Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Combination with Pediatric Tuina in the Treatment of Pediatric Obesity Based on the Theory of "Yang Governs and Yin Follows"
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2026.10.012
- VernacularTitle:基于“阳主阴从”思想运用针灸联合推拿治疗儿童肥胖症
- Author:
Caijiao ZHAO
1
;
Hong SU
1
;
Qiongxiao WANG
1
;
Rui HUANG
1
;
Han ZHANG
1
;
Yongyuan HUANG
1
Author Information
1. Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine，Nanning，530001
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
obesity;
children;
acupuncture and moxibustion therapy;
pediatric tuina;
yang governs and yin follows
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2026;67(10):1101-1106
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Based on the theory of "yang governs and yin follows"， it is believed that pediatric obesity is primarily involves the key pathogenesis of constraint and stagnation due to yang deficiency， and the excessive accumulation of yin turbid. The root cause lies in the spleen-stomach yang deficiency and impaired digestion and transformation， while the branch manifestation is characterized by constraint and stagnation in sanjiao （三焦） and excessive accumulation of yin turbid. This emphasizes the imbalance between the governing function of yang qi and the transformation mechanism of yin essence in the overall pathological process. Accordingly， the treatment approach of reinforcing yang and unblocking stagnation， inhibiting yin and resolving turbid has been proposed. And a comprehensive treatment plan is suggested， including abdominal tuina combined with spinal manipulation， timed acupuncture according to the the eightfold method of the sacred tortoise， syndrome differentiation-based acupuncture， and mild moxibustion. This approach aims to provide an integrated approach for the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity.
