Discussion on the treatment of depression syndrome based on the theory of'liver-wood characterized by bending and straightening'
The term of'liver-wood characterized by bending and straightening'is a summary of the physiological characteristics of liver-wood in the Huangdi Neijing.The main manifestation of the depression syndrome is the abnormality of the emotions and the stagnation of the qi flow.However,in one type of the disease,there are various manifestations of emotion,or a combination of agitation and depression,making it difficult to identify and treat.In this article,the connotation and role of'liver-wood characterized by bending and straightening'are elucidated and the treatment of these depression symptoms is discussed.In Huangdi Neijing,the heart and liver are the main subjects of the disorders of the emotions.The disorders of the liver are characterized by a combination of agitation and depression.The'bending and straightening'helps liver achieve the'harmonious'state.The contrasting features of'bending and straightening'help regulate the body and spirit,including storing-purging and stretching-loosening.If the'bending and straightening'are disabled,the control will be lost and the mood will change abnormally,easily showing the characteristics of both agitation and depression.The treatment should be based on the theory of bitterness and purging in the internal organs in the Huangdi Neijing,and on the use of Xiao Bugan Decoction from the Fuxingjue Zangfu Yongyao Fayao,acrid supplementing acid purging,opposite each other,restoring the use of liver-wood curvature and straightness,to achieve the purpose of treatment.
Liver-wood characterized by bending and straighteningHuangdi NeijingDepression syndromeA combination of agitation and depression
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