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Coronary heart disease, formally known as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, is a common cardiovascular condition.In recent years, with the acceleration of life pace and increased social pressure, the incidence of coronary heart disease has been rising annually, severely affecting people’s health and quality of life.According to TCM theory, the occurrence of coronary heart disease is often related to “liver qi stagnation”:
01Firstly, TCM emphasizes the impact of emotional factors on human health, believing that changes in emotions can directly affect the functions of the organs. The “Huangdi Neijing” states that “all diseases arise from qi”, indicating that qi dysfunction is the cause of many diseases. In modern society, people face immense survival pressure and social competition, which can easily lead to liver qi stagnation, subsequently affecting the normal flow of qi and blood.Secondly, the liver in TCM is responsible for the smooth flow of qi and the regulation of blood. When liver qi is stagnant, the flow of qi is obstructed, leading to blood stasis, which can trigger coronary heart disease. Additionally, the liver is closely related to the heart; their functions are interdependent, and they influence each other in disease. Therefore, liver qi stagnation not only affects the liver’s function but also impacts the heart, leading to the occurrence of coronary heart disease.02Mr. Li, 56 years old, is a corporate executive engaged in high-intensity mental labor. In recent years, he has frequently experienced chest tightness and pain, especially during fatigue or emotional excitement.He has undergone multiple hospital examinations and was diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Despite taking various Western medications, his symptoms did not significantly improve.TCM believes that the occurrence of coronary heart disease is related to emotional imbalance, irregular diet, and improper work-rest balance.Mr. Li’s long-term engagement in high-intensity mental labor, coupled with significant mental stress and emotional stagnation, easily leads to liver qi stagnation and blood stasis. Liver qi stagnation results in obstructed heart vessels and blood stasis, thus triggering coronary heart disease.For Mr. Li’s condition, I believe the main treatment approach should be to soothe the liver, relieve depression, invigorate blood circulation, and alleviate pain, using the Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Powder to Soothe the Liver) which directly addresses his symptoms.Chai Hu Shu Gan San has the effects of soothing the liver and relieving depression, promoting qi flow and alleviating pain, suitable for symptoms such as chest and hypochondriac pain and chest tightness caused by liver qi stagnation.The main ingredients include Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Bai Shao (White Peony), Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange), Gan Cao (Licorice), Xiang Fu (Cyperus), and Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage);Bai Shao nourishes blood and softens the liver, alleviating pain; Zhi Ke promotes qi and relieves fullness, resolving phlegm; Gan Cao harmonizes the other herbs and alleviates pain; Xiang Fu soothes the liver and regulates qi, alleviating pain; Chuan Xiong invigorates blood and resolves stasis, promoting qi and alleviating pain. The combination of these herbs works together to soothe the liver, relieve depression, invigorate blood circulation, and alleviate pain.After a period of treatment, Mr. Li experienced significant relief from chest tightness and pain, and the changes in his condition made him feel comfortable and at ease. In the subsequent treatment process, his condition gradually stabilized, and his quality of life improved significantly.Tips: Written at the endqing lin ri ji 清林日记
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