LI Yanqi,WANG Shaosong,CUI Yingxue,et al.Pathogenesis and Treatment of Parasomnia from the Perspective of the Relationship Between Spirit,Ethereal Soul,Corporeal Soul and "Zheng-Xie"(正邪)[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2026,67(06):682-685.
LI Yanqi,WANG Shaosong,CUI Yingxue,et al.Pathogenesis and Treatment of Parasomnia from the Perspective of the Relationship Between Spirit,Ethereal Soul,Corporeal Soul and "Zheng-Xie"(正邪)[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2026,67(06):682-685.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2026.06.014.
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Parasomnia from the Perspective of the Relationship Between Spirit,Ethereal Soul,Corporeal Soul and "Zheng-Xie"(正邪)
Parasomnia is characterized by recurrent vocalizations and involuntary movements during sleep, which may lead to decreased sleep quality. Spirit, ethereal soul, and corporeal soul together constitute the core of human mental and emotional activities. External stimuli can be categorized as "
zheng
-
xie
" (正邪,proper yet potentially disruptive influences) and "
yin
-
xie
" (淫邪, excessive or pathogenic influences). Although
zheng
-
xie,
such as seasonal changes, noise, and emotional fluctuations, generally exert relatively mild effects, if the invasion is intense or if ethereal soul and corporeal soul are disturbed, it may disrupt the circulation of
ying
-
wei
(营卫), resulting in the failure of spirit to govern and the disharmony or separation of ethereal soul and corporeal soul. This const
itutes the core pathogenesis of parasomnia. Based on this understanding, treatment may involve a comprehensive approach including phy-sical elimination of pathogenic factors, emotional regulation, physical exercise, and medicinal methods to reinforce the healthy
qi
. Emphasis should be placed on supplementing the heart and consolidating spirit, nourishing the blood and calming ethereal soul. Modified
Tianwang Buxin Pill
(天王补心丹) may be used to supplement heart
qi
, calm the heart and the mind, while modified
Chaihu
Longgu Muli Decoction
(柴胡龙骨牡蛎汤) may be applied to regulate and supplement the liver and kidney, promote
qi
movement and invigorate blood circulation. This provides theoretical insights and therapeutic approaches for the differentiation and treatment of parasomnia with traditional Chinese medicine.
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