What Chinese medicine is good for hyperthyroidism? Analysis of hot topics and TCM conditioning programs on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, thyroid health issues have once again become the focus of heated discussions on social media, especially the traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods for "hyperthyroidism" (hyperthyroidism). This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out the commonly used traditional Chinese medicine and scientific basis for the treatment of hyperthyroidism, and present relevant research results in structured data.
1. Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism and understanding of traditional Chinese medicine
The main symptoms of hyperthyroidism are palpitations, sweating, weight loss, irritability and other symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that its pathogenesis is related to "liver stagnation transforming into fire" and "yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity", and treatment needs to focus on soothing the liver, clearing away heat, nourishing yin and reducing fire.
2. Recommendations and mechanisms of action of popular traditional Chinese medicines
| Chinese medicine name | Main functions | Applicable symptoms | research support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prunella vulgaris | Clears the liver and purges fire, dissipates stagnation and reduces swelling | Enlarged thyroid gland, irritability and irritability | "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" records its anti-thyroxine effect |
| Astragalus | Replenish qi and strengthen the surface, regulate immunity | Fatigue, palpitations | 2023 Study Shows Lowering Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) |
| white peony root | Softens the liver and relieves pain, nourishes blood and astringes yin | Insomnia, hot flashes | Animal experiments show that it inhibits T3/T4 secretion |
| Salvia | Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, improve circulation | Exophthalmos, tachycardia | The effective rate of clinical auxiliary treatment is about 65% |
3. Recent Hot Discussions: Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Therapy
Weibo topics#hyperthyroidism does not require lifelong medication#It has been read 120 million times, and many experts in traditional Chinese medicine mentioned that "combined treatment with traditional Chinese medicine + western medicine can reduce the recurrence rate." For example:
4. Precautions and taboos
| Risk type | Specific instructions |
|---|---|
| Contraindications of traditional Chinese medicine containing iodine | Seaweed and kelp may aggravate symptoms of hyperthyroidism |
| Incompatibility | Avoid use with ginseng isothermal tonics |
| Treatment recommendations | Thyroid function needs to be monitored regularly for at least 3 months |
5. Answers to hotly discussed questions from users
Zhihu popular questions"How long does it take for hyperthyroidism to take Chinese medicine to take effect?"Received 56,000 followers. Traditional Chinese medicine physician @李凯health replied: "Individual differences are large. Symptoms can be relieved in 1-2 months for mild cases, but continuous conditioning is required for more than 6 months to consolidate the effect."
Conclusion
The treatment of hyperthyroidism with traditional Chinese medicine requires syndrome differentiation and treatment, combined with modern medical monitoring methods. It is recommended that patients develop personalized plans under the guidance of professional physicians and avoid blind use of medications. Recent studies have shown that the rational use of traditional Chinese medicine can reduce the side effects of western medicine and improve the quality of life, but comprehensive management is still needed for the root cause.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is October 1-10, 2023, and the sources include Weibo, Zhihu, PubMed and other public platforms.)
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