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The
heart is the cone-shaped organ that pumps blood to the
whole body. In order to do so, it beats at a certain
rate and everytime it beats, a Heartbeat is
produced. Normally there is a regular rate and rhythm at
which the heart beats and this normality keeps the body
functioning well.At any time this rhythm is disturbed,
Arrhythmias result. The heart may seem to skip a beat or
beat irregularly or very fast. Arrhythmias arising in
the atria are called atrial or supraventricular (above
the ventricles) arrhythmias. Ventricular arrhythmias
begin in the ventricles. In general, ventricular
arrhythmias caused by heart disease are the most
serious. (Atria are the upper chambers of the heart and
Ventricles are the lower chambers of the heart).
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(a) Most people have felt their heart beat very
fast, experienced a fluttering in their chest, or
noticed that their heart skipped a beat. Almost
everyone has also felt dizzy, faint, or out of
breath or had chest pains at one time or another.
(b) Sometimes an arrhythmia can be detected by
listening to the heart with a stethoscope. However,
the electrocardiogram (ECG) is the most precise
method for diagnosing the heartbeat. Exercise ECG
(stress test), 24-hour ECG (Holter) monitoring,
echocardiogram, and electrophysiologic study (EPS)
may help differentiate arrhythmia and identify the
causes of this disease.
Many
Heartbeat problems are successfully treated by TCM’s
treatment approach. Some anti-arrhythmia medicines have
side effects, so TCM’s treatment approach is more useful
treatment approach for such problems.
This ailment,
according to TCM, has different syndromes. The treatment for
these syndromes using herbal medicine and acupuncture is shown
below.
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Syndrome (a)
Deficiency of both qi and
yin
Palpitations (noticeable and irregular heartbeat) and
shortness of breath, both of which are worse on
exertion, lassitude, poor memory, insomnia, dizziness,
blurring of vision, restlessness, thirst, a sensation of
heartbeat in the palms and soles, spontaneous or night
sweating, pale complexion, or malar flush (flushed
cheekbones), and red lips, a red or light red tongue,
and irregular pulse.
To treat byHerbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Tonify qi and yin.
Syndrome (b)
Deficiency of
both heart and spleen
Palpitations, insomnia, night sweats, anorexia, general
weakness, sallow complexion, pale tongue with thin and
whitish coating and thready pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Replenishing qi and
tonifying the blood, invigorating the spleen and
nourishing the heart.
Prescription/Formula: Decoction for Invigorating
the Spleen and Nourishing the Heart. Bighead
atractylodes rhizome (Bai Zhu) 30g, Poria with hostwood
(Fu Sheng) 30g, Astragalus root (Huang Qi) 30g. Longan
aril (Long Yan Rou) 30g, Wild jujuba seed (Suan Zao Ren)
30g, Ginseng (Ren Shen) 15g, Aucklandia root (Mu Xiang)
15g, Prepared licorice root (Zhi Gan Cao) 8g, Chinese
angelica root (Dang Gui) 3g, Polygala root (Yuan Zhi)
3g.
To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Prescription: Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6),
Xinshu (BL 15), Zusanli (ST 36), Pishu (B 20).
Syndrome (c)
Deficiency of
yin and hyperactivity of fire
Palpitations, which are likely to occur with worry and
fright, restlessness, a sensation of fast heartbeat in
the chest, dizziness, blurring of vision, tinnitus
(ringing in the ears), dream-disturbed sleep or
insomnia, malar flush or a flushed face, a red tongue
with yellow coating, and a rapid pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Nourish liver and kidney
yin, reduce fire, soothe heart and calm mind.
Prescription/Formula: Variation of Tonify the
Heart Pill (Tianwang Buxin Dan) Dried rehmannia root
(Sheng Di Huang)12g, Scorphularia root (Yuan Shen) 12g,
Ophiopogon root (Mai Dong)10g, Red sage root (Dan
Shen)10g, Chinese angelica root (Dang Gui)12g, Poria (Fu
Ling)10g, Schisandra fruit (Wu Wei Zi) 12g, Polygala
root (Yuan Zhi) 10g, Spring date seed (Suan Zao Ren)
15g, Liquorice (Gan Cao) 6g.
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To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Prescription: Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6),
Xinshu (BL 15), Jueyinshu (B 14), Shenshu (B 23), and
Taixi (KI 3).
Palpitations, fear, stuffiness in the chest,
restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, or nightmares,
thirst, a bitter taste in the mouth, deep-yellow urine,
constipation, a red tongue with yellow sticky coating
and a rapid pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Clear Phlegm-fire, soothe
the heart and calm the mind.
Prescription/Formula: Variation of Decoction for
Clearing Away Gallbladder-heart Pinellia tuber (Ban Xia)
6g, Bamboo shavings (Zhu Ru) 6g, Fruit of immature
citron (Zhi Shi) 6g, Tangerine peel (Chen Pi) 9g,
Prepared licorice root (Zhi Gan Cao) 5g, Tuckahoe(Fu
Ling) 5g, Fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) 5 pieces, Chinese
dates (Da Zao)1 piece.
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To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Prescription: Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6),
Xinshu (BL 15), Chize (LU 5), and FengLong (ST 40).
Palpitations and shortness of breath, stuffy sensation
in the chest or chest pain, a purple tongue or a tongue
with purple spots, and irregular pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Promoting blood
circulation to remove blood stasis.
Prescription/Formula: Decoction for removing
blood stasis in the chest. Chinese angelica root 9g,
Chuanxiong rhizome 5g, Red peony root 9g, Peach Kernel
9g, Saffower 9g, Achyranthes root 9g, Bupleurum root 3g,
Balloonflower root 5g, Fruit of citron or trifoliate
orange 6g, Dried root of rehmannia 9g, Licorice root 3g.
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To treat by Acupuncture and
Moxibustion Prescription: Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6),
Xinshu (BL 15), Xuehai (SP 10).
Simple Prescriptions: Ku Shen Radix Sophorae Flovescentis 15-30g
taken in the form of a decoction. Xian He Cao Herba Agrimoniae 15-30g taken
in the form of a decoction.
Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing
effect of this specific ailment, however
individual results may vary. It improves the
flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood,
so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't
see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many
exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or
even months of practice before you'll see any
significant improvements.
For the information of different types of Qigong
,just click a link above.
This information is for education purpose only.
We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong
master to learn the correct ways to conduct
these exercises before attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet
1)
Deficiency of both qi and yin:
Longan (Guiyuan) 15g, Lotus Seed
(Lianzi) 10g, Polished round-grained
nonglutinous rice (Jingmi) 50g.
Add water to thm to cook. Take it in the morning
and in the evening every day.
2)
Deficiency of yin and
hyperactivity of fire:
Longan (Guiyuan) 30g, American Ginseng
(Xiyangshen) 6g, White Sugar (Baitang) 30g, add
water 100ml to them, steam them for 45 minutes.
Take 50ml before going to bed every day.
(c) Life style
1) Remain a cheerful mood.
2) Avoid strenuous exercise or physical
activities.
3) Don't overeat. Make sure to have enough
sleep.
4) Abstain from smoking, alcohol, strong tea and
coffee.
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