What Chinese medicine is good for low blood pressure?
In recent years, the problem of hypotension has gradually received attention, especially when the weather changes or the body is weak, symptoms of hypotension (such as dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, etc.) may affect daily life. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning has become the choice of many people because of its mildness and few side effects. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out Chinese medicine and dietary therapy options suitable for patients with hypotension, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation and corresponding traditional Chinese medicines for hypotension
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hypotension is mostly related to insufficient Qi and blood and weak Yang Qi. The following three types are common:
| Syndrome differentiation | Main symptoms | Recommended Chinese medicine |
|---|---|---|
| Qi and blood deficiency | Pale complexion, dizziness, and fatigue easily | Astragalus, Codonopsis pilosula, Angelica sinensis, Rehmannia glutinosa |
| Spleen and kidney yang deficiency | Aversion to cold, cold limbs, loss of appetite, soreness and weakness in waist and knees | Cinnamon, monkshood, dried ginger, atractylodes |
| Qi and Yin deficiency | Dry mouth, palpitations, sweating, and fatigue | Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis, Radix Pseudostellariae, American ginseng |
2. Recommendations and usage of popular traditional Chinese medicines
According to the recent popularity of online discussions, the following five traditional Chinese medicines have been frequently mentioned:
| Chinese medicine name | Efficacy | Recommended usage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus | Replenish qi and raise yang, enhance immunity | 10-15g soaked in water or stewed in soup | Use with caution in those with yin deficiency and excessive fire. |
| Codonopsis pilosula | Strengthen the spleen and lungs, increase blood pressure | 10g cooked porridge with red dates | Not to be used with hellebore |
| Angelica sinensis | Enrich and activate blood, improve circulation | 6-12 grams decoction or taken with meals | Reduce dosage for those with diarrhea |
| cinnamon | Warming yang and unblocking meridians, raising blood pressure | 1-3 grams of powder can be taken or brewed into tea | Not allowed for pregnant women |
| Schisandra chinensis | Replenish qi, promote fluid production, regulate heart rhythm | 3-6g soaked in water instead of tea | Not suitable in the early stages of a cold |
3. Diet therapy plan for hypotension (recently popular combination)
Combining traditional Chinese medicine with food ingredients can enhance the effect. The following are the effective combinations tested by netizens:
| Dietary therapy | Material | Preparation method | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus and red dates tea | 10g astragalus, 5 red dates | Brew in boiling water for 15 minutes | Qi and blood deficiency type |
| Angelica mutton soup | Angelica 15g, mutton 200g | Simmer for 2 hours and add salt | Those with yang deficiency and fear of cold |
| Codonopsis yam porridge | Codonopsis pilosula 10g, yam 50g | Boil over low heat to make porridge | People with weak spleen and stomach |
4. Precautions
1.individual differences: Traditional Chinese medicine needs to be used based on syndrome differentiation. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner first.
2.step by step: The conditioning cycle usually takes 2-3 months, and it is not advisable to suddenly increase the dosage.
3.Monitor blood pressure: Measure regularly every day to avoid excessive blood pressure fluctuations.
4.life adjustment: Combined with moderate exercise (such as Baduanjin) and adequate sleep, the effect will be better.
5. Answers to hotly discussed questions among netizens
Q: Can I eat ginseng for a long time if I have low blood pressure?
A: Red ginseng is suitable for short-term use (1-2 weeks) by people with yang deficiency. American ginseng is more suitable for people with qi and yin deficiency. Long-term use requires the guidance of a physician.
Q: What should I do if my blood pressure rises too much after drinking traditional Chinese medicine?
A: Immediately stop taking Qi-tonifying drugs, drink chrysanthemum tea or massage the Taichong point (between the first and second metatarsal bones on the back of the foot).
Through the rational use of traditional Chinese medicine and dietary therapy, hypotension symptoms can be significantly improved. It is recommended that patients establish health files to record blood pressure changes and medication reactions so that the plan can be adjusted in a timely manner.
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