Vascular Headache in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different vascular headache patterns according to TCM theory
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Vascular headache is a term used to describe a group of headache disorders thought to involve abnormal function of the brain's blood vessels. These headaches are often characterized by throbbing pain and may be preceded by an aura in the case of migraines, a common type of vascular headache. The pain is typically on one side of the head and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers vascular headaches as a manifestation of an imbalance in the body's energetic systems. Rather than focusing on vascular irregularities, TCM looks at the headache's root in systemic disharmony.
It's believed that identifying and correcting the specific pattern of imbalance is essential to treating the headache. This holistic approach encompasses the flow of Qi (vital energy), Blood, Yin, and Yang within the body.
Herbal Formulas for Vascular Headache
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address vascular headache