Discussion on the Therapeutic Characteristics of the Zhuyu Pill in the Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergency
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2025.01.003
- VernacularTitle:《肘后备急方》茱萸丸证治探析
- Author:
Fengkai XU
1
;
Xiao CHEN
;
Jue JIN
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学基础医学院 杭州 310053
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergency;
Pulse Classic;
Synopsis of Prescriptions from the Golden Chamber;
Zhuyu pill;
chest impediment and heart pain;
Taiyin syndrome;
Wuzhuyu decoction;
Lizhong decoction
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2025;49(1):18-21
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To analyze the therapeutic characteristics of Zhuyu pill in the Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergency.[Methods]This article used the methods of in-depth investigation for the origin of diseases,through discussion of prescriptions,analysis of their compositions and clinical practice.It analyzed five aspects of the Zhuyu pill in Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergency including formulation identification,compilation and supplementation of texts,pathogenesis of diseases and syndromes,explanation of ingredients,and the correlation between syndrome identification and treatment strategies,with case studies provided as example.[Results]The Zhuyu pill in the Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergency possesses the functions of warming the kidneys and invigorating the spleen,dissipating cold and relieving pain,descending counter-flow of Qi and resolving phlegm,nourishing blood and promoting digestion.This formula is effective in treating diseases such as chest impediment,heart pain,as well as Taiyin syndrome,and others.Clinically,it is primarily indicated for conditions characterized by symptoms like heart pain,sour taste in mouth,indigestion,yellowish complexion,abdominal distension,and a slow or feeble pulse.The case reported involved diagnoses of chest impediment,heart pain and phlegm-fluid retention,all showing remarkable efficacy with Zhuyu pill and its modifications.[Conclusion]The Zhuyu pill in the Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergency can effect in treating chest impediment,heart pain,Taiyin syndrome,as well as internal and external phlegm retention and obstruction,thus restoring the normal circulation of Qi,blood and fluids.
