WU Xue,CHEN Shuang,ZHANG Lixia,et al.Treatment of Glaucoma Based on "Jueyin (厥阴) as the Closing Phase" from the Perspective of Spatiotemporal Theory[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,66(13):1400-1404.
WU Xue,CHEN Shuang,ZHANG Lixia,et al.Treatment of Glaucoma Based on "Jueyin (厥阴) as the Closing Phase" from the Perspective of Spatiotemporal Theory[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,66(13):1400-1404.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2025.13.016.
Treatment of Glaucoma Based on "Jueyin (厥阴) as the Closing Phase" from the Perspective of Spatiotemporal Theory
This paper explores the therapeutic approach for glaucoma based on the concept of "
jueyin
(厥阴) as the closing phase" from the perspectives of time and space. In traditional Chinese medicine,
jueyin
governs inward, converging aspect of
qi
, representing the crucial turning point between the end of
yin
and the emergence of
yang
, as well as the transformation between
yin
and
yang
. When the closing and descending function of
jueyin
operates smoothly, it promotes the inward convergence and smooth descent of
qi
, enabling the internal retention of blood, spirit, and emotions, which nourishes the internal organs and moistens the meridian-
sinews. Conversely, dysfunction of this "closing" mechanism results in a disturbance of
yin
and
yang
, a mixture of cold and heat, and disharmony of
qi
and blood. It is proposed that "failure of
jueyin
to properly close and descend" is a core pathomechanism of glaucoma. From the perspective of spatiotemporal theory, clinical treatment should focus on "regulating the closing function of
jueyin
and harmonizing
yin
and
yang
". The modified
Wumei Pill
(乌梅丸) is recommended to adjust the ascending-descending and entering-exiting dynamics of
jueyin qi
transformation, thereby restoring its free flow, achieving
yin
and
yang
balance, and ensuring nourishment to the ocular system.
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