scholarly journals Lecture of the cycle of specialization in reflexology "Practical application of the theory of U-Sin in traditional Chinese medicine"

Author(s):  
G. Chuprina ◽  
T. Parnikoza ◽  
N. Svyrydova

The theory of the five elements is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, and the division of natural phenomena according to the properties of the five elements and the nature of the relationship between them, is practical in clinical acupuncture: to characterize the structural, physiological and pathological features of the patient, diagnosis and treatment. With the development of diseases there is a pathological relationship between Zhang-Fu organs and tissues that they are subordinated to. The human body is an organic whole, in which there are numerous interconnections in the development of the pathological process due to the existing modified interconnections. It is established that the theory of five elements is a simple theory with certain limitations. The laws of the relationship between the elements of the U-Syin cycle are not a reflection of all possible interconnections between the Zhang-Fu organs and the related tissues. In clinical practice, these laws show objective physiological and pathological communications between the internal organs and can be used in the process of acupuncture diagnosis and treatment. The theory of the five elements lies at the heart of the methodology of traditional acupuncture diagnostics, used during its implementation and data analysis, it determines the pathological states in accordance with the characteristics and laws of the relationship of the five elements and formulates the syndromic diagnosis of traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Ping Yu ◽  
Ting-Ting Shi ◽  
Yan-Qin Li ◽  
Jian-Kang Mu ◽  
Ya-Qin Yang ◽  
...  

: Mitophagy plays an important role in maintaining mitochondrial quality and cell homeostasis through the degradation of damaged, aged, and dysfunctional mitochondria and misfolded proteins. Many human diseases, particularly neurodegenerative diseases, are related to disorders of mitochondrial phagocytosis. Exploring the regulatory mechanisms of mitophagy is of great significance for revealing the molecular mechanisms underlying the related diseases. Herein, we summarize the major mechanisms of mitophagy, the relationship of mitophagy with human diseases, and the role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in mitophagy. These discussions enhance our knowledge of mitophagy and its potential therapeutic targets using TCM.


2022 ◽  
pp. 270-291
Author(s):  
Akash ◽  
Navneet ◽  
Bhupendra Singh Bhandari ◽  
Surendra Singh Bisht ◽  
Dalip Kumar Mansotra

Traditional medicines and natural products from ethnomedicinal plants have great significance in recent time. Various forms of medicines like Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, kampo, Unani, have been plasticising in recent days due to their effectiveness against various human ailments and also have blossomed into the regulated systems of traditional medicine. This chapter reviews the relationship of plants and humans, along with their cultural relationship and role of the traditional medicines, by exploring the methodologies and various concepts for the discovery of various drugs. Further, this will also illustrate traditional medicines that have their incomparable advantages over the modern allopathic medicines.


1989 ◽  
Vol 17 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 135-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj C. Jagirdar

The theory of five elements is extensively used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is proposed that the theory of five elements was developed on the basis of the theory of elements, the law of contagion and the law of similarity which were prevalent in that era. They theory of elements spread in various forms all over the face of the globe. The law of contagion stated that objects, which at one time had been in continuity or juxtaposition, continued to exert an effect one upon the other. The internal organs were coupled probably on the basis of the law of contagion. The law of similarity stated that objects or circumstances which bear apparent similarity in form, shape, color or sequence of events, were considered to be fundamentally related. On the basis of the law of similarity the coupled internal organs were classified into five elements and the theory of five elements was compared with various things like seasons, color, tastes, emotions, etc. The theory of five elements is probably the earliest documented evidence correlating physiology with pathogensis of diseases and a guideline for treatment of diseases.


Author(s):  
Akash ◽  
Navneet ◽  
Bhupendra Singh Bhandari ◽  
Surendra Singh Bisht ◽  
Dalip Kumar Mansotra

Traditional medicines and natural products from ethnomedicinal plants have great significance in recent time. Various forms of medicines like Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, kampo, Unani, have been plasticising in recent days due to their effectiveness against various human ailments and also have blossomed into the regulated systems of traditional medicine. This chapter reviews the relationship of plants and humans, along with their cultural relationship and role of the traditional medicines, by exploring the methodologies and various concepts for the discovery of various drugs. Further, this will also illustrate traditional medicines that have their incomparable advantages over the modern allopathic medicines.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 70-72
Author(s):  
Yuntao Duan ◽  
Junming Hou ◽  
Yang Hui ◽  
Dezhen Yang

Cough variant is a common disease of the respiratory system and can lead to a unique type of asthma. The disease has no obvious symptoms such as wheezing nor shortness of breath. Coughing is the main clinical symptom, as it causes airway hyper-responsiveness. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a unique understanding of this disease, and the effect is obvious after treatment, as it’s based on symptom differentiation. This article takes the concept of “mild fluid retention” from “The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber” as an entry point, briefly describes the relationship between cough variant and mild fluid retention, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of Chinese medicine.


Author(s):  
Nguyen Thu Ha ◽  
Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen

The retail market in Vietnam continues to grow with the entry of foreign retail brands and the strong rise of domestic businesses in expanding distribution networks and conquering consumer confidence. The appearance of more retail brands has created a fiercely competitive market. Based on the outcomes of previous research results on brand choice intention combined with a customer survey, the paper proposes an analytical framework and scales to examine the relationship of five elements including store image, price perception, risk perception, brand attitudes, brand awareness and retail brand choice intention with a case study of the Hanoi-based Circle K convenience store chain. These five elements are the precondition for retail businesses to develop their brands so as to attract customers.


2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (08) ◽  
pp. 1515-1524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin-Hua Zha ◽  
Li-Sha He ◽  
Feng-Mei Lian ◽  
Zhong Zhen ◽  
Hang-Yu Ji ◽  
...  

The clinical therapeutics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitutes a complicated process which involves theory, diagnosis, and formula prescription with specific herbal dosage. Zhang Zhong-Jing’s classic work, Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases, has been influencing TCM practice for almost 2000 years. However, during this extended period of time in Chinese history, the Chinese weight measurement system experienced noticeable changes. This change in the weight measurement system inevitably, and perhaps even negatively, affected TCM herbal dosage determination and treatment outcome. Thus, in modern society, a full understanding of the accuracy of herbal dose selection has a critical importance in the TCM daily practice of delivering the best treatment to the patients suffering from different illnesses. In the 973 Project of the Chinese National Basic Research Program, expert consensus on classic TCM formula dose conversion has been reached based on extensive literature review and discussion on the dose–effect relationship of classic TCM formulas. One “liang” (两) in classic TCM formulas is equivalent to 13.8[Formula: see text]g. However, based on many TCM basic and clinical studies of variable herbal formula prescriptions and herbal drug preparations, the rule of one liang equals 13.8[Formula: see text]g should be adjusted according to different disease conditions. Recommended by the committee on TCM formula dose–effect relationship of the China Association of Chinese Medicine and the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, the following expert consensus has been reached: (i) One liang converts to 6–9[Formula: see text]g for the severely and critically ill patients. (ii) One liang converts to 3–6[Formula: see text]g for the patients suffering from chronic diseases. (iii) One liang converts to 1–3[Formula: see text]g in preventive medicine. The above conversions should be used as a future TCM practice guideline. Using this recommended guideline should enhance the effectiveness of daily TCM practice.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renjie Zhou ◽  
Hongxing Zhang

Cough is a common clinical symptom, throughout history the medical experts have different discussions on the diagnosis and treatment of cough and put forward different theories on the treatment of cough. Chief physician Zhang Hongxing is a famous old doctor of traditional Chinese medicine in Dezhou city with rich experience in clinical practice and unique academic thoughts. In the treatment of exogenous cough, Director Zhang stressed that the differentiation of syndromes should be focused on ‘wind’ and pay attention to the role of liver ‘wind’ in cough. The prescription of medicines should emphasize on dispelling the ‘wind’ first, to dispel the external ‘wind’, but also to calm the internal ‘wind’, and making good use of Uncaria in medicine. Valuable experience for clinical diagnosis and treatment of exogenous cough was provided.  


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