Traditional Chinese medicine pillow beneficial to cervical spondylosis rehabilitation

Abstract

The traditional Chinese medicine pillow comprises a pillow inner, and the pillow inner is filled with a traditional Chinese medicine composition; the traditional Chinese medicine composition is prepared from silkworm excrement, folium artemisiae argyi, herba lycopodii, rhizoma corydalis, rhizoma acori graminei, radix salviae miltiorrhizae, myrrh, frankincense, rhizoma drynariae and radix paeoniae alba. And folium artemisiae argyi, lycopodium clavatum, corydalis tuber, rhizoma acori graminei, salvia miltiorrhiza, myrrh, frankincense, rhizoma drynariae and radix paeoniae alba are used as auxiliary medicines to assist the main medicines in promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, stimulating menstrual flow to relieve pain, tonifying kidney and strengthening bones and benefiting sleep, so that neck and shoulder pain, cervical vertebra nerve compression pain and the like can be effectively relieved, and the rehabilitation of cervical spondylosis is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medicated pillows, in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine pillow which is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis. Background Art

[0002] Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical spondylosis syndrome, is a combination of hyperplastic cervical spondylitis, cervical disc herniation, and degenerative changes in cervical joints, ligaments, and other tissues.

[0003] A series of syndromes caused by stimulation and compression of the cervical nerve roots, spinal cord, vertebral artery, and cervical sympathetic nerves. Based on the site of compression, cervical spondylosis is generally divided into five types: cervical (also known as soft tissue type), nerve root type, vertebral artery type, sympathetic type, and spinal cord type. The first three types have the highest incidence. With the increasing stress of work in modern society, including high-intensity head-down work and online entertainment activities, the original physiological curvature of the cervical vertebrae in the neck has been shallowed, straightened, and deformed in positions such as kyphosis and opisthotonos over a long period of time. This leads to long-term static or chronic traction injuries to the soft tissues of the neck, which in turn causes recurrent aseptic inflammation of the cervical joint capsule, muscles, and ligaments. This stimulates tissue proliferation and sclerosis, especially bone proliferation, and compresses and irritates neurovascular tissue, causing a series of symptoms, including neck and back pain, upper limb weakness, finger numbness, difficulty walking, accompanied by dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and even blurred vision and difficulty swallowing, seriously affecting patients' quality of life.

[0004] Modern medicine mainly treats cervical spondylosis with surgical and non-surgical therapies. The surgical method is highly invasive and can be selected when the condition is serious, such as laminectomy and nucleus pulposus removal, microscopic discectomy, percutaneous collagenase fusion, resection, laser ablation, etc.; oral medication can also be used. Western medicine mainly uses dehydration, anti-inflammation, nerve nutrition, and analgesia for the purpose of using non-steroidal (ibuprofen, celecoxib, etc.), hormones (dexamethasone, etc.), dehydrating agents (mannitol, sodium aescinate, etc.), and nerve nutrition (adenosylcobalamin, gangliosides, etc.) to improve symptoms such as neck pain and numbness, but its side effects are large and can only relieve temporary symptoms; Traditional Chinese Medicine uses Chinese herbal pillows, and uses Chinese herbal pillows in combination with traditional therapies and physical therapy to carry out targeted treatment of local lesions, which can show great advantages. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, based on the above background, the present invention provides a Chinese medicine pillow that is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis. It can be administered in vitro during sleep, is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis, is easy to use, and has no toxic side effects.

[0006] The technical solutions of the present invention are as follows:

[0007] A Chinese medicine pillow that is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis, comprising a pillow core filled with a Chinese medicine composition;

[0008] The Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following components by weight:

[0009] 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 5-40 parts of wormwood leaves, 10-50 parts of lycopodiella ciliata, 5-40 parts of corydalis yanhusuo, 5-40 parts of calamus, 5-40 parts of salvia miltiorrhiza, 5-40 parts of myrrh, 5-40 parts of frankincense, 5-40 parts of drynaria rhizome, and 5-40 parts of white peony root.

[0010] Preferably, the Chinese medicine composition consists of the following components by weight:

[0011] 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 6 parts of wormwood leaves, 10 parts of lycopodiella ciliata, 6 parts of Corydalis yanhusuo, 6 parts of Acorus calamus, 6 parts of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 6 parts of Myrrha, 6 parts of frankincense, 6 parts of Drynaria rhizome, and 6 parts of white peony root.

[0012] Preferably, the Chinese medicine composition consists of the following components by weight:

[0013] 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 40 parts of wormwood leaves, 50 parts of herba lycopodii, 40 parts of corydalis yanhusuo, 40 parts of calamus, 40 parts of salvia miltiorrhiza, 40 parts of myrrh, 40 parts of frankincense, 40 parts of drynaria rhizome, and 40 parts of white peony root.

[0014] Preferably, the Chinese medicine composition consists of the following components by weight:

[0015] 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 20 parts of wormwood leaves, 40 parts of lycopodiella ciliata, 30 parts of corydalis yanhusuo, 30 parts of calamus, 15 parts of salvia miltiorrhiza, 20 parts of myrrh, 20 parts of frankincense, 20 parts of drynaria rhizome, and 30 parts of white peony root.

[0016] Preferably, the pillow core is made of non-woven fabric.

[0017] The pharmacology of each raw material in the prescription of the present invention is as follows:

[0018] Silkworm sand is sweet and pungent in nature and warm in nature. It enters the liver, spleen, and stomach meridians, dispels rheumatism and relieves pain. It is used for pain in the waist and knee joints, menorrhagia, abdominal pain, and skin urticaria. Mugwort leaf is pungent and bitter in nature and warm in nature. It enters the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians. It warms the meridians and stops bleeding, dispels cold and relieves pain, and removes dampness and relieves itching. It is used for hematemesis, hemorrhage, metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, lower abdominal cold pain, irregular menstruation, uterine cold and infertility, and itching. Stretching grass is pungent and bitter in nature and warm in nature. It enters the liver, spleen, and kidney meridians. It dispels wind and dampness, relaxes the muscles and activates the collaterals, and is used for joint pain and difficulty in flexion and extension. Corydalis yanhusuo is pungent and bitter in nature and warm in nature. It enters the liver and spleen meridians. It promotes blood circulation and qi circulation and has strong analgesic properties. It is used for chest, flank, and abdominal pain, chest pain and heart pain, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, postpartum blood stasis, and swelling and pain caused by falls. Acorus calamus is pungent and bitter in flavor and warm in nature. It can open the orifices and dispel phlegm, awaken the mind and improve intelligence, eliminate dampness and stimulate the appetite. It can be used for coma, epilepsy, forgetfulness, insomnia, tinnitus, deafness, abdominal distension without hunger, and dysentery caused by muteness. Salvia miltiorrhiza is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature. It can promote blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis, promote menstruation and relieve pain, clear the heart and relieve restlessness, cool the blood and eliminate carbuncles. It can be used for chest pain, heart pain, abdominal and flank pain, scarring and accumulation, heat pain, restlessness and insomnia, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea, and sores and swelling. Myrrha is pungent and bitter in flavor and neutral in nature. It enters the heart, liver, and spleen meridians. Its pungent and aromatic properties can dissipate blood stasis, relieve pain, and reduce swelling and promote tissue regeneration. It can be used for chest pain, heart pain, epigastric pain, dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea, postpartum blood stasis, abdominal pain caused by emaciation, rheumatic pain, traumatic injuries, and carbuncles and sores. Frankincense is pungent and bitter, with a warm nature. It enters the Heart, Liver, and Spleen meridians. Its pungent and aromatic properties dissipate the blood, relieve pain, and reduce swelling and promote tissue regeneration. It can be used for chest pain, heart pain, stomach pain, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum blood stasis, pruritus and abdominal pain, rheumatic pain, muscle spasms, traumatic injuries, and carbuncles. Drynaria root is bitter and warm, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. It heals wounds and relieves pain, tonifies the kidneys and strengthens bones. It can be used for falls, sprains, fractures, kidney deficiency, low back pain, muscle weakness, tinnitus, deafness, and loose teeth. White Peony root is bitter and sour, with a slightly cold nature. It enters the Liver and Spleen meridians. It nourishes blood and regulates menstruation, astringes Yin and stops sweating, softens the liver and relieves pain, and calms Liver Yang. It can be used for blood deficiency, sallow complexion, irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, pain in the ribs, wrists, and abdomen, and cramps and pain in the limbs. Hyperactivity of Liver Yang can cause headaches and dizziness.

[0019] The beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are as follows:

[0020] The present invention takes silkworm excrement as the main medicine, which can dispel rheumatism and relieve pain; wormwood leaf, smilax glabra, corydalis yanhusuo, calamus calamus, salvia miltiorrhiza, myrrh, frankincense, drynaria rhizome and white peony root as auxiliary medicines, which can help the main medicine to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, promote menstruation and relieve pain, nourish the kidney and strengthen bones, and promote sleep, and can effectively relieve neck and shoulder pain, relieve cervical nerve compression pain, etc., and be beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis.

[0021] The Chinese medicine pillow of the present invention can be used in conjunction with traditional therapies and physical therapy to improve the therapeutic effect.

[0022] The present invention can also be beneficial for head fixation and accelerated recovery after cervical spine surgery, and can be used to assist postoperative recovery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, one or more examples of which are described below. Each example is provided to illustrate, not to limit, the present invention. Indeed, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made to the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For example, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment may be used in another embodiment to produce further embodiments.

[0024] Therefore, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Other objects, features, and aspects of the present invention are disclosed in or will be apparent from the following detailed description. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that this discussion is merely a description of exemplary embodiments and is not intended to limit the broader aspects of the present invention. The present invention is further illustrated below with reference to the following examples.

[0025] Example 1: A Chinese medicine pillow that is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis, comprising a pillow core filled with a Chinese medicine composition; the Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following components by weight:

[0026] 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 6 parts of wormwood leaves, 10 parts of lycopodiella ciliata, 6 parts of Corydalis yanhusuo, 6 parts of Acorus calamus, 6 parts of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 6 parts of Myrrha, 6 parts of frankincense, 6 parts of Drynaria rhizome, and 6 parts of white peony root.

[0027] Example 2: A Chinese medicine pillow that is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis, comprising a pillow core filled with a Chinese medicine composition; the Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following components by weight:

[0028] 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 40 parts of wormwood leaves, 50 parts of herba lycopodii, 40 parts of corydalis yanhusuo, 40 parts of calamus, 40 parts of salvia miltiorrhiza, 40 parts of myrrh, 40 parts of frankincense, 40 parts of drynaria rhizome, and 40 parts of white peony root.

[0029] Example 3: A Chinese medicine pillow that is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis, comprising a pillow core filled with a Chinese medicine composition; the Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following components by weight:

[0030] 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 20 parts of wormwood leaves, 40 parts of lycopodiella ciliata, 30 parts of corydalis yanhusuo, 30 parts of calamus, 15 parts of salvia miltiorrhiza, 20 parts of myrrh, 20 parts of frankincense, 20 parts of drynaria rhizome, and 30 parts of white peony root.

[0031] Example 4:

[0032] A total of 52 patients with cervical spondylosis were recruited, including 29 males and 22 females, aged 28-45 years, with a disease course of less than 2 years. All patients were diagnosed according to the diagnostic criteria in the "Standards for Diagnosis and Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cases".

[0033] The patient was treated with the Chinese medicinal pillow of Example 1 for 2.5 months.

[0034] Efficacy criteria:

[0035] 1) Recovery: Clinical symptoms disappear, neck and limb functions return to normal, and the patient can participate in normal labor and work;

[0036] 2) Markedly effective: clinical symptoms are alleviated, neck, shoulder and back pain are relieved, and neck and limb functions are improved;

[0037] 3) Improvement: clinical symptoms and signs have improved, and the patient can participate in light work, but some symptoms still exist;

[0038] 4) Ineffective: No change before and after treatment.

[0039] 2 patients were cured, 5 patients showed marked improvement, 27 patients were improved, and 8 patients were ineffective.

[0040] Example 5: Typical Case

[0041] The following is a treatment case of the present invention applied to assist recovery after surgery.

[0042] Case 1: Zhou, a 71-year-old male, presented with unexplained gait instability for over five months, a sensation of walking on cotton, predominantly on the right side, and fever in both lower extremities. He sought medical attention at a local hospital and underwent a cervical spine MRI, which suggested cervical spondylosis. Conservative treatment did not significantly improve his symptoms. A month ago, his symptoms worsened, leading to difficulty walking, neck and shoulder pain, numbness in his hands and lower extremities, and a chest tightness. Surgery was recommended in the outpatient clinic, and he was admitted to the hospital for cervical spondylosis. On the third day after admission, he underwent a posterior cervical single-open-door spinal canal expansion and fusion with lateral mass screw-rod fixation under general anesthesia. Two wound drainage tubes were placed during the procedure. Upon returning to the ward after surgery, he began using the traditional Chinese medicine pillow described in this invention. With use, the patient's bilateral drainage volume decreased, and the bilateral drainage tubes were removed on the third and fourth days after surgery. Sensation and mobility in his limbs improved, and his symptoms significantly improved. On the fifth day, he was able to ambulate while wearing a cervical brace without discomfort. His wounds and follow-up imaging tests were normal. After using the rehabilitation Chinese medicine pillow, the patient's temperature remained within normal range. She reported no wound pain or discomfort related to the surgery, such as decreased sleep quality. She was discharged smoothly seven days after surgery. This shortens the length of hospital stay for elderly patients, reduces postoperative complications and discomfort, and improves their comfort. Sutures were removed 14 days after surgery, and no complaints were reported at the one-month follow-up.

[0043] Case 2: Sun, a 64-year-old male, complained of "numbness in both hands, predominantly on the right side, which began over four years ago without apparent cause. He ignored the issue, but the symptoms gradually worsened." A comprehensive cervical spine examination was performed, and surgical treatment was recommended. Ten days ago, he experienced unsteady walking and a sensation of walking on cotton in his right foot. He was immediately admitted to the hospital with mixed cervical spondylosis after outpatient consultation. On the second day after admission, he underwent posterior cervical double-door spinal decompression with lateral mass screw fixation under general anesthesia, with an indwelling drainage tube placed during the procedure. On the first day after surgery, wound drainage was 135 ml, and inflammatory markers were elevated. The patient complained of "some headaches on the night of surgery to avoid a good night's sleep." Vital signs were taken and his blood pressure was elevated. After consultation with the patient, a traditional Chinese medicine pillow was used for postoperative cervical rehabilitation. After adjusting his position, the patient was able to sleep comfortably, and the pain at the wound site was significantly reduced. He no longer complained of wound pain and was able to cooperate with in-bed activities, significantly preventing the development of lower limb venous thrombosis. On the fourth day after surgery, the wound drainage was removed, and he was able to ambulate while wearing a cervical collar. The stitches were removed 14 days after the operation and the patient did not complain of discomfort during the follow-up examination one month later. The preoperative discomfort symptoms were basically improved.

[0044] Case 3: You, a 49-year-old female, complained of "After breast-conserving radical resection for left breast carcinoma in situ, she did not undergo radiotherapy or chemotherapy. She had a caesarean section 20 years ago and worked at a desk for a long time. One year ago, she developed neck and shoulder pain without obvious cause, accompanied by numbness on the ulnar side of her left hand. She had received conservative treatment with acupuncture and massage at a local hospital many times. The neck and shoulder pain can be improved. In the past two months, she has been weak in her left lower limbs when walking, accompanied by a feeling of stepping on cotton, and there has been no improvement after rest." She was admitted to the hospital with "cervical spondylosis" in the outpatient department. On the day of admission, she underwent posterior endoscopic laminectomy and decompression + nerve root channel enlargement and decompression under general anesthesia. After the operation, she returned to the ward safely and was given the rehabilitation Chinese medicine pillow described in the present invention. After the operation, the patient's vital signs were stable, there was no bleeding or exudation from the wound, and she complained that the pain from the wound was mild and tolerable, and she could sleep peacefully at night. All preoperative symptoms were improved, and she did not complain of discomfort. Follow-up visits were conducted 1 month and 3 months after the operation, and no discomfort was reported, and all symptoms were improved.

[0045] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

Claims

1. A Chinese medicine pillow beneficial for the recovery of cervical spondylosis, comprising a pillow core, characterized in that: The pillow core is filled with a traditional Chinese medicine composition; The Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following components by weight: 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 5-40 parts of wormwood leaves, 10-50 parts of lycopodiella ciliata, 5-40 parts of corydalis yanhusuo, 5-40 parts of calamus, 5-40 parts of salvia miltiorrhiza, 5-40 parts of myrrh, 5-40 parts of frankincense, 5-40 parts of drynaria rhizome, and 5-40 parts of white peony root.

2. A Chinese medicine pillow beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following components by weight: 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 6 parts of wormwood leaves, 10 parts of lycopodiella ciliata, 6 parts of Corydalis yanhusuo, 6 parts of Acorus calamus, 6 parts of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 6 parts of Myrrha, 6 parts of frankincense, 6 parts of Drynaria rhizome, and 6 parts of white peony root.

3. A Chinese medicine pillow beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following components by weight: 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 40 parts of wormwood leaves, 50 parts of herba lycopodii, 40 parts of corydalis yanhusuo, 40 parts of calamus, 40 parts of salvia miltiorrhiza, 40 parts of myrrh, 40 parts of frankincense, 40 parts of drynaria rhizome, and 40 parts of white peony root.

4. A Chinese medicine pillow beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Chinese medicine composition is composed of the following components by weight: 2000 parts of silkworm excrement, 20 parts of wormwood leaves, 40 parts of lycopodiella ciliata, 30 parts of corydalis yanhusuo, 30 parts of calamus, 15 parts of salvia miltiorrhiza, 20 parts of myrrh, 20 parts of frankincense, 20 parts of drynaria rhizome, and 30 parts of white peony root.

5. The Chinese medicine pillow for cervical spondylosis rehabilitation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pillow core is made of non-woven fabric.

6. Use of the Chinese medicinal pillow according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis, in the preparation of products for preventing and treating cervical spondylosis.

7. Use of the Chinese medicinal pillow according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is beneficial to the recovery of cervical spondylosis, in the preparation of a product for assisting recovery after cervical spondylosis surgery.