Herbal prescriptions for high blood pressure

Hypertension belongs to the categories of “headache” and “dizziness” in Chinese medicine. Depending on the type of symptoms, Phlegm-guiding Tang, Blood-stasis-expelling Tang, and Six-flavored Digoxigenin Pill can be used to treat or alleviate the symptoms of hypertension. Depending on the symptoms, hypertension can be categorized into phlegm-turbid internal obstruction syndrome, qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome, and liver and kidney deficiency syndrome. Symptoms of Phlegm Turbidity and Internal Obstruction syndrome are obesity, sticky and tasteless mouth, little movement and sleepiness, etc. The treatment is to reduce turbidity and resolve phlegm, which can be done by using Phlegm Conducting Tang with additional subtractions. Symptoms of Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome are easily upset and angry, dizziness, and feeling of chest and ribs distension and discomfort, etc. The treatment is to activate blood and move qi, which can be done by using Blood Palace and Blood Stasis Tang with additions and subtractions. Symptoms of deficiency of the liver and kidney include headache and dizziness, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, forgetfulness and insomnia, deafness and tinnitus, and loss of hair and teeth. The treatment is to fill in the essence and replenish the kidney and the patient can use the Six Flavors of the Earth Pill with additional subtractions. If the patient has symptoms related to hypertension, it is recommended to go to the hospital to consult a professional doctor for diagnosis and treatment, do not self-medication, so as to avoid improper use of medication to cause damage to the organism.