Can breast cysts be treated with Chinese medicine?

Breast cysts can be treated to a certain extent with Chinese medicine, especially for patients with mild symptoms or functional cysts. Chinese medicine can promote hormone balance, relieve symptoms, and reduce the possibility of recurrence. However, the treatment effect varies from person to person. It is recommended to treat according to syndrome differentiation under the guidance of a doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness.

The occurrence of breast cysts is often related to endocrine disorders, mood swings, and excessive stress. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, breast cysts are often classified as "breast cysts", which are closely related to liver depression and qi stagnation, and phlegm and dampness obstruction. The focus of Chinese medicine conditioning is to soothe the liver and relieve depression, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and soften and disperse nodules. Commonly used Chinese medicines in clinical practice include drugs such as Bupleurum, White Peony Root, and Cyperus rotundus to soothe the liver and relieve depression, which can improve pain and lumps caused by liver qi stagnation; drugs such as Trichosanthes, Kelp, and Fritillaria thunbergii are used to resolve phlegm and disperse nodules; Salvia miltiorrhiza, Red Peony Root, etc. are helpful to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis and improve local blood circulation. The specific medication needs to be treated by a professional Chinese medicine physician based on syndrome differentiation and treatment, and adjusted according to personal constitution and condition. Chinese medicine is usually used in the form of decoctions, pills or compresses, and combined with auxiliary therapies such as acupuncture and moxibustion to improve the conditioning effect.

The occurrence of breast cysts is often related to endocrine disorders, mood swings, and excessive stress. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, breast cysts are often classified as "breast cysts", which are closely related to liver depression and qi stagnation, and phlegm and dampness obstruction. The focus of Chinese medicine conditioning is to soothe the liver and relieve depression, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and soften and disperse nodules. Commonly used Chinese medicines in clinical practice include drugs such as Bupleurum, White Peony Root, and Cyperus rotundus to soothe the liver and relieve depression, which can improve pain and lumps caused by liver qi stagnation; drugs such as Trichosanthes, Kelp, and Fritillaria thunbergii are used to resolve phlegm and disperse nodules; Salvia miltiorrhiza, Red Peony Root, etc. are helpful to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis and improve local blood circulation. The specific medication needs to be treated by a professional Chinese medicine physician based on syndrome differentiation and treatment, and adjusted according to personal constitution and condition. Chinese medicine is usually used in the form of decoctions, pills or compresses, and combined with auxiliary therapies such as acupuncture and moxibustion to improve the conditioning effect.

In life, patients with breast cysts need to pay attention to self-care, avoid overwork and mood swings, and develop a regular work and rest schedule. The diet should be light, eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, such as broccoli, citrus fruits, etc., and reduce the intake of high-fat, high-sugar and spicy foods. It is not suitable to use any Chinese medicine prescriptions on your own, especially when the cyst is accompanied by severe pain or significantly enlarged, you should go to the hospital for a breast ultrasound examination in time to rule out the possibility of malignant lesions. Only by combining scientific diagnosis and treatment with a healthy lifestyle can breast health be managed more effectively.