Treatment of Glaucoma Based on

Xue WU; Shuang CHEN; Lixia ZHANG; Piao JIANG; Zhiyi ZHOU; Wenying SUN; Aixiang JIA

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Treatment of Glaucoma Based on "Jueyin （厥阴） as the Closing Phase" from the Perspective of Spatiotemporal Theory

VernacularTitle:时空论视域下探讨从“厥阴为阖”辨治青光眼
Author: Xue WU ¹ ; Shuang CHEN ¹ ; Lixia ZHANG ¹ ; Piao JIANG ¹ ; Zhiyi ZHOU ¹ ; Wenying SUN ¹ ; Aixiang JIA ¹
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1. Eye Hospital，China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences，Beijing，100040
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: glaucoma; jueyin （厥阴） as the closing phase; spatiotemporal theory; Wumei Pill （乌梅丸）
From: Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(13):1400-1404
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This paper explores the therapeutic approach for glaucoma based on the concept of "jueyin （厥阴） as the closing phase" from the perspectives of time and space. In traditional Chinese medicine， jueyin governs inward， converging aspect of qi， representing the crucial turning point between the end of yin and the emergence of yang， as well as the transformation between yin and yang. When the closing and descending function of jueyin operates smoothly， it promotes the inward convergence and smooth descent of qi， enabling the internal retention of blood， spirit， and emotions， which nourishes the internal organs and moistens the meridian-sinews. Conversely， dysfunction of this "closing" mechanism results in a disturbance of yin and yang， a mixture of cold and heat， and disharmony of qi and blood. It is proposed that "failure of jueyin to properly close and descend" is a core pathomechanism of glaucoma. From the perspective of spatiotemporal theory， clinical treatment should focus on "regulating the closing function of jueyin and harmonizing yin and yang". The modified Wumei Pill （乌梅丸） is recommended to adjust the ascending-descending and entering-exiting dynamics of jueyin qi transformation， thereby restoring its free flow， achieving yin and yang balance， and ensuring nourishment to the ocular system.