Encyclopedia analysis of "heat" in traditional Chinese medicine: concept, performance and conditioning

In traditional Chinese medicine, "heat" is a manifestation of an imbalance of yin and yang in the body and excessive heat. It is divided into two categories: excess fire and deficient fire. Common symptoms include dry mouth, sore throat, constipation, or gum swelling and pain. This article will start fromThe concept, classification, triggers, conditioning methods and common Chinese patent medicines for getting angryExpand and analyze this traditional theory clearly. The core content includes: the difference between heat and Western medicine inflammation, the relationship between diet and living habits, the heat-clearing and fire-reducing program recommended by traditional Chinese medicine, and daily prevention suggestions.

1. The concept and classification of getting angry

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "fire" is the yang energy that maintains life activities, but if it is excessive, it becomes "evil fire".real fireMostly due to exogenous heat evil or spicy food, it manifests as sudden high fever and yellow and thick tongue coating;virtual fireSymptoms include hot flashes and night sweats due to yin deficiency and internal heat. For example, staying up late can easily cause liver fire, manifested as red eyes and irritability; while lung fire may be related to dry cough and nosebleeds. Zhang Jingyue, a physician in the Ming Dynasty, emphasized in "The Complete Book of Jingyue" that "fire distinguishes deficiency and excess, and treats it with different prescriptions", laying the foundation for syndrome differentiation in later generations.

2. Differences between Inducements and Western Medicine Perspectives

The pace of modern life has accelerated the probability of getting angry - staying up late for a long time, being stressed, and being fond of barbecue and hot pot are all common triggers. Some of the symptoms of "inflammation" in Western medicine and "heat" in traditional Chinese medicine overlap, but the mechanisms are different: the former is an immune response triggered by pathogens or injuries, while the latter emphasizes overall dysfunction. For example, recurrent oral ulcers are classified as "fire in the heart and spleen" in traditional Chinese medicine, while in Western medicine, they may be related to vitamin deficiency or infection. Research from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine pointed out that,About 60% of the symptoms of internal heat can be relieved by adjusting work, rest and diet..

3. Conditioning methods and recommendations of Chinese patent medicines

Traditional Chinese medicine advocates "clearing away heat and nourishing yin": excess fire can be usedCoptis supernatant tablets(Contains coptis and gardenia) to purge fire; suitable for deficient fireZhibai Dihuang Pills(Anemarrhena, Cortex Phellodendron) Nourishes yin. You can drink chrysanthemum tea and eat pears every day to help reduce fire. The following is a comparison of common Chinese patent medicines:

4. Summary and prevention suggestions

"Getting angry" is an alarm that the body is out of balance, and long-term neglect may aggravate it into a chronic disease. Prevention needsEat a light diet, work regularly, and regulate your emotions.A three-pronged approach. When the symptoms are mild, you can try dietary therapy, such as mung bean soup to clear away heat; if symptoms occur repeatedly, you need to seek medical treatment for syndrome differentiation. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "treating the disease before it's too late", and the "Huangdi Neijing" says that "the righteous energy remains within the body and the evil cannot be eliminated" is the core of preventing internal heat.

Quote sources:

1. Theoretical basis: "The Complete Book of Jingyue" (Zhang Jingyue), "Huangdi Neijing"

2. Modern research: Beijing University of Chinese Medicine's "Inflammation Mechanism and Regulation" Research Group (2021)

3. Product data: National Medical Products Administration registration information (2023)