According to Chinese medicine, mental retardation of the brain belongs to the category of “dementia”, which is mostly related to the insufficiency of the medulla oblongata and the deficiency of the spleen and kidney, etc. In the treatment, we can choose the medicines that can replenish the qi, strengthen the spleen and fill in the essence to nourish the spirit, such as the Seven Fortunes Drink and the Reduced Shao Dan. However, since the efficacy of clinical Chinese medicine is related to the patient’s condition, physical condition and other factors, comprehensive consideration should be given to whether the disease can be cured.
1. Seven Fortunes Drink: This formula is composed of antler gelatin, turtle plate gelatin, ginseng, atractylodes, etc. It has the effect of tonifying the kidney and benefiting the medulla oblongata, filling in the essence and nourishing the spirit, and can be used in the treatment of medulla oblongata deficiency type of dementia, which is characterized by diminished intelligence, memory, dullness of mind, inability to understand the meaning of words, dizziness, ringing in the ears and softness of the waist, knees and bones. In the use of attention should be paid to avoid eating spicy and stimulating food during the medication.
2. Returning Shao Dan: This formula is composed of wolfberry, cornelian cherry, Morinda citrifolia, Morinda citrifolia, Cistanche, Cortex eucommiae, etc. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and tonifying the kidneys, benefiting the qi and generating vital essence, and can be used in the treatment of dementia with deficiency of spleen and kidneys, which can be seen as dull expression, reticence, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, low appetite, shortness of breath and laziness, and lack of warmth of the limbs. When using the drug, it should be noted that during the period of taking the drug, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food.
If you need to use the above medication, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for consultation and treatment under the guidance of a professional physician.