Effects of Tongxinluo

Tongxinluo is a more effective Chinese patent medicine commonly used in cardiovascular diseases as confirmed by evidence-based medicine. The main ingredients are ginseng, leech, earthworm, centipede, and descending incense, so it has the efficacy of benefiting qi, activating blood, and relieving pain. It is mainly used for coronary heart disease and angina pectoris caused by Qi deficiency and blood stasis, such as chest suffocation, pain, palpitation, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating and weakness, dark purple tongue and petechiae, etc. It can also be used for cerebral thrombosis caused by Qi deficiency and blood stasis, such as hemiplegia, hemiplegia, distorted mouth and tongue, slurred speech, etc. It can be taken orally 2-4 capsules once, 3 times a day. Individuals may experience stomach discomfort after taking it on an empty stomach, so it can be taken after meals instead. It is prohibited if there are bleeding disorders, such as subcutaneous petechiae, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, cerebral hemorrhage, etc.