What are the Chinese medicines for hemiplegia

Hemiplegia can be categorized as “stroke” in Chinese medicine, and the common proprietary Chinese medicines for treating stroke are Hilfenpian Tongluo Capsules, Compound Dilong Capsules, and Blood Vessel Extracting and Penetrating Capsules. 1. Vermiculite Snake and Tongluo Capsule: It has the effect of benefiting qi and activating blood (replenishing qi and blood to make the body full of qi and blood, and the blood veins smooth), quenching wind and clearing the channels. It is used in the recovery period of meridians and channels in stroke disease, identified as qi deficiency and blood stasis, manifested as hemiplegia (one side of the limbs can not move freely), hemiplegia and numbness, and crookedness of the mouth and tongue and other symptoms. It is contraindicated in pregnant women. 2. Fufang Dilong Capsule: It has the effect of resolving blood stasis and promoting blood circulation, benefiting qi and activating blood circulation. It is used in ischemic stroke during the period of recovery of meridians and collaterals, with identification of Qi deficiency and blood stasis. Its adverse reaction is mainly due to occasional stomach discomfort, and should not be used in phlegm-heat syndrome, fire-heat syndrome, stasis-heat syndrome, etc. with heat symptoms. 3. Bypassing Blood Stasis and Circulation Capsule: It has the efficacy of breaking blood stasis, expelling blood stasis and activating meridians and collaterals. It can treat blood stasis-type vertigo, which manifests as dizziness and headache and tinnitus, etc. In a few cases, there is mild nausea and tinnitus. In a few cases, there is slight nausea and epigastric discomfort, which can be relieved on its own. It is contraindicated in pregnant women and those with bleeding symptoms, and should be used with caution in those who are physically weak or have loose stools (thin and unformed feces). The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication to avoid adverse consequences. If you need to use medication, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital as soon as possible.