抑郁症季节高发性与“肝应春”理论相关性探讨

Discussion on Relevance Between Seasonal Attacks of Depression and Theory of Liver Being Related to Spring

根据抑郁证季节性发作的特点、中医肝脏功能的季节性变化及其对机体神经内分泌功能的影响,探讨抑郁症季节性发作与"肝应春"的相关性。此研究不仅有助于从深层次上揭示抑郁症季节性发病的机理,正确认识中医"肝应春"理论内涵,也对防治抑郁症的季节性发作具有重要的指导意义。

This paper aims to discuss the relevance between seasonal attacks of depression and the theory of the liver being related to spring,based on characteristics of seasonal attacks of depression, seasonal changes of the functions of liver in TCM, and their impact on body＇s neuroendocrine function. This research will not only help to reveal the pathogenesis of seasonal attacks of depression at a high level, and correctly understand the theoretical meaning of liver being related to spring in TCM, but also play a significant role as the guideline for the prevention and treatment of seasonal attacks of depression.