a while... at very least as a gentle alternative to the widely prescribed Reglan, which is capable of some pretty appalling side-effects (e.g., extrapyramidal effects, & c). Neal White. - < Sunday, January 26, 2003 9:14 AM Re: Gastroparesis Cara,Herbs that increase peristalisis in the stomach.-Jason , Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> wrote= :> Do you want herbs that are indicated for that western disease entity or> ideas regarding how to handle it? I just looked up Gastroparesis in seve= ral> books and came up dry. But that doesn¹t stop me from thinking of about a> dozen herbal strategies.> > Cara> > > , Cara Frank <herbbabe@e...> w= rote:> >> > Jason, > >> > do you mean peristalsis in the Stomach or intestines?> >> > > >> > Cara> >> > > > > > Stomach> > > >Chinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services, including board approved online continuing education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Does anyone have any experience successfully treating Gastroparesis? Or know of someone who has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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