Ginger paste to the belly button (Shen Que acupoint) can indeed relieve certain types of abdominal pain in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, but its effect and application need to be dialectically viewed, as follows： --- ### **1. Principles and applications of traditional Chinese medicine** -**Mechanism of action**： Ginger is spicy and warm, and has the effect of relieving cold, relieving vomiting and relieving pain in the body. The belly button (Shen Que acupoint) is an important acupoint in the abdomen. The skin is thin and permeable. The volatile oils in ginger (such as turmeric and turmeric ketone) can stimulate the acupoints to promote blood circulation and relieve abdominal pain caused by cold or stagnation (such as coldness and indigestion). -**Applicable certificate type**: Wind chill type or virtual cold type abdominal pain (manifested as fear of cold, joy of warmth, diarrhea). -**Not applicable**: Acute inflammation (such as appendicitis), infectious diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, etc., such conditions require immediate medical attention. --- ### **2. Operation method** -**Steps**： -Take a piece of fresh ginger (about the size of a coin), mash or slice it (it can be heated slightly to enhance the temperature effect)； - Fix it to the belly button with gauze or dressing to avoid irritation that may be caused by direct contact with the skin for too long； -Keep ** for 15-30 minutes**, 1-2 times a day (can be adjusted according to tolerance). -**Time suggestion**： -It is generally recommended that no more than 30 minutes, especially for those with sensitive skin. -If the abdominal pain is not relieved or aggravated, you need to stop and seek medical attention. --- ### **3. Precautions** -**Skin sensitivity**: Ginger may cause local redness or burning sensation. You can put a thin gauze under the ginger slices. - **Contraindicated groups**: Pregnant women, infants, and those with damaged skin or allergies should be used with caution. -**Modern medical view **: Ginger may transfer pain sensation through local stimulation (gated analgesic theory), but it is ineffective for organic lesions. --- ### **4. Alternative** -Drink ginger tea (more suitable for gastrointestinal coldness)； -Moxibustion Shenqu Acupuncture Point (requires professional operation). --- **Summary**: Ginger paste to the belly button may have a certain relieving effect on mild cold abdominal pain, but it needs to be judged in combination with physique and etiology. If the pain persists for more than 1 hour or is accompanied by fever, vomiting and other symptoms, you should seek medical attention in time.