Vascular Diseases from a TCM Perspective
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, vascular diseases are often seen as weaknesses in the Spleen Meridian. Since the Spleen is responsible for holding the blood in the vessels, this meridian is often weakened. Additionally, there can be stagnation of blood or body fluids, which exacerbates the condition.
Varicose veins / Varicosis
Weakness in the vessels is considered a Zong Qi deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Depending on the location, various meridians may be affected, but most commonly, the Spleen Meridian on the inner side of the lower legs is involved. Pain and lack of blood flow are understood in TCM as stagnation of Qi and blood. In my treatment, I will strengthen the affected meridian, stimulate blood flow, and tonify the Zong Qi simultaneously.
Venous insufficiency
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), venous insufficiency is first localized to determine which meridians are involved. Since the Spleen holds the blood in the veins according to Chinese Medicine, the Spleen is treated for all vascular diseases. The therapist must determine how the Spleen is involved and initiate a tonifying or Qi-strengthening therapy.
Diabetic angiopathy
As described in previous conditions, the Spleen also plays an important role in the treatment here. In diabetic angiopathy, however, diabetes can additionally be treated, which is described in TCM as „Xiao Ke“ or „wasting and thirsting“ syndrome.
Atherosclerosis
Common disharmonies of atherosclerosis include Liver Qi stagnation, Qi deficiency, phlegm with stagnation, and blood stasis. The primary focus of treatment is to improve the body’s natural flow.
DVT Deep vein thrombosis
In TCM, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is understood as a stagnation of Qi and blood with heat. Acute pain is always associated with stagnation. Therefore, my treatment will first focus on resolving the stagnation and restoring the flow of Qi.
Locations:
London: TBC
Düsseldorf (Oberkassel): Wildenbruchstrasse 115, 40545 Düsseldorf
Essen (Kettwig): Hauptstrasse 54, 45219 Essen
E-mail:
clinic@jasminreif.com
Phone:
UK: +44 7879 982 175
GER: +49 1523 61 96 135