What can be steeped and consumed to treat heart palpitations?

Jun 02, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
You can appropriately steep certain traditional Chinese herbs such as sour jujube seed (Suanzaoren) and astragalus (Huangqi) in daily life to help alleviate palpitations. However, since single herbs have limited effectiveness in treating diseases, if clinical symptoms are severe, it is necessary to follow medical advice and take medications such as metoprolol tartrate tablets or propafenone hydrochloride tablets for proper treatment. In addition to the commonly used herbal teas mentioned above, you may also use soaked red dates and green onion whites to prepare medicinal tea beverages.

  In daily life, it is appropriate to steep certain traditional Chinese herbs such as sour jujube seed (Suanzaoren) and astragalus (Huangqi) as herbal teas to help alleviate palpitations. However, since single herbs have limited efficacy in treating diseases, if clinical symptoms are severe, it is necessary to follow medical advice and take medications such as metoprolol tartrate tablets or propafenone hydrochloride tablets for proper treatment. Detailed analysis is as follows:

  I. Herbal Teas

  1. Suanzaoren (Acid Jujube Seed)

  Suanzaoren has significant medicinal value. After entering the body, it effectively calms the mind and spirit, improving symptoms such as dizziness and night sweats caused by heart palpitations.

  2. Huangqi (Astragalus)

  Huangqi is also used medicinally. Once absorbed, it enhances the circulation of qi and blood, thereby improving the heart's blood supply environment and preventing the worsening of palpitations.

  II. Antiarrhythmic Medications

  1. Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets

  Palpitations are often caused by arrhythmia. If herbal teas fail to provide adequate relief, individuals should promptly visit a hospital and, under medical supervision, take metoprolol tartrate tablets to dilate arterial blood vessels and improve symptoms such as palpitations and heart racing.

  2. Propafenone Hydrochloride Tablets

  Propafenone hydrochloride tablets are also antiarrhythmic agents. After entering the body, they effectively suppress the excitability of cardiac cells, reducing spontaneous cardiac rhythms and thereby alleviating palpitations.

  In addition to the commonly used herbal teas mentioned above, teas made from soaked red dates (jujubes) or scallion whites may also be beneficial. When necessary, medications such as Wenxin Granules or propranolol hydrochloride tablets can also be used for treatment. Whether using herbal teas or antiarrhythmic drugs, treatment must always be conducted under the guidance of a physician. Self-treatment of palpitations may cause secondary damage to heart function.

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