Q My father has both high blood pressure and arthritis. Can he still take tonic medicine?
A Tonic medicine is possible even with multiple chronic conditions. The herbal composition is adjusted to fit each condition.
Detailed Answer
For elderly patients with both high blood pressure and arthritis, tonic medicine is often needed even more. As Kidney energy depletion progresses, blood pressure becomes harder to control and joint inflammation recovers more slowly. However, herbs that could affect blood pressure or heat-natured herbs that could worsen joint inflammation are excluded or minimized.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Eucommia bark, known for its tonic effect, also supports blood pressure stability and is frequently used in tonic prescriptions for older patients with hypertension. For arthritis, herbs that strengthen bones and joints, such as achyranthes root, dipsacus, and saposhnikovia root, are added. The more complex the combination of chronic conditions, the more carefully tailored the prescription becomes -- please share your complete diagnosis history at the first visit.
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