How to treat sinus tachycardia with traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine can be used to treat sinus tachycardia by means of Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion, massage, emotional regulation and diet. Sinus tachycardia may be related to factors such as insufficient qi and blood, yin deficiency and excessive fire, phlegm heat disturbing the heart, heart and spleen deficiency, or liver depression and fire transformation. It needs to be treated based on individual constitution differentiation.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

Different formulas are selected according to the syndrome type. For those with insufficient Qi and blood, they can take modified Guipi Tang, which contains Qi tonifying drugs such as Huangqi and Codonopsis pilosula; For those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, Tianwang Buxin Dan is suitable, which contains nourishing yin and reducing fire ingredients such as Danshen and Ophiopogon japonicus; Phlegm heat disturbing the heart can be treated with Huanglian Wendan Tang, which contains medicinal herbs such as Huanglian and Pinellia ternata for resolving phlegm and clearing heat. A prescription should be issued by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner after differentiation of symptoms, and self medication should be avoided.

II. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Acupuncture is performed at Neiguan, Shenmen, Xinshu and other acupoints to alleviate palpitations by regulating autonomic nervous function. The empirical method adopts the laxative method, while the deficiency method adopts the tonic method. Combined with electroacupuncture, it can enhance the therapeutic effect. Treating 3 times a week, with 10 times as one course of treatment, has a significant effect on functional tachycardia.

3. Tuina Massage

Pressing acupoints such as Danzhong and Jueyinshu, combined with abdominal massage techniques, can unblock the heart meridian and qi and blood. Massaging for 15 minutes each morning and evening can help improve heart rate increase caused by anxiety or fatigue. Pay attention to moderate force and avoid violent pressing.

Fourth, Emotional Regulation

Relieves liver depression through five tone therapy, meditation, and other methods. For tachycardia caused by emotional stress, it can be regulated with Chaihu Shugan San. Maintain emotional stability, avoid getting angry or overjoyed, and seek professional psychological counseling if necessary.

Fifth, Dietary Maintenance

People with strong heart fire should eat heart clearing foods such as lotus seeds and lilies; People with weak Qi and blood can consume red dates and longan in moderation. Avoid strong tea, coffee, and spicy and stimulating foods. It is not advisable to overeat for dinner to avoid increasing the burden on the heart. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment requires continuous observation of efficacy for 1-3 months, during which regular follow-up electrocardiograms should be performed. Patients with acute attacks or accompanied by chest pain or fainting should seek medical attention immediately. Maintaining a regular daily routine, avoiding overexertion, practicing moderate soothing exercises such as Ba Duan Jin and Tai Chi, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption can help restore heart rate. If organic heart disease is combined, it should be treated with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine.