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Depression Due to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis
Depression caused by trauma or secondary to internal diseases often presents with this syndrome.The so-called trauma includes surgeries, miscarriages, childbirth, and other injuries, all of which can lead to blood stasis, subsequently affecting the flow of Qi, making Qi stagnation inevitable, which naturally leads to depression.Internal diseases, including incorrect treatment of colds, and chronic Qi stagnation leading to blood stasis, as well as blood stasis caused by chest obstruction affecting cardiovascular health, are all pathological factors contributing to depression.In short: if blood stasis persists, new blood cannot be generated.
| Symptoms and Signs | |
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Core Symptoms |
Detailed Description |
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Irritability and Paranoia, Sub-lingual Blood Stasis |
Irritable and paranoid, unable to control oneself when angry, but regrets after the outburst. Female patients may also experience breast distension before menstruation. Numbness in hands and feet often leads to chest pain, with severe sub-lingual blood stasis. |
Treatment Methods
Chinese Patent Medicine
Xuefu Zhuyu Wan (Blood Mansion Eliminating Stasis Pill)
Chinese Herbal Decoction
Xiao Chai Hu Granules (Xiao Yao Wan, Modified Xiao Yao) + San Qi Powder
Women often develop this type of depression after miscarriage or childbirth due to unresolved blood stasis, with some suffering for decades without realizing it. Some believe postpartum depression is normal, but it can be prevented early.
A 65-year-old female patient came to see a TCM doctor with her son, who was seeking treatment for coronary heart disease.
This female patient had a worried expression and poor complexion. Her pulse indicated a state of repression.
I asked, “Have you been feeling depressed for a long time? For decades?”
She cried and said, “Yes.”
I said, “Did this start after you had your son?”
She replied, “Yes.”
Her son, who was nearly forty, stood beside her in shock.
This is postpartum depression caused by unresolved blood stasis, lasting for forty years, bringing immense suffering not only to her but also to her family.
Women after miscarriage or childbirth can take herbs that invigorate blood circulation and resolve stasis, such as San Qi and Si Wu Tang, among many other Chinese patent medicines, to avoid this issue.Additionally, in cases of surgery or trauma, unresolved blood stasis can also lead to this type of depression, especially for those who have undergone multiple surgeries, leading to severe Qi deficiency and blood stasis. Once the righteous Qi is restored, the Qi mechanism may struggle to recover, making it easy to trigger this problem.Internal diseases, aside from coronary heart disease and colds, also include many conditions related to depression. Many students studying abroad and workers away from home experience irregular eating patterns, which can lead to stomach Qi stagnation and, over time, result in blood stasis and Qi stagnation, with depression often following closely.
In terms of symptoms, we see these individuals are irritable and angry, and in extreme cases, they may even commit violent acts. Many murderers today act out in extreme situations; in fact, once they calm down, they regret their actions, but in that moment, they cannot control themselves. This pathological state is a result of Qi stagnation and blood stasis leading to depression.Coronary heart disease, which causes chest pain after anger, is also due to Qi stagnation and blood stasis. It is essential to soothe the liver, regulate Qi, and invigorate blood circulation to restore normal conditions for the patient.In terms of medication, Xuefu Zhuyu Wan is a primary treatment, and other liver-soothing and Qi-regulating herbs can be used alongside blood-invigorating medicines, such as Xiao Chai Hu Granules + San Qi Powder, which is a gentle and effective method for treating Qi stagnation and blood stasis.San Qi Powder should be purchased from reputable sources, as high profits can lead to counterfeit products. When authenticity is difficult to discern, opting for higher-priced options generally ensures better quality.
A 72-year-old female patient had been depressed for many years and often exhibited abnormal behavior.For instance, she would take money from home and scatter it outside. People might think this is a mental illness, but in fact, she hoped to gain recognition from others through this behavior, which provided her with some inner comfort.She felt as if there was a large stone in her chest, saying, “If someone could remove this stone, I would be cured.”This person also suffered from severe insomnia, needing multiple sleeping pills to get some rest.After administering Xuefu Zhuyu Tang, she slept soundly until dawn, and upon waking, felt the large stone in her chest had disappeared, and her mood greatly improved.Of course, as a pill, while Xuefu Zhuyu Wan can address immediate issues, it does not necessarily resolve long-term problems due to its small dosage. Generally, it may take several months or even a year and a half of continuous use to completely eliminate symptoms.Next time, we will discuss how to address “Depression Due to Heart and Spleen Deficiency”.
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