Treatment of Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity by the Method of “Returning Fire to Its Origin”
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2024.05.015
- VernacularTitle:引火归原法治疗阵发性交感神经过度兴奋综合征
- Author:
Yingchun XU
1
;
Yi GUO
2
;
Jing DING
1
;
Wanyu LIU
1
;
Zhen TIAN
1
;
Jiangying WU
1
;
Xiaozhe WU
1
Author Information
1. Tianjin Huanhu Hospital， Tianjin， 300350
2. Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity;
deficiency yang with upper manifestation;
returning fire to its origin;
Yinhuo Decoction （引火汤）
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2024;65(5):537-540
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This paper summarized the clinical experience of using the method of “returning fire to its origin” for treatment of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity （PSH）. According to the causes and clinical characteristics of PSH， the author believes that the deficiency of kidney qi， and the loss of yin and yang are the basis of the pathogenesis of PSH. Fright causes qi to be chaotic as the triggering mechanism of PSH. The key mechanism of PSH is that the deficiency yang with upper manifestation， and the fire does not return to its origin. The treatment should be nourishing yin and astringing yang， by taking modified Yinhuo Decoction （引火汤） internally， and receiving warm moxibustion as the first choice externally with selected acupoints Guanyuan （CV 4）， Mingmen （GV 4）， and bilateral Yongquan （KI 1）； For prevention， attention should be paid to take care of stomach qi， support healthy qi， and cultivate original qi.
