Syringomyelia is a chronic progressive degenerative disease characterized by the formation of a cavity (syrinx) within the central portion of the spinal cord due to various causes. This cavity may extend upward into the medulla oblongata (referred to as syringobulbia) or downward into the thoracic or even lumbar spinal cord. It presents as a syndrome … Read more
Epidemic encephalitis B (abbreviated as JE) is an acute infectious disease of the central nervous system caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus. When a mosquito carrying the Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus bites human skin, it can infect the individual. However, not all infected individuals develop the disease; most remain asymptomatic, a condition known as inapparent … Read more
Sporadic encephalitis refers to a group of sporadic cases of unclear etiology that clinically present with features consistent with general encephalitis. The incidence rate is approximately 1–10 per 100,000 people. This condition is more common in rural areas than in urban areas, and it predominantly affects young and middle-aged adults of both sexes. In recent … Read more
Lacunar infarction, also known as lacunar stroke, lacunar infarct, or cerebral lacunar infarction, refers to small infarcts in the deep regions of the brain caused by occlusion of the deep perforating arteries and their branches. This condition is primarily caused by long-term hypertension, accounting for approximately two-thirds of cases. Persistent hypertension acts on the walls … Read more
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