A good method for treating depression with traditional Chinese medicine

TCM treatment of depression can be comprehensively intervened through Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, massage, traditional exercises, emotional conditioning and other ways. Depression may be caused by factors such as liver qi stagnation, insufficient qi and blood, phlegm and dampness resistance, kidney essence deficiency, heart and spleen deficiency, etc. It needs to be treated according to the syndrome differentiation.

1. Chinese medicine regulation

Xiaoyao San is suitable for depression of liver depression and spleen deficiency type, and can soothe the liver and relieve depression; Gan Mai Da Zao Tang is effective for those with insufficient heart qi accompanied by irritability; Phlegm dampness type can be treated with modified Warm Gallbladder Decoction; Left Gui Wan is commonly used for kidney essence deficiency; For those with qi and blood deficiency, Guipi Tang is suitable. Traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations commonly used in clinical practice includes Jieyu Anshen Granules, Shugan Jieyu Capsules, Anle Tablets, etc., which should be issued by TCM doctors according to the syndrome differentiation of tongue and pulse. Some patients need to use a combination of single medicinal herbs such as Chaihu, Yujian, and Hehuan bark.

2. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Select Baihui, Yintang, Shenmen, Neiguan, Taichong and other acupoints for filiform acupuncture treatment. Scalp acupuncture is usually taken from the midline forehead and the front line of the temporal. The liver depression and qi stagnation type can be treated with acupuncture at the Qimen acupoint, while the heart kidney non crossing type can be treated with acupuncture at the Zhaohai acupoint. Electroacupuncture treatment uses sparse and dense waves to stimulate the Back Yu acupoint, while ear needles are often applied to acupoints such as Heart, Liver, and Shenmen. Treat 3-5 times a week, it is recommended to continue treatment for more than 2 months, combined with moxibustion at acupoints such as Guan Yuan and Zu San Li to warm and nourish Yang Qi.

3. Massage

Use one finger Zen massage to unblock the Du meridian and bladder meridian, with a focus on massaging acupoints such as Fengchi, Jianjing, and Ganshu. The abdominal operation involves massaging the abdomen and pressing on the epigastric region and the sea of qi, while the limbs use kneading to relieve muscle tension. Foot reflex massage focuses on the adrenal and pituitary regions. Can be used in conjunction with a jade scraping board to clear the liver and gallbladder meridians. After the scraping process, drink warm and diluted salt water. The whole set of techniques focuses on relaxing and calming the mind, with a best effect of 40 minutes each time.

4. The traditional skill

recommends the two movements in the Baduan Brocade: "Single lifting for regulating the spleen and stomach" and "shaking the head and tail to remove the heart fire", which are practiced more than 5 times a week. Tai Chi emphasizes movements such as cloud hand and bird tail pulling, combined with abdominal breathing. The Five Animal Play focuses on the stretching movements of Tiger Play and Bird Play, and it is recommended to practice for 20 minutes in the morning. The standing skill requires feet shoulder width apart and guarding the dantian for 30 minutes. All techniques need to be coordinated with breath adjustment to gradually achieve a state of unity of form and spirit.

5. Emotional regulation

uses the method of transferring emotions to cultivate elegance in calligraphy, painting, gardening, and other fields. Music therapy can include palace tunes such as "Purple Bamboo Tune". Read Confucian classics in the morning during the hour of Mao, and sit quietly and contemplate during the hour of You. By adhering to the principle of emotional superiority and using the method of anger over thought, one can appropriately vent their emotions. Establish a trust relationship between doctors and patients, and use language counseling to alleviate emotional barriers. Suggest participating in group activities, avoiding solitary contemplation, and maintaining a regular schedule. During the treatment period, it is advisable to consume calming and calming ingredients such as wheat, lilies, and lotus roots, and avoid stimulating drinks such as strong tea and coffee. Maintain moderate aerobic exercise such as brisk walking and swimming, at least 3 times a week. Establish a stable social support system and regularly follow up to adjust the plan. When experiencing severe depression or suicidal tendencies, modern medical treatment should be promptly combined. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the coordination of form and spirit, and treatment should be persisted for 3-6 months to show significant results.