Is Compound Tianma Mi Ring Glycopeptide Tablets an antihypertensive medication?

Compound Gastrodia and Polypeptide Tablets are not antihypertensive drugs in the traditional sense; this is a compound formulation whose main ingredients include gastrodia, Armillaria mellea powder, astragalus, and angelica extract. It has functions of soothing the liver, relieving internal wind, invigorating qi, and promoting blood circulation.

This medication is primarily used to treat symptoms such as headache and dizziness caused by internal liver wind and deficiency of both qi and blood. It is especially suitable for symptoms including dizziness, head distension, headache, vertigo, and limb numbness caused by hypertension, cerebral thrombosis, and cerebral arteriosclerosis, as well as for hemiplegia caused by cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Compound Gastrodia and Polypeptide Tablets cannot replace conventional antihypertensive drugs such as ACE inhibitors (ACEIs), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), calcium channel blockers, and diuretics, as it does not have a direct effect on lowering blood pressure. Patients with hypertension should use a combination of medications under the guidance of a qualified physician to achieve stable blood pressure control.

When using this medication, it is necessary to clearly identify its indications and use it in combination with the patient's specific condition and according to the physician's advice.