Acupuncture point application for infantile food retention and method thereof

A standardized Chinese herbal patch treatment targeting specific acupoints addresses the inefficacies of current pediatric constipation treatments by promoting digestive function and enhancing treatment adherence and safety for children.

CN120305371APending Publication Date: 2025-07-15BIJIE MEDICAL COLLEGE (BIJIE HEALTH SCHOOL)
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Application Number
CN202510593687.2
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2025-07-15

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Technical Problem

The existing Chinese medicine acupuncture technology for indigestion in children has problems such as unstable efficacy, low standardization, poor compliance with children and insufficient safety. The existing patch preparations are easy to cause allergies and irritation to children's delicate skin.

Method used

Use specific drug formulas and acupoint selection, combine medical non-woven fabrics or water-absorbent cotton cloth as the base material, and prepare wet patches by spraying antibacterial liquid, standardize the preparation process, apply them to Zhongwan point, Shenque point and Dazhui point, and apply them once a day for 6 to 10 hours for 5 to 7 days.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved acupuncture patches with stable efficacy, high safety and easy operation. They are suitable for children and can effectively alleviate symptoms such as abdominal distension, belching, loss of appetite caused by food accumulation in children, reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys, and improve treatment safety and compliance.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of external use of traditional Chinese medicines, and discloses an acupoint application and method for children food retention, and acupoints comprise the Zhongwan acupoint, the Shenque acupoint and the Dazhui acupoint; the application formula for the Zhongwan acupoint and the Shenque acupoint is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 0.3 to 0.5 part of radix et rhizoma rhei, 0.4 to 0.6 part of medicated leaven, 0.5 to 0.8 part of fructus crataegi, 0.4 to 0.7 part of fructus hordei germinatus, 0.3 to 0.5 part of radix paeoniae alba and 0.2 to 0.4 part of rhizoma pinelliae. The application formula for the Dazhui acupoint is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 0.5 to 0.8 part of radix bupleuri, 0.4 to 0.7 part of radix puerariae, 0.3 to 0.5 part of radix scutellariae and 0.6 to 0.9 part of gypsum. The traditional Chinese medicine composition has the characteristics of remarkable curative effect, high safety, simplicity and convenience in operation and wide application range, and is particularly suitable for treating food retention of 1-12-year-old children.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of external application of traditional Chinese medicine, and particularly to an acupoint application for infantile indigestion and its method. Background Art

[0002] Infantile indigestion is a common clinical pediatric disease, mainly manifested as abdominal distension, belching, loss of appetite, bad breath, sour or unformed stools, and in severe cases, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, restlessness, and difficulty sleeping at night. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that infantile indigestion is mostly caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, improper diet, or excessive milk and food intake, resulting in food retention in the body, dysfunction of the spleen in transportation, and further production of dampness and heat, qi stagnation, and ultimately the formation of stagnation. Due to the delicate viscera, often insufficient spleen function in children, and the lack of sound self-regulation and digestion functions, especially when the diet structure is unreasonable or the food intake is excessive, children are extremely prone to indigestion, which affects their normal growth and development and quality of life, and also increases the psychological burden of parents.

[0003] Currently, the treatment methods for infantile indigestion mainly include oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, application of western medicine digestive aids, and external application patches, etc. Western medicine treatment mainly uses digestive drugs, gas-exhausting drugs, and drugs for regulating gastrointestinal motility. Although it can relieve some symptoms, there are problems such as short-term curative effect, drug side effects, and easy recurrence. Especially for young children, long-term use of western medicine may cause burden on gastrointestinal function and liver and kidney functions. Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine has the advantages of regulating the spleen and stomach and promoting digestion and removing stagnation, but due to the bitter taste and long treatment course of traditional Chinese medicine, children have poor compliance, and the treatment effect is easily affected. In recent years, external application of traditional Chinese medicine has gradually attracted attention as a non-invasive and easily acceptable treatment method for children. This method can play the role of dredging qi, strengthening the spleen and promoting digestion, and improving stagnation through transdermal absorption of drugs and combined with stimulation of meridian acupoints.

[0004] However, there are still many problems in the actual application of traditional Chinese medicine acupoint application technology for infantile indigestion. Its curative effect depends to a large extent on the level of syndrome differentiation and treatment by doctors, and the operation method lacks a unified standard. The drug formula and acupoint selection have great randomness, resulting in obvious fluctuations in clinical curative effect. At the same time, due to the delicate skin of children, in the selection of drug ingredients and base materials of existing application preparations, the skin barrier function and transdermal absorption characteristics of children are often not fully considered, and there are risks such as allergy and irritation. In addition, the preparation process of wet patches is mostly opaque, and the drug coating amount, wetness degree, and storage conditions lack standardized management, which affects the stability, operation convenience, and batch production of products.

[0005] Therefore, it is particularly necessary to develop an acupoint application technology that is effective, easy to use, safe and suitable for children in view of the characteristics of the onset of food accumulation in children. It is in this context that the present invention is proposed to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art by optimizing the Chinese medicine formula, scientifically selecting acupoints and standardizing the wet patch preparation process, and to provide a practical and effective technical solution that can be promoted and applied for the non-invasive treatment of food accumulation in children. Summary of the invention

[0006] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides an acupoint application for children with indigestion and a method thereof, which solves the problems of unstable efficacy, low standardization, poor compliance of children and insufficient safety in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention is implemented by the following technical scheme: an acupoint application for children with indigestion, the acupoints include Zhongwan acupoint, Shenque acupoint and Dazhui acupoint;

[0008] The Chinese medicine formula for acupoint application for Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint includes, by weight:

[0009] Rhubarb: 0.3-0.5 part;

[0010] Divine Comedy: 0.4-0.6;

[0011] Hawthorn: 0.5-0.8 part;

[0012] Malt: 0.4-0.7 parts;

[0013] White peony root: 0.3-0.5 parts;

[0014] Pinellia: 0.2-0.4 parts;

[0015] The Chinese medicine formula for acupoint application for Dazhui acupoint includes, by weight:

[0016] Bupleurum: 0.5-0.8 parts;

[0017] Pueraria root: 0.4-0.7 parts;

[0018] Scutellaria baicalensis: 0.3-0.5 parts;

[0019] Gypsum: 0.6-0.9 parts.

[0020] Preferably, the acupoint patch uses medical non-woven fabrics, absorbent cotton cloth or gauze as the base material.

[0021] Preferably, the acupoint patch is prepared as a wet patch by spraying an antibacterial liquid, and the preparation of the antibacterial liquid includes:

[0022] Ethanol and distilled water are mixed in proportion, wherein the volume fraction of the ethanol is 30% to 50%, and the volume fraction of the distilled water is 50% to 70%.

[0023] The present invention also provides a method for preparing an acupoint patch for treating indigestion in children, comprising the following steps:

[0024] The Chinese medicine components are crushed, sieved and sealed for storage;

[0025] Take the base material, cut it into a specified size, and evenly apply the Chinese medicine powder to the center of the gauze;

[0026] Spray the antibacterial liquid onto the Chinese medicine powder on the gauze, making it completely wet but not dripping;

[0027] Fix the moistened gauze in the center of the breathable adhesive tape to obtain the finished patch.

[0028] Preferably, the traditional Chinese medicine components are subjected to low-temperature drying before pulverization, the drying temperature is 40° C. to 60° C., and the drying time is 2 to 4 hours.

[0029] Preferably, the traditional Chinese medicine components are crushed to 120-200 meshes.

[0030] The present invention also provides an application method of acupoint plastering for treating indigestion in children, comprising the following steps:

[0031] Wet patches prepared using traditional Chinese medicine formulas;

[0032] Apply the wet patch to the following acupuncture points:

[0033] Zhongwan point, Shenque point, Dazhui point;

[0034] Each application lasts for 6 to 10 hours, once a day, for 5 to 7 consecutive days

[0035] The present invention provides an acupoint application method for treating indigestion in children, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0036] 1. Effectively promote the spleen and stomach function, speed up the dissipation of food accumulation, and relieve the symptoms of abdominal distension, belching, loss of appetite, etc. caused by food accumulation in children. Compared with simple oral medications, its therapeutic effect is milder and more lasting, and it is suitable for patients with mild to moderate food accumulation in children.

[0037] 2. The acupoint application of the present invention adopts a Chinese medicine formula for external use, which avoids the burden that oral drugs may cause on the gastrointestinal tract and liver and kidney functions of children, and reduces the risk of gastrointestinal irritation and systemic adverse reactions. Its non-invasive and gentle treatment method is especially suitable for children whose spleen and stomach functions are not yet sound and whose constitutions are sensitive, and improves the safety of treatment.

[0038] 3. The wet application preparation method of the present invention is standardized and easy to operate. Parents can complete the application by themselves in a family environment under simple guidance, saving medical resources and medical costs. It is applied once a day, and the application time can be flexibly adjusted according to the daily schedule of children, greatly improving the convenience and compliance of treatment.

[0039] 4. The present invention is applicable to children aged 1 to 12 years old, and has significant effects especially on symptoms such as indigestion accompanied by abdominal distension, bad breath, and sour and unformed stools. The formula components are mild, and the dressing materials are skin-friendly and hypoallergenic. The drug concentration and application time can be flexibly adjusted according to the physical constitution and symptom severity of children, with strong individual adaptability and popularization and application value. Detailed implementation manners

[0040] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] The present invention provides an acupoint application for pediatric indigestion, mainly aiming at the clinical symptoms caused by pediatric indigestion. By adopting the technology of combining traditional Chinese medicine and acupoint stimulation, through specific drug formulas and acupoint application methods, it plays the role of strengthening the spleen and promoting digestion, regulating qi and guiding stagnation, and regulating the functions of zang-fu organs. The following will elaborate on the technical solutions of the present invention.

[0042] In the present invention, the acupoint application is mainly applied to the following acupoints: Zhongwan acupoint, Shenque acupoint, and Dazhui acupoint.

[0043] The Zhongwan acupoint is located on the anterior midline of the human body, 4 cun above the umbilicus. This acupoint belongs to an important acupoint of the stomach meridian and is mainly used to treat disorders of the spleen and stomach functions. It is an important part for strengthening the spleen and stomach and promoting digestion and removing stagnation when treating pediatric indigestion.

[0044] The Shenque acupoint is located in the center of the umbilicus and belongs to an important acupoint of the Conception Vessel. This acupoint can warm yang and strengthen the spleen, and regulate the zang-fu organs, especially suitable for children with food accumulation caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach.

[0045] The Tianshu acupoint is located in the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, belonging to the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming. This acupoint is mainly used to transport and transform the spleen and stomach, and dredge the intestines and bowels. It is a commonly used important acupoint for treating symptoms such as food accumulation, abdominal distension, and constipation.

[0046] For the above acupoints, the present invention designs two groups of drug formulas, which are respectively applicable to the Zhongwan acupoint and the Shenque acupoint, and the Tianshu acupoint, so as to fully exert the comprehensive therapeutic effect of the drugs in strengthening the spleen and promoting transportation, and promoting digestion and removing stagnation.

[0047] For the acupoint application of the Zhongwan acupoint and the Shenque acupoint, its drug formula includes the following components by weight parts:

[0048] Rhubarb: 0.3-0.5 portion, used to relieve heat and promote bowel movements, remove stagnation and resolve accumulation, help clear intestinal stagnation, and relieve abdominal distension and constipation;

[0049] Shenqu: 0.4-0.6 parts, which has the effect of strengthening the spleen and appetite, and aiding digestion, and can improve indigestion caused by food accumulation;

[0050] Hawthorn: 0.5-0.8 portions, good at removing stagnation and promoting blood circulation, and helps to promote food digestion and gastrointestinal motility;

[0051] Malt: 0.4-0.7 parts, harmonizes the spleen and stomach, especially suitable for milk and food stagnation type food stagnation, improves overall digestive function;

[0052] White peony root: 0.3-0.5 parts, which softens the liver and relieves pain, relieves spleen and stomach tension, and helps relieve gastrointestinal discomfort;

[0053] Pinellia: 0.2-0.4 servings, used for drying dampness and resolving phlegm, relieving adverse reactions and stopping vomiting. Suitable for children with symptoms of gastrointestinal stagnation such as nausea and vomiting.

[0054] The drug formula for acupoint application on the Dazhui acupoint includes the following ingredients by weight:

[0055] Bupleurum: 0.5-0.8 parts, which has the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, lifting the clear yang, regulating the Qi, and helping to relieve symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain, and loss of appetite caused by stagnation;

[0056] Pueraria root: 0.4-0.7 parts, can soothe muscles and stomach, promote fluid production and quench thirst, and help improve problems such as thirst, irritability, and indigestion caused by food accumulation;

[0057] Scutellaria baicalensis: 0.3-0.5 parts, clears away heat and dampness, purges fire and detoxifies, used for symptoms such as bad breath, abdominal distension, and constipation caused by food accumulation and internal heat;

[0058] Gypsum: 0.6-0.9 parts, clears away heat and purges fire, promotes the production of body fluid and moistens dryness. It is suitable for symptoms such as dry mouth and constipation caused by long-term food accumulation turning into heat and loss of body fluid.

[0059] Each ingredient in the above-mentioned drug formula is limited to a range of weight percentage to ensure that when children with different physiques use Chinese medicine acupoint plasters, the drug ratio is suitable for their symptoms and can provide stable and safe therapeutic effects.

[0060] The drug is pulverized, specifically, all drug materials are dried and pulverized into fine powder of 120 mesh to 200 mesh. Within the size range of the fine powder particles, the transdermal absorption efficiency of the drug can be effectively improved, while ensuring uniform distribution of the drug powder and enhancing the stability of the drug effect.

[0061] To achieve the application effect of the drug, medical non-woven fabric, absorbent cotton cloth or gauze is used as the base material in the present invention. These materials have the characteristics of softness, breathability, strong hygroscopicity, etc., can effectively fix the drug powder, and maintain the stability of the patch after wet application treatment, avoiding drug shedding or affecting the drug effect.

[0062] The acupoint application in the present invention is prepared by wet application method, and an antibacterial liquid is used as the wetting agent. The antibacterial liquid is composed of ethanol and distilled water mixed in proportion, wherein the volume fraction of ethanol is 30% - 50%, and the volume fraction of distilled water is 50% - 70%. Within this concentration range, it can not only ensure the good wetting effect of the drug, but also provide appropriate bactericidal action, avoiding the risk of skin infection during the application process.

[0063] The drug application after wet application preparation is suitable for children's skin, and has good permeability and conformability. The drug penetrates into the skin through wet application and directly acts on the acupoints, and regulates the pathogenesis of cold phlegm cough via the meridians and zang-fu organs.

[0064] In the present invention, through the combined action of Zhongwan acupoint, Shenque acupoint and Tianshu acupoint, a comprehensive treatment plan can be provided for different symptoms caused by infantile indigestion (such as abdominal distension, loss of appetite, belching, unformed stools, etc.). The prescriptions of Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint focus on strengthening the spleen and promoting digestion, regulating qi and relieving stagnation, and improving the function of the spleen and stomach, while the prescription of Tianshu acupoint mainly focuses on dredging the intestinal tract and removing accumulation and stagnation. Through the combined action of the drug and acupoints, the systematic improvement of infantile indigestion symptoms can be achieved.

[0065] Correspondingly, the present invention also provides a preparation method of acupoint application. Through the specific operations of the following steps, an efficient acupoint application product for infantile indigestion can be prepared. The preparation method has the characteristics of simple operation, low cost, high preparation efficiency, etc. The following is a detailed description of each step.

[0066] S1. Crushing and preservation of traditional Chinese medicine components;

[0067] According to the drug prescriptions listed for Zhongwan acupoint, Shenque acupoint and Dazhui acupoint in the claims, accurately weigh the traditional Chinese medicine components.

[0068] The weighed drug materials are dried, the drying temperature is 40°C - 60°C, and the drying time is 2 - 4 hours. This drying operation ensures that the medicinal materials are dry and avoids mildew or reduction of drug effect caused by residual moisture.

[0069] The dried medicinal materials are put into a crusher for crushing until they reach 120 - 200 meshes to obtain fine and uniform traditional Chinese medicine powder.

[0070] The crushed medicine powder is sieved through a 100 - 200 mesh sieve to remove the larger particles, ensuring that the medicine powder is fine and uniform.

[0071] After the powder screening is completed, it is sealed and stored in a dry container. The storage environment temperature is 15°C to 25°C, and the relative humidity is controlled at 45% to 65%. Under these conditions, the stability of the traditional Chinese medicine powder can be maintained for 6 to 12 months.

[0072] S2. Cutting of the base material and application of the medicinal powder;

[0073] 1. Selection of the base material:

[0074] Medical non-woven fabric, absorbent cotton cloth or gauze is used as the base material. These materials have the characteristics of softness, breathability, strong hygroscopicity, etc. They can not only fix the drug powder but also improve the comfort during application.

[0075] 2. Cutting size:

[0076] The base material is cut into a square or rectangular size of 4 cm × 4 cm to 6 cm × 6 cm. The cutting size is appropriately adjusted according to the size of the acupoint area to ensure that the application coverage area matches the acupoint position.

[0077] 3. Application of the medicinal powder:

[0078] Take the traditional Chinese medicine powder prepared in step S1 and evenly apply it to the central area of the base material (such as gauze). The thickness of the medicinal powder is controlled at 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm. The area covered by the medicinal powder is 50% to 80% of the total area of the base material to ensure effective contact between the drug and the skin while avoiding drug spillage.

[0079] S3. Spraying the antibacterial liquid to prepare a wet patch;

[0080] 1. Preparation of the antibacterial liquid:

[0081] The antibacterial liquid is prepared by mixing ethanol and distilled water in a certain proportion. Among them, the volume fraction of ethanol is 30% to 50%, and the volume fraction of distilled water is 50% to 70%.

[0082] After preparation, the antibacterial liquid is filled into a spray bottle for standby.

[0083] 2. Moistening of the medicinal powder:

[0084] Use the spray bottle to evenly spray the antibacterial liquid onto the surface of the gauze coated with the medicinal powder to make the medicinal powder completely moist but not dripping. The appropriate degree of moistening is that the weight of the medicinal powder increases by 10% to 30% after absorbing the antibacterial liquid.

[0085] During the spraying process, the medicinal powder layer needs to be kept uniform to prevent uneven drug efficacy caused by local over-wetting.

[0086] 3. Observation of the wet patch:

[0087] Check the moistened gauze to ensure that the medicinal powder is fully integrated with the antibacterial liquid without caking. At the same time, the gauze should be soft and have good application performance.

[0088] S4. Assembly of the applied product;

[0089] 1. Fix the moistened gauze:

[0090] Place the moistened gauze in the center of the breathable medical adhesive tape, ensuring a gap of 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm between the edge of the gauze and the tape for easy operation and application fixation.

[0091] 2. Product structure:

[0092] The moistened medicinal powder adheres tightly to the center of the gauze. The breathable adhesive tape ensures the overall stability and good adhesion performance, avoiding displacement or detachment during the application process.

[0093] The thickness of the medicinal powder layer is uniform, there is no liquid leakage on the surface of the patch, and the overall appearance is neat.

[0094] The prepared applied product needs to be individually packaged in a sealed aluminum foil bag to avoid the moistened patch being affected by external environmental pollution and humidity changes.

[0095] The acupoint application prepared through the above steps can efficiently achieve the transdermal absorption of drug components and maintain the effective concentration and penetration performance of the drug through the moistened application. The uniform spreading and moistening treatment of the medicinal powder on the gauze ensure the stability of the drug effect. Using the breathable adhesive tape to fix the moistened gauze can effectively improve the comfort and stability of the application, especially suitable for children's skin.

[0096] Correspondingly, the present invention also provides an application method of the acupoint application. By applying the prepared moistened acupoint application to specific acupoints, combining the dual effects of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients and acupoint stimulation, the effects of strengthening the spleen and promoting digestion, regulating qi and relieving stagnation, and harmonizing the functions of the zang-fu organs can be achieved. The following is a specific description of this application method.

[0097] Step 1: Preparation of the traditional Chinese medicine moistened application

[0098] Prepare the moistened application that meets the specified requirements, including:

[0099] For the acupoint moistened application of the Zhongwan acupoint and the Shenque acupoint, use traditional Chinese medicine formulas such as rhubarb, medicated leaven, hawthorn, malt, white peony root, and pinellia ternata;

[0100] For the acupoint moistened application of the Dazhui acupoint, use traditional Chinese medicine formulas such as bupleurum chinense, kudzu root, skullcap baicalensis, and gypsum.

[0101] The prepared moistened application needs to ensure that the medicinal powder is evenly coated on the surface of the gauze and is moistened with the antibacterial liquid to an appropriate degree, and the thickness of the drug is 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm to ensure its good drug effect penetration.

[0102] Step 2: Acupoint Selection and Application Operation

[0103] Apply the prepared wet patches to specific acupoints respectively according to the following methods:

[0104] 1. Zhongwan (CV 12)

[0105] Location: On the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus. This acupoint belongs to the main acupoints of the Stomach Meridian, which can regulate the spleen and stomach, eliminate food stagnation, and is mainly used to treat symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal distension and pain caused by food accumulation.

[0106] Operation: Firmly apply the wet patch for Zhongwan acupoint to the surface of the acupoint, ensuring that the drug is in close contact with the skin without falling off or shifting.

[0107] 2. Shenque (CV 8)

[0108] Location: At the center of the umbilicus of the human body, belonging to an important acupoint of the Conception Vessel. Its main function is to supplement yang qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and can relieve digestive dysfunction.

[0109] Operation: Fix the wet patch for Shenque acupoint on the surface of the acupoint. During the application process, pay attention to avoiding excessive compression or friction on the umbilicus.

[0110] 3. Dazhui (GV 14)

[0111] Location: In the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra, belonging to the Governor Vessel. This acupoint has the functions of clearing heat and relieving the exterior, and dredging the meridians and collaterals. It is a key acupoint for treating infantile food accumulation.

[0112] Operation: Apply the wet patch for Dazhui acupoint to the surface of the acupoint, and fix it with breathable adhesive tape to ensure that the patch does not fall off during activities.

[0113] Step 3: Application Time and Frequency

[0114] 1. Application Time

[0115] Each application time is controlled within 6 - 10 hours to ensure the full absorption of drug components, and at the same time avoid discomfort to the child's skin caused by long-term wet compress.

[0116] 2. Application Frequency

[0117] Apply once a day. It is recommended to arrange it in the evening or during the period when the child is less active to improve the application effect and comfort.

[0118] 3. Application Course

[0119] Continuous application for 5 - 7 days is a complete course. If the child's symptoms are severe, the course can be extended under the guidance of a doctor, but the total course should not exceed 14 days.

[0120] Step 4: Post-application Treatment

[0121] 1. After each application, remove the wet patch and gently wash the applied area with warm water to remove any residual medicine.

[0122] 2. Check the child's skin for any allergic reactions, such as local redness, swelling, itching, etc. If any abnormalities occur, stop using the product and seek medical treatment.

[0123] 3. Avoid secondary contamination of the application area and keep the skin dry and clean.

[0124] Precautions

[0125] Applicable population: The present invention is suitable for children aged 1 to 12 years old, especially children with symptoms of food accumulation in children such as abdominal distension, loss of appetite, belching, nausea and vomiting, and irregular bowel movements.

[0126] Skin examination: Before application, make sure the skin is intact and undamaged. Use with caution in children with eczema, skin infections, etc.

[0127] Allergy test: Before the first use, mix a small amount of powder with antibacterial liquid and apply it to the skin on the inside of the forearm. Observe for 30 minutes. If there is no allergic reaction, it can be used safely.

[0128] Usage environment: During the application process, the indoor environment should be kept suitable to avoid excessive movement or sweating in children, so as not to affect the effect of the application.

[0129] The present invention achieves the following therapeutic effects through the combined effects of transdermal absorption of drug components and acupoint stimulation by applying the Chinese medicine wet patch to specific acupoints:

[0130] Strengthening the spleen and digesting food: Applying the Zhongwan and Shenque points can promote the function of the spleen and stomach, help digestion and absorption of food, and improve symptoms such as loss of appetite and indigestion.

[0131] Regulating Qi and removing stagnation: Applying the Tianshu acupoint helps to dredge the Qi and relieve problems such as abdominal distension, belching, and constipation caused by food stagnation;

[0132] Harmonizing the internal organs: Through the overall effect of acupoint application, it promotes the coordination of spleen and stomach functions, helps gastrointestinal peristalsis, and promotes the discharge of stagnation;

[0133] Overall conditioning: The gentle stimulation of acupoint plastering can regulate the functions of internal organs through the meridian system, improve the physical fitness of children, and enhance digestive function.

[0134] In order to better understand the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0135] Embodiment 1:

[0136] Scenario: A 5-year-old child presents with symptoms of infantile indigestion such as loss of appetite, abdominal distension, belching, irregular bowel movements, accompanied by mild nausea and vomiting.

[0137] Preparation steps:

[0138] 1. Preparation of traditional Chinese medicine powder:

[0139] Formula: 0.4 g of rhubarb, 0.5 g of medicated leaven, 0.6 g of hawthorn, 0.5 g of malt, 0.4 g of white peony root, 0.3 g of pinellia (for Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint); 0.7 g of bupleurum root, 0.6 g of kudzu root, 0.4 g of scutellaria baicalensis, 0.8 g of gypsum (for Dazhui acupoint).

[0140] The medicinal materials are pulverized into fine powder of 150 meshes, sieved and stored in a sealed manner.

[0141] 2. Preparation of wet compress:

[0142] Base material: breathable medical adhesive tape and gauze, cut into square patches of 4 cm × 4 cm.

[0143] The traditional Chinese medicine powder is evenly applied to the center of the gauze, with a thickness of 0.4 mm, and 30% ethanol solution is sprayed until the powder is moist but does not drip.

[0144] The moistened gauze is fixed to the center of the adhesive tape to complete the preparation of the wet compress.

[0145] Application steps:

[0146] 1. Acupoint selection:

[0147] Zhongwan acupoint: Apply the patch 4 inches above the umbilicus;

[0148] Shenque acupoint: Apply the patch in the center of the umbilicus;

[0149] Dazhui acupoint: Apply the patch below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra.

[0150] 2. Application time and course of treatment:

[0151] Apply the patch for 8 hours each time, once a day, and use continuously for 5 days.

[0152] Effect observation:

[0153] After 5 days of continuous application, the child's appetite significantly recovers, the symptoms of abdominal distension and belching are significantly relieved, the bowel movements gradually return to normal, the symptoms of nausea and vomiting are significantly improved, and the overall digestive function is significantly enhanced.

[0154] Example 2:

[0155] Scenario: A 7-year-old child presents with symptoms of reduced appetite, abdominal fullness, frequent belching, aggravated abdominal distension at night, accompanied by mild nausea and difficult defecation.

[0156] Preparation steps:

[0157] 1. Chinese medicine formula:

[0158] Formula: 0.5 g of Rheum officinale, 0.5 g of Medicago sativa, 0.7 g of Crataegus pinnatifida, 0.6 g of Hordeum vulgare, 0.3 g of Paeonia lactiflora, 0.2 g of Pinellia ternata (for Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint); 0.6 g of Bupleurum chinense, 0.5 g of Pueraria lobata, 0.5 g of Scutellaria baicalensis, 0.9 g of Gypsum fibrosum (for Dazhui acupoint).

[0159] 2. Preparation of wet compress:

[0160] Adjust the fineness of the medicinal powder to 200 mesh to improve the transdermal absorption efficiency.

[0161] Increase the ethanol concentration of the bacteriostatic liquid to 40% to improve the bactericidal and penetration performance.

[0162] Adjust the size of the prepared patch to 6 cm × 6 cm to cover a larger area.

[0163] Application steps:

[0164] 1. Application time and site:

[0165] The application time for Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint is 6 hours;

[0166] The application time for Dazhui acupoint is 8 hours.

[0167] 2. Treatment course:

[0168] Apply continuously for 7 days, once a day.

[0169] Effect observation:

[0170] After 7 days of application treatment, the appetite of the child has improved significantly, the abdominal distension has been significantly reduced, the number of belches has decreased significantly, the bowel movement is smooth, the nocturnal abdominal distension symptoms have basically disappeared, and the overall spleen and stomach function has been effectively regulated.

[0171] Example 3:

[0172] Scenario: A 9-year-old child shows symptoms of infantile indigestion such as loss of appetite, abdominal distension, belching, nausea and vomiting, accompanied by mild constipation or irregular bowel movements.

[0173] Preparation steps:

[0174] 1. Optimization of Chinese medicine formula:

[0175] In the formula for Dazhui acupoint, increase the dosage of Gypsum fibrosum to 0.9 g to strengthen the heat-clearing effect, and at the same time increase the dosage of Bupleurum chinense to 0.8 g.

[0176] In the formula for Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint, increase the dosage of Rheum officinale to 0.5 g to strengthen the effect of resolving cold phlegm.

[0177] 2. Wet application preparation details:

[0178] Keep the ethanol concentration of the bacteriostatic solution at 30% to reduce irritation.

[0179] The thickness of the medicinal powder layer is 0.5 mm to ensure a more sustained release of the medicinal effect.

[0180] Application steps:

[0181] 1. Application site and time:

[0182] Dazhui acupoint: Apply for 8 hours.

[0183] Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint: Apply for 6 hours.

[0184] 2. Course of treatment arrangement:

[0185] Apply once a day for 5 consecutive days and observe the body temperature changes.

[0186] Effect observation:

[0187] After 5 days of the application course, the appetite of the child is significantly improved, the abdominal distension is significantly reduced, the number of belches is decreased, the defecation is smooth, the symptoms of nausea and vomiting are significantly relieved, the overall spleen and stomach function is effectively regulated, and the mental state recovers well.

[0188] Example 4:

[0189] Scenario: A 6-year-old child shows typical symptoms of infantile indigestion such as a significant decrease in appetite, poor appetite, accompanied by abdominal distension, belching, and irregular bowel movements.

[0190] Preparation steps:

[0191] 1. Adaptive adjustment of the traditional Chinese medicine formula:

[0192] In the formula for Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint, increase the dosage of hawthorn to 0.8 g to enhance the digestive function.

[0193] Keep the dosages of bupleurum and scutellaria baicalensis unchanged, but reduce the dosage of gypsum to 0.7 g to reduce the stimulation of cold-natured drugs to the spleen and stomach.

[0194] 2. Wet application preparation:

[0195] After spraying the bacteriostatic solution, control the wetness of the patch to 20% of the weight of the medicinal powder.

[0196] Application steps:

[0197] 1. Application time and position:

[0198] Apply to Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint for 8 hours.

[0199] Apply to Dazhui acupoint for 6 hours.

[0200] 2. Course of treatment:

[0201] Apply once a day for 7 consecutive days.

[0202] Effect observation:

[0203] After 7 consecutive days of acupoint application, the child's appetite has significantly recovered, the food intake has gradually increased, the symptoms of abdominal distension and belching have been significantly improved, the defecation is smooth, the overall spleen and stomach function has been enhanced, and the mental state has been significantly improved.

[0204] Example 5:

[0205] Scenario: A 3-year-old child usually has a poor appetite and occasionally shows mild indigestion symptoms such as abdominal distension and belching. The parents hope to carry out preventive conditioning of the spleen and stomach.

[0206] Preparation steps:

[0207] 1. Formula adjustment:

[0208] In the formula for the Zhongwan acupoint and the Shenque acupoint, reduce the dosages of rhubarb and hawthorn to 0.3 g and 0.5 g respectively to reduce irritation.

[0209] The formula for the Dazhui acupoint remains unchanged.

[0210] 2. Preparation of wet application:

[0211] The thickness of the medicine powder coating is 0.3 mm;

[0212] The ethanol concentration of the bacteriostatic liquid is controlled at 30%.

[0213] Application steps:

[0214] 1. Application time and site:

[0215] Apply to the Zhongwan acupoint and the Shenque acupoint for 6 hours;

[0216] Apply to the Dazhui acupoint for 6 hours.

[0217] 2. Course of treatment arrangement:

[0218] Apply once a day for 5 consecutive days.

[0219] Effect observation:

[0220] After 5 consecutive days of acupoint application, the child's appetite has been significantly improved, the mild indigestion symptoms such as abdominal distension and belching have disappeared, the appetite is normal, the digestive function has been steadily improved, and the overall immune and spleen and stomach health conditions are good, achieving the purpose of effective prevention and conditioning.

[0221] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An acupoint application for infantile indigestion, characterized in that, The acupuncture points include Zhongwan point, Shenque point and Dazhui point; The Chinese medicine formula for acupoint application for Zhongwan acupoint and Shenque acupoint includes, by weight: Rhubarb: 0.3-0.5 part; Divine Comedy: 0.4-0.6; Hawthorn: 0.5-0.8 part; Malt: 0.4-0.7 parts; White peony root: 0.3-0.5 parts; Pinellia: 0.2-0.4 parts; The Chinese medicine formula for acupoint application for Dazhui acupoint includes, by weight: Bupleurum: 0.5-0.8 parts; Pueraria root: 0.4-0.7 parts; Scutellaria baicalensis: 0.3-0.5 parts; Gypsum: 0.6-0.9 parts.

2. The acupoint application for infantile indigestion according to claim 1, wherein The acupoint patch uses medical non-woven fabric, absorbent cotton cloth or gauze as the base material.

3. The acupoint application for infantile indigestion according to claim 1, characterized in that, The acupoint patch is prepared as a wet patch by spraying an antibacterial liquid, and the preparation of the antibacterial liquid includes: Ethanol and distilled water are mixed in proportion, wherein the volume fraction of the ethanol is 30% to 50%, and the volume fraction of the distilled water is 50% to 70%.

4. A preparation method of acupoint application for infantile indigestion, applicable to the acupoint application for infantile indigestion as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The following steps are involved: The Chinese medicine components are crushed, sieved and sealed for storage; Take the base material, cut it into a specified size, and evenly apply the Chinese medicine powder to the center of the gauze; Spray the antibacterial liquid onto the Chinese medicine powder on the gauze, making it completely wet but not dripping; Fix the moistened gauze in the center of the breathable adhesive tape to obtain the finished patch.

5. The preparation method of the acupoint application for infantile indigestion according to claim 4, characterized in that, The Chinese medicinal components are subjected to low-temperature drying treatment before being crushed, the drying temperature is 40° C. to 60° C., and the drying time is 2 to 4 hours.

6. The preparation method of the acupoint application for infantile indigestion according to claim 4, characterized in that, The Chinese medicinal components are crushed to 120-200 meshes.

7. The preparation method of the acupoint application for infantile indigestion according to claim 4, characterized in that, The Chinese medicine powder is evenly applied to the center of the gauze, and the application thickness is 0.3mm to 0.6mm.

8. An application method of acupoint application for infantile indigestion, applicable to the acupoint application for infantile indigestion as described in claims 1-3, characterized in that, The following steps are involved: Wet patches prepared using traditional Chinese medicine formulas; Apply the wet patch to the following acupuncture points: Zhongwan point, Shenque point, Dazhui point; Each application time is 6 to 10 hours, once a day, and lasts for 5 to 7 days.