How traditional Chinese medicine treats liver injury

The treatment of liver injury by traditional Chinese medicine is mainly through the comprehensive intervention of traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, diet conditioning, emotional regulation and exercise therapy. Liver injury may be related to factors such as damp heat accumulation, qi stagnation and blood stasis, and liver and kidney yin deficiency, usually manifested as symptoms such as pain, jaundice, and fatigue.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Regulation

Traditional Chinese medicine commonly uses formulas such as Chaihu Shugan San and Yinchenhao Tang to soothe the liver, relieve depression, clear heat and remove dampness. For patients with liver depression and qi stagnation, Xiaoyao Pill can be used. For damp heat type, Longdan Xiegan Pill can be used in combination. For blood stasis type, compound Danshen tablets are recommended. Traditional Chinese medicine should be treated based on the differentiation of physical constitution and avoid self abuse.

2. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Acupuncture at Taichong, Zusanli and other acupoints can soothe the liver and regulate qi, and coordinate with Ganshu, Danshu and other back shu points to regulate the liver and gallbladder function. Moxibustion at acupoints such as Guan Yuan and Qi Hai can warm and nourish the liver and kidneys, and improve the circulation of qi and blood. It needs to be operated by a professional physician and treated 2-3 times a week.

3. Dietary regulation

It is recommended to eat ingredients such as goji berries, hawthorn, Job's tears, etc. that can invigorate the spleen and soothe the liver, and avoid spicy and greasy foods. It is recommended to clear the liver and eyes with chrysanthemum and cassia seed tea, and to make poria Congee benefit water and moisture. Long term drinkers should strictly quit drinking and control their intake of animal fat.

4. Emotional regulation

The liver is responsible for regulating ejaculation, and emotional depression can exacerbate liver damage. You can use the corner tune music in the Five Tones Therapy to soothe the liver, and practice the Eight Section Brocade technique of "regulating the spleen and stomach with a single lift". Maintain emotional stability and avoid anger or long-term anxiety.

5. Exercise therapy

Soft and gentle exercises such as Tai Chi and Dao Yin can promote the circulation of Qi and blood in the liver meridian. It is recommended to strike the gallbladder meridian (outer lower limb) every morning and massage the Taichong acupoint for 3-5 minutes before going to bed. Avoid intense exercise that can damage the liver yin.

Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes overall regulation in the treatment of liver injury, and the therapeutic effect should be observed for 3-6 months. During the treatment period, liver function should be regularly monitored. If severe symptoms such as continuous elevation of transaminases or ascites occur, timely Western medicine treatment should be combined. Pay attention to daily routines, avoid staying up late and damaging the liver, and maintain moderate exercise and emotional balance to help with liver repair.

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