Chinese medicine treatment of ankle sprain
Chinese medicine treatment of ankle sprain
Ankle sprains are a common condition and one of the most common conditions for joint and ligament injuries. Since most patients don't care about ankle sprains, many people don't take it seriously, and do whatever they should do; for severe cases, apply plaster by themselves. Therefore, ankle sprains often fail to receive timely and correct treatment, resulting in swelling of the ankle and even nerve compression. This should be taken as a warning. There are several ways to treat ankle sprains in traditional Chinese medicine.
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- Anti-inflammatory traditional Chinese medicine paste.
Some women prefer to wear high heels, which can increase the risk of ankle sprains. In the event of a sprain, topical Chinese herbal patching can be taken in time. The traditional Chinese medicine paste on the sprained area has anti-inflammatory effect. This kind of sprain is not serious. Using traditional Chinese medicine to reduce inflammation can not only speed up blood circulation, but also avoid the occurrence of nerve compression symptoms.
- Acupuncture and moxibustion dredge the meridians.
Swelling occurs after an ankle sprain. This is because there are many tendons in the ankle. If the sprain is not treated in time, the blood in the meridians will be blocked, resulting in swelling. Acupuncture can be used to treat this. Acupuncture on ankle, calf and other related acupoints can promote blood circulation, dredge meridians, and eliminate ankle swelling.
- Oral Chinese medicine treatment.
When necessary, in addition to the above two treatments, patients can also take traditional Chinese medicine orally under the guidance of professional physicians, and cooperate with massage and massage to effectively relieve sprains.
How to use traditional Chinese medicine for ankle sprain
early sprain
In order to achieve the purpose of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, the decoction of promoting blood circulation and relieving pain can be taken orally. Red peony, chuanxiong, frankincense, myrrh, safflower each 10 grams, 6 grams of Panax notoginseng, 15 grams of angelica, 3 grams of dried blood. Decoct with water, one dose per day, twice a day; if decocted with rice wine, one dose every two days.
For severe swelling, 9 grams each of psyllium and zelan, 10 grams of Mutong, and 12 grams of turmeric can be added to relieve swelling; when the pain is severe, 3 grams of Muxiang and 15 grams of Corydalis can be added to relieve pain; If it is red, swollen and hot, you can add 3 grams of Gardenia, 15 grams of Cortex Moutan, and 9 grams of Cortex Phellodendri to clear heat and cool blood.
Topical medicines: 15 grams of Shenjincao, Tonggucao, hematoxylin, rhubarb, 12 grams of turmeric, 10 grams of frankincense and myrrh. Grind the above medicine into fine powder, mix it into a paste with an appropriate amount of rice wine and steam it, and apply it externally to the affected area when the temperature is moderate.
mid-sprain
In order to achieve the purpose of strengthening muscles and bones, nourishing blood, removing blood stasis and regenerating new ones, Sanyu Heshang Decoction can be taken orally ("The Golden Mirror of Medicine"). 6 grams each of peach kernels and soft-shelled turtle seeds, 10 grams each of safflower and drynaria, 9 grams each of Pinellia and licorice, and 12 grams each. One dose a day, twice a day; if decocted with rice wine, one dose every two days.
Topical medicine: 6 grams of safflower, 20 grams of Radix Fructus, 20 grams each of Cyperus officinalis, 12 grams of Cyperus officinalis, 15 grams each of Zelan leaves and Angelica sinensis, and 10 grams of natural copper. Grind the medicine into fine powder, mix it into a paste with an appropriate amount of rice wine and steam it, and apply it externally to the affected area when the temperature is moderate.
post sprain
In order to achieve the purpose of activating the meridians, warming the meridians and relieving pain. It can be taken orally with Shangke Shujin Decoction. 3 grams of Dilong, 10 grams each of frankincense, myrrh, licorice, and Wujiapi, 12 grams each of tangerine peel and Qianghuo, 9 grams each of papaya and mulberry parasite, and 15 grams of Shenshencao. Decoction with water, one dose per day, twice a day; if decocted with rice wine, one dose every two days.
If you feel numb, you can add 10 grams of safflower and 15 grams of angelica to promote blood circulation and clear collaterals; for those with obvious pain, add 9 grams of Xuanhu, 12 grams of Achyranthes, 6 grams of black medicine, and 10 grams of Citrus aurantium to relieve pain.
External medicine: 6 grams each of Chuanwu and Caowu, 15 grams each of Chuanxiong, Weilingxian and Qingpi, 20 grams each of Tougucao and Wujiapi, 10 grams of safflower and 12 grams of Qianghuo. Grind the medicine into fine powder, mix it into a paste with an appropriate amount of rice wine and steam it, and apply it externally to the affected area when the temperature is moderate.
Ankle sprains are mostly caused by accidents. In order to prevent knee sprains, the muscles around the ankle joint should be strengthened at ordinary times, and protective gear should be worn during high-risk sports, and foods rich in calcium should be eaten more. Once the ankle joint is sprained, you need to seek medical attention in time, and choose different treatment methods according to your own situation to effectively relieve the symptoms.
Text/Gong Wenmin Chengdu First Orthopaedic Hospital
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