Selected Formulas for Hypertension Decoctions (Part 3): Medicated Pillow Therapy and Body Acupuncture Therapy
> 104. Buzhong Yiqi Tang (Supplement the Middle and Benefit the Qi Decoction)
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> [Ingredients]Astragalus membranaceus 15-20g, Atractylodes macrocephala, Ginseng, Angelica sinensis 10g each, Citrus reticulata 6g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (processed) 5g, Cimicifuga foetida, Bupleurum chinense 3g each.
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[Efficacy]Replenishes Qi and strengthens Yang, invigorates the spleen and nourishes the stomach.
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[Indications]Suitable for hypertension due to deficiency of Qi and Blood, with symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, headache, aversion to cold, sweating, shortness of breath, reluctance to speak, loss of appetite and weakness of limbs.
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[Usage]Decoct in water and take orally. Alternatively, grind all the above-mentioned herbs into a fine powder, add honey and mix into small pills. Take 10-15 grams each time, 2-3 times a day. Take with warm water.
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> [Precautions] This product is contraindicated for those with excess heat syndrome or internal accumulation of phlegm and dampness due to cold.
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> 105. Angelica and Aloe Vera Pills
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[Ingredients]30g each of Angelica sinensis, Gentiana scabra, Gardenia jasminoides, Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron chinense, and Scutellaria baicalensis; 15g each of Aloe vera and Rheum palmatum; 4.5g of Aucklandia lappa; and 1.5g of Musk.
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[Efficacy]Purges liver and gallbladder, clears excess heat.
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[Indications]This product is suitable for hypertension caused by liver yang hyperactivity and internal heat, which may present with symptoms such as dizziness, headache, vertigo, facial flushing, irritability, palpitations, dark and scanty urination, constipation, abdominal distension, and chest pain.
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[Usage]Grind the above-mentioned herbs into a fine powder, add honey and make into pills. Take 3-6 grams each time, twice a day. Take with warm water.
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> [Precautions]
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> (1) This product is contraindicated for pregnant women and those with spleen and stomach deficiency.
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(2) This product can easily damage the spleen and stomach and should not be taken for a long time.
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> 106. Xie Xin Tang (Heart-Clearing Decoction)
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> [Ingredients] Scutellaria baicalensis 9g, rhubarb 6g, Coptis chinensis 3g.
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[Efficacy]Clears heat and detoxifies, drains heat and removes dampness.
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[Indications]This product is suitable for hypertension of the liver yang hyperactivity and internal heat stagnation type, which may present with symptoms such as hematemesis, epistaxis, headache, dizziness, vertigo, red and swollen eyes, sores on the tongue, irritability, scanty dark urine, and constipation.
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> [Usage]Decoct in water and take orally.
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> [Precautions] This product is contraindicated for those with Yang deficiency and blood loss, or those whose spleen fails to control blood.
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> 107. Evodia Decoction
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> [Ingredients]3g Evodia rutaecarpa, 18g ginger, 6g ginseng, 4 jujubes.
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[Efficacy]Nourishes deficiency and warms the middle jiao, stops vomiting and relieves nausea
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[Indications]Suitable for hypertension of Yin and Yang deficiency type, with symptoms such as vomiting, chest tightness, abdominal pain, headache, acid reflux, cold hands and feet, and restlessness.
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> [Usage]Decoct in water and take orally.
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[Precautions]This product is contraindicated for those with excess heat syndrome. For severe vomiting, drink small amounts frequently, and consume cold.
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> 108. Qi-Boosting and Intelligence-Enhancing Soup
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> [Ingredients]Astragalus membranaceus 20g, Ginseng, Pueraria lobata, Vitex trifolia, Phellodendron chinense, Paeonia lactiflora 9g each, Cimicifuga foetida 6g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (processed) 5g.
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[Efficacy]Replenishes Qi and clears the mind, improves eyesight and hearing.
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[Indications]Suitable for hypertension due to deficiency of Qi and blood, with symptoms such as headache, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness and blurred vision.
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> [Usage]Decoct in water and take orally.
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> [Precautions] This product is contraindicated for those with phlegm accumulation, excessive heat, or yang hyperactivity.
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> 109. Linggui Zhugan Decoction
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> [Ingredients] Poria cocos 12g, Atractylodes macrocephala 6g, Cinnamomum cassia 9g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (processed) 6g.
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[Efficacy]Strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, resolves phlegm, and promotes bowel
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[Indications]This product is suitable for hypertension caused by phlegm and dampness obstructing the internal organs, which may present with symptoms such as chest and rib discomfort, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, and cough.
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> [Usage]Decoct in water and take orally.
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> [Precautions] This product is contraindicated for those with excess heat syndrome.
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> 110. Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction
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> [Ingredients]4.5g antelope horn slices, 9g each of Uncaria rhynchophylla, Chrysanthemum, raw white peony root, and Poria cocos, 15g each of Lophatherum gracile and fresh Rehmannia glutinosa, 12g Fritillaria cirrhosa, 6g mulberry leaf, and 2.4g raw licorice root.
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[Efficacy]Calms the liver and extinguishes wind, relaxes muscles and promotes the production of body fluids.
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[Indications]This product is suitable for hypertension of the liver yang hyperactivity and liver wind disturbance type, which may present with symptoms such as headache, dizziness, numbness and tremors of limbs, irritability and convulsions of hands and feet.
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[Usage]Decoct in water and take orally. First decoct antelope horn slices and bamboo shavings, then add uncaria.
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> [Precautions] This product is contraindicated for those with excessive internal cold or phlegm.
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> 111. Ze Xie Tang (Alisma Decoction)
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> [Ingredients] Alisma plantago-aquatica 15g, Atractylodes macrocepha
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[Efficacy]Strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, promotes diuresis, and eliminates phleg
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[Indications]This product is suitable for hypertension caused by phlegm and dampness retention, which may present with symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, headache, tinnitus, heaviness in the limbs, nausea, and vomiting.
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> [Usage]Decoct in water and take orally.
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[Precautions]This formula has a relatively weak effect and often needs to be used in combination with other drugs.
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> 112. Dang Gui Shao Yao San (Angelica and Peony Powder)
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> [Ingredients]Angelica sinensis 90g, Paeonia lactiflora 500g, Alisma plantago-aquatica and Ligusticum chuanxiong 250g each, Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria cocos 120g each.
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> [Efficacy]Promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, relieves pain, and unblocks meridians.
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[Indications]This product is suitable for hypertension caused by blood stasis and obstruction of the collaterals, and imbalance of the Chong and Ren meridians, which may present with symptoms such as chest and rib pain, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite and abdominal distension.
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[Usage]Grind the above herbs into a fine powder. Take 3 grams each time, 3 times a day. Mix with wine and take. Alternatively, the dosage can be reduced according to the original formula. Decocted in water and taken orally.
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> [Precautions] Use with caution if you have Yang deficiency and cold constitution.
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> 113. Medicated Pillow Therapy
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> [Efficacy]Dredging the meridians and collaterals, regulating qi and promoting blood circulation.
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[Indications]Suitable for hypertension, cervical spondylosis, etc.
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[Usage]Based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, and according to the different physical conditions of patients, Chinese herbs with the effects of aromatic opening of the orifices, promoting blood circulation and unblocking the meridians, calming the mind and sedating, and improving intelligence and refreshing the brain are selected. After being processed and roasted, they are put into the pillow core to make a medicinal pillow for daily use.
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[Precautions]Different medications used in pillow fillings can have different effects, so the patient's constitution should be identified first before selecting appropriate Chinese herbal medicines.
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> 114. Body Acupuncture Therapy
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> [Efficacy]Unblocks meridians and regulates qi and blood.
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[Indications]Suitable for all types of hypertension.
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> [Main Acupoints] Neiguan, Sanyinjiao, Yanglingquan, Shenshu, Taichong, Yangfu, Quchi, Hegu, Zusanli, Ganshu, Pishu, Xingjian, Juegu, Yongquan, etc.
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[Method]Use 26-30 needles with a length of 5-10 cm. According to the theory of syndrome differentiation in traditional Chinese medicine, use tonification or sedation methods, or even tonification and sedation methods, to select the main acupoints for acupuncture treatment.
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[Precautions]The key to acupuncture treatment is to differentiate the syndrome types. Appropriate acupoints should be selected for treatment only after the patient's constitution type has been identified.
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