The duration of Chinese medicine treatment for hypertension cannot be generalized, some of them need months to years, and may even need lifelong treatment. It should be noted that Chinese medicine only plays a supplementary therapeutic role.
Hypertension belongs to the categories of “dizziness”, “headache” and “head wind” in traditional Chinese medicine. It is often caused by emotional disorders (unruly emotions), uncontrolled diet, kidney deficiency, and post-disease body weakness, resulting in wind, fire, phlegm and stagnant blood. , fire, phlegm, blood stasis and other pathological factors. Common patterns include hyperactivity of liver yang and yin deficiency of liver and kidney (insufficiency of yin and fluid in the liver and kidney). Optional methods include traditional Chinese medicine treatment, acupuncture treatment and so on.
1. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: for hyperactivity of liver and yang, symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, dreaminess, red face and red eyes, etc., Tianma Hook Teng Drink can be chosen for treatment; for yin deficiency of liver and kidney, symptoms such as palpitation (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), tinnitus, insomnia and forgetfulness, etc., Qiju Jiu Dihuang Pill can be chosen for treatment. Note that allergy to the above drugs is prohibited.
2. Acupuncture treatment: If it is a case of hyperactivity of liver and yang, Hegu, Taichong, Manxi, Xingma and other points can be chosen; if it is a case of yin deficiency of liver and kidney, Taixi, Taichong, Sanyinjiao, Manxi and other points can be chosen. It is recommended that the acupoints be selected and operated by a doctor.
The treatment of hypertension generally takes a long time, depending on the individual, generally shorter for milder diseases and longer for more severe ones. It is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication to regulate, at the same time pay attention to the adjustment of lifestyle and dietary habits.