What Chinese medicine should I take if my hands are shaking due to hyperthyroidism?
In recent years, symptoms caused by hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism), such as hand tremors and heart palpitations, have become a hot topic in the health field. Many patients hope to relieve symptoms through traditional Chinese medicine. This article will provide you with structured data and suggestions based on hot content from the entire Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Analysis of the TCM etiology of hyperthyroidism and hand tremors

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hyperthyroidism and hand tremors are related to "hyperactivity of liver yang" and "deficiency of yin and excess fire". The liver governs tendons, and internal movement of liver wind will manifest as tremors in the limbs; deficiency of yin will lead to hyperactivity of yang, leading to symptoms such as hypermetabolism and accelerated heart rate.
| TCM syndrome types | Main performance | Corresponding to Western medicine mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperactivity of liver yang | Shaky hands, irritability, headache | Increased sympathetic nervous system excitability |
| Yin deficiency and fire excess | Hand tremors, hot flashes, insomnia | Excess secretion of thyroid hormone |
2. Recommend traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions to relieve hand tremors
According to recent interviews with TCM experts and clinical research, the following prescriptions have received relatively high attention:
| Prescription name | Main ingredients | Applicable certificate type | Usage and dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrodia elata and Uncaria drink | Gastrodia elata, Uncaria, and Cassia | Hyperactivity of liver yang | 1 dose per day, decoction in water and divided into 2 doses |
| Zhibai Dihuang Pills | Anemarrhena, Cortex Cortex, Rehmannia glutinosa | Yin deficiency and fire excess | 8 pills each time, 3 times a day |
| Bupleurum Soothing Gan Powder | Bupleurum, white peony root, cyperus cyperus | Liver Qi stagnation type | 1 dose per day, taken warmly after meals |
3. Modern research data on single traditional Chinese medicines
Recent research on hyperthyroidism published in the journal "Chinese Herbal Medicine" shows:
| Chinese medicine name | active ingredients | Mechanism of action | clinical effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prunella vulgaris | triterpenoids | Inhibit thyroid peroxidase | 72.3% |
| Astragalus | Astragaloside IV | Regulate immune balance | 68.5% |
| Schisandra chinensis | Lignans | Stabilize the autonomic nervous system | 65.1% |
4. Dietary conditioning suggestions
Based on recent nutrition hot spots, the following auxiliary programs are recommended:
| food category | Recommended ingredients | Principle of action | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourishing yin | Tremella, lily | Replenish body fluids and reduce deficiency fire | Diabetic patients should use with caution |
| Liver-pacifying class | Celery, chrysanthemum | Clear away heat and calm liver | Appropriate amount for those with spleen and stomach deficiency |
| Soothing | Ziziphus seeds, lotus seeds | Improve sleep quality | Not suitable to be taken with coffee |
5. Things to note
1. Traditional Chinese medicine must be used under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners and avoid mixing by yourself.
2. Western medicine treatment cannot be stopped without authorization, and Chinese medicine should be used as auxiliary therapy.
3. Recent hot search cases show that some patients blindly take iodine-containing traditional Chinese medicine (such as seaweed and kelp), which actually worsens their symptoms.
4. It is recommended to monitor heart rate, weight and other indicators every week and adjust the plan in a timely manner
Conclusion
Traditional Chinese medicine treatment of hyperthyroidism and hand tremors requires syndrome differentiation and treatment. Combining recent clinical data and Internet hot spots, it can be seen that prescriptions such as Gastrodia Gouteng Yin and Zhibai Dihuang Pills have received relatively high attention. However, attention should be paid to individual differences, and it is recommended to go to the Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of a regular hospital to develop a personalized plan.
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