Therapeutic Applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Post-Stroke Sequelae: A Narrative Review.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used to treat the after-effects of a stroke, using various methods such as acupuncture, cupping therapy, moxibustion, Tui Na massage, herbal medicine, Qigong and diet therapy. The objectives of this study are to analyse the existing literature on the impacts of different TCM methods in the treatment of post-stroke sequelae, identifying which have established scientific support and which require further investigation, therefore constitut-ing a narrative review article. Acupuncture has demonstrated neuroprotective benefits by im-proving cerebral blood flow and decreasing neuroinflammation. Phytotherapy, using plants such as Salvia miltiorrhiza, Ginkgo biloba and Panax notoginseng, has demonstrated antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. Qigong and moxibustion can help reduce risk factors and promote nerve regeneration, while cupping and Tui Na massage offer benefits for pain relief and motor recov-ery. Diet therapy is significant in neuroplasticity and in preventing subsequent complications. In summary, TCM offers significant contributions to post-stroke rehabilitation.