With the rapid development of today's society, the group of elderly people is also gradually increasing. However, the prevalence of depression in the elderly population is also increasing year by year. As a common mental illness, senile depression has a serious impact on the physical and mental health of the elderly. As an experienced veteran TCM practitioner, I will combine TCM theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to popularize the knowledge of depression in old age for everyone, so as to better understand and deal with this problem.
First, let's take a look at the symptoms and characteristics of depression in old age. The main characteristics of depression in old age are low mood and loss of pleasure. Patients present with symptoms such as negative thinking, self-blame, loss of interest, and decreased mental and physical strength. They often feel tired and anorexic, sleep quality is reduced, and they are prone to anxiety and restlessness. These symptoms cause great distress to the patient's daily life and social activities, as well as affect their family and social relationships.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, depression in old age is called "Yiyang disharmony", and its occurrence is related to the decline of spleen and stomach function, lack of qi and blood, and hyperactivity of liver yang. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that depression in old age is related to an imbalance of body fluids, which usually leads to symptoms such as poor qi and blood, and restlessness. In order to ** depression in old age, TCM physicians often use prescriptions and drugs to carry out **.
First of all, one of the famous recipes is Bazhen Soup. Bazhen soup is composed of herbs such as astragalus, ginseng, ginseng, atractylodes, poria cocos, Huai yam, Morinda officinalis and angelica, which has the effect of replenishing qi and blood, regulating the spleen and stomach, and stabilizing emotions. In the case of depression in old age, Bazhen decoction is often used as the main medicine to relieve the symptoms of lack of qi and blood and restlessness.
In addition, the second prescription is a nootropic pill. Yizhi Anshen Pill is a medicine composed of Yuanzhi, Buddha's hand, Poria cocos, etc., which is believed to be able to calm the nerves, relieve the symptoms of hyperactivity of liver yang, and have a certain effect on depression in old age. It can regulate the body's blood qi, balance yin and yang, ** chronic cardiovascular disease, insomnia, neurasthenia and other symptoms.
In addition to traditional Chinese medicine**, depression in old age can also be prevented and assisted by traditional Chinese medicine health preservation methods**. First of all, it is very important to maintain a good diet Xi habits. Proper intake of some foods that invigorate blood and dispel stasis, nourish qi and nourish blood, such as black beans, red dates, longan meat, etc., can help improve fluid circulation and reduce the symptoms of low mood. Secondly, regular participation in moderate physical exercise, such as walking, tai chi, etc., can help regulate mood, promote blood circulation and smooth flow of qi and blood. In addition, maintaining a good social life, communicating with relatives and friends, and participating in hobby activities can also alleviate the symptoms of depression.
Finally, if you find that you or the elderly around you have a tendency to be depressed, you should seek help from a professional doctor or TCM practitioner in time. They are able to make a personalized plan through comprehensive judgment, and carry out traditional Chinese medicine or other auxiliary methods to help patients get rid of depression and return to a healthy life.
Health References:
1.Zhang Xin. TCM syndrome differentiation of depression in the elderly**[J].Journal of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2008,(03):221-222