Cardiac disease according to Chinese Medicine
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Three herbal formulas that might help with cardiac disease
Fu Zi Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 5 herbs
Key actions: Warms the Meridians. Assists the Yang. Dispels Cold. Transforms Dampness.
Why might Fu Zi Tang help with cardiac disease?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Yang Deficiency with Cold-Damp' of which cardiac disease is a symptom.
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Source date: 16th century
Number of ingredients: 14 herbs
Key actions: Nutritive tonic: Nourishes Yin, Blood and Vital Essence of the Heart and Kidney. Clears away pathogenic Heat, clears Deficient Heat. Sedative.
Why might Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan help with cardiac disease?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Yin and Blood Deficiency' of which cardiac disease is a symptom.
Sheng Mai San
Source date: Yuan Dynasty
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Augments Qi. Supplies the Yin. Stops excessive sweating. Generates Body Fluids.
Why might Sheng Mai San help with cardiac disease?
Sheng Mai San has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of congestive heart disease
Other symptoms often associated with cardiac disease
Generalized body pain Aching bones and joints Cold extremities Irritability Palpitations with anxiety Fatigue Insomnia with very restless sleep Inability to think or concentrate for even short periods of time Forgetfulness Dry stools