Experience of ZHA Ansheng in treating functional gastrointestinal disorders based on the theory of"Orchids to Eliminate Stagnant Qi"
Professor Zha Ansheng believes that the core pathogenesis of functional gastrointestinal disorders lies in the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach in receiving and transporting food,coupled with a disruption in the liver's function of regulation,leading to the internal generation of"Stagnant Qi"("Chen Qi").In clinical prac-tice,it emphasizes a detailed differentiation of the specific nature of the"Stagnant Qi"and then applies the theory of"Orchids to Eliminate Stagnant Qi"("Lan Chu Chen Qi").The formulations are based on the narrow concept of"Lan"(referring to specific herbal remedies),tailoring the prescriptions to address the identified stagnation.The goal is to"Eliminate Stagnant Qi",restoring the normal ascending and descending functions of the middle burner(spleen and stomach).
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