MENG Linghan, TAO Jingna, XU Chunjun, et al. Discussion of the use of Triangular Herbs in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease[J]. Modern Chinese Clinical Medicine, 2023, 30(6): 36-40.
DOI:
MENG Linghan, TAO Jingna, XU Chunjun, et al. Discussion of the use of Triangular Herbs in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease[J]. Modern Chinese Clinical Medicine, 2023, 30(6): 36-40.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-6606.2023.06.008.
Discussion of the use of Triangular Herbs in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a type of metabolic stress-induced liver injury
excluding factors such as prolonged excessive alcohol consumption. In traditional Chinese medicine
NAFLD is not recognized as a distinct diagnosis. Instead
it is categorized based on common clinical manifestations such as "accumulation syndrome"
"hypochondriac pain"
"abdominal masses in the liver"
and "liver lumps" . Specific clinical etiological factors and pathogenesis include the patterns of liver constraint with spleen deficiency
dampness retention
accumulation of damp and heat
and binding of phlegm and blood stasis. The use of Triangular Herbs involves a combination of three herbal medicines based on their properties and flavors
aimed at enhancing clinical effectiveness through rational compatibility. Clinical approaches guided by the Triangular Herbs include regulating and harmonizing the liver and spleen
draining dampness and removing turbidity
clearing heat
and eliminating phlegm and expeling stasis. Key herbal trios include Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri)
Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
and Zhishi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) for alleviating liver constraint
Renshen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng)
Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
and Fuling (Poria) for strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi
Fuling
Zhuling (Polyporus)
and Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis) for draining water and eliminating dampness
Xingren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum)
Baikouren (Fructus Amomi Rotundus)
and Yiyiren (Semen Coicis) for clearing and facilitating the three
jiao
Danpi (Cortex Moutan)
Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae)
and Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) for clearing internal heat
Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae)
Chenpi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)
and Fuling for fortifying the spleen and removing phlegm
and Danpi
Taoren (Semen Persicae)
and Chishao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) for activating blood circulation and resolving stasis.