What are the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat hypertension

Traditional Chinese Medicine is the general term for the traditional medicine of our country. It is profound and has unique treatment methods for some difficult and complicated diseases. For example, hypertension, rheumatism, etc. can all be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. Among them, hypertension is a more difficult type to treat, and there are many types of hypertension. Almost every hypertensive patient has different symptom characteristics. So, what are the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat hypertension?

Liver Yang Hyperactivity Type: Symptoms include increased blood pressure and dizziness, accompanied by headache, flushed face and ears, irritability, red tongue with yellow coating, and stringy and rapid pulse.

Treatment: It is advisable to use methods to calm the liver and suppress yang, and nourish the liver and kidneys. The prescription uses Tianma Uncaria Drink (Gastrodia elata, Uncaria rhynchophylla, Raw Cassia seed, Gardenia jasminoides, Scutellaria baicalensis, Cyathula officinalis, Eucommia ulmoides, Leonurus japonicus, Viscum album, Polygonum multiflorum, Poria cocos). This prescription has sedative, analgesic and blood pressure lowering effects, so it is a commonly used prescription for hypertension of liver yang hyperactivity type. If you experience symptoms such as muscle stiffness, cramps in the hands and feet, and a dark red tongue with little coating, you should discontinue use of this prescription.

Liver-kidney yin deficiency type: The key points of diagnosis are high blood pressure and dizziness, accompanied by headache, tinnitus, soreness of waist and knees, red tongue with little coating, and thin and rapid pulse.

Treatment: It is advisable to use methods that nourish the liver and kidneys, nourish yin and replenish essence. The prescription uses Qiju Dihuang Pills (wolfberry, chrysanthemum, cooked rehmannia, cornus fruit, yam, poria, oriental water plantain, and moutan bark). This prescription has the effects of reducing peripheral vascular resistance, regulating blood lipids and resisting arteriosclerosis, and is suitable for patients with renal hypertension.

Treatment: It is advisable to use the method of nourishing yin and assisting yang. The prescription used is Jinkui Shenqi Pills (Aconite, cinnamon, rehmannia, cornus fruit, yam, poria, oriental water plantain, and moutan bark). This prescription can inhibit lipid peroxidation, protect endothelial cell function, improve microcirculation, and lower blood pressure by regulating higher nervous activity. If you experience symptoms such as dry mouth, sore throat, or fever while using this prescription, discontinue use.