In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the liver is one of the important organs in the human body, which is responsible for regulating the flow of qi and blood throughout the body. When there is a problem with the liver, symptoms such as insomnia, bitter mouth, and dizziness often occur, which not only affect physical health, but also affect the quality of life. So, when these symptoms appear, how does TCM deal with them?
First of all, for insomnia, Chinese medicine believes that insomnia is mostly related to restlessness and lack of qi and blood. Therefore, the method of insomnia in traditional Chinese medicine is mainly to regulate the mind and nourish qi and blood. Commonly used Chinese medicinal materials include sour jujube kernels, cocoons, longan meat, etc., which have the effects of nourishing the heart and soothing the nerves, nourishing blood and invigorating qi. In addition, TCM also uses acupuncture, massage and other methods to regulate the mind and relieve insomnia symptoms.
Secondly, for the problem of bitter mouth, traditional Chinese medicine believes that bitter mouth is mostly related to the exuberant liver fire and damp heat accumulation. Therefore, the method of bitterness in traditional Chinese medicine is mainly to clear the liver and relieve fire, clear away heat and dampness. Commonly used Chinese medicinal materials include Coptis chinensis, Scutellaria baicalensis, Phellodendron chinensis, etc., which have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, drying dampness and stopping dysentery. In addition, TCM also uses acupuncture, massage and other methods to regulate liver fire and relieve the symptoms of bitter mouth.
Finally, for the problem of dazzle, traditional Chinese medicine believes that dazzle is mostly related to liver and kidney yin deficiency and loss of eye nourishment. Therefore, the method of dazzling eyes in traditional Chinese medicine is mainly to nourish the liver and kidneys, nourish blood and brighten the eyes. Commonly used Chinese medicinal materials include wolfberry, chrysanthemum, rehmannia and so on, which have the effect of nourishing the liver and eyes, nourishing yin and nourishing the kidney. In addition, TCM also stimulates the eye meridians through acupuncture, massage and other methods to relieve the symptoms of eye dazzle.
To sum up, TCM has a wealth of coping methods for insomnia, bitter mouth, and dizziness. Through the combination of symptomatic** and conditioning the overall condition of the body, it can effectively improve the symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients. In the process, TCM also emphasizes the improvement of dietary conditioning and lifestyle habits, such as avoiding staying up late, maintaining a happy mood, and exercising appropriately, which all help to maintain liver health.
In addition to medications, acupuncture, massage, etc., patients can also nourish their liver through dietary therapy in their daily lives. For example, you can eat more foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, etc., which help protect the liver; You can also eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as fish, tofu, etc., which help repair liver cells; In addition, it can also be conditioned by brewing tea, such as wolfberry tea, chrysanthemum tea, etc., which have the effects of nourishing the liver and brightening the eyes, clearing heat and detoxifying.
In short, TCM has a systematic approach to liver problems, which can effectively improve symptoms and maintain liver health through a combination of drugs, acupuncture, massage, diet therapy and other methods. Patients also need to pay attention to the improvement of diet and lifestyle habits in daily life, such as avoiding staying up late, maintaining a happy mood, and exercising appropriately. Through the implementation of these comprehensive measures, it is believed that liver health can be effectively maintained and quality of life can be improved.