A Literature Review of the Acupoint Plaster Therapy for Asthma in Summer
Journal Title: Traditional Medicine Research - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
Treating winter diseases in summer is characterized by warming Yang, which is recuperating in summer, to treat some chronic diseases commonly seen in winter. This treatment belongs to the chronomedicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine. After reviewing ancient literature and modern research, this essay illustrates the mechanism and prescription of Dog days Plaster. Treating winter diseases in summer is characterized by warming Yang, which is recuperating in the summer, to treat some chronic diseases commonly seen in winter. This treatment belongs to the chronomedicine of TCM. This theory originates from Plain Questions, which puts forward the theory of the harmony of the human body and nature as well as the theory of maintaining Yang in spring and summer. In addition, Beiji Qianjin Yaofang puts forward the theory of treating winter diseases by taking oral medicine during dog days; Taiping Shenghui Fang puts forward the theory of treating winter diseases by using external medicine during dog days; choosing medicine according to season is proposed in Compendium of Materia Medica and Zhangshi Yitong puts forward using acupoint plaster therapy for treating asthma in midsummer. Based on meta-analysis reviews, current research has been focused on the mechanism, composition, and compatibility of the prescription.
Authors and Affiliations
Wang Kai, Du Ya-Jun, Sun Zeng-Tao, Li Xiao-Juan, Liu En-Shun
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