What is the nursing method for meniscus degeneration?

Most cases of meniscus degeneration in young people are caused by various long-term trauma, sprains and other excessive exercise. This is a major cause of meniscus degeneration in young people. The cause of meniscus degeneration in the elderly is generally caused by the decline of bone and joint function. When the symptoms of meniscus degeneration appear, you will obviously feel no strength to walk and your legs are weak, which seriously affects your work and life.

There are several traditional Chinese medicine nursing remedies for meniscus degeneration:

1. Dietary considerations for meniscus injury:

Tobacco, alcohol and spicy foods, such as onions, garlic, leeks, ginger, peppers, chili peppers, cinnamon, etc. Avoid greasy, hot foods (fatty meat, fried foods). It is better to eat more alkaline substances, such as fresh vegetables and fruits. Foods rich in vitamin E, such as celery, amaranth, spinach, wolfberry greens, mustard greens, day lily, black sesame, etc. It is advisable to eat more foods rich in mucin and collagen, such as beef bone soup, pork rib soup, etc.

2. Folk remedies for meniscus injury

1. Initial stage

[Treatment method] Promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain.

【Prescription】

1. Prescription of the main formula of Huoxue Zhitong Decoction: 12g of Angelica sinensis, 6g of Chuanxiong, 6g of frankincense, 6g of Sappan wood, 5g of safflower, 6g of myrrh, 9g of Eupolyphaga sinensis, 3g of Panax notoginseng, 9g of red peony root, 3g of dried tangerine peel, 6g of Lophatherum gracile, and 9g of Bauhinia vine. Take it in decoction, 1 dose per day.

2. External use of Chinese medicine to eliminate stasis ointment - Xigutong massage ointment. Apply Xigutong massage ointment to the affected area and massage for five minutes.

3. Single prescription for meniscus injury No. 1 external application medicine

Prescription: 15 grams of Phellodendron chinense, 15 grams of Albizzia julibrissin bark, 15 grams of Bletilla striata, 15 grams of Dipsacus asper, 15 grams of Rhizoma Cynomorii, 15 grams of Radix Trichosanthis, and 9 grams of Melon seeds. 9 grams of earthworm, 9 grams of Achyranthes bidentata, 9 grams of Santalum album, 6 grams of red peony root, and 6 grams of safflower. Grind them into fine powder, mix with boiling water and a little honey and apply to the affected area, changing the dressing every other day.

(II) Patients with mid-term and chronic injuries

【Treatment method】 Nourishing blood and activating blood circulation, relaxing tendons and activating collaterals

【Prescription】

1. Main prescription: Zhuangjin Yangxue Decoction

Prescription: 9 grams of Angelica sinensis, 6 grams of Chuanxiong, 9 grams of Angelica dahurica, 12 grams of Dipsacus asper, 5 grams of Carthamus tinctorius, 12 grams of Rehmannia root, 9 grams of Achyranthes bidentata, 9 grams of Paeonia suffruticosa, and 9 grams of Eucommia ulmoides. Take it in decoction, 1 dose per day.

2. External use prescriptions: Orthopedic external wash prescription

Prescription: 15 grams of cinnamon twig, 15 grams of Clematis, 15 grams of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 15 grams of Acanthopanax acanthopanax, 10 grams of Asarum, 10 grams of Schizonepeta tenuifolia, and 10 grams of Myrrh. Boil the water and use it to wash the affected knee.

3. Single prescription for meniscus injury No. 2 external application medicine

Prescription: 15 grams of Bletilla striata, 15 grams of Albizzia julibrissin bark, 15 grams of Drynaria fortunei, 15 grams of Astragalus membranaceus, 9 grams of Dipsacus asper, 9 grams of Placenta centifolia, 9 grams of Rhizoma Cibotii, 9 grams of Poria cocos, 9 grams of White Peony Root, and 9 grams of Sappan Wood. Grind them into fine powder, mix with boiling water and a little honey and apply to the affected area, changing the dressing every other day.

(III) Late stage

【Treatment method】 Warm the meridians and dredge the collaterals, tonify the kidneys and strengthen the tend

【Prescription】

1. Main prescription: Bushen Zhuangjin Decoction

Prescription: 12 grams of Rehmannia root, 12 grams of Angelica sinensis, 10 grams of Achyranthes bidentata, 12 grams of Cornus officinalis, 12 grams of Poria cocos, 12 grams of Dipsacus asper, 10 grams of Eucommia ulmoides, 10 grams of White Peony Root, 5 grams of Citrus aurantium, and 9 grams of Acanthopanax acanthopanax. Take it in decoction, 1 dose per day.