QIU Shengliang's Experience on Treating Distention and Fullness by Dispelling Dampness to Simultaneously Fortify the Spleen and Tonify the Spleen Yang
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2024.06.020
- VernacularTitle:裘生梁健脾祛湿兼补脾阳治疗痞满临床经验
- Author:
Jianlin CHENG
1
;
Yuting HE
;
Shengliang QIU
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学第一临床医学院 杭州 310053
- Keywords:
distention and fullness;
spleen deficiency and dampness excess;
internal and external causes;
dispelling dampness to fortify the spleen;
tonifying the spleen Yang;
Jianpi Qushi Formula;
QIU Shengliang
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2024;48(6):752-755
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To summarize the thought process behind Chief QIU Shengliang's decision to dispel dampness in order to fortify the spleen and tonify the spleen Yang in clinical treatment of distention and fullness.[Methods]The clinical applications of the aforementioned dampness dispelling technique were compiled for future reference through experience gained via apprenticeship,gathered medical cases,Chief QIU's verbal account on the matter and relevant references.Proven clinical cases were also attached at the end of the report for verification.[Results]Living environment,fast-paced jobs and irregular diet nowadays are making people more prone to spleen-stomach dysfunction and inhibition of Qi movement throughout the middle-Jiao,which in turn leads to distention and fullness.Chief QIU often clinically treats distention and fullness using the aforementioned dampness dispelling technique,for which remarkable efficacy has been achieved.In the medical case reported in this study,the patient was admitted due to recurrent abdominal distension and frequent loose stool.the patient was diagnosed with abdominal distension featuring spleen deficiency and dampness excess by Chief QIU.After treated by strengthening the spleen,dispelling dampness,warming the spleen Yang,promoting digestion and tranquilizing the mind,the patient showed significantly improved condition.[Conclusion]Chief QIU treats distention and fullness by dispelling dampness with the view to fortify the spleen and tonifying the spleen Yang,whose therapeutic efficacy is worth extensive share and popularization.
