Essential hypertension, also known as idiopathic hypertension, is a common cardiovascular disease characterized by elevated blood pressure, but **unknown. Essential hypertension is thought to be caused by an interaction of multiple genetic and environmental factors. These factors include a high-salt diet, lack of exercise, obesity, chronic mental stress, etc. The symptoms of essential hypertension vary from person to person, but common symptoms include headache, dizziness, palpitations, chest tightness, fatigue, etc. This disease belongs to the category of "vertigo" and "headache" in traditional Chinese medicine. The ancestors have long had their own understanding and methods to deal with this "disease of wealth", and have accumulated rich experience in essential hypertension through a unique theoretical system and clinical practice. This article will discuss the pathogenesis, principles and common methods of essential hypertension from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.
First, the pathogenesis.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of essential hypertension is related to a variety of factors, such as uncontrolled diet, emotional disorders, old age and physical decline. Poor diet, excessive fat and sweet taste, damage to the spleen and stomach, phlegm and dampness are endogenous, hinder the flow of qi and blood, and can lead to an increase in blood pressure. Emotional imbalance, long-term mental tension or irritation and anxiety can lead to stagnation of liver qi, abnormal rise and fall of qi, which in turn affects the flow of qi and blood, and causes high blood pressure. Old age and physical weakness, kidney essence deficiency, unable to nourish the liver wood, and hyperactivity of liver yang will also lead to increased blood pressure.
Second, the first principle.
Traditional Chinese medicine ** essential hypertension is based on the principle of adjusting the balance of yin and yang, and the main treatment methods are to calm the liver and latent yang, nourish yin and reduce fire, and promote blood circulation and eliminate stasis. At the same time, according to individual differences, syndrome differentiation treatment is carried out, and personalized plans are formulated.
3. Commonly used methods.
1.Medicinal herb**.
Traditional Chinese medicine ** essential hypertension is mainly compounded, emphasizing individualization**. Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include Gastrodia Hook Vine Drink, Banxia Atractylodes Gastrodia Soup, Tongqi Huoxue Soup, Qiju Dihuang Pill and so on. These formulas have the effects of calming the liver and latent yang, removing phlegm and reducing turbidity, invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, etc., and can be used according to the specific condition of the patient.
2.Acupuncture**.
Acupuncture is one of the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine, and it also has a good effect on essential hypertension. Commonly used acupuncture points include Baihui, Quchi, Zusanli, Taichong, etc., which regulate the flow of qi and blood by stimulating acupuncture points to achieve the purpose of lowering blood pressure.
3.Tuina massage.
Tuina massage is one of the traditional Chinese medicine methods, by massaging the relevant acupuncture points on the head, neck, back and other parts, it can relieve headaches, dizziness and other symptoms caused by high blood pressure, and promote the drop of blood pressure.
4.Diet. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that diet therapy is also very helpful for essential hypertension. Patients should maintain a low-salt, low-fat, and low-sugar diet, and eat more foods rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium and other trace elements, such as kelp, seaweed, celery, spinach, etc. In addition, TCM dietary remedies such as hawthorn lotus leaf tea, chrysanthemum tea, etc. can also help lower blood pressure.
Fourth, summary. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM** essential hypertension has unique advantages and effects, emphasizing individualization** and various methods. Methods such as traditional Chinese medicine**, acupuncture**, massage and diet therapy have been widely used in clinical practice. Through reasonable syndrome differentiation and comprehensive treatment**, TCM can help patients effectively control blood pressure and improve their quality of life. At the same time, TCM** essential hypertension also needs to pay attention to prevention and health care, and patients should maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as regular work and rest, appropriate exercise, and emotional regulation, so as to reduce the risk of hypertension.