Varicose veins Chinese medicine differentiation

Varicose veins are the most common disease in the lower limbs of adults, which is closely related to factors such as insufficient tendons and tendons in the lower limbs and long-term standing or excessive fatigue. When varicose veins occur, we should first pay attention to eliminating various unfavorable factors. At the same time, we can also treat them according to TCM syndrome differentiation. Today, I will introduce the TCM syndrome differentiation treatment method for varicose veins for your reference:

1. Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome: Patients with varicose veins who belong to this type of syndrome should be treated with the principle of regulating qi and soothing the liver, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. The Chinese medicine prescription that can be used is called Chaihu Shugan San, and its ingredients include Scutellaria baicalensis, Citrus aurantium, Paeonia lactiflora, Notopterygium wilfordii, processed Cyperus rotundus, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Millettia reticulata bracelets, processed frankincense, leech powder, and licorice. Dialectical interaction method: If the patient has severe pain, two other medicines such as honeysuckle vine and earthworm can be added for treatment at the same time. For patients with obvious distorted masses, Trillium and Curcuma can be added. If the patient has symptoms such as chills, numbness, etc. on the affected side, you can add Lu Te Ke, cinnamon twig and other drugs for treatment; if the patient has obvious soreness and swelling on the affected side, you can add Clematis chinensis, earthworm and other drugs for treatment.

2. Blood dryness and menstrual spasm syndrome: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that patients with this type of varicose veins should use medicines with the functions of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, relaxing muscles and tendons, clearing liver fire and replenishing yin. The prescriptions that can be used include red peony root, raw rehmannia root, angelica root, chuanxiong, aloe, kelp, papaya, Millettia reticulata bracelet, Stephania tetrandra, and licorice. Dialectical interaction method: If the patient suffers from symptoms such as tinnitus, vertigo, etc., you can add Polygala tenuifolia and Ziziphus jujuba seed to the basic prescription. For patients with numbness of the limbs, two kinds of medicines such as cinnamon twig and Rhizoma Lulutong can be added for treatment. For patients with dry eyes, chrysanthemum and Adenophora can be added for treatment.

This is the end of our introduction to the TCM treatment of varicose veins. We hope that you can use these TCM prescriptions for treatment under the guidance of professional TCM practitioners, so as to choose the best prescription and dosage of medicines. If the patient's condition is serious, surgical treatment may be considered to avoid greater impact on health.