Senile neurosis refers to a group of disorders characterized by dysfunction of brain activity in elderly patients resulting from physiological, psychological, and mental changes that place them in an abnormal state. It is primarily characterized by depression and hypochondriasis. The diet should include foods rich in vitamin E, such as buckwheat, wheat germ, sesame seeds, honey, goji berries, clams, and seafood. Foods such as japonica rice, millet, glutinous rice, soybeans, white lentils, Chinese yam, red dates, mushrooms, beef, chicken, and seafood may all be included in the diet. Stimulants such as tobacco, alcohol, strong tea, and coffee should be avoided.
The following are clinically proven, affordable, effective, and delicious herbal tea, decoction, and soup recipes:
Oyster Meat and Albizia Flower Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes yin and reduces internal heat. Suitable for elderly neurosis characterized by yin deficiency with excessive internal heat. in those with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity, excess liver fire, or internal damp-heat, this warming formula may fuel fire and should be … Read more
Kumquat Cake Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression. Suitable for senile neurosis caused by liver qi stagnation, characterized by dizziness, a sensation of fullness and pain in the head, irritability and quick temper, restlessness and insomnia, dry mouth and a bitter taste, a red tongue, and … Read more
Buddha’s Hand Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression. Suitable for geriatric neurosis caused by liver qi stagnation.
Dai Dai Flower Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression. Suitable for geriatric neurosis caused by liver qi stagnation.
Polygonum Multiflorum Honey Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the heart and spleen. Indicated for geriatric neurosis due to deficiency of both the heart and spleen, manifested by palpitations, forgetfulness, restless sleep, frequent dreaming, easily startled, dizziness, fatigue, poor appetite, a lackluster complexion, a pale tongue with a thin white coating, … Read more
Sweet Wheat, Jujube, and Honey Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the heart and strengthens the spleen. Suitable for elderly neurosis characterized by deficiency of both the heart and spleen.
Two Winters and Lotus Seed Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes yin and reduces internal heat. Suitable for geriatric neurosis characterized by yin deficiency with excessive internal heat, presenting with symptoms such as restlessness and irritability, dizziness and tinnitus, palpitations and insomnia, a red tongue, and a fine, rapid pulse.
Yuzhu-Fushen Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes yin and reduces internal heat. Suitable for elderly neurosis characterized by yin deficiency with excessive internal heat.
