Gas in the stomach comes from poor digestion and imbalance. Western medicine blames certain foods and gut bacteria. TCM sees it as blocked Qi, weak Spleen, or cold/damp in the gut. Avoid cold, raw, sugary foods. Eat warm, cooked meals and manage stress to keep digestion smooth and gas-free.

In TCM, bloating is not simply “gas” — it reflects an imbalance in the internal organs, particularly the Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and Intestines, and is viewed as Qi (energy) disruption, Dampness, or Food stagnation.