Cardiovascular Health · Acupuncture & TCM
Acupuncture and TCM for Cardiovascular Health
How acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can support the heart and circulation alongside conventional care.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can play a supportive role in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart failure and more.
TCM views cardiovascular disease as an imbalance in the body’s Qi (energy) and blood flow, often driven by lifestyle factors such as stress, poor diet and lack of exercise. Acupuncture and TCM aim to correct these imbalances by promoting the flow of Qi and blood to the cardiovascular system, improving circulation and addressing underlying emotional and physical stressors.
- Hypertension
- Coronary artery disease
- Arrhythmia
- Heart failure
- Palpitations
I.
Acupuncture points for the heart
Several acupuncture points have been found to be effective in treating cardiovascular disease.
Nèiguān
On the inner forearm. Often used to treat hypertension and heart palpitations.
Zúsānlǐ
Below the knee. Believed to improve blood circulation, strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Xīnshū
Between the shoulder blades. Used to regulate heart rhythm and treat palpitations.
II.
Herbal medicine and the research
Formulas that support the heart
Alongside acupuncture, TCM may use herbal formulas to support cardiovascular health. Ingredients are believed to improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and support heart function.
- Hawthorn berry
- Salvia
- Astragalus
What studies have found
- A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found acupuncture effective in reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
- A study in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine found acupuncture combined with herbal medicine effective in treating coronary artery disease.
At Huatuo Clinic
Whole-heart care, alongside your medical team
Our practitioners combine acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to support circulation, blood pressure and heart rhythm as part of your overall cardiovascular care. Schedule a consultation to discuss your health.