Eat out healthy
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the five internal organs and six internal organs of the human body are interrelated and mutually restrictive. By observing and analyzing the external manifestations of the human body, TCM practitioners can make a preliminary judgment on the functional status of internal organs. Among them, there is a close relationship between the kidneys, spleen, and lungs, and the external manifestations of the mouth, face, and hair. We often hear Chinese medicine say that "the kidneys are deficient and the gums are short, the spleen is deficient, and the lungs are deficient and hair is out". This article will explain the reasons behind these phenomena from the perspective of classical theories of Chinese medicine and ancient and modern prescriptions.
1. Kidney deficiency and short gums.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys are the main bone and marrow, and the health of the teeth is closely related to the kidneys. When the kidneys are insufficient, it leads to poor bone marrow growth, i.e., atrophy of the alveolar bone, and the gums become correspondingly shorter. In addition, the kidneys are intrinsically related to organs such as the bladder, kidneys, and ears. Kidney deficiency can also easily lead to symptoms such as tinnitus and deafness. Traditional Chinese medicine attributes this phenomenon to "deficiency of kidney essence, reduction of bone marrow sponginess, and decalcification of teeth", hence the emergence of the saying "kidney deficiency and short gums".
*There are many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for kidney deficiency, among them, the "Compendium of Materia Medica" records a traditional Chinese medicine prescription called "Liuwei Dihuang Pill", which is mainly composed of yam, alum, eucommia, dodder seed, Morinda officinalis and peony bark. This formula is widely used for a wide range of ailments caused by kidney yang deficiency, including dental problems. In clinical practice, patients often take Liuwei Dihuang Pills** for dental problems caused by kidney deficiency, and have obtained good results.
Second, people with spleen deficiency are flat.
The spleen is the digestive and absorption center of the human body, and spleen deficiency means that the spleen function is weakened. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen has a close relationship with the skin, and the facial contour can be affected by the weakness of the spleen. People with a weak spleen often have no sense of fullness on their faces and appear flat. In addition, the spleen is also responsible for muscle movement and physiological activities of the limbs, and spleen deficiency can also lead to symptoms such as weakness and weakness in the limbs.
*Among the traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for spleen deficiency, the most famous is one in the "Jin Kui Yaolu" called "Buzhong Yiqi Soup". This formula is composed of ginseng, atractylodes, ginger, jujube, etc., and has the effect of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen. In clinical practice, patients who have a flat face caused by spleen deficiency usually choose to take Buzhong Yiqi decoction**.
3. Lung deficiency and hair loss.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs are the main qi, the breath and the skin. Lung deficiency means that the respiratory function is weakened, and it can also lead to hair problems. Lung deficiency can cause poor qi and blood flow, and one of the most common symptoms is hair loss.
For hair loss caused by lung deficiency, TCM practitioners often use a Chinese medicine prescription called "Anti-Hair Loss Fu Zheng Fang". The formula is mainly composed of yam, dogwood, ginseng, aconite, etc., which has the effect of tonifying the kidney and invigorating qi, strengthening essence and strengthening the body. Clinical practice has proved that hair loss caused by lung deficiency can be improved by taking Anti-Hair Loss Fuzheng Formula.
Conclusion: Kidney deficiency and short gums, spleen deficiency and lung deficiency and hair loss are important summaries of TCM theory and clinical practice. Through the analysis of these phenomena, it is possible to draw associations between the kidneys, spleen, and lungs and the external manifestations of the gums, face, hair, etc. In terms of **, Chinese medicine often chooses corresponding Chinese medicine prescriptions, such as Liuwei Dihuang Pill, Buzhong Yiqi Tang and Anti-Detachment Fuzheng Formula, to regulate the corresponding viscera function and restore health. Therefore, the theory and practice of TCM provide us with a unique understanding of the relationship between human organs, functions, and external manifestations. By better understanding TCM, we are better able to take care of and protect our health.
Health References:
1.Ding Zhiyuan, Zhang Jianhua, Deng Shaobin. Clinical application and research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of hair loss[J].Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and **Science, 2019, 24(16):13-15