Discussion on the Application of Eliminating Phlegm and Opening the Orifices Method in the Treatment of Acute Phase of Stroke
10.11842/wst.20240830007
- VernacularTitle:祛痰开窍法在中风急性期治疗中的应用探讨
- Author:
Zhichao YU
1
;
Jinghua ZHANG
Author Information
1. 南京中医药大学 南京 210029
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Eliminating phlegm and opening the orifices;
Acute stroke;
Theoretical foundation;
Mechanism discussion;
Clinical application
- From:
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;27(6):1795-1800
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Stroke is an acute cerebrovascular disease with high morbidity,disability and mortality.It has a rapid onset,multifarious morbidity and complex pathogenesis,with phlegm representing as an important pathogenic factor.The treatment of the acute phase of stroke is of paramount importance in determining the prognosis of patients.The method of eliminating phlegm and opening the orifices represents a pivotal approach within the domain of Chinese medicine for the treatment of the acute phase of stroke.Moreover,contemporary medical science has corroborated the efficacy of this method through the examination of its applications from a multitude of perspectives.In this paper,the theoretical basis of the method of eliminating phlegm and opening the orifices is elaborated in depth,and the mechanism and clinical application of this method in the acute phase of stroke,such as phlegm-heat and visceral solidity,phlegm-fire stasis,wind-phlegm obstruction,and phlegm-stasis inter-conjugation,are summarized in detail,with a view to providing references to the clinical treatments.
