DeDe Cerebral arteriosclerosis refers to a syndrome characterized by widespread reduction in cerebral blood flow, extensive cerebral tissue changes, and neurological dysfunction caused by atherosclerosis of the cerebral arteries, arteriolosclerosis, and hyaline degeneration of the microarterioles. Disorders of fat metabolism are a significant factor in the development of arteriosclerosis, but it is also related to age, … Read more
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a clinical syndrome resulting from the rupture of intracranial blood vessels, with blood entering the subarachnoid space. The etiologies of SAH are numerous, with common causes including: ① SAH due to an abnormal vascular network at the base of the brain (moyamoya disease); ② Rupture of congenital intracranial aneurysms or venous … Read more
Vestibular neuritis is a vertigo syndrome caused by non-specific inflammation of the vestibular neurons, also known as vestibular neuronitis. The etiology remains unclear. Most patients have a preceding viral respiratory or gastrointestinal infection before onset, and many scholars believe it may be caused by viral infection of the vestibular nerve. I. Diagnostic Criteria This condition … Read more
**Sphenopalatine Neuralgia (Sluder’s Neuralgia)** Sphenopalatine neuralgia, also known as Sluder’s neuralgia, is characterized by severe pain in the distribution area of the sphenopalatine ganglion due to irritation of this structure. The sphenopalatine ganglion is primarily composed of sympathetic nerve fibers, which are distributed to the orbit, sphenoid sinus, ethmoid sinus, hard palate, soft palate, nasopharynx, … Read more
Kunbu (Kelp): The thallus of Laminaria japonica Aresch. (family Laminariaceae) or Ecklonia kurome Okam. (family Alariaceae). **Nature, Taste, and Meridian Tropism**: Cold in nature, salty in taste. Belongs to the Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin (LR), the Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming (ST), and the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin (KI). 【Actions and Indications】Softens hardness and dissipates masses, … Read more
Malt: Dried germinated caryopsis of the mature fruit of *Hordeum vulgare* L. (Poaceae). **Nature and Flavor:** Neutral nature, sweet flavor. **Meridian Tropism:** Spleen Meridian (SP) and Stomach Meridian (ST). Actions and Indications: Moves qi and promotes digestion, strengthens the spleen and stimulates appetite, reduces lactation and relieves distension. This is a digestant medicinal. **【Pharmacological Research】** … Read more
Jineijin (Chicken Gizzard Membrane): derived from the dried inner wall of the gizzard of the domestic chicken, *Gallus gallus domesticus* Brisson. **【Nature, Flavor, and Meridian Tropism】** Nature: neutral; Flavor: sweet. Meridian tropism: Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin (SP), Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming (ST), Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang (SI), Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang (BL). 【Actions and … Read more
Chixiaodou (Phaseolus calcaratus): the mature seed of Phaseolus calcaratus Roxb., a plant in the Fabaceae family. **Flavor and Nature:** Sweet and sour, neutral. **Meridian Tropism:** Heart Meridian (HT), Small Intestine Meridian (SI). **Actions and Indications:** Promotes urination to reduce edema, detoxifies and expels pus. It belongs to the subcategory of herbs that promote urination and … Read more
Huajiao: The mature pericarp of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. (family Rutaceae). **Properties and Meridian Tropism:** Warm in nature, pungent in flavor. Enters the Spleen Meridian (SP), Stomach Meridian (ST), and Kidney Meridian (KI). 【Actions and Indications】Warms the Middle to relieve pain, kills parasites and relieves itching. It is an interior-warming medicinal. [Pharmacological Research] Anti-gastric ulcer, anti-diarrhea, … Read more