More people living in the northeastern United States
seem to be prone to Lyme Disease although there have also been cases reported
from all of the lower states. In the first stages, it can be treated with
antibiotics but often its not detected in time. A bulls eye rash is a trait of Lyme Disease,
but a lot of patients never develop it. Since there are so many symptoms that
appear in the later stages, its hard to properly diagnose it. Medical tests
are frequently still not accurate.
Lyme Disease usually lowers the body temperature and
causes poor blood circulation. The patient may also develop cysts, lumps and
swelling throughout their bodies. Theres also a lot of pain associated with
this disease. Chinese herbs such as pseudoginseng, or san qi, Frankincense or
ru axing, and myrrh or mo yao
can clear blood stasis and relieve blood stagnation are very helpful. They
improve circulation in the body and lessen the pain.
One of the most debilitating symptoms of Lyme Disease
is that of fatigue. Chinese herbs that can help with this symptom are Siberian
ginseng, licorice, astraglus and schizandra. These herbs improve the energy
level, as well as digestion, and the ability to handle stress.
Dong quai, white peony, and wolfberry make the blood
healthier and take away the fatigue. Brain function can be improved by eucommia
and polygonum. Such Chinese herbs as longan fruit, bupleurum, dragon bone,
zyzyphus seed, magnolia bark, and oyster shell help with the lack of focus, sleeplessness,
anxiety, and depression that often accompany Lyme Disease.
This is a very complex illness that takes on many
forms. Thats why many sufferers seek out Chinese herbal medicine for symptom
relief. These herbs can be used to treat the many aspects of Lyme Disease in an
overall manner that includes holistic properties.
While this may not be considered modern medicine by
many, its been found that using Chinese herbs to treat the symptoms of Lyme
Disease have actually improved the overall health of the patient. Most people
with this insidious disease are more than willing to try anything that may
work
, and Chinese herbs have been among the most successful of alternative
remedies.