Treatment of depression with acupuncture:warming yang and activating blood circulation method based on the mechanism of cold-congealed blood stasis due to yang deficiency
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2024.07.019
- VernacularTitle:基于阳虚寒凝血瘀病机以温阳活血法针刺治疗郁证
- Author:
Yaowen DU
1
;
Long WANG
Author Information
1. 黑龙江中医药大学 哈尔滨 150040
- Keywords:
depression;
yang deficiency;
cold-congealed blood stasis;
warming yang and activating blood circulation;
acupuncture
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2024;47(7):1012-1016
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The human body's structure and function are complex,encompassing five viscera,six bowels,as well as differences in qi,blood,yin,and yang.However,the fundamental life activity primarily relies on the body's yang.Physiologically,when the body has sufficient yang and smooth blood circulation without stagnation,the five organs are nourished,ensuring their proper function.Conversely,pathologically,the deficiency of yang caused by cold injury leads to blood stagnation and prolonged stasis,resulting in inadequate nourishment of the five viscera and subsequent dysfunction.Depression is a condition that can be triggered by cold condensation and blood stasis.Acupuncture treatment follows the principle of warming yang and activating blood circulation.Key acupuncture points such as Baihui(GV20),Dazhui(GV14),Zhiyang(GV9),Mingmen(GV4),Guanyuan(CV4),and Zusanli(ST36)are used to warm yang and replenish qi,while Xuehai(SP10),Weizhong(BL40),and Sanyinjiao(SP6)are utilized to activate blood circulation and open up the veins.Additionally,supplementary points like Danzhong(CV17),Zhongwan(CV12),Qihai(CV6),Hegu(LI4),and Taichong(LR3)are employed to regulate qi and alleviate stagnation,facilitating the smooth flow of qi and blood.This comprehensive approach addresses both the symptoms and the root cause,simultaneously addressing deficiencies and replenishing the body.It aims to restore deficient yang,resolve blood stasis,promote the full and calm flow of qi and blood,nourish the five viscera and restore their proper function,ultimately leading to the self-healing of depression.
