What traditional Chinese medicine should the elderly take: a 10-day hot topic and scientific guide on the Internet
With the improvement of health awareness, how the elderly can regulate their bodies through traditional Chinese medicine has become a hot topic on the Internet recently. This article combines hotspot data from the entire network in the past 10 days to compile scientific and reliable traditional Chinese medicine recommendations and precautions for the elderly.
1. TOP5 recently searched Chinese medicines (data source: Baidu Index/Weibo topics)
| Chinese medicine name | Hot search index | Main functions | Suitable crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus | 85,000 | Replenish qi and solidify the surface, enhance immunity | People who are prone to fatigue and have low immunity |
| notoginseng | 62,000 | Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, protects cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases | Patients with three types of high blood pressure and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases |
| wolfberry | 58,000 | Nourishes the liver and kidneys, improves eyesight and moisturizes the lungs | Those with reduced vision, soreness and weakness in waist and knees |
| Salvia | 43,000 | Improve microcirculation and anti-thrombosis | People with coronary heart disease and insufficient blood supply to the brain |
| Poria | 39,000 | Strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, calm the mind and calm the mind | Insomnia, edema, indigestion |
2. Traditional Chinese medicine combination plans for different body types
| Constitution type | Typical symptoms | Recommended combination | Usage suggestions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qi deficiency type | Shortness of breath, fatigue, easy to catch a cold | Astragalus 15g + Codonopsis pilosula 10g | Decoct water instead of tea |
| blood stasis type | Dull complexion and numbness of limbs | Salvia 10g + hawthorn 6g | Cook porridge and eat |
| Yin deficiency type | Dry mouth, night sweats, hot palms and soles | Ophiopogon japonicus 10g+lily 15g | Take with stew |
| Yang deficiency type | Aversion to cold, cold limbs, frequent urination at night | Eucommia ulmoides 10g + cinnamon 3g | Drink medicinal wine |
3. Medication precautions reminded by experts
1.dose control: The metabolic capacity of the elderly decreases. The dosage of traditional Chinese medicine should be 2/3 of the conventional dosage for adults. For example, the daily health care dosage of astragalus is recommended not to exceed 20g/day.
2.drug interactions: Elderly people who are taking western medicine need to pay special attention. For example, using Panax notoginseng and aspirin together may increase the risk of bleeding. It is recommended to take them 2 hours apart.
3.Seasonal adjustment: The dosage of warming and tonic drugs (such as red ginseng) should be reduced in summer, and the proportion of nourishing traditional Chinese medicines can be appropriately increased in winter.
4. Hot discussion: Recommended traditional Chinese medicine and dietary prescriptions
| Diet name | Material formula | Efficacy and characteristics | Preparation method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanhei health porridge | 30g black beans + 50g black rice + 15g black sesame seeds | Nourish kidney and black hair, improve osteoporosis | Simmer for 2 hours |
| Astragalus and crucian carp soup | 20g astragalus + 1 crucian carp + 3 slices of ginger | Enhance immunity and promote wound healing | Steam for 1.5 hours |
| Poria and yam cake | 50g Poria powder + 100g yam + 30g glutinous rice flour | Strengthen the spleen and stomach, relieve constipation | Steam for 40 minutes |
5. Latest research trends
1. The latest research findings from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences:Lycium barbarum polysaccharideIt can significantly improve the retinal function of the elderly. It is recommended to consume 15-20 dried wolfberry tablets daily.
2. The international journal "Phytomedicine" stated:Tanshinone IIAIt has the potential to improve Alzheimer's disease, but it needs to be used under the guidance of a professional physician.
3. The State Food and Drug Administration reminds: "The most popular products on the Internet recently"Polygonum multiflorum hair growth pills"There is a risk of hepatotoxicity and the elderly should avoid self-administration.
Conclusion:Traditional Chinese medicine health care must follow the principle of "syndrome differentiation and treatment". It is recommended that elderly friends consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner before use, conduct regular liver and kidney function tests, and do not blindly follow online folk remedies. Scientific use of medicine can make traditional Chinese medicine truly a boost to health and longevity.
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