Hypertension, a common health challenge in modern society, poses a significant threat to people's daily lives. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the cause of hypertension is closely related to the dysfunction of the viscera and the imbalance of qi, blood, yin and yang.
1. In-depth analysis of the causes of hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that the formation of hypertension is related to various factors such as long-term emotional disorders, uncontrolled diet, physical weakness and fatigue. These factors may lead to impaired function of the viscera and disruption of the balance of qi, blood, yin and yang, which in turn leads to high blood pressure. For example, improper emotional management may lead to stagnation of liver qi, which in turn affects blood pressure stability; Irregular diet may damage the spleen and stomach, resulting in excessive dampness in the body and affecting the flow of qi and blood.
2. Syndrome differentiation and classification of hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine
The syndrome differentiation and classification of hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine mainly include liver fire hyperactivity, yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity, phlegm-dampness internal resistance, qi and blood deficiency, etc. Different types of hypertension show different symptoms, such as patients with hyperactive liver fire, who may have symptoms such as headache, dizziness, red eyes, and bitter mouth; Patients with yin deficiency and hyperyang may present with dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, etc.
3. Strategies for hypertension in traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphasizes holistic conditioning and individualization. According to the specific syndrome type of the patient, TCM will choose the corresponding Chinese herbal decoction, such as Gastrodia hook vine drink, gentian laxative liver decoction, etc., to adjust the function of the viscera and the balance of qi, blood, yin and yang. In addition, non-drug drugs such as acupuncture and massage can also assist high blood pressure to help patients improve symptoms and control blood pressure.
Summary
Traditional Chinese medicine has a unique understanding and methods of hypertension, syndrome differentiation and strategy. In the process, TCM focuses on adjusting the balance and visceral functions of the human body, aiming to fundamentally improve the condition of hypertension. However, everyone's constitution and condition are different, so patients should choose the appropriate method according to their own situation and carry out it under the guidance of a professional TCM physician. At the same time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a good emotional state is also an important aspect of preventing and ** high blood pressure.