Hypertension

Name: Hypertension
ISBN: 9787513288330

何清湖 / 郭志华China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaAug 2026

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Word count: 21K words
Chapters: 48
ISBN: 9787513288330

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Summary

This book emphasizes the TCM concept of treating disease before it arises and advocates that prevention matters more than treatment. It introduces the common manifestations of hypertension of the liver-yang hyperactivity type, yin deficiency with yang hyperactivity type, phlegm-dampness accumulation type, qi deficiency and blood stasis type, and yin-yang deficiency type, as well as commonly used acupoints, everyday foods, commonly used Chinese medicines, selected dietary therapy formulas, and household Chinese patent medicines. Covering acupoint conditioning, dietary regulation, and medicinal调理, it gathers knowledge about hypertension and addresses the common questions that people with hypertension most want to know and most need to pay attention to. The content is accessible and explained in simple terms, combining prevention and treatment with prevention as the focus, and is scientific, practical, informative, and engaging.

This book is suitable for people with hypertension and primary-level medical workers, and it is hoped that it will help everyone prevent and treat disease and maintain physical and mental health.

Editor's review

Guided by the TCM concept of "treating disease before it arises," this book moves the focus of hypertension control forward to daily conditioning rather than relying solely on medication to lower blood pressure. It is organized around five common patterns—liver-yang hyperactivity, yin deficiency with yang hyperactivity, phlegm-dampness accumulation, qi deficiency and blood stasis, and yin-yang deficiency. It first helps readers identify their own manifestations and then provides specific plans for acupoint conditioning, everyday foods, commonly used Chinese medicines, dietary therapy formulas, and household Chinese patent medicines, forming a complete chain of "identify the pattern—choose the method—put it into practice." The content is accessible, translating technical terms into practical everyday measures; it is both scientific and practical while retaining the informative quality expected of TCM science popularization. It is suitable as a standby family health reference—for adjusting lifestyle after diagnosis, seeking supplementary conditioning during blood pressure fluctuations, or for primary-level medical workers conducting health education. Note that TCM conditioning is supplementary and cannot replace standard antihypertensive treatment and regular monitoring.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Middle-aged and older readers diagnosed with hypertension who want daily conditioning alongside standard medication
People with elevated blood pressure not yet diagnosed who want to understand TCM prevention approaches
Primary-level medical workers and community health educators as a science popularization reference
Family members of people with hypertension who want to learn dietary and acupoint care methods

Not a good fit for

Patients who expect to replace antihypertensive medication with the book's methods and stop or reduce medication on their own
People who need emergency care, whose blood pressure has risen sharply, or who have serious complications
Readers who prefer evidence-based Western medicine guidelines and have low acceptance of the TCM pattern system

Reading tips

Read the pattern section first, make a preliminary judgment based on one's own manifestations, then turn to the corresponding conditioning chapter as needed.
Make a family checklist of dietary therapy formulas and acupoint methods and post it in the kitchen or by the bed for long-term adherence.
Record blood pressure while reading, observe changes before and after conditioning, and share the records with the doctor at follow-up visits.
Primary-level medical workers can use the book as health education material and organize it into lecture outlines by pattern.

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
总主编简介
《全民阅读·常见病防治进家庭口袋本丛书》编委会
《高血压》编委会
序言
前言
一控血压，养血管21招血压不高，血管不堵
高血压有哪些常见表现
控血压，养血管：6大常用穴位
控血压，养血管：4种家常食物
控血压，养血管：4种常用中药
药食同源，稳控血压：3道精选食疗方
控血压，养血管：4种家用中成药
二肝阳上亢型高血压调理23招平肝潜阳，稳控血压
肝阳上亢型高血压有哪些常见表现
肝阳上亢型高血压调理：7大常用穴位
肝阳上亢型高血压调理：4种家常食物
肝阳上亢型高血压调理：4种常用中药
药食同源，平肝潜阳：4道精选食疗方
肝阳上亢型高血压调理：4种家用中成药
三阴虚阳亢型高血压调理24招滋养肝肾，血压不高
阴虚阳亢型高血压有哪些常见表现
阴虚阳亢型高血压调理：8大常用穴位
阴虚阳亢型高血压调理：4种家常食物
阴虚阳亢型高血压调理：4种常用中药
药食同源，滋补肝肾：3道精选食疗方
阴虚阳亢型高血压调理：5种家用中成药
四痰湿壅盛型高血压调理23招祛湿化痰，调控血压
痰湿壅盛型高血压有哪些常见表现
痰湿壅盛型高血压调理：8大常用穴位
痰湿壅盛型高血压调理：4种家常食物
痰湿壅盛型高血压调理：4种常用中药
药食同源，祛湿化痰：3道精选食疗方
痰湿壅盛型高血压调理：4种家用中成药
五气虚血瘀型高血压调理21招益气，活血化瘀
气虚血瘀型高血压有哪些常见表现
气虚血瘀型高血压调理：6大常用穴位
气虚血瘀型高血压调理：4种家常食物
气虚血瘀型高血压调理：4种常用中药
药食同源，益气活血：3道精选食疗方
气虚血瘀型高血压调理：4种家用中成药
六阴阳两虚型高血压调理18招调补阴阳，管控血压
阴阳两虚型高血压有哪些常见表现
阴阳两虚型高血压调理：4大常用穴位
阴阳两虚型高血压调理：4种家常食物
阴阳两虚型高血压调理：3种常用中药
药食同源，调补阴阳：3道精选食疗方
阴阳两虚型高血压调理：4种家用中成药

FAQ

Can the dietary therapy formulas and acupoint methods in the book replace antihypertensive medication?

No. This book focuses on TCM prevention and daily supplementary conditioning; acupoints, dietary therapy, and Chinese patent medicines are supplementary. People diagnosed with hypertension should continue taking medication and monitoring blood pressure as prescribed, and conditioning methods can supplement lifestyle measures. Any decision to adjust medication must be discussed with a doctor.

What if I am not sure which pattern I belong to?

The five patterns listed in the book summarize common manifestations and can serve as a preliminary reference, but pattern identification requires professional information such as tongue and pulse signs. If you are still unsure after comparing, consult a TCM practitioner for an in-person assessment, then choose conditioning methods from the corresponding chapter and avoid mixing multiple methods.

Can the household Chinese patent medicines mentioned in the book be purchased and taken on one's own?

Chinese patent medicines also require pattern-based use; different patterns call for different medicines, and the wrong choice may be ineffective or even cause discomfort. It is advisable to choose them under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist. People taking antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, or anticoagulant drugs should be especially alert to drug interactions and should not add medicines on their own.

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About the author

何清湖 Author

He Qinghu is an author with an extensive body of work in traditional Chinese medicine, with 58 titles held in the collection, commonly classified under medicine, examinations, and health. Due to limited publicly available information, details of his life, such as birthplace, education, and positions, remain unknown. Judging from the existing works, his writing covers fields including TCM andrology, clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment, medicinal and edible herbs, TCM formula granules, and the application of new-type herbal decoction pieces. His output includes both practical clinical handbooks and theoretical reflections on the study and philosophy of TCM, and also involves research on Mawangdui health-preservation culture and the compilation of a national master physician's clinical experience. Overall, his works combine academic substance with practical application, making them suitable for TCM practitioners, students, and readers interested in health preservation.

郭志华 Author

Guo Zhihua: publicly available information is limited. What can be confirmed is that the author wrote the book Hypertension, which is classified under medicine. Based on the available information, Guo Zhihua's writing centers on hypertension, a common chronic disease, and is intended for general readers or primary-level medical workers who need to understand the condition. The content is likely to cover basic concepts of blood pressure, daily monitoring, lifestyle intervention, and common treatment knowledge. Since the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, and professional experience are not clearly recorded, a complete picture of the author's overall body of work is difficult to outline. As far as the existing work is concerned, Guo Zhihua approaches the subject through a single disease, choosing a topic close to everyday health management needs. The writing is presumably practical and clear, seeking to turn medical knowledge into expressions that are easy to understand and apply, and offering some reference value for spreading common knowledge about the prevention and treatment of hypertension.