Parkinson Disease — TCM Food Therapy & Dietary Approach

A traditional Chinese medicine perspective on Parkinson Disease, combining dietary therapy with syndrome differentiation.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Patterns

In TCM, this condition is differentiated into several patterns, each with a classical herbal formula:

Internal Stirring of Wind-Yang

Treatment principle: Settle the Liver and Extinguish Wind, Relax the Sinews and Stop Tremor

Formula: Tianma Gouteng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction) — from *Zhong Yi Nei Ke Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi*; Zhengan Xifeng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction) — from *Records of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Combination*

Phlegm-Heat with Wind Stirring

Treatment principle: Clear Heat and Resolve Phlegm, Calm the Liver and Extinguish Wind

Formula: Daotan Tang (Guide Out Phlegm Decoction) — from *Formulas to Aid the Living*; Lingjiao Gouteng Tang (Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction)

Deficiency of Qi and Blood

Treatment principle: Boost Qi and Nourish Blood, Moisten the Sinews and Vessels

Formula: Renshen Yangrong Tang (Ginseng Nutritive Decoction) — from *Formulary of the Bureau of the People's Welfare Pharmacies*

Insufficiency of the Sea of Marrow

Treatment principle: Replenish Essence and Supplement Marrow, Nourish Yin and Extinguish Wind

Formula: Guilu Erxian Gao (Tortoise Shell and Deer Antler Two Immortals Paste)

Decline of Yang Qi

Treatment principle: Supplement the Kidney and Assist Yang, Warm the Sinews and Vessels

Formula: Dihuang Yinzi (Rehmannia Drink)

These formulas are for reference under TCM syndrome differentiation and should only be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Food Therapy & Diet

Dietary Therapy Recipes

Jujube Seed and Longan Soup: Decoct 15g each of longan flesh and stir-fried sour jujube seeds in water into a juice, add an appropriate amount of white honey; twice daily. Tonifies qi and blood.
Gastrodia Stewed Quail: Stuff 15g gastrodia tuber (tianma) inside 1 quail and tie it, stew until cooked, remove the gastrodia, eat the meat and drink the soup; once every other day.
Gastrodia Stewed Pig Brain: Put 10g gastrodia tuber and 100g pig brain in a clay pot with water and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour, season, drink the soup and eat the brain.
Gastrodia Fish Head Soup: Soak and slice 15g gastrodia tuber and 10g Sichuan lovage root (chuanxiong), put them inside 1 fresh carp head, add scallion, ginger and water and steam for about 30 minutes.
Wolfberry and Spatholobus Drink: Decoct 20g wolfberry fruit, 15g spatholobus stem (jixueteng) and 5g safflower in water down to 300ml, add 30g yellow rice wine; drink in the morning and evening.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.