辛味药在消渴治疗中的应用OACSTPCD

Although the pathogenesis of Xiaoke disease is mainly characterized by Yin deficiency and internal Heat,attention should still be paid to the role of the Three Jiao function in the development of the disease.If the Three Jiao function is dry and depressed,the Qi mechanism is not functioning properly,the body Fluid is not distributed,and even Phlegm and blood stasis are produced as well as the body Fluid is deficient and blood is consumed,the condition will worsen and symptoms will cluster.In clinical practice,attention should be paid to the use of pungent medicines,by using their"being pungent to promote Qi circulation"and"being pungent to nourish"effects to regulate the Three Jiao,to assist in the smooth flow of Qi and the distribution of body Fluids.Therefore,pungent medicines can be added to various medicines functioning in nourishing Yin and moistening Dryness.Firstly,it can prevent the nourishing Yin medi-cines from becoming greasy.Secondly,it can dredge the Three Jiao,invigorate the Qi mechanism,promote Qi transformation and elimi-nate stagnation of the Three Jiao.According to the different disease locations of the Three Jiao,a combination of pungent and Cold,or combination of pungent and bitter,or combination of pungent and Warm method should be used to enhance the efficacy.However,it is also important to note that the amount of pungent medicines should not be little or tiny,aiming to disperse the stagnation of the Three Jiao,clear the Qi mechanism,promote the dissipation of stagnation Heat,and spread body Fluid.Beside,the use of them should not be long and stop using them properly to prevent damage to the Zheng Qi of patients.