Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Atherosclerosis - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Atherosclerosis - Basics

Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries, limiting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body. Typically symptoms are not seen until your arteries are severely narrow or completely blocked. This can lead to serious problems, such as Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, and Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis - Diagnostic Patterns

The Chinese Medicine treatment of atherosclerosis generally involves arriving at the appropriate TCM diagnosis or pattern. This pattern within the individual is what treatment is based on not the general condition (see treating the cause and not the symptoms).

The following patterns may represent the underlying contributing factors for the development of atherosclerosis:

• Liver Qi Stagnation
• Kidney Qi Deficiency
• Phlegm Stagnation
• Blood Stagnation

Atherosclerosis - Formulas From Our Store

The following herbal formulas are potentially useful in the process of treating atherosclerosis. For a complete list from our store with more details see our atherosclerosis formula section.

• Jiang Dan Gu Chun Wan

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