A review on the application of the Buzhong Yiqi decoction from a mutually restrictive standpoint
In this article,the reasons and action mechanisms of the widespread clinical application range of the Buzhong Yiqi decoction(补中益气汤)are mainly explored and understood.The first is to analyze the prescription composition and compatibility mode of the Buzhong Yiqi decoction from a mutually restrictive standpoint.The second is to provide many application cases as evidences and analyze them.The third is to analyze the action mechanism of this prescription from the pharmacological perspective.This prescription has the ability to strengthen spleen and stomach for elevating Yang(阳),not only is used to treat dizziness,tinnitus and deafness caused by spleen deficiency,and visceral prolapse caused by Zhongqi(中气)sinking,but also can treat symptoms such as flaccidity syndrome,cloudy urine,nocturnal emission,diarrhea,uroschesis,distention and fullness,and constipation.This prescription can exert immune regulation,anti-tumor,anti-inflammatory and other effects through various action mechanisms,affecting gastrointestinal function,cardiac function,and muscle tension.The Buzhong Yiqi decoction,the Sijunzi decoction(四君子汤)and the Shengxian decoction(升陷汤)are all prescriptions for tonifying Qi(气).The Buzhong Yiqi decoction focuses on ascending Zhongqi,while the Shengxian decoction focuses more on treating Daqi(大气)depression.Due to their characteristics of relative Yin(阴)and Yang,as well as mutual restriction,the two prescriptions are more widely used than the Sijunzi decoction.The Buzhong Yiqi decoction has the characteristics of using both cold medicines and warm medicines,balancing attack and supplement,and considering the factors of rise and fall,among which the former two belong to the category of syndrome differentiation and treatment,and the latter belongs to the content of treatment from the mutually restrictive standpoint,which is the reason why it can treat internal disease,external disease,women disease and children disease.Under the premise of meeting the basic prescription requirements,the addition and subtraction of this prescription will undoubtedly play a greater therapeutic role.
Mutually restrictive standpointThe Buzhong Yiqi decoctionSpleen and stomach weaknessClearing heat with sweet warm drugsElevating Yang to ascend Zhongqi