Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Comorbid Tic Disorder in Children from the Perspective of Ministerial Fire Scorching Yin and Internal Stirring of Deficient Wind
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2026.01.012
- VernacularTitle:从相火灼阴、虚风内动论治儿童注意缺陷多动障碍合并抽动障碍
- Author:
Hongsheng YANG
1
;
Junhong WANG
1
;
Meifang LI
1
;
Wei LI
1
;
Zhenhua YUAN
1
;
Rui ZHAI
1
;
Yuan LI
1
;
Kangning ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. Dongzhimen Hospital，Beijing University of Chinese Medicine，Beijing，100700
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
tic disorder;
ministerial fire;
internal stirring of deficient wind
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2026;67(1):79-82
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder （ADHD） is often accompanied by tic disorder. The core pathogenesis is considered to be ministerial fire scorching yin and internal stirring of deficient wind， which leads to disharmony between the body and spirit， resulting in clinical manifestations. The treatment principles emphasize nourishing yin fluids， calming ministerial fire， and extinguishing endogenous wind （内风）. The method of nourishing yin fluids is applied throughout the entire treatment process， commonly using ingredients such as Shudihuang （Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata）， Shanzhuyu （Corni Fructus）， Gouqizi （Lycii Fructus）， Wuweizi （Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus）， and Tusizi （Cuscutae Semen）. These are combined with approaches to harmonize the zang-fu organs， primarily including extinguishing liver wind， clearing heart fire， nourishing kidney water， and strengthening spleen earth， thereby stabilizing ministerial fire and extinguishing endogenous wind. Additionally， emotional regulation and smoothing emotional constraint are essential to improve clinical symptoms in children with ADHD comorbid with tic disorder.
