Actually, hypertension isn’t a big deal from the perspective of TCM. If it’s caused by blood stasis, Santong Decoction can take care of it; if phlegm-dampness is at fault, Banxia Baizhu Tianma Decoction works quite well.

Today, I’m going to share a prescription specifically for yin-deficiency with hyperactive yang type hypertension. Plainly put, it’s caused by emotions. For example, if you have a hot temper and your blood pressure shoots up when you get angry, or you often stay up late, suffer insomnia, and also have dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, or vertigo.

At this time, we can refer to Zhang Xichun's Jianling Decoction; this formula is composed of eight herbs including Huai Niu Xi and Huai Shan Yao. Sheng Di is an excellent agent for nourishing yin; Bai Shao can soften the liver and prevent the liver from becoming so dry; Bai Zi Ren nourishes the blood and calms the spirit, which is especially helpful for insomnia caused by hypertension.

Huai Shan Yao can strengthen the spleen and stomach; when the spleen and stomach are improved, the deficient fire is restrained. Dai Zhe Shi pacifies the liver and subdues yang; combined with Mu Li and Long Gu, it calms the mind and settles the spirit, allowing the overactive yang qi to descend obediently. Finally, Niu Xi guides the blood downward and can also replenish liver and kidney yin. However, the specifics of medication should still be determined by a professional physician; we should not self-medicate.