Remedies for Alzheimer’s

Introduction

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder, often associated with deficiencies and imbalances in the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers unique approaches to managing Alzheimer’s symptoms by treating the root causes with herbal formulations and syndromic differentiation.

This page explores how specific TCM products-BuZhong Yi Qi Tang and Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan Jia Wei-along withherbal remedies targeting various syndromes, can support people affected by Alzheimer’s.

Key Products for Alzheimer’s Treatment

1. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

• Main Action: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, increases Qi and lifts prolapsed organs.
• Relevance to Alzheimer’s: Effective in addressing Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm Stagnation, a common cause of cognitive decline.

2. Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan Jia Wei

• Main Action: Activates blood circulation, eliminates blood stasis and clears blockages in meridians.
• Relevance to Alzheimer’s: Addresses stagnation syndromes including Blood and Phlegm Stagnation and Liver Qi Stagnation.

Common Syndromes in TCM Associated with Alzheimer’s

1. Lung and Kidney Qi Deficiency (Sheng Mai San)
   • Symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath, poor memory.
   • Recommended Herbs: Sheng Mai San for tonifying Qi and Yin.
2. Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm Stagnation (Ban Xia Xie Xin Xin Tang)
   • Symptoms: cognitive confusion, feeling heavy and poor digestion.
   • Recommended Herbs: Ban Xia Xie Xie Xin Tang to eliminate phlegm and strengthen the spleen.
3. Spleen and Kidney Deficiency (Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan, Si Shen Wan)
   • Symptoms: Weakness, forgetfulness, digestive upset.
   • Recommended Herbs: Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan and Si Shen Wan for Yang warming and essence stabilization.
4. Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency with Phlegm Stagnation (Fu Zi Nan Nan Xing Yu Yu Jin Tang)
   • Symptoms: cold limbs, difficulty concentrating, phlegm accumulation.
   • Recommended Herbs: Fu Zi Nan Nan Xing Yu Yu Jin Tang for Yang warming and phlegm transformation.
5. Fire of the Heart Intensifies (Dao Chi San, San Huang Xie Xin Xin Tang)
   • Symptoms: Restlessness, insomnia, memory loss.
   • Recommended Herbs: Dao Chi San and San Huang Xie Xin Xin Tang for reducing fire and calming the spirit.
6. Phlegm and Dampness Darken the Orifices of the Heart (Xi Xin Tang)
   • Symptoms: confusion, mental disturbance, lethargy.
   • Recommended Herbs: Xi Xin Tang for dispersing phlegm and opening holes.
7. Heart and Spleen Deficiency (Yang Xin Tang)
   • Symptoms: anxiety, forgetfulness, poor appetite.
   • Recommended Herbs: Yang Xin Tang for nourishing the heart and strengthening the spleen.
8. Stagnation of Liver and Blood Qi with Phlegm (Wu Shi Gan Wu Shi Gan Yu Fang Jia Wei)
   • Symptoms: irritability, emotional instability, apathy.
   • Recommended Herbs: Wu Shi Gan Yu Fang Fang Jia Wei for stimulating the liver and eliminating stagnation.
9. Deficiency of Liver and Kidney Yin with Increased Liver Yang that Generates Wind (Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin)
   • Symptoms: dizziness, headache, memory loss.
   • Recommended Herbs: Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin for nourishing the Yin and soothing the Yang of the liver.
10. Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Phlegm Stagnation (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan)
    • Symptoms: night sweats, weakness, mental decline.
    • Recommended Herbs: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan to enrich Yin and eliminate phlegm.
11. Kidney Yang Deficiency (Jing Gui Shen Qi Wan)
    • Symptoms: feeling cold, fatigue, cognitive impairment.
    • Recommended Herbs: Jing Gui Shen Shen Qi Wan to restore Yang and kidney function.
12. Kidney Essence Deficiency (Zuo Gui Wan, You Gui Wan, Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang)
    • Symptoms: signs of aging, poor memory, extreme fatigue.
    • Recommended Plants:
      • Zuo Gui Wan and You Gui Wan for essence restoration.
      • Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang for tonifying Qi and blood.
13. Stagnation of Blood and Phlegm (Feng Tan – Wind Phlegm)
    • Symptoms: Tremors, dizziness, confusion.
    • Recommended Herbs: Wind dispersing and phlegm removing formulas.

Conclusion

Addressing specific syndromes, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan Jia Wei, together with personalized TCM formulas, offer a holistic approach to managing Alzheimer’s disease. The combination of herbal remedies, lifestyle changes, acupuncture and dietary support can enhance their effectiveness.

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Main effects: formula based on Ginseng and Astragalus, resolves IQ deficiency and helps prevent and fight Alzheimer’s. The first results can be seen after 14 days of treatment.

Huo Luo Xiao Xiao Ling Dan Jia Wei
Main effects: Revitalizes blood, Eliminates blood stasis, Unblocks collateral, Soothes pain