For muscle atrophy, traditional Chinese medicine can usually achieve a curative effect. In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen governs the muscles of the limbs. If the spleen and stomach are weak, the source of Qi and blood biochemistry will be insufficient, and the muscles will not be nourished, resulting in muscle atrophy. Limb weakness, muscle relaxation, and atrophy caused by muscle atrophy are mostly impotence syndromes. The main pathogenesis is Qi and blood deficiency and blood stasis, which can be treated with drugs and acupuncture.
Patients with muscle atrophy can take Shenling Baizhu Powder, Buzhong Yiqi Decoction, etc. under the guidance of a doctor. Both medicines can treat the pathogenesis of flaccid syndrome. Among them, Shenling Atractylodes Powder is composed of ginseng, yam, poria, atractylodes, white lentils, lotus seeds, coix seed, amomum villosum, etc. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, expelling dampness and stopping diarrhea. Buzhong Yiqi Decoction is composed of ginseng, astragalus, atractylodes, angelica, bupleurum, cohosh, tangerine peel, etc. It has the effects of nourishing the kidneys and spleen, replenishing qi and activating blood circulation.
In addition to drug treatment, Zusanli and Chengshan points can also be stimulated through acupuncture. Among them, Zusanli is the joint point of Zuyangming Stomach Meridian, located at the knee joint, which can activate the biochemistry of qi and blood. It mainly treats lower limb flaccidity, lower limb paralysis, and weakness due to fatigue. Chengshan point is an acupoint on the Taiyang meridian of foot. It has the functions of relaxing muscles, activating blood circulation and unblocking meridians, regulating qi and clearing away heat, and regulating the intestines. It can be used to treat leg pain, muscle cramps, low back pain, and paralysis of lower limbs. Muscle atrophy can often be cured with active treatment by Chinese medicine. . . . .