Based on the physiological and pathological characteristics of the large intestine,it is believed that the pathogenesis of functional constipation in traditional Chinese medicine is mainly the deficiency of the large intestine fluid,the obstruction of qi in the large intestine,and the disorder of the spirit,etc.,which often occur simutaneously.In terms of treatment,the syndrome of fluid deficiency should be moistened,medication lays emphasis on applying medicinal herbs sweet and cold,sweet and salty in property,which is supplemented with kernel drugs.The syndrome of the obstruction of qi should be relieved by blasting the wind,qi of stomach,intestine,liver and lung is regulated by applying regulating-qi medicinals,tonifying-qi medicinals,and wind medicinals.The syndrome of the disorder of the spirit should be based on the theory of brain-gut interaction,the principle of treating the brain with bowel disease is adopted,and in addition to the application of mind-brain sedative drugs,attention is paid to the abdominal thought and psychological guidance.The concept of slowly improving intestinal function is established and drastic purgative should not be applied blindly.
关键词
功能性便秘/津气神/张思超/大肠津亏/大肠气结/神明失调
Key words
functional constipation/fluid,qi and spirit/ZHANG Sichao/fluid deficiency in the large intestine/large intestine stagnation/mental abnormality