Differentiation and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from the Perspective of Deficiency，Stasis and Stagnation
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2026.10.014
- VernacularTitle:从“虚、瘀、滞”辨治儿童注意缺陷多动障碍
- Author:
Kangning ZHOU
1
;
Meifang LI
1
;
Yurou YAN
1
;
Yuan LI
1
;
Xi CHEN
1
;
Wei LI
1
;
Hongsheng YANG
1
;
Junhong WANG
1
Author Information
1. Dongzhimen Hospital，Beijing University of Chinese Medicine，Beijing，100700
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
deficiency;
stasis;
stagnation;
children
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2026;67(10):1111-1114
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The core pathogenesis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder （ADHD） lies in deficiency， stasis and stagnation. Deficiency arises from kidney essence depletion and spleen dysfunction in transportation and transformation， leading to inadequate nourishment of the marrow sea. Stasis caused by qi deficiency leads to obstruction in channels and collaterals， resulting in obstructed marrow transport. Stagnation is associated with the excess of the five minds transforming into fire， which scorches the brain orifices and leads to loss of control over marrow utilisation. Based on this， a "supplementation-unblocking-regulation" therapeutic approach is proposed. For deficiency， the focus is on supplementing kidney and fortifying spleen， and replenishing the marrow sea. For stasis， the priority is to unblock and open the orifices， and clear the marrow channels. For stagnation， the core is to clear fire and contain the mind， regulate and restore vital activity. In clinical practice， it is necessary to identify the primary and secondary pathogenic mechanisms and apply dynamic， combined treatment， integrating Chinese herbal medicine， acupuncture， and guiding exercises throughout the process， aiming to provide a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD with traditional Chinese medical.
