ZHANG Jian-bin's clinical experience in treatment of depressive disorder based on the theory of governor vessel.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221004-0001
- Author:
Wei-Cheng ZHAO
1
,
2
;
Zi-Long ZHU
1
,
2
;
Xing-Xing LI
1
,
2
;
Huan-Xi WU
1
,
2
;
Jiang-Jia TAO
1
,
2
;
Jian-Bin ZHANG
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine/Second Hospital of TCM of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210017, China
2. Inheritance Studio of Chengjiang Acupuncture-Moxibustion School, National Administration of TCM, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ZHANG Jian-bin;
acupuncture and moxibustion;
depressive disorder;
famous doctor's experience;
governor vessel
- MeSH:
Humans;
Acupuncture Therapy/methods*;
Meridians;
Acupuncture;
Brain;
Depressive Disorder;
Acupuncture Points
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(10):1169-1172
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Depressive disorder is manifested as emotional and physical abnormality. Theoretically, the governor vessel is distributed along the spine, related to the brain and communicated with five zang and six fu organs. It is the key meridian for understanding the various symptoms of depressive disorder. Depressive disorder is caused by dysfunction, stagnation or emptiness of the governor vessel, resulting in malnutrition of the brain. In clinical diagnosis and treatment, based on the theory of the governor vessel, the etiology and pathogenesis are analyzed in the patients with depressive disorder. In order to achieve harmonizing mutually the mental and physical conditions, acupuncture is delivered to adjust the spirit and physical state, moving cupping is to regulate the governor vessel, tuina manipulation is to promote meridians and collaterals and physical exercise is to coordinate the body and the spirit.
