Preliminary exploration of differentiating and treating multiple system atrophy from the perspective of the eight extraordinary meridians
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2025.03.013
- VernacularTitle:从奇经八脉辨治多系统萎缩思路初探
- Author:
Di ZHAO
1
;
Zhigang CHEN
2
;
Nannan LI
2
;
Lu CHEN
2
;
Yao WANG
3
;
Jing XUE
4
;
Xinning ZHANG
5
,
6
;
Chengru JIA
1
;
Xuan XU
1
;
Kaige ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
2. Department of Neurology I, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
3. Tsinghua University
4. Beijing Fengtai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
5. Xi&prime
6. an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
eight extraordinary meridians;
differentiation and treatment based on the extraordinary meridians;
multiple system atrophy;
deficiency of healthy qi and accumulation of damage
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;48(3):392-397
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurodegenerative disease with complex clinical manifestations, presenting substantial challenges in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Its symptoms and the eight extraordinary meridians are potentially correlated; therefore, this article explores the association between MSA symptom clusters and the eight extraordinary meridians based on their circulation and physiological functions, as well as their treatment strategies. The progression from deficiency to damage in the eight extraordinary meridians aligns with the core pathogenesis of MSA, which is characterized by "the continuous accumulation of impacts from the vital qi deficiency leading to eventual damage". Liver and kidney deficiency and the emptiness of the eight extraordinary meridians are required for the onset of MSA; the stagnation of qi deficiency and the gradual damage to the eight extraordinary meridians are the key stages in the prolonged progression of MSA. The disease often begins with the involvement of the yin and yang qiao mai, governor vessel, thoroughfare vessel, and conception vessel before progressing to multiple meridian involvements, ultimately affecting all eight extraordinary meridians simultaneously. The treatment approach emphasizes that "the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect method will be needed in order to secure victory" and focuses on "eliminate pathogenic factors and reinforce healthy qi". Distinguishing the extraordinary meridians and focusing on the primary symptoms are pivotal to improving efficacy. Clinical treatment is aimed at the target, and tailored treatment based on careful clinical observation ensures precision in targeting the disease using the eight extraordinary meridians as the framework and core symptoms as the specific focus. Additionally, combining acupuncture, daoyin therapy, and other method may help prolong survival. This article classifies clinical manifestations based on the theory of the eight extraordinary meridians and explores treatment.
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