How to identify and treat hyperlipidemia in Chinese medicine

Hyperlipidemia is the name of the disease in Western medicine, but there is no clear name for the disease in Chinese medicine, but it can be categorized as “phlegm”, “blood stasis”, “dampness obstruction” and so on. In Chinese medicine, it can be categorized into Qi stasis syndrome, phlegm and phlegm internal growth syndrome, and stasis blockage syndrome. Chinese patent medicines that can be used include Lipocere capsule and Lipitor capsule. Blood lipid Kang capsule is used for hyperlipidemia caused by phlegm obstruction and blood stasis, which is characterized by shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, headache, chest tightness, abdominal distension, poor appetite and dullness (lack of appetite, reduced food intake); it can also be used as an adjuvant treatment for hyperlipidemia and other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases caused by atherosclerosis. It is prohibited for those who are allergic to Lipitor Capsules; active hepatitis or unexplained elevation of serum aminotransferase. Lipitor Capsules, used for spleen stasis obstruction, symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, headache, chest tightness, abdominal distension, low food intake and dullness, etc.; hyperlipidemia; can also be used for hyperlipidemia and other cardio-cerebral and cerebral vascular diseases caused by atherosclerosis as adjuvant therapy. Pregnant and lactating women should be cautious. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and standardized treatment should be prescribed by a doctor.