An Overview to the Research on Clinical Application of Du Meridian
- VernacularTitle:督脉的临床应用研究概况
- Author:
Haishan ZHANG
;
Xiyan GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Du meridian;
Indication;
Clinical application
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2008;30(3):231-232,240
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Du meridian is one of the eight extra meridians, having the functions of defending pathogenic factors,inducing diaphoresis to dispel cold, warming the viscera and bowels, elevating the pure yang, promoting the flow qi by warming channels, promoting blood circulation to stop pain, clearing heat by dredging du meridian, treating carbuncle and malaria, dredging du meridian to treat encephalic disease, nourishing brain and nourish marrow, benefiting intelligence and spirit, waking up patient from unconsciousness, relieving convulsion, calming the nerves, stopping endogenous wind, calming the spirit. Moreover it also has the functions of sectional treatment and antidotal health care. Du meridian is widely used clinically in treating many kinds of diseases.
