Cardiac neurosis belongs to the category of depression in traditional Chinese medicine, and it can be treated with Pai Zi Nourishing Heart Pill for those who belong to the syndrome of heart-spirit loss, and Chai Hu Shu Liver Pill for those who belong to the syndrome of liver-qi stagnation.
Depression syndrome can be manifested as restlessness, depression, chest pain (swelling and pain in the chest and ribs), fullness in the chest, irritability and crying, and obstruction of the pharynx by a foreign body. The symptoms can be classified into liver-qi stagnation, qi stagnation and fire, phlegm-qi stagnation, loss of nourishment of the heart and spirit, and deficiency of the heart and spleen.
Pai Zi Nourishing Heart Pill has the efficacy of nourishing blood, tonifying qi and tranquilizing the mind. It is used for heart qi deficiency and coldness, forgetfulness, insomnia and dreamlessness, palpitation and easy to be frightened. Therefore, if the evidence of depression is identified as a loss of nourishment of the heart and spirit, this product can be used for treatment in accordance with the doctor’s instructions. The adverse reactions and contraindications of this product are not clear.
Chaihu Shu Liver Pill has the efficacy of eliminating flatulence and relieving pain, soothing the liver and regulating qi. It can be used for the treatment of liver qi discomfort, chest and hypochondriac constipation, vomiting and acidity, and food stagnation. Adverse effects of this product is not clear, allergic to this product is prohibited. Therefore, if the diagnosis of depression is liver-qi stagnation, this product can be used in accordance with medical advice.
If the diagnosis of depression is other types of evidence, taking the above two drugs generally can not play a therapeutic role. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying the condition. The use of the above drugs should be directed by a physician, not self-medication, in order to avoid adverse consequences.