{"id":24841,"date":"2025-03-17T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T02:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/is-chinese-herb-suitable-for-stroke-treatment-understanding-stroke-from-the-perspective-of-tcm\/"},"modified":"2025-03-22T12:00:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T04:00:05","slug":"is-chinese-herb-suitable-for-stroke-treatment-understanding-stroke-from-the-perspective-of-tcm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/is-chinese-herb-suitable-for-stroke-treatment-understanding-stroke-from-the-perspective-of-tcm\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Chinese Herb Suitable for Stroke Treatment? \u2014 Understanding Stroke from the Perspective of TCM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24739\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%AD%E9%A3%8E-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"237\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><strong>What is a Stroke? <\/strong>Stroke, also known as &#8220;cerebral apoplexy,&#8221; refers to a condition caused by the sudden rupture of cerebral blood vessels or blood flow obstruction, leading to insufficient oxygen and blood supply to the brain, and resulting in neurological impairment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Medically, strokes are categorized into hemorrhagic and ischemic types and present symptoms like hemiplegia, slurred speech, and dizziness. Stroke treatment focuses on acute management, rehabilitation during the recovery phase, and long-term care. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as an integral part of Chinese medical heritage, plays a unique role in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24742\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_20240104_151224-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"322\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\"><strong><u>How Does TCM View Stroke?<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">In TCM theory, stroke falls under the category of &#8220;internal wind.&#8221; Its occurrence is closely related to imbalances in the body&#8217;s Qi and blood, disharmony of Yin and Yang, and dysfunction of the liver, spleen, and kidneys. TCM identifies several major causes of stroke:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Liver Wind Stirring Internally <\/strong>:<\/span>Emotional instability or liver Yang hyperactivity leads to excessive internal wind, fire, phlegm, and blood stasis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Qi and Blood Deficiency <\/strong>:<\/span>Weak constitution due to aging or chronic illness results in insufficient Qi to ensure proper blood circulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Phlegm and Blood Stasis <\/strong>:<\/span>Poor dietary habits or long-term unhealthy lifestyle causes phlegm accumulation and blood stasis, blocking the meridians.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">TCM divides stroke progression into acute, recovery, and sequelae phases, with distinct therapeutic approaches for each stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24746\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%AD%E9%A3%8E%E9%80%82%E5%90%88%E5%90%83%E4%B8%AD%E8%8D%AF%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"225\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #ff6600;\"><strong><u>Acute Phase: Can Chinese Herb Intervene?<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">In the acute phase, modern medical interventions like thrombolysis and intracranial pressure management are critical for saving lives. Chinese herb serves as an adjunct therapy to alleviate symptoms. Common Chinese herb include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Clearing Heat and Opening the Orifices <\/strong>:<\/span>For comatose patients, medications like An Gong Niu Huang Wan and Su He Xiang Wan are used to promote awakening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis <\/strong>:<\/span>For ischemic strokes, herbs such as Danshen, Chuanxiong, and Sanqi reduce blood viscosity and improve cerebral perfusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Calming the Liver and Subduing Wind <\/strong>:<\/span>For conditions like liver Yang hyperactivity or internal wind-phlegm, herbs like Tianma and Gouteng are employed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">***Note: The use of Chinese Herb in the acute phase must be under professional guidance to avoid complications, particularly the inappropriate use of blood-activating drugs that may increase bleeding risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24203\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2%E4%B8%AD%E8%8D%AF%E6%B2%BB%E7%96%97.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"341\" height=\"227\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #339966;\"><strong><u>Recovery Phase: The Primary Role of Chinese Herb<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">The recovery phase is a golden period for Chinese Herb to work. Stroke patients often experience issues such as muscle weakness, speech impairment, and swallowing difficulties. Chinese Herb can aid in neural recovery and improve physical and functional capabilities through comprehensive treatment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Resolving Phlegm and Stasis <\/strong>:<\/span>Formulas like Xuefu Zhuyu Tang and Erchen Tang address post-stroke phlegm and blood stasis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Tonifying Qi and Blood <\/strong>:<\/span>Herbs like Huangqi, Dangshen, and Danggui help alleviate fatigue and anemia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Unblocking Channels and Relieving Pain <\/strong>:<\/span>Acupuncture combined with blood-activating herbs such as Gegen, Qianghuo, and Niuxi can reduce numbness and paralysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22971\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/%E4%B8%AD%E8%8D%AF-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"220\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #993366;\"><strong><u>Sequelae Phase: The Importance of Chinese Herb Conditioning<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Stroke sequelae often manifest as hemiplegia, speech disorders, or muscular stiffness. The focus during this phase is on regulation to consolidate therapeutic effects and prevent recurrence.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Tonifying Qi and Blood <\/strong>:<\/span>Formulas like Buyang Huanwu Tang and Si Junzi Tang restore vital energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Strengthening the Meridians and Muscles <\/strong>:<\/span>Herbs like Niuxi and Mugua enhance motor function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Preventing Recurrence <\/strong>:<\/span>Adjusting to underlying conditions like hypertension or diabetes with herbs like Tianma and Huangqi which have antihypertensive and cardiotonic properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24749\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%AD%E9%A3%8E%E9%80%82%E5%90%88%E5%90%83%E4%B8%AD%E8%8D%AF%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F%EF%BC%881%EF%BC%89.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"223\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #0000ff;\"><strong><u>Advantages of Chinese Herb in Stroke Treatment<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Holistic Regulation <\/strong>:<\/span>TCM emphasizes overall balance by regulating the organs and meridians.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Individualized Treatment <\/strong>:<\/span>Tailored approaches based on the patient\u2019s condition allow for flexible interventions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Reduced Recurrence Risk <\/strong>:<\/span>By improving constitution and regulating Qi and blood, Chinese Herb may help lower stroke recurrence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24755\" src=\"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%871.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"197\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #ffcc00;\"><strong><u>Issues that need attention<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Despite its benefits, Chinese Herb for stroke treatment should be approached cautiously:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><strong>Cooperate with modern medical treatment <\/strong>:<\/span>TCM should be combined with modern medicine in the treatment of stroke, especially in the acute stage. You cannot rely solely on Chinese Herb and delay the rescue opportunity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><strong>Syndrome differentiation and treatment are very important. <\/strong><\/span>Do not blindly take Chinese patent medicines without the consult professional TCM practitioners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><strong>Combining Prevention and Treatment <\/strong>:<\/span>Beyond addressing stroke symptoms, TCM emphasizes lifestyle adjustments and control of underlying conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #99cc00;\"><strong><u>Conclusion<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Stroke patients can benefit from Chinese Herb, especially during recovery and sequelae phases, where it significantly improves symptoms and quality of life through holistic regulation. However, the use of Chinese Herb must be guided by TCM theoretical principles and integrated with modern medical diagnostics to achieve optimal outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #000000;\">Patients are advised to consult professional TCM practitioners to develop customized treatment plans, maximizing the advantages of Chinese Herb for better recovery and health management.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Stroke? Stroke, also known as &#8220;cerebral apoplexy,&#8221; refers to a condition caused by the sudden rupture of cerebral blood vessels or blood flow obstruction, leading to insufficient oxygen and blood supply to the brain, and resulting in neurological impairment. Medically, strokes are categorized into hemorrhagic and ischemic types and present symptoms like [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":24760,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[439,430],"tags":[1760,1759,702,697,696,444,593,707,590,705,591,594,711,446,706,710,709,451,452,701,695,712,693,698,694,699,708,456,458,700,467,704,703,1758,469,717],"class_list":["post-24841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tcm-health-preservation-en","category-tcm-prac-chong-en","tag-adakah-herba-sesuai-untuk-strok-en","tag-is-herbs-suitable-for-stroke-en","tag-kota-kemuning-en","tag-kota-kemuning-tcm-en","tag-kota-kemuning--en","tag-selangor-en","tag-shah-alam--en","tag-subang--en","tag-tcm-en","tag-tcm-knowledge-en","tag-tcm-kota-kemuning-en","tag-tcm-shah-alam-en","tag-tcm-subang-en","tag-tcm-usj-en","tag-tradisional-chinese-medicine-kota-kemuning-en","tag-tradisional-chinese-medicine-subang-en","tag-usj-en","tag-usj-tcm-en","tag-usj--en","tag-visions-tcm-branch-en","tag-visions-tcm-kota-kemuning-en","tag-visions-tcm-usj-en","tag--en","tag--kota-kemuning-en","tag--selangor-en","tag--shah-alam-en","tag--subang-en","tag--usj-en","tag---en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24841"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24841\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24842,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24841\/revisions\/24842"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vstcm.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}