Is Xuefu Zhuyu Pill effective for hypertension?
Xuefu Zhuyu Pills have a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on hypertension.
Xuefu Zhuyu Pills are a type of traditional Chinese medicine primarily composed of herbal ingredients such as Angelica sinensis, Carthamus tinctorius, Paeonia rubra, Rehmannia glutinosa, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These pills function to promote qi circulation, relieve pain, invigorate blood, and remove blood stasis. Hypertensive patients who also experience symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain, or headache may, under medical guidance, appropriately use Xuefu Zhuyu Pills to help alleviate these symptoms. Additionally, the pills offer some supportive treatment benefits for patients with hypertension complicated by coronary heart disease or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, relying solely on Xuefu Zhuyu Pills cannot effectively lower blood pressure. Patients must also take antihypertensive medications under a doctor's supervision—commonly prescribed drugs include nifedipine sustained-release tablets and irbesartan tablets—to achieve effective blood pressure control.
Hypertensive patients should maintain a nutritionally balanced diet in daily life and avoid staying up late as well as stimulants such as tobacco and alcohol. Before using any of the aforementioned medications, it is essential to consult a qualified physician to prevent inappropriate medication use and potential adverse effects on health.