Treatment of Pediatric Sleep Disorder Based on the Theory of Spleen Governing Exhaustion
Sleep disorder(SD)is a common developmental and behavioral problem in childhood,it refers to various abnormal manifestations that affect sleep during sleeping.The"theory of spleen governing exhaustion"is Qian Yi's summary of many symptoms of pediatric spleen disease.Our team believes that spleen dysfunction and qi imbalance are the fundamental factors for the occurrence of SD.At the same time,the pathological state of"theory of spleen governing exhaustion"in clinical practice leads to the imbalance of the five internal organs,which causes or aggravates SD.Based on this,the"theory of spleen governing exhaustion"was proposed.Treatment should consider the physiolog-ical and pathological characteristics of the children and be performed,under the guidance of"theory of spleen governing exhaustion",and the treatment is based on the fundamental principle of invigorating spleen and assisting transportation.It is applying by the combination of bit-terness and pungency,warming and cleaning,and combining multiple method,dispelling and tonifying.