Treatment of Depression from the Perspective of Shaoyin Syndrome
10.19879/j.cnki.1005-5304.202411086
- VernacularTitle:从少阴病论治抑郁症
- Author:
Qianying HAO
1
;
Ping LI
;
Qingyong HE
;
Ziyi WANG
;
Zhe WANG
Author Information
1. 北京中医药大学研究生院,北京 100029;中国中医科学院广安门医院,北京 100053;北京中医药大学第三附属医院,北京 100029
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Shaoyin syndrome;
depression;
Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Decoction;
heart and kidney yang deficiency;
warm and stimulate the heart and kidney
- From:
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;32(6):173-177
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The key symptom of Shaoyin syndrome,"only wanting to sleep",aligns with the core symptoms of depression,such as"low mood and loss of interest in daily activities".Additionally,the timing of symptom resolution in Shaoyin syndrome,"from 11 PM to 3 AM",corresponds to the pattern of symptom changes in depression.Therefore,depression can be treated from the perspective of Shaoyin syndrome.The fundamental pathogenesis of depression involves Shaoyin heart-kidney yang deficiency.On one hand,heart-kidney yang deficiency leads to spleen yang deficiency,resulting in a lack of nourishment for the spirit.On the other hand,yang deficiency generates dampness,leading to the stagnation of yang qi and a lack of vitality in the spirit.Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Decoction is the primary formula for treating depression based on Shaoyin syndrome.This formula works by supplementing and warming yang,invigorating the heart and kidneys,warming the spleen to dispel cold,and nourishing the spirit to alleviate depression.Additionally,it promotes lung qi,drains water,and expels pathogens to invigorate the spirit.In clinical application,attention should be paid to the preparation of the herbs,dosage,method of decoction,and administration.The formula can also be adjusted with other classic formulas based on the patients'specific symptoms for optimal effectiveness.
