Herbal medicines used to treat poor venous return in the lower extremities include Chuanxiong, Huai Niuji, and Di Long, which activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. Poor venous return in the lower limbs is considered by Chinese medicine to be caused by a variety of reasons resulting in poor blood circulation, blood congestion in the lower part of the body, blocking the body’s vein channels. It is manifested as lower limb heaviness, spasm, pain, localized swelling and other discomforts. Treatment is recommended to activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, and camp to eliminate swelling and pain. Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, with pungent aroma and warmth, can activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, move qi and pass stagnation, and is also good at relieving pain. It is not suitable for patients with yin deficiency, hyperactivity of yang and bleeding, and should be used with caution in pregnant women. Hyssop, with bitter taste and good downward movement, can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Pregnant women should not use it. Dilong, good at running away, long for passing through the meridians. It is suitable for various causes of meridian blockage, blood circulation and other discomfort. Chinese medicines should be used under the standardized guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners, and should not be taken on one’s own to avoid risks.
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