ABSTRACT
OObjective] Study on“Shanghuo”connotation,expression and its application of the Chinese medicine.[Method] Based on studying the ancient literature,we can define the“Shanghuo”disease concept according to the anatomical site at the head part,pathogenesis with“Shanghuo”pathological features;We can summarize the specific words of“Shanghuo”disease expression according to a variety of pathogenesis. [Results]The common terms of“Shanghuo”disease include“Shangchong”“Chongshang”“Shangyan”“Yanshang”“Shangfu”“Shanggong”“Shangyue”“Huoyan”“Huosheng”“Shengyan”“Shangzhuo”“Shangteng”“Shangxing”,they are thirteen kinds.The category of“Shanghuo”disease includes“epistaxis”“toothache”“sore throat”“aphtha”“ kakostomia”“tongue pain”“tinnitus”“headache”“facial acne”and more than 30 species.Clearing-heat and nourishing-yin is not the only treatment for“Shanghuo”being divided into Yinhuo and Yanghuo. [Conclusion]“Shanghuo”disease is generally expressed through the specific words,the latter is intrinsically linked with the fire of different organs,the different parts of disease and the nature of disease.Treatment of“Shanghuo”should be based on syndrome differentiation.