活血化瘀法治疗不宁腿综合征的理论探讨

Theoretical discussion on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis therapy for restless leg syndrome

传统治疗思路认为具有柔肝养阴、缓急止痛作用的芍药甘草汤是治疗不宁腿综合征（restless legs syndrome，RLS）的有效方剂。但笔者通过临床实践、结合古代文献及中医药理论认为，血脉瘀阻是RLS的主要病机，活血化瘀应是治疗RLS的核心疗法。

Peony and Licorice Decoction was effective in treating Restless leg syndrome（RLS） with the function of nourishing yin for softening liver, relaxing spasm and relieving pain. Clinical practice, ancient literature and Chinese medicine theory were comprehensively studied to conclude that blood stasis is the key cause of RLS. Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis was the crucial therapy for RLS.