How to treat breast cysts with traditional Chinese medicine

Breast cysts can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine to soothe the liver and regulate qi, resolve phlegm and disperse nodules, and activate blood circulation and dredge collaterals. It can fundamentally improve the imbalance of qi and blood circulation in the body, relieve the symptoms of breast cysts, and prevent the disease from getting worse.

The formation of breast cysts is usually related to depression, poor blood circulation, and phlegm and blood stasis. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the liver is responsible for the release of qi and blood", and long-term emotional fluctuations can easily lead to liver qi stagnation, which in turn affects the normal circulation of breast qi and blood. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of breast cysts mainly focuses on overall conditioning, and commonly used Chinese medicine prescriptions include Xiaoyaosan, Taohong Siwu Decoction or Erchen Decoction. For example, Xiaoyaosan is suitable for relieving breast pain caused by liver qi stagnation, Taohong Siwu Decoction focuses on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, while Erchen Decoction is used to remove phlegm and regulate qi. Acupuncture therapy can also be selected according to personal constitution, such as acupuncture of Taichong, Neiguan, Zusanli and other acupoints to dredge meridians and regulate qi and blood. For local obvious cysts, moxibustion of Qihai, Guanyuan and other acupoints can also be used to promote local blood circulation.

In daily life, patients with breast cysts also need to pay attention to emotional management, keep a happy spirit, and avoid excessive stress. At the same time, the effect of conditioning through diet therapy is better, such as eating more ingredients that have the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, such as rose tea, bergamot tea, or barley and red bean porridge that strengthens the spleen and resolves phlegm. In addition, it is recommended to do moderate exercise every day, such as yoga or brisk walking, to improve the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body. When the cyst does not shrink for a long time or the symptoms worsen, you need to see a doctor in time to avoid delaying treatment. If the conditioning persists for a period of time and the symptoms still do not improve, you need to cooperate with the doctor for a more in-depth etiology examination. Remember, every adjustment is a concern for your own health and a gentle self-care.