REN Mengfan,ZHANG Nailin,WANG Ruohan,et al.Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers from the Perspective of "Heart"[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,66(11):1174-1177.
REN Mengfan,ZHANG Nailin,WANG Ruohan,et al.Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers from the Perspective of "Heart"[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,66(11):1174-1177.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2025.11.014.
Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers from the Perspective of "Heart"
Based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory that "all pai
n, itching, and sores are related to the heart", this paper proposes treating recurrent aphthous ulcers from the perspective of the heart. It suggests that excessive heart fire and tissue erosion due to flaming fire in the heart meridian constitute the core pathogenesis of this condition. Hyperactive heart fire is identified as the key pathogenic factor, while heart
yin
deficiency, obstruction of the heart collaterals, and malnourishment of the heart spirit are considered significant contributing factors. Clinically, the treatment follows the principle of clearing heart fire as the main strategy, supplemented by nourishing
yin
, activating collaterals, and calming the spirit. The self-formulated
Qingxin Yuchuang Formulation
(清心愈疮方) serves as the base prescription, with flexible modifications incorporating the
Yuyin Formulation
(育阴方),
Huoxue Formulation
(活血方), and
Yu'an Formulation
(郁安方) to address specific syndromes involving heart
yin
deficiency, collateral blockage, and emotional disturbance.
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