Research progress on clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine ointment formulas
Ointment formula is one of the eight common formulations of traditional Chinese medicine,which focuses on the concept of treating diseases before they occur,on the basis of syndrome differentiation,takes measures according to time and individual conditions,and combimes treatment and prevention,and embodies the essence of traditional Chinese medicine.The ointment formula breaks through the limitations of traditional Chinese medicine decoction and traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations,combines the flexibility,pertinence and convenience of treatment of both,and can significantly improve compliance of patients.For the chronic deficiency and damage diseases,ointment formula can nourish the essence for a long time and continuously,enrich qi and blood,comprehensively balance nourishing and treating diseases,and organically combine disease prevention and treatment.On the basis of syndrome differentiation,the ointment formula reflects the flexibility and specificity of one person,one prescription.From the perspective of Four Seasons Health Preservation,the ointment formula can be taken all year round.However,in terms of prescription,considering the need for people to follow nature,such as heavy dampness in summer,and patients often have poor appetite,the main focus is on light tonifying;autumn and winter are relatively dry,so add nourishing Yin and moisturizing dryness products appropriately.For people who need long-term recuperation such as complications of diabetes mellitus,hypertension and insomnia,oral ointment formula is often the first choice for these patients.This article reviews the origin,application background,clinical application,and famous masters'experience of ointment formulas based on relevant literature,in order to further deepen the understanding of ointment formulas and provide reference for the treatment of clinical diseases.
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