Exploration on the application of"simultaneous tonification and drainage"in children with autism spectrum disorder based on the theory of"the heart governs mental activities"
Although the clinical manifestations of autism spectrum disorder(ASD)in children are complex and varied,they ultimately stem from changes in mental,cognitive,and conscious activities,namely abnormal alterations in mental states.Based on the theory of"the heart governs mental activities"from the The Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine,this paper explores the application of"simultaneous tonification and drainage"in children with ASD from four aspects:nourishing heart qi,opening heart orifices,smoothing the pathways,and circulating qi and blood.The treatment focuses on nourishment as the foundation,drainage as the means,integrating nourishment with drainage,aiming for balance and harmony.By ensuring the sufficiency and smoothness of mental activities,the nor-mal functions of the heart-mind can be restored,providing insights into the diagnosis and treatment of ASD in tradi-tional Chinese medicine.
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