Can Traditional Chinese Medicine treat high blood pressure?

Hypertension is a common chronic disease, and there are many causes of hypertension. In general, the elderly have a higher chance of suffering from high blood pressure, and frequently eating greasy food can easily aggravate high blood pressure. Generally, patients will use traditional Chinese medicine to treat hypertension. Let’s take a look at whether traditional Chinese medicine can treat hypertension.

The cause of hypertension is, on the one hand, internal damage, due to sexual overwork damaging the kidneys, depression and anger damaging the liver, which leads to the loss of liver and kidney yin and yang. On the one hand, there is external injury due to the abuse of antibiotics, hormones, etc., which causes cold and cool medicines to damage the Yang Qi, and the evil Qi enters the body and lurks in the three Yin. Therefore, to treat hypertension, we must not only support Yang Qi to cure the root cause, but also eliminate the evil Qi hidden within to treat the symptoms. In simple terms, we must strengthen the body and eliminate the evil Qi.

The onset of hypertension is related to excessive sexual intercourse and anger and depression. To cure high blood pressure, one must restrain one's desires and temperament and conscientiously adhere to traditional health-preserving methods, which is the magic weapon to eradicate the disease. In the early stages of hypertension, it can be cured by controlling sexual intercourse. Those who only want to rely on doctors for treatment and do not know how to take care of themselves are very naive! Sexual intercourse is absolutely prohibited during the medication period, and taking care of your body should be the first priority. Family chores and work must come second. Even after recovery, you should abstain from sexual intercourse for two years.

When it comes to the treatment of hypertension, Traditional Chinese Medicine must both treat the symptoms to lower blood pressure and treat the root cause to strengthen the body. Both aspects must be given equal attention. If your blood pressure is high, you need to lower it first to avoid a stroke. Acupuncture is very effective. Blood pressure drops immediately after the needle is placed. It is a real cure without side effects and is far better than Western medicine in lowering blood pressure. This is because acupuncture mobilizes the body's active initiative to self-regulate blood pressure. In other words, the body can automatically lower blood pressure by adjusting the functions of meridians and internal organs without the need for external help. Generally, the Siguan, Suliao on the tip of the nose, Quchi, Zusanli, Fengchi and other acupoints can be used. I have treated many patients whose systolic blood pressure was nearly 200 mmHg, and a single needle injection into the above acupoint would lower their blood pressure. However, if you want to consolidate the effect, a period of yang-boosting treatment is needed.

For hypertension that tends to be caused by Yin deficiency and Yang hyperactivity, it is necessary to support Yin and lower Yang at the same time. Liuwei Dihuang Pills can strengthen Yin, but the fundamental solution is to draw Yang downward. Some people use Guifu Dihuang Pills or Dihuang Yinzi. In fact, this kind of hypertension is best treated with Yinhuo Decoction, which nourishes yin and suppresses yang, and has a significant blood pressure lowering effect. The cure time for Yin deficiency type hypertension is longer, sometimes up to one to several years.

Traditional Chinese medicine can treat high blood pressure, but the effect of the treatment is not obvious, and it takes a very long time. Therefore, patients with high blood pressure should go to the hospital for treatment. They should also pay attention to their diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and it is best not to eat too greasy food.