[Analysis of the first questionnaires on common TCM syndromes of depression].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate common traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes of depression.


METHODS
According to references and results of experiments, questionnaires on common TCM syndromes of depression were designed and distributed to 102 experts throughout the country.


RESULTS
Five syndromes were confirmed by more than 50 percent of the 92 responding questionnaires.


CONCLUSIONS
Common TCM syndromes of depression include Gan-Yu-Qi-Zhi Zheng, Gan-Yu-Pi-Xu Zheng, Gan-Yu-Tan-Zu Zheng, Xin-Pi-Liang-Xu Zheng and Gan-Yu-Xue-Yu Zheng.
Zhang
Hai-nan
HN
Institute of Combined Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
Hu
Sui-yu
SY
Chen
Ze-qi
ZQ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005104:Expert Testimony; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires