Depression is known as the “mental cold of the 21st century,” affecting over 300 million people worldwide.
In traditional Chinese medicine, depression is classified as “depression without relief”, and its essence is attributed to the disorder of qi movement, the unfulfilled emotions, the stagnation of qi movement, and the internal generation of phlegm and blood stasis. When treating patients, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. It will adopt personalized treatment plans based on the specific symptoms and constitution of the patients. Common treatment methods include traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture therapy, massage, etc. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine also pays attention to adjusting patients’ living habits and dietary structure to promote their physical and mental health