Stroke is a sudden impairment in brain function. One may suffer an inability to speak or speak clearly, walk, or move a limb because blood has stopped flowing to an area of the brain. Usually, this is caused by the blockage, or the rupture, of a blood vessel. Unlike ministrokes, which are also known as transient ischemic attacks (TIA), whose symptoms resolve on their own in less than 24 hours, strokes leave behind long-lasting neurological impairments. The severity of these impairments depends on how large the damage is to the brain, and on the part of the brain that is affected.
Therapeutic methods for stroke in stage one
Wind Phelgm Blocking the Meridians
Therapeutic Methods: To dispell wind, resolve blood stasis and activate blood to remove obstruction from the collaterals.
Hyperactivity of Liver Yang
Therapeutic Methods: To calm the liver, purge the fire and remove obstructions from the collaterals.
Excess Syndrome of Fu Organs due to Phlegm Heat
Therapeutic Methods: To resolve phlegm and remove obstructions from fu organs.
Stagnation of Blood due to Deficiency of Qi
Therapeutic Methods: To replenish qi, activate blood circulation and support healthy qi to eliminate pathogenic factors.
Stirring up of Endogenous Wind due to Deficiency of Yin
Therapeutic Methods: To nourish the liver and kidneys, suppress yang and calm wind.
Therapeutic methods for stroke in stage two
Phlegm Heat Blocking the Heart Orifice
Therapeutic Methods: To clear away heat, resolve phlegm and wake up the patient from unconsciousness.
Phlegm Dampness Blocking the Heart Orifice
Therapeutic Methods: To warm yang, resolve sputum and wake up the patient from unconsciousness.
Exhaustion of Primordial Qi
Therapeutic Methods: To replenish qi, revive yang and relieve collapse.