Cerebrovascular Accident

Cerebrovascular accidents, also known as strokes, can be life-threatening events that require prompt intervention. In Chinese medicine, cerebral hemorrhage is categorized into different types based on the patient's symptoms. This article will discuss the various types of cerebral hemorrhages and their corresponding treatments in Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and herbal remedies.

1. Yang Closure Type Cerebral Hemorrhage

Symptoms:

• Both fists closed tightly
• Heavy breathing
• Loud sputum sound resembling sawing
• Absence of urination and bowel movement
• Red complexion
• Lockjaw
• Sudden fainting with complete unconsciousness

Treatment:

• Acupuncture or other first aid techniques to wake the patient
• Administer Kai-Guan-San to open the lockjaw
• Give one tablet of Zhi-Bao-Dan (crushed into powder), mixed with warm water and fresh ginger juice, orally or nasally
• Follow up with Zhen-Gan-Xi-Feng-Tang

2. Yin Closure Type Cerebral Hemorrhage

Symptoms:

• Both fists closed tightly
• Cold limbs
• Lockjaw
• Low but heavy sputum sound
• Sudden fainting with complete unconsciousness
• Whitish or pale complexion

Treatment:

• Acupuncture or other first aid techniques to wake the patient
• Administer one tablet of Su-He-Xiang-Wan (crushed into powder), mixed with warm water and fresh ginger juice, orally or nasally
• Follow up with Dao-Tan-Tang

3. Prolapse Type Cerebral Hemorrhage

Symptoms:

• Both eyes closed
• Cold limbs
• Hands stretched after fainting
• Incontinence of urination
• Open mouth
• Perspiration
• Snoring

Treatment:

• Acupuncture or other first aid techniques to wake the patient
• Administer the formula Shen-Fu-Tang (crushed into powder), mixed with warm water and fresh ginger juice, orally or nasally
• Follow up with Di-Huang-Yin-Zi

Aftereffects and Treatments

1. Hemiplegia:

• Use Bu-Yang-Huan-Wu-Tang to tone blood and energy simultaneously and remove blood coagulations

2. Speechlessness:

• For weaker patients, use Di-Huang-Yin-Zi to expel wind, remove sputum, and tone yin and yang
• For stronger patients, use Tiao-Tan-Tang

3. Dry eyes and mouth:

• Use Qian-Zheng-San to expel wind, remove sputum, and promote energy circulation

4. Incontinence of urination:

• Use Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang to tone the middle region, strengthen energy, and control urination

5. Cerebral Thrombosis:

• Use Da-Qin-Jiao-Tan to expel wind, remove sputum, activate blood, and promote blood circulation

6. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage:

• Use Ling-Jiao-Gou-Teng-Tang to water yin, cool blood, oppress yang, and stop wind

Conclusion

Chinese medicine offers various treatment options for different types of cerebral hemorrhages. Acupuncture and herbal remedies can be tailored to the specific symptoms and aftereffects of each case. It is crucial to consult with a qualified practitioner to determine the most appropriate course of action for each individual.