Can patients with stomach diseases consume Sibao Powder?

Jul 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have had chronic gastritis for a long time, and every time I don't eat on schedule, I experience severe pain. Can someone with gastritis take Sibao Powder?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua

Whether patients with stomach diseases can take Sibao Powder should be determined based on their individual medical conditions and the ingredients of the Sibao Powder.

Sibao Powder typically consists of traditional Chinese herbs such as Astragalus (Huangqi), Chinese angelica (Danggui), Atractylodes (Baizhu), and Poria (Fuling), and has functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach and regulating qi and blood. These ingredients may offer certain benefits to gastric health. For patients with stomach disorders caused by spleen and stomach weakness or indigestion, moderate consumption of Sibao Powder may help improve physical condition and promote digestion and nutrient absorption. However, due to individual differences in body constitution and disease condition, the effects of Sibao Powder may vary among patients.

Therefore, it is advisable to consult a physician before use. If a patient suffers from excessive gastric acid secretion, gastritis, or peptic ulcer, certain warming ingredients in Sibao Powder (such as ginseng) might irritate the gastric mucosa and exacerbate the condition.

Thus, patients should carefully monitor their own reactions when taking Sibao Powder. If symptoms such as gastric discomfort occur, they should stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical attention. Additionally, dietary adjustments should follow the principle of "mild and easily digestible food," avoiding excessively spicy or greasy foods to prevent gastric irritation and worsening of symptoms.