Application of Chaihu Longgu Muli Decoction in Treatment of Stable Angina Pectoris with Insomnia Based on Theory of Lesser Yang Being the Pivot
Stable angina pectoris combined with insomnia is a common cardiovascular combined with psychological disease in clinical practice,with the main clinical manifestations of chest tightness,chest pain,and sleep disorders.Lesser yang is the pivot for the movement of qi,the transportation and distribution of body fluid and ministerial fire,and the exiting or entering of yin and yang from or into the body surface.The vital pathogenesis of stable angina pectoris combined with insomnia lies in the abnormal movement of qi,abnormal transportation and distribution of body fluid,restless ministerial fire,and abnormal exiting or entering of yin and yang caused by the dysfunction of lesser yang being the pivot.Harmonizing lesser yang is an important method to treat stable angina pectoris with insomnia,and Chaihu Longgu Muli Decoction is a representative prescription.It is illustrated by cases that harmonizing lesser yang can regulate the pivot open-close,qi movement,and body fluid transportation and distribution in an orderly manner,thus achieving smooth blood flow and peace of mind.
Chaihu Longgu Muli decoctionstable angina pectorisinsomnialesser yang being the pivotharmonizing lesser yang