How to treat carotid artery sclerosis with traditional Chinese medicine? 3 methods that work quickly

Carotid artery sclerosis is an extremely common disease that mostly occurs in middle-aged and elderly people and is extremely harmful. Studies have found that although the process of treating this disease with traditional Chinese medicine is relatively slow, the effect is excellent. Generally speaking, it can be divided into kidney essence deficiency, empty marrow sea type, insufficient middle qi, weak qi and blood type, imbalance of yin and yang, and hyperactivity of liver yang type. It is effective to treat the disease according to its specific condition.

1. Insufficient kidney essence and empty marrow sea

[Symptoms] Dizziness, tinnitus, soreness of waist and knees, spermatorrhea, fatigue, forgetfulness, insomnia and frequent dreams. Those with yin deficiency have fever in the five parts of the body, red cheeks and dry throat, tender red tongue with little coating, and stringy and thin pulse; those with yang deficiency have cold body and limbs, pale or dark complexion, plump and tender tongue, and deep and thin pulse.

【Treatment method】Replenish essence, replenish marrow and nourish the brain. For those with yin deficiency, nourish yin; for those with yang deficiency, warm yang

[Prescription] For those suffering from yin deficiency, take Zuogui Pills with modifications. This recipe uses a lot of cooked rehmannia to replenish the source of yin essence in the human body; it is supplemented with wolfberry and cornus fruit to enhance the effect of nourishing yin and replenishing essence; the two glues of deer and turtle are products of blood and flesh, deer antler glue replenishes yang, and turtle shell glue nourishes yin, which together have the effect of replenishing essence, nourishing marrow and filling the brain; Cuscuta seed and Achyranthes bidentata strengthen the waist and bones, and yam nourishes the spleen and stomach. If the deficiency-heat is more severe, add Phellodendron chinense, Anemarrhena asphodeloides and Rehmannia glutinosa to nourish yin and clear heat. For those with yang deficiency, take Yougui Pills with modifications. In this prescription, aconite, cinnamon and deer antler glue, which are beneficial to blood and flesh, are added to warm and nourish the original yang in the kidney, replenish essence and benefit the marrow; Rehmannia root, yam, cornus fruit, wolfberry and Eucommia bark are all products that nourish yin and replenish essence, and angelica has the effect of replenishing blood and benefiting essence. However, the aconite and cinnamon in the prescription are strong and dry, so they are not suitable for long-term use. You can use warm and moist products such as Morinda officinalis and Epimedium brevicornum instead, in order to help yang without hurting yin. If spermatorrhea occurs frequently, add Euryale ferox, Sangsilk silkworm cocoon, and Fupen to strengthen the kidney and restrain the sperm; if the dizziness is severe, regardless of yin deficiency or yang deficiency, add dragon bone, oyster, and magnet to suppress the floating yang.

2. Insufficient Qi and weak Qi and blood

【Symptoms】Dizziness, aggravated by movement, onset by fatigue, fatigue, laziness, shortness of breath, timid voice, palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia, poor appetite, pale or sallow complexion, dull lips and nails, pale and tender tongue with teeth marks on the edges, and a thready and weak pulse

【Treatment method】Replenishing Qi, nourishing blood and benefiting the brain

【Prescription】Guipi Decoction with modifications. The ginseng, white atractylodes, astragalus, licorice and jujube in this prescription are sweet and warm to nourish the spleen and replenish qi, so as to help the production of qi and blood; angelica is sweet and warm to nourish blood; poria, jujube kernel and longan pulp are sweet and mild to calm the mind and benefit the brain; polygala connects the heart and kidneys, and soothes the mind and calms the will; costus root regulates qi and invigorates the spleen, so as to prevent qi and blood tonic drugs from nourishing the stomach and causing greasiness. In this way, Qi and blood will be restored and dizziness will stop. If the patient suffers from blood deficiency, you can add cooked rehmannia, donkey-hide gelatin and wolfberry to help replenish the blood.

3. Imbalance of yin and yang, hyperactivity of liver yang

[Symptoms] Dizziness, tinnitus, headache and distension, flushed face, irritability, insomnia and dreaminess, which worsens when angry or tired, red eyes, bitter taste in the mouth, red urine, constipation, red tongue with yellow dry coating, stringy or stringy pulse

【Treatment method】Calm the liver and suppress yang, extinguish wind and clear the brain

[Prescription] Tianma Gou Teng Drink with modifications. This prescription uses Gastrodia elata, Uncaria rhynchophylla, and Semen Cassiae as the key to calming the liver and extinguishing wind and dizziness; Scutellaria baicalensis and Gardenia jasminoides can clear away heat and purge fire, so as to calm liver wind and liver fire; Leonurus japonicus can promote diuresis, Achyranthes bidentata can move downward, Eucommia ulmoides and Viscum album can nourish the liver and kidneys, and Polygonum multiflorum and Poria cocos can nourish the heart and calm the mind. Chrysanthemum, Tribulus terrestris and Prunella vulgaris can be added to the prescription to enhance the effect of calming the liver and suppressing yang. If the liver fire is strong, you can add gentian to clear the liver fire.

4. Deficiency of spleen and lung qi, phlegm and turbidity blocking the middle

[Symptoms] Dizziness, heavy head, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting phlegm, fatigue, greasy white tongue coating, slippery pulse

【Therapeutic Method】Strengthen the spleen and dry dampness, resolve phlegm and extinguish wind

[Prescription] Banxia Baizhu Tianma decoction with modifications. In this prescription, Pinellia ternata dries dampness and resolves phlegm, while Gastrodia elata resolves phlegm and extinguishes wind, thus stopping dizziness. The two herbs are used together as the key medicine for treating dizziness caused by wind and phlegm; Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria cocos strengthen the spleen and dry dampness, which is the basis for treating phlegm; Tangerine peel regulates Qi and resolves phlegm; Licorice, ginger and jujube regulate the spleen and stomach, eliminate phlegm and extinguish wind, and the dizziness will heal itself. If the dizziness is severe and vomiting is frequent, add daiheshi, dannanxing, and bamboo ru to calm the nausea and vomiting.

5. Blood stasis and blood vessel blockage

【Symptoms】Dizziness, headache, dark complexion; dark purple tongue, or petechiae on the sides of the tongue; stringy or thready pulse

【Therapeutic Method】Activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis and open the orifices

[Prescription] Tongqiao Huoxue Decoction with modifications. The peach kernel, safflower and red peony root in this prescription can invigorate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, open the orifices and stop dizziness; Chuanxiong enters the blood and regulates the Qi in the blood, the musk fragrance can open the orifices and allow all the medicines to enter the diseased area, the jujube regulates the spleen and stomach, and prevents blood-regulating products from damaging the Qi in the middle, and the ginger and wine are pungent and dispersing, so as to help invigorate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Other blood-activating drugs and insect medicines, such as scorpions, centipedes, and earthworms, may be added to this prescription to further enhance the effect of activating blood circulation and opening the orifices. If there is also cold evil blocking the meridians, cinnamon twig and asarum can be added to warm the meridians and dredge the collaterals.