Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable in my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. Could you please tell me what the Chinese medicine treatment for atrial fibrillation is?Doctor's answer:
Atrial fibrillation falls under the category of "heart tremor" in the syndrome types of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The main causes include physical exhaustion, emotional distress, exposure to external pathogens, and improper diet. In general, it is classified into several types such as deficiency of heart and (gallbladder) Qi, insufficiency of heart blood, and hyperactivity of Yin deficiency and fire. Depending on the specific type, corresponding solutions can be implemented by taking herbal prescriptions such as An Shen Ding Zhi Wan (Calming Spirit and Pacifying Will Pill), Gui Pi Tang (Tonifying Spleen Decoction), and Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Heavenly Emperor Rejuvenating Heart Pill).