Patient's question:
My father has had high blood pressure for many years and has been taking medication, but it hasn't been effectively treated. This time, he went to an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor, who prescribed Novartis and Xuesaitong for him, saying they can cure high blood pressure. Can Novartis and Xuesaitong really cure high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
There are several factors that contribute to the development of hypertension. Common factors include genetic factors, high blood lipids, high blood glucose, and hormonal levels, such as excessively high levels of catecholamines, all of which can lead to elevated blood pressure. Xuesaitong is a purified drug derived from the extract of the traditional Chinese medicine Panax notoginseng. It has the functions of promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis, as well as stabilizing blood vessel conditions. However, it does not directly treat blood pressure. It helps regulate physical and mental health and maintain personal hygiene to prevent bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.