Based on"sweat pores-collaterals"theory,and the elaboration on the physiological functions and pathological manifestations of sweat pores-collaterals,the blockage of sweat pores and blood stasis in the collaterals are the core pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus erectile dysfunction(DMED).The blockage of sweat pores could lead to visceral dysfunction,the transportation disorder of the refined nutritious substances,inducing Xiaoke(diabetes mellitus),glucose toxin is produced internally after a long course of the disease,which damaged the collateral,resulting in sexual impotence.Hence,the drugs of dispelling wind,which belong to pungent and dispersing category,are introduced into the treatment to open the sweat pores and to treat the root cause,the drugs of insects which could promote blood circulation and dredge the collaterals are used to treat the superficial cause,to eliminate all the symptoms,which could provide new ideas for TCM to treat the disease from the microstru-ctural level.
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