What is Parkinson s disease? What is the pathogenesis of TCM? How is it treated?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-18

Parkinson's disease (Parkinson'S disease (PD) is a common movement disorder in middle-aged and elderly people. It is characterized by dopaminergic neuronal degeneration and Lewy body formation in the substantia nigra as the main pathological features. Clinical manifestations mainly include motor symptoms such as resting tremor, bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, and postural gait disorders, as well as non-motor symptoms such as sensory impairment, sleep disturbance, neuropsychiatric disorder, and autonomic dysfunction.

Parkinson's disease in traditional Chinese medicine falls under the category of "tremor". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease is mainly related to factors such as liver wind internal movement, kidney essence loss, and cerebrospinal malnutrition.

The methods of traditional Chinese medicine for Parkinson's disease are mainly from the aspects of regulating liver wind, nourishing kidney essence, dredging meridians, and maintaining the cerebral and spinal cord.

Here are some common TCM methods:

1.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning:

Nourishing the kidney and invigorating qi: Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines such as Polygonum multiflori, Rehmannia rehmannia, wolfberry, etc., can nourish the kidney essence.

Dispelling wind and diazepam: Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include gastrodia, hook vine, Morinda officinalis, etc., which can alleviate the symptoms of liver wind internal movement.

Dredging meridians: Commonly used traditional Chinese medicines include Chuanxiong, mulberry branches, Wuling fat, etc., which can promote the smooth flow of qi and blood and improve movement disorders.

2.Diet:

Eat a light diet and eat more foods rich in vitamins and antioxidants, such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, etc.

Avoid foods that are spicy, irritating, greasy, and have adverse effects on the body, such as tobacco and alcohol.

3.Lifestyle Adjustments:

Maintain a good routine and ensure adequate sleep and rest.

Pay attention to emotional regulation and avoid long-term stress and anxiety.

Moderate exercise, you can choose aerobic exercises that suit you, such as walking, tai chi, etc.

It should be noted that Parkinson's disease is a complex disease, and TCM** needs to be individualized according to the individual's constitution and condition. It is recommended that you consult a professional TCM doctor to develop a suitable treatment plan for you according to the specific situation. At the same time, TCM** requires perseverance, and the effects may take some time to appear. While receiving TCM**, you should also cooperate with Western medicine doctors to conduct a comprehensive **.

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