Discussion on the Experiences in Treating Multiple-Dream Disorder Using ZHANG Yonghua's Emotion Syndrome Differentia-tion Theory Based on the Association Between Dreams and Emotional States
[Objective]To summarize Professor ZHANG Youhua's clinical experience in treating multiple-dream disorder based on the emotion syndrome differentiation theory.[Methods]By sorting out,reviewing and analyzing Professor ZHANG's medical cases related to the treatment of multiple dream disorder,this paper summarized Professor ZHANG's academic experience in the treatment of multiple-dream disorder from the aspects of etiology,pathogenesis,treatment principles and methods of traditional Chinese medicine understanding the association between dreams and emotional states,and listed one medical case for vevification.[Results]In the treatment of multiple dream disorder,Professor ZHANG emphasizes the importance of the emotional experience in dreams rather than the content of the dreams themselves.Therefore,the use of emotion syndrome differentiation method is deemed appropriate.According to the emotional experience in dreams,multiple-dream disorder is divided into five basic types:thinking,panic,anger,sad sorrow and joy syndromes.The three core pathogeneses of"Qi,phlegm and fire"are addressed through methods such as eliminating phlegm,regulating Qi and clearing fire.The medical case cited was multiple-dream disorder with panic syndrome,"phlegm stagnation and fire hyperactivity"was the main pathogenesis,the treatment of clearing fire and eliminating phlegm,calming the heart and tranquilizing the mind was adopted,and the prescription was based on Qinlian Wendan Decoction,added and subtracted according to the syndrome,and achieved a significant effect.[Conclusion]Professor ZHANG Yonghua's approach to treating multiple-dream disorder is based on the theory of emotional syndrome differentiation theory.He emphasizes the importance of emotional experiences in dreams,and his unique experience has shown remarkable clinical results.This approach is worth considering,learning from and promoting.
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