Nine Methods of WU Tang in Treating Infantile Malnutrition
10.14148/j.issn.1672-0482.2017.0008
- VernacularTitle:论吴瑭治疳九法
- Author:
Jiang-Hong HOU
1
Author Information
1. 河南省中医院儿科诊疗中心
- Keywords:
infantile malnutrition;
nine methods for treating malnutrition;
WU Tang
- From:
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2017;33(1):8-10
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The experiences of WU Tang in treating infantile malnutrition are summarized as follows:soothing and tonifying middle energizer,ascending and descending stomach qi to raise the prolapsed spleen yang,nourishing stomach with slightly sweet flavor,harmonizing nutrient and defense qi to invigorate spleen yang,modifying diets,dispelling worms with bitter, cold and sour herbs;mildly transporting spleen yang and dispersing stomach qi.It is believed that the above nine methods for treating infantile malnutrition is put forward based on the infantile constitution of "spleen deficiency" and malnutrition patho-logical character of"deficient root with overdo superficial".The focus on spleen and stomach and comprehensive treatment will provide important guidance for infantile malnutrition.
