Acupuncture Treating Heart Diseases Based on Sixty JiaZi and Eight Palaces <br/>—Mathematical Reasoning of Treatment Principle Based on Yin Yang Wu Xing Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (V)

Theory of Sixty JiaZi (60 甲子) is useful in understanding a human body disease. By using mathematical reasoning based on Yin Yang Wu Xing Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this paper demonstrates the treatment principle: “seize the momentum of development, hasten lucky avoids disaster” (顺势而为, 趋吉避凶). Sixty JiaZi is hidden behind eight palaces. The first or second transfer law of human body energies of Sixty JiaZi changes according to the different blood pH values of a human body whether in the normal range or not, respectively, assuming that the range of blood pH values of a human body is divided into four parts from small to large. Both second and third are for a healthy human body. Both the root-cause and symptoms come from the first transfer law of human body energies. And both first and fourth are for an unhealthy human body. Both the root-cause and symptoms come from the second transfer law of human body energies. The treating disease of a human body should protect and maintain the balance of two incompatibility relations: the loving relationship and the killing relationship. As an application, acupuncture is used to treat atrial premature beats as congenital heart disease.

Assessment of Ankylosing Spondylitis Based on the Theory of Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The theory of yin and yang in Chinese medicine signifies everything and can be used to divide everything in the world.The diagnosis and assessment of ankylosing spondylitis in Western medicine can also be divided by yin and yang.The current technologies used in Western medicine for detecting ankylosing spondylitis is summarized,divided,and reasoned with the philosophical views of yin and yang in traditional Chinese medicine.

Therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine on coagulation disorder and accompanying intractable jaundice in hepatitis B virus-related liver cirrhosis patients

AIM： TO observe the therapeutic effects of new traditional Chinese medicine （TClVl） therapy on coagulation disorder and accompanying intractable jaundice in HBV-related liver cirrhosis patients. METHODS： Using stratified random sampling according to fibrinogen （Fib） levels, 145 liver cirrhosis patients due to hepatitis B complicated by coagulation disorder were treated. Of them, 70 in research group were treated with TCM by ＂nourishing yin, cooling blood and invigorating blood circulation＂ and Western medicine, 75 in control group were treated with conventional Western medicine. The indexes of liver function, coagulation function and bleeding events were observed and compared. RESULTS： The prothrombin time （PT） was shorter and the fibrinogen （Fib） level was higher in the research group than in the control group （Fib = 1.6-2.0 g/L, 1.1-1.5 g/L, and ≤ 1.0 g/L）. The total bilirubin （TBIL） level was significantly lower in the research group than in the control group, except for the subgroup of FIB ≤ 1.0 g/L. CONCLUSION： TCM therapy can improve coagulation fuction and decrease TBIL.

Mathematical Reasoning of Treatment Principle Based on “Yin Yang Wu Xing” Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine

By using mathematical reasoning, this paper demonstrates the treatment principle: “Virtual disease is to fill his mother but real disease is to rush down his son” and “Strong inhibition of the same time, support the weak” based on “Yin Yang Wu Xing” Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We defined two kinds of opposite relations and one kind of equivalence relation, introduced the concept of steady multilateral systems with two non-compatibility relations, and discussed its energy properties. Later based on the treatment of TCM and treated the healthy body as a steady multilateral system, it has been proved that the treatment principle is true. The kernel of this paper is the existence and reasoning of the non-compatibility relations in steady multilateral systems, and it accords with the oriental thinking model.

Mathematical Reasoning of Treatment Principle Based on “Yin Yang Wu Xing” Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (II)

By using mathematical reasoning, this paper demonstrates the treatment principle: “Do not treat a disease after it has occurred. But treat the disease before it will occur” (不治已病治未病) based on “Yin Yang Wu Xing” Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We defined generalized relations and reasoning, introduced the concept of generalized steady multilateral systems, and discussed its energy properties. Later based on the treatment of TCM and treated the healthy body as a steady multilateral system, it has been proved that the treatment principle above is true. The kernel of this paper is the existence and reasoning of the non-compatibility relations in steady multilateral systems, and it accords with the oriental thinking model.

Acupuncture Treating Dystrophy Based on pH <br/>—Mathematical Reasoning of Treatment Principle Based on Yin Yang Wu Xing Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (III)

Theory of both Zangxiang (藏象) and Jingluo (经络) is useful in understanding disease. By using mathematical reasoning based on Yin Yang Wu Xing Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this paper demonstrates the treatment principle: “Searching for a root cause of disease in cure, treatment of both the root-cause and symptoms at the same time” (治病求本, 标本兼治). It means that for a human body, there is the mathematical structure of both Zangxiang and Jingluo as her/his second physiological system. It can be used to determine both the root-cause and symptoms of the sick organ by using both Zangxiang and Jingluo. In general, for the human blood pH value, the normal range of theory is [7.34539, 7.45461] nearly to [7.35, 7.45], and the center is 7.4. The first or second transfer law of a human body’s energies changes according to the different blood pH values whether in the normal range or not. Human disease treatment should protect and maintain the balance of two incompatibility relations: the loving relationship and the killing relationship. As an application, acupuncture is used to treat limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.

Acupuncture Treating Heart Disease Based on Eight Palaces or Eight Veins <br/>—Mathematical Reasoning of Treatment Principle Based on Yin Yang Wu Xing Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (IV)

Theory of eight palaces (八宫) or eight veins (八脉) is useful in understanding the basic sick subsystems that may be to fall ills as the root-cause. By using mathematical reasoning based on Yin Yang Wu Xing Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this paper demonstrates the treatment principle: “Even if all changed, it is hard to change one’s nature” (江山易改, 本性难移). The eight palaces or eight veins can be used to diagnose basic sick subsystems that may be to fall ills as the root-cause. The first or second transfer law of human body energies of the eight palaces or eight veins according to the different blood pH values of a human body whether in the normal range or not, respectively, assuming that the range of blood pH value is divided into four parts from small to large. Both second and third are for a healthy human body. Both the root-cause and symptoms come from the first transfer law of human body energies. And both first and fourth are for an unhealthy human body. Both the root-cause and symptoms come from the second transfer law of human body energies. A disease treatment should protect and maintain the balance of two incompatibility relations: the loving relationship and the killing relationship. As an application, acupuncture is used to treat atrial premature beats as a congenital heart disease.

Analogous Systems Principles and Concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Congruence Couple Therapy

This article explicates the analogous principles and concepts between traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and congruence couple therapy(CCT).Although originating out of vastly different times and places,TCM and CCT share a view of health based on systems understanding to facilitate the interconnections of the parts of an organism rather than focusing on eliminating symptoms.Both approaches aim to release Qi(气)and vitality by removing blockages through adjusting the interactions,adaptation,and balance of multiple elements and Yin‑Yang energies.The goal is to liberate the Qi or life force through improved holistic balance and cooperation.While TCM focuses on interventions at the level of the body,CCT focuses on the attention,awareness,acknowledgement,and alignment of the four human dimensions consisting of the intrapsychic,interpersonal,intergenerational,and universal‑spiritual.In light of the current trend toward increasing mental,substance use,and neurological disorders,in particular among countries of middle and low income,dialogue to explore these compatibilities between TCM and CCT is conducive to the continuous evolution of TCM and Western therapies to address not only physical health but also the exigencies of contemporary addiction and mental health care within a mind–body relationship matrix.

The Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine

In this paper, the authors examine and interpret the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) whom the Chinese believes and practices for so many centuries. The authors also explain the ancient Chinese con-cepts of Chi and Tao (Yin and Yang) which are the foundation of the TCM. This paper also seeks to discuss the ways of attaining a healthy body with the clarity of mind as well as to demonstrate the benefits of such healthy lifestyle.

Mechanism underlying treatment of diabetic kidney disease using Traditional Chinese Medicine based on theory of Yin and Yang balance

The pathogenic mechanism of diabetic kidney disease(DKD) is complex. The development of DKD cannot be fully explained by a single mechanism.Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) has been applied extensively for the treatment of DKD in China.However, studying the mechanism of DKD using theories and methods that are appropriate for TCM characteristics and searching for theoretical bases for TCM clinical application are topics that still need to be explored and researched. Activation of the transforming growth factor(TGF)-β1/Smad and PI3 K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways functions as a self-protection mechanism against renal microinflammation in DKD. However, the persistent abnormal overactivation of reactions causes secondary cell dysfunction, cell apoptosis, increased extracellular matrix(ECM) secretion, and eventually renal fibrosis. During this process, the dysregulation of self-balance among a variety of signaling pathways and the loss of self-feedback regulatory mecha-nisms downstream of these signaling pathways are critical causes of the occurrence and development of DKD. TCM may both inhibit the expression or activation of "hyperactive" signaling pathways(NFB, Smad3, and PI3 K/Akt/mTOR) and increase the expression or activation of "deficient" signaling pathways(Smad7 and PTEN) to restore balance to cells with an abnormal pathophysiological status and achieve the goal of DKD treatment.

《黄帝内经》中脏腑理论与阴阳五行关系探究

《黄帝内经》全面论述了中医学的思维方法,其重视整体观念,并构建了藏象理论,较为详细地描述了脏腑的功能、病机,同时蕴含着自然万物的生长之道,对现代人的诊治、养生等都有着长久且深远的影响。文章浅述了机体脏腑的生理、病机与阴阳五行生克制化之间的相关性。其中特别是脏腑的病机及临床症状,从其特点及阴阳五行关系进行描述,希望能够为中医基础理论的发展拓宽思路。

名中医许昕辨治绝经综合征经验

绝经综合征是妇科常见病、多发病,又称围绝经期综合征、更年期综合征,中医称绝经前后诸证,西医常激素治疗。许昕教授认为肾气衰,天癸竭为初始病因,主要病机是肾阴不足,精血亏少,阴阳失调,天癸衰竭而月经闭止,涉及心肝脾胃肺多脏腑,可兼郁夹瘀,变化多端;治疗要标本兼顾,调整阴阳平衡,调和脏腑,调畅气机,帮助患者解除病痛,平稳度过绝经期阶段。

New Understanding of the Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) plays an important role in the medical system used in health care and treatment of diseases.This article reviews the basic theory of TCM based on its formation and contributions.Two new personal points are proposed as follows:Six Zang(六脏) theory and deemphasization of the five-element theory.The basic theory of Chinese herbs is also discussed.

Immunotoxicity of Hydrocortisone on Th1/Th2-Related Cytokine Production Is Associated with Yang-Deficient State in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Steroid hormone serving as an immunosuppressor often induces immunotoxicity when administered in highest dosage or accumulated in long-term usage. The stage of high concentration of steroid hormone leading to a wide range of symptoms is associated to the yang.deficient state, which is the part of yin-yang imbalance involved in processes of many diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. Here we intend to investigate the profile of Th1/Th2- related cytokine transcriptions under yang-deficient conditions in a yang-deficient animal model by intramuscular injection of hydrocortisone （a kind of steroid hormone）. The yang.deficient symptoms were estimated by detecting activity, appetite, body weight and so on. T cell proliferation and cytokine transcriptions were analyzed. The results showed that yang-deficient mice were established successfully since typical yang.deficient symptoms were observed in this model with decreased activities, appetite, body weight and temperature. More interestingly, the transcriptions of IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-4 and IL-10 in this model were markedly suppressed and the proliferation of lymphocytes significantly decreased as well. The results suggested thatyang-deficient symptoms were related to the steroid-induced reduction of cytokine transcription and impairment of lymphocyte proliferation. Therefore, novel strategies through regulating cytokine production might be considered as potent approach to patients with yang.deficiency symptoms.

中药滋阴补阳方剂治疗肾气亏虚型多囊卵巢综合征不孕症对患者超声动态多参数的影响评价

目的评价中药滋阴补阳方剂治疗肾气亏虚型多囊卵巢综合征不孕症对患者超声动态多参数的影响。方法选取2022年1月至2023年1月江西省妇幼保健院收治的80例肾气亏虚型多囊卵巢综合征患者作为研究对象,按照随机数字法将其分为观察组(40例)与对照组(40例)。对照组采用枸橼酸氯米芬片治疗,观察组在对照组方法的基础上联合中药滋阴补阳方剂治疗。比较两组患者的治疗效果、卵泡发育情况、激素水平、子宫动脉血流灌注情况及子宫内膜厚度。结果观察组的有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组治疗后的卵泡及优势卵泡数目多于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组治疗后的黄体生成素(LH)、促卵泡激素(FSH)、睾酮(T)均低于对照组,雌二醇(E2)高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组治疗后的搏动指数(PI)、阻力指数(RI)均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组治疗后的子宫内膜厚度高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论将中药滋阴补阳方剂应用于肾气亏虚型多囊卵巢综合征不孕症患者治疗中,可积极改善患者的激素水平及子宫动脉血流灌注情况,同时能够促进卵泡发育,增加子宫内膜厚度,改善症状,值得推广。

扶阳健脾汤-滋阴养胃汤顺势给药和逆势给药对健康大鼠生理指标的影响

目的通过顺势和逆势给药大鼠扶阳健脾汤和滋阴养胃汤的研究来进一步验证中医阴阳分药分时服用方剂学理论,以及评价扶阳健脾汤和滋阴养胃汤的亚急性毒性。方法选取无特定病原体级SD大鼠48只,雌雄各半,按性别、体质量(空腹)排序,采用计算机随机法分为顺势饲喂组、逆势饲喂组、阴阳合药饲喂组和对照组,每组12只。对顺势饲喂组大鼠早上给予滋阴养胃汤颗粒制剂溶液,下午给予扶阳健脾汤颗粒制剂溶液灌胃,逆势饲喂组大鼠给药顺序与顺势饲喂组相反;阴阳合药饲喂组大鼠给予扶阳健脾汤和滋阴养胃汤合药颗粒制剂混合溶液灌胃,分早晚两次给药;给予对照组早晚灌胃等量超纯水,四组大鼠均每周给药5 d,共给药7周。分别于饲喂第1天、第10天、第20天、第30天、第45天时观察各级大鼠的皮肤毛发、行为状态、兴奋程度、激怒反应、睡眠状态、大便状态。分别于饲喂后第1周、第3周、第5周、第7周的周一、三、五测定大鼠采食量和体质量,饲喂7周后检测大鼠血液常规和血生化指标,计算脏器系数。结果饲喂第3周、第5周、第7周,顺势饲喂组日均采食量明显低于对照组;饲喂第5周、第7周,逆势饲喂组体质量明显高于对照组;饲喂7周后,顺势饲喂组和逆势饲喂组的心脏脏器系数明显低于对照组,而顺势饲喂组的脾脏脏器系数明显高于对照组;顺势饲喂组单核细胞计数明显低于对照组,顺势饲喂组和阴阳合药饲喂组的甘油三酯明显低于对照组,顺势饲喂组的血清总胆固醇明显低于对照组,顺势饲喂组、逆势饲喂组、阴阳合药饲喂组的空腹血糖明显低于对照组,顺势饲喂组、逆势饲喂组、阴阳合药饲喂组的肌酐明显高于对照组;顺势饲喂组和阴阳合药饲喂组的白蛋白明显高于对照组。结论顺势给药、逆势给药、混合给药可引起大鼠空腹血糖降低,肌酐增高;此外,顺势给药还可引起大鼠心脏脏器系数、单核细胞计数、甘油三酯、总胆固醇降低,脾脏脏器系数、白蛋白增高,表明顺势给药会促进大鼠的气血运行,有利于减少食物的摄入以及促进大鼠代谢体内的碳水化合物和蛋白质的代谢,从而进一步验证了中医阴阳分药分时服用方剂学理论。

吕晓东论治肺结节经验撷菁

总结吕晓东教授运用中医药治疗肺结节的临床经验和学术思想。吕晓东教授基于阳化气,阴成形的两个基本生理功能观,考察肺结节的发生、发展的病理环节,认为肺结节形成之机理复杂,病因纷繁,为阴分邪气积聚为肺,但病性基础变化总体以阳虚为关键,病理以气滞痰瘀胶着于肺络为核心。在肺络病的指导原则下,运用扶阳抑阴、通补肺络的手段,恢复阳主阴从,一气周流,肺络调和的生理状态,从而调复肺脏的异常功能状态、消弭肺结节的病理改变,恢复身心健康的目的,临床每获良效,具有推广应用的价值。

基于阴平阳秘理论探讨中药干预自噬与骨质疏松的关系

骨质疏松是老年健康的极大威胁,其病理主要是骨密度降低,骨髓成骨细胞减少,破骨细胞骨吸收加剧,二者平衡打破,导致皮质骨胶原形成减少,松质骨丢失加快。自噬存在于所有真核生物的活动之中,对于骨重建平衡的维持起着重要作用。中医治疗骨质疏松前景良好,阴平阳秘是指阴阳平衡的一种状态,是中医整体观的体现。自噬在骨质疏松中体现着阴平阳秘,基于阴平阳秘探究药物干预骨质疏松中的细胞自噬,对中医药发展有重要价值。

补肾益髓法治疗阿尔茨海默病临床疗效的荟萃分析

目的系统评价补肾益髓中药复方治疗阿尔茨海默病的疗效。方法检索6个国内外常用数据库,检索时间为自建库起至2022年7月5日,收集补肾益髓中药复方治疗阿尔茨海默病的临床随机对照试验文献,进行Meta分析。结果共纳入文献研究12篇,共计733例患者,其中试验组371例,对照组362例。分析结果显示应用补肾益髓中药复方治疗阿尔茨海默病在临床治疗有效率[RR=1.63,95%CI(1.37,1.93),Ρ<0.00001],提高患者MMSE评分[MD=1.19,95%CI(0.98,1.40),Ρ<0.00001],降低患者ADAS-cog评分[MD=-2.68,95%CI(-4.95,-0.40),Ρ=0.02],降低患者中医证候评分[SMD=-0.64,95%CI(-0.92,-0.36),Ρ<0.00001]方面优于单纯的常规西医治疗;在降低患者ADL评分上与西医比较差异无统计学意义[MD=-0.78,95%CI(-2.24,-0.40),Ρ=0.69],具有相同疗效;在安全性指标及不良反应方面未见明显异常。结论补肾益髓中药复方治疗阿尔茨海默病对比单纯西医治疗在临床治疗有效率,提高MMSE评分、降低ADAS-Cog和中医证候积分上具有一定优势,但因纳入文献多数质量不高,故仍需开展大规模、多中心、高质量临床试验以进一步验证结论。

滋阴泻火中药治疗女童功能性卵巢囊肿的临床疗效分析

目的:分析滋阴泻火中药治疗女童功能性卵巢囊肿的临床疗效。方法:选择2021年1月—2022年12月收治的卵巢囊肿患儿40例,所有患儿均给予滋阴泻火中药治疗,连续治疗3个月。比较患儿治疗前、治疗3个月后发育情况(身高、体质量、骨龄、乳房发育Tanner分期)、性激素水平、子宫与卵巢容积、卵巢囊肿体积及不良反应情况。结果:治疗前后患儿身高、体质量、骨龄比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗后患儿乳房发育Tanner分期较治疗前改善显著,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后患儿黄体生成素(LH)、促卵泡激素(FSH)、雌二醇(E2)水平较治疗前均降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后患儿子宫大小、卵巢容积、卵巢囊肿体积较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);患儿治疗期间未见严重不良反应。结论:滋阴泻火中药治疗女童功能性卵巢囊肿效果较佳,可调节患儿E2水平,抑制外周性性早熟,利于卵巢囊肿缩小。