"Discover the Comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions for Diabetic Foot Treatment"
In medicine, there are numerous treatments for diabetic foot, but today we recommend a fundamental therapeutic approach: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This method not only eradicates the disease at its root but also avoids the side effects of other treatments.
I. Blood Stasis Blocking the Channels
Ingredients: Huangqi (Astragalus) 60g, Mulberry Twig and Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) each 10g, Danggui (Angelica Sinensis) 15g, Chishao (Red Peony Root) 15g, Chuanxiong (Ligusticum Wallichii) 15g, Danshen (Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix) 30g, Shengdi (Rehmannia Glutinosa Radix) 15g, Chuanniuxi (Cyathula Root) 15g, Shengdilong (Pheretima) 15g, Jixueteng (Spatholobus Suberectus Stem) 30g, Baijiangcan (Batryticated Silkworm) 10g.
Modifications: For severe numbness, add Luoshualuo and Luoshiteng to promote circulation. If weakness in limbs is prominent, increase spleen- and kidney-strengthening ingredients like Dangshen (Codonopsis Pilosula Radix) 10g, Baizhu (Atractylodes Macrocephala Rhizoma) 10g, Yunling (Poria Cocos) 15g, Sangjisheng (Loranthaceae Taxillus) 25g. Prescription: Modified Buyang Huanyuan Decoction.
II. Blood Stasis and Toxin Blocking the Channels
Ingredients: Danggui 20g, Chishao 15g, Danshen 30g, Niuxi 15g, Shuanghuateng 30g, Xuanshen (Scrophularia Root) 15g, Huafen (Pollen) 15g, Huzhang (Polygonum Cuspidatum Rhizoma) 15g, Hongteng (Sargentodoxa Cuneata Stem) 15g, Shenggancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix) 6g, Chuanshanjia (Pangolin Scales) 15g, Zhirumei each 10g, Shenghuangqi 30g.
Prescription: Modified Simiao Huoxue Decoction.
III. Yang Deficiency and Cold
Ingredients: Shudi (Prepared Rehmannia Root) 30g, Lujiaojiao (Deer Antler Glue) 10g, Rougui (Cinnamon Bark) 3g, Jiangtan (Charred Ginger) 3g, Baijiezi (White Mustard Seed) 10g, Mahuang (Ephedra Herb) 3g, Gancao (Licorice Root) 3g. For qi and blood stasis, add Jixueteng and Guijianyu. If abscess forms locally, add Shenghuangqi, Zaojiao, and Chuanshanjia to promote qi and drain pus. Prescription: Wenyang Decoction.
IV. Intense Heat Toxin
Ingredients: Jinyinhua (Honeysuckle Flower) 30g, Yejuhua (Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower) 15g, Gongying (Dandelion) 20g, Zihuadiding (Viola Yedoensis) 15g, Zibeitiankui (Malva Verticillata) 12g, Chishao 15g, Danpi (Moutan Bark) 10g, Xuanshen 15g, Cheqianzi (Plantago Seed) 15g, Chixiaodou (Red Bean) 30g. For excessive decayed tissue and foul odor, add Huzhang and Tufuling to detoxify and eliminate impurities. After decompression, if pus drainage is poor, add Zaoci, Huafen, and Baizhi to promote pus discharge. For severe pain and dark red skin, add Guiwei and Zhirumei to activate blood and relieve pain. For persistent high fever, dry mouth, and constipation, add Shengshigao, Zhimu, and Dahuang to cool and clear heat, and promote bowel movements. Prescription: Modified Wuwei Xiaodu Decoction.
