Research Overview of Treating Gestational Hypertension Disease with the Methods of Strengthening the Spleen for Eliminating Dampness and Calming the Liver to Stop Wind

Abstract

Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are common complications in the second and third trimesters, characterized by clinical manifestations of hypertension, proteinuria, and edema, and are one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. This article summarizes the clinical research on the treatment of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in recent years, focusing on syndrome differentiation and treatment, as well as some external therapies, often in combination with Western medicine. The review primarily covers the research progress from the perspective of TCM on the etiology and pathogenesis, treatment, and medication of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. It emphasizes that deficiency of the spleen is the fundamental cause of the disease mechanism, yin deficiency of the liver and kidney is the internal basis for the onset, and hyperactivity of liver yang is the key link in the onset. The treatment commonly employs methods that strengthen the spleen, promote diuresis, nourish yin, and calm the liver and extinguish wind. This provides innovative, safe, and effective treatment approaches for clinical practice.