What are the traditional Chinese medicine treatments for glaucoma?
Nov 22, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
1. Chinese patent medicine: It is recommended that patients take Chinese patent medicines such as Xiongdan Kaiming Tablets, Shihu Yeguang Pills, Mingmu Dihuang Pills, or Qiju Dihuang Pills under the guidance of a physician for treatment.
2. Acupuncture and moxibustion: Acupuncture can dredge meridians, regulate qi flow, and balance yin and yang. It helps reduce intraocular pressure, alleviate clinical symptoms, and protect the optic nerve. Acupuncture plays a positive role in glaucoma treatment and facilitates patient recovery.
Generally speaking, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments for glaucoma include proprietary Chinese medicines, acupuncture, and other methods. Patients are advised to seek timely medical care at a hospital and receive treatment under the guidance of a physician. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Proprietary Chinese Medicines: According to TCM theory, glaucoma is caused by factors such as yin deficiency with yang hyperactivity, imbalance of yin and yang, and impaired blood circulation. Treatment should primarily focus on relieving liver stagnation and promoting the flow of qi and blood. Patients may take proprietary Chinese medicines such as Xiongdan Kaiming Tablets, Shihu Yeguang Pills, Mingmu Dihuang Pills, or Qiju Dihuang Pills under the guidance of a physician.
2. Acupuncture: Acupuncture is an essential component of traditional Chinese medicine. For patients with glaucoma, combining acupuncture with other treatments can enhance therapeutic effectiveness. Acupuncture helps unblock meridians, regulate qi flow, and restore yin-yang balance. It can reduce intraocular pressure, alleviate clinical symptoms, and protect the optic nerve, thus playing a positive role in glaucoma treatment and promoting patient recovery.
