Long-term **. Now the hands and feet are often cold, can I take Guifu?
Disease description:
I have long suffered from consistently cold hands and feet, and the symptoms have recently become more pronounced. I would like to ask if taking Guifu Dihuang Pills might help alleviate this condition.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Cold hands and feet are usually associated with poor blood circulation, and kidney deficiency as well as insufficient qi and blood are among the key factors affecting blood circulation. Gui Fu Di Huang Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine formula, whose main ingredients include cinnamon, aconite, processed rehmannia, and others. It functions to warm and tonify kidney yang and enhance qi and nourish blood. If the cause of the condition is diagnosed as kidney yang deficiency, Gui Fu Di Huang Wan may be taken in appropriate amounts under a doctor's guidance. However, whether this formula is suitable depends on the individual's specific constitution and condition.
However, if the patient's symptoms are caused by other underlying conditions such as hypotension or rheumatoid arthritis, treatment should target the specific cause, and medication should not be taken blindly. Additionally, patients should avoid consuming spicy foods such as chili peppers and ginger during treatment, as these may interfere with the medicine's effectiveness.
