Exploring the treatment of arteriosclerosis obliterans based on the theory of mai cang and xie
The mai is a unique and constant organ,with functions resembling organs and hollow shapes resembling organs.The mai has the physiological function of blocking and suppressing blood circulation,promoting circulation of qi,blood,and body fluids.The function of the mai is like that of a zang organ,with xie hidden within it.The imbalance of mai cang and xie,excessive or insufficient cang,excessive or insufficient xie,will result in an imbalance of qi,blood,and body fluids inside and outside the mai.Arteriosclerosis obliterans location is in the mai.If the mai is excessive cang,insufficient xie will lead to blood stasis.And the mai is not moistened,it will be astringent,and if the distal end loses nourishment,there will be a lack of qi and fluids outside the mai.The ASO mai becomes moist and astringent,with abnormal qi and blood cang and xie.The circulation of water,qi,and blood is obstructed,and turbid qi and blood in the mai accumulate,causing abnormal gasification,and a lack of qi outside the mai.Treatment should be beneficial to qi,promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis,regulate the flow of qi and blood,and restore the balance of cang and xie.