Historical Tracing of Constipation and Research Progress in TCM Regulating Water Metabolism in the Treatment of Constipation
The etiology and pathogenesis of constipation are closely related to the dysfunction of the five organs and six viscera in the human body.TCM has a long history of treating constipation,with significant clinical efficacy,with the advantages of overall regulation and treatment of both symptoms and root.This study reviewed the historical evolution of constipation and provided clinical reference for the treatment of constipation in TCM;reviewed the modern research on TCM patent medicines,single Chinese materia medica and TCM compounds in the treatment of constipation through water metabolism in recent years,providing ideas and methods for the research on the mechanism of TCM treatment of constipation through water metabolism.