[Crude drugs for curing internal injury (NeiShang) caused by improper diet or fatigue in "NeiWaiShangBianHuoLun" and "PiWeiLun"].
In "NeiWaiShangBianHuoLun," written by LiGao in the 13th century, internal injury (NeiShang) caused by emotional strain, improper diet and overwork was compared against external injury (WaiShang) caused by exogenous pathogenic factors. A combination of Aurantii Fructus Immaturus and A tractylodis Rhizoma is used for treating the feeling of stuffiness and fullness in the gastric region (Pi) due to improper diet. For treatment of general debility and lassitude due to emotional strain, improper diet and overwork, BuzhongYiqiTang was invented, in which the combination of Ginseng and Astragali Radix is used to activate and reinforce the Qi-deficiency of PiWei (vital energy or digestive function). LiGao recommended the combination of Bupleuri Radix and Cimicifugae Rhizoma for treating loose tissues due to Qi-deficiency, and to assist drugs for replenishing Qi such as Ginseng and Astragali Radix. These uses of crude drugs for curing internal injury (NeiShang) may be useful for treating modern deficiency syndrome in weak children with atopic disposition and persons with postoperative complications.
Fuwa
Takako
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Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama.
Tani
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D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history; D005221:Fatigue / Q000150:complications / Q000266:history; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D005894:Panax; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000266:history*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000266:history* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history*
D010936:Plant Extracts