Based on the theory of "Qi Pulse Constant Communication", the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy by invigorating qi and activating blood was discussed
10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20230130-00236
- VernacularTitle:从“气脉常通”理论探讨益气活血法治疗糖尿病周围神经病变
- Author:
Hongli YANG
1
;
Chunhui LI
;
Xinman GUO
;
Mingyi YUAN
;
Mingdi LI
Author Information
1. 中国中医科学院广安门医院内分泌科，北京 100053
- Keywords:
Diabetic neuropathies;
Qi pulse constant communication;
Qi deficiency and blood stasis;
Invigorating qi and activating blood
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2024;46(2):147-150
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the common chronic complication of diabetes, which can lead to foot ulcers, gangrene, and amputation in severe cases, seriously affecting their quality of life. DPN belongs to the category of "arthralgia", "hemorrhoids" and other categories of TCM, and the main pathogenesis is the deficiency of qi and blood, yin and yang, and the obstruction of the meridians by phlegm and stasis. Clinically, DPN is more common with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. Based on the theory of "qi meridian constant communication" in the Huang Di Nei Jing, this article proposed that for patients with DPN with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome, the treatment should be based on the principle of "invigorating qi and activating blood circulation, dissolving stasis and arthralgia", so that the patients' qi meridian can be accessible, delay the disease progression, and provide reference for the TCM treatment of DPN.
