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Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the human body is divided into three parts: upper, middle and lower, each of which has its own specific functions and physiological activities. The upper focus is located in the chest cavity and is responsible for breathing, and its fire can cause various upper respiratory tract diseases, such as cough and asthma. The lower coke is located in the abdominal cavity and is responsible for excretion, and its cold can cause various lower abdominal diseases, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Upper scorching fire, lower scorching cold is a very important concept in traditional Chinese medicine, which has guiding significance for the diagnosis and many diseases.
Upper scorching fire, lower scorching cold refers to the upper scorching stasis or yin deficiency and internal heat, while the lower coke is manifested as yang deficiency and cold condensation, which is a kind of upper heat and lower cold constitution. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the upper scorching fire belongs to the real fire, and the lower scorching cold belongs to the deficiency cold, and people with this constitution are prone to symptoms such as fire, thirst, cough, bitter mouth, constipation, etc., and at the same time accompanied by cold hands and feet, backache and weak legs.
For the constitution of scorching fire on the top and scorching cold on the bottom, there are many famous prescriptions for Chinese medicine to choose from. Among the more effective drugs include white peony, Zexiao, Bupleurum and so on. White peony can clear heat and detoxify, soothe the liver and regulate qi, and has an obvious effect of reducing fire. Ze Epsom can warm the kidney and yang, strengthen the spleen and warm the middle, and has a good effect on diarrhea, diarrhea and other symptoms of scorching cold. Bupleurum can relieve depression and cool blood, clear and viscous, and reconcile the upper scorching fire and the lower scorching cold.
It should be pointed out that the use of the above drugs needs to be selected according to the specific condition and constitution, and it is best to do it under the guidance of a TCM doctor. In addition, the decoction method of traditional Chinese medicine is also very important, and the principle of decoction of traditional Chinese medicine should be followed to fully extract the active ingredients of the medicine.
There are also some auxiliary methods that can help to lead the fire downward. For example, moxibustion, acupuncture, massage and other techniques can stimulate the meridians, balance the yin and yang qi, and promote the fiery energy in the body from the top to the bottom. In addition, proper exercise also helps to activate the meridians, promote qi and blood circulation, and help the fiery energy in the body to diverge downward.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that the human body's fire and cold are relative, and it is necessary to maintain a balance between fire and cold. When the upper scorching fire is full and the lower scorching is cold, only the ** of traditional Chinese medicine can lead the fire down and achieve a balanced effect. However, the most important thing is to focus on the upper scorching fire and the lower scorching cold, and the overall condition of the patient needs to be comprehensively considered, because everyone's physique and condition are different.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has attracted more and more attention and attention due to its unique theoretical system and curative effects. The concept of scorching fire and scorching cold is the essence and summary of traditional Chinese medicine theory, which provides a good guidance direction for symptoms such as fire, thirst, cough, constipation, etc., to help patients get rid of pain and recover health.
Health References:
1.Wang Zhanling, Wei Zhi, Zhang Chengqun. Effect of Upper Scorching Fire and Lower Scorching Cold Conditioning Traditional Chinese Medicine on Blood Gas Analysis, Biochemical Indexes and Lung Function in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of COPD[J].Journal of Jilin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2018(12):1127-1133