Varicose veins are equivalent to the category of “tendon tumor” in Chinese medicine, and the Chinese medicine prescriptions for treating tendon tumor include tonifying the middle Jiaozhong Yiqi Tang, warming the liver decoction, combining with Angelica Sibei Tang, and activating blood circulation and dissipating blood stasis Tang.
1. Tonifying the middle and benefiting qi soup: it has the efficacy of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, relieving tendons and activating blood circulation, and it is suitable for patients with the type of labor and qi injury, and the symptoms include enlargement of tumors after long time of walking and standing, or after exertion, and the sensation of falling of the lower limbs, accompanied by fatigue and tiredness of the spirit (mental exhaustion and physical weakness), and the sensation of swelling and distension of epigastric region, etc. Patients with cold and fever should not use this formula. It is not suitable for patients with cold and fever. Discontinue the medicine if adverse reactions such as mouth and tongue sores occur after taking the medicine.
2. Warm Liver Decoction combined with Angelica Si-Reversal Soup: it has the effect of benefiting qi and clearing the veins, dispersing cold, and is suitable for patients with cold-dampness obstruction of the veins, with symptoms such as dark purple color of the tumors, preference for warmth, swelling of the lower limbs, accompanied by coldness of the form (cold body), cold limbs, etc. It should not be used for patients with internal heat. It is not suitable for patients with internal heat. Discontinue the medicine if there is any adverse reaction such as skin rash after taking the medicine. During the period of taking the medicine, attention should be paid to preventing cold and keeping warm.
3. Activating Blood and Dispersing Blood Stasis Soup: It has the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, subduing swelling and blood circulation, and is suitable for patients with traumatic injury and stagnation of blood stasis, with symptoms such as coiled tendons like earthworms, pain and swelling of the affected limbs, and history of traumatic injury, etc. It is not suitable for pregnant women. It is contraindicated in pregnant women. Discontinue the medicine if there are adverse reactions such as abdominal pain and nausea after taking the medicine. Pay attention not to bump and hurt during the period of taking medicine.
Before the use of traditional Chinese medicine prescription treatment for tendon tumor patients, need to have a professional Chinese medicine practitioner’s identification, not blindly choose Chinese medicine.