[Treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome from yangming meridian]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2022 Feb 12;42(2):203-7. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210106-0001.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Based on the theory of "brain-gut communication" and "heart-stomach disease simultaneously", the thinking and method of treating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) from yangming meridian were discussed. CFS is related to brain and heart. Based on the analysis of meridian circulation, zang-fu function and the indication characteristics of yangming meridian, the indications of yangming meridian are closely related to brain and heart, so it is proposed to start from yangming meridian and use Chinese herbs combined with acupuncture to treat CFS, including the four methods of clearing away heat and moisturizing dryness, cooling blood and removing blood stasis, promoting qi to clear the organs, and strengthening and replenishing deficiency. It has certain guiding and reference significance for clinical treatment of CFS.

基于“脑肠相通”“心胃同病”理论探讨从阳明经论治慢性疲劳综合征(CFS)的思路和方法。CFS发病与脑、心有关;从经脉循行、脏腑功能及阳明经的主治特点分析,阳明经所治疾病与脑、心联系密切,故提出从阳明经入手,采用中药结合针灸治疗CFS,包括清热润燥、凉血化瘀、行气通腑、建中补虚四法,对临床治疗CFS具有一定的指导和借鉴意义。.

Keywords: brain; chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); large intestine; meridian of yangming; stomach.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Points
  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Acupuncture*
  • Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Meridians*