Chinese medicine for umbilical cord plastering for children with diarrhea

Diarrhea in children can be relieved by applying Chinese medicine to the navel, but the appropriate prescription should be selected according to the cause and used under the guidance of a doctor. Common prescriptions include modified patch medicines based on Lizhong Pills, Fuzi Lizhong Decoction or Muxiang Binglang Pills, which regulate gastrointestinal function by warming the middle and dispelling cold, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea.

1 Common causes of diarrhea in children

The main causes of diarrhea in children include viral or bacterial infection, improper diet, digestive disorders or cold air entering the body. The immature development of the digestive system and low immunity are the key factors that lead to these causes. Some babies will develop diarrhea when drinking cold drinks or unclean water in the hot summer, or when the cold air invades the stomach and intestines in the winter.

2 The principles and indications of Chinese medicine navel sticking

Chinese medicine navel patch directly acts on the skin meridians at the navel Shenque point through the medicine, and uses the permeability characteristics of the capillaries in the abdomen to introduce the active ingredients of the medicine into the local or whole body, thereby warming the spleen yang, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. It is particularly suitable for diarrhea of ​​spleen and stomach deficiency and cold and damp heat type, but if it is caused by acute intestinal infection, anti-infection treatment should be given priority.

3 Common Chinese medicine prescriptions for navel application

①Lizhongtie Fang: It is based on Lizhong Pills and adds dried ginger, Atractylodes macrocephala, etc. It is suitable for babies with diarrhea accompanied by cold hands and feet and obvious stomach cold, and can improve the problem of spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness.

② Fuzi Lizhong Tie Fang: Aconite, Poria cocos, etc. are selected to enhance the effect of warming the middle and dispersing cold. It is suitable for children with severe stomach cold, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

③ Muxiang and Areca nut patch: with Muxiang and Areca nut as the main ingredients, it has the functions of removing dampness and lowering qi, and is suitable for children with damp-heat diarrhea. This type of patch generally needs to be combined with damp-removing and warming treatment.

4. Notes

① Medical examination: Children with diarrhea should be evaluated in time, and Chinese medicine should be applied after diagnosis. In cases of acute fever, frequent diarrhea or bloody stools, you must see a doctor first.

②Usage management: Chinese medicine ingredients must be prescribed by a doctor, and the application time is generally controlled within 2-4 hours to avoid skin irritation. Infants and young children have thinner skin, so it is recommended to use non-irritating formula patches.

③Life conditioning: Keep the abdomen warm, you can use a cotton belly band to keep warm; choose easily digestible light liquid food such as rice porridge, carrot juice, etc. to help restore the spleen and stomach function.

The rational use of Chinese medicine navel patch can provide a mild and safe treatment for pediatric diarrhea, but it is particularly important to seek medical treatment and adjust the treatment plan in time according to the condition. At the same time, maintaining good nutrition and hygiene habits is an important basis for preventing pediatric diarrhea.