补肾柔肝法治疗老年抑郁症浅析

Treatment of Depression in the Elderly with the Method of Supplementing the Kidney and Emolliating the Liver

目的:探讨老年抑郁症病机特点与治疗方药,启发辨证思路,指导郁病临床防治。方法:通过整理和分析古代医家有关郁病论治的相关文献,在传统中医理论的基础上,结合自身临床体会,从理论基础与临床运用两个方面进以论述。结果:补肾柔肝法论治老年抑郁症,疗效确切,并附以相关方药。结论:补肾柔肝法为老年抑郁症论治的根本,且临床疗效确切。

Objective：To disscuse the pathogenesis and treatment method of depression in the elderly.It is contributed to inspire the reasoning of syndrome differentiation and guide the prevention and treatment of depression in the elderly.Methods：Based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine,through compiling and analyzing ancient medical experts＇ statements relevant to depression,combined with our clinical experiences,we dissertated both the theoretical basis and clinical applications on the paper.Results：Treatment of depression in the elderly with the method of supplementing the kidney and emolliating the liver is positive,and the relevant prescriptions were documented in the paper.Conclusion：Supplementing the kidney and emolliating the liver is the fundamental clinical governance of depression in the elderly.