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Emotional stress-induced Shanghuo syndrome increases disease susceptibility / 中国中药杂志
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica ; (24): 1529-1535, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-687267
ABSTRACT
Shanghuo(excessive internal heat) is a special organic state based on the concept of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), commonly known as the abnormal heating syndrome of body in folks. With the acceleration of modern life rhythm and the increase of the social competition pressure, emotional stress has become an important cause for the spread of Shanghuo symptoms. What's more, Shanghuo can impact the body physiological functions to cause the onset, recurrence and progression of common diseases, harming the health of the body. According to the long-term research findings, the author found that Shanghuo referred to the imbalance of multiple physiological functions, such as nerve, immunity and metabolism, caused by emotional stress. "Shanghuo" is not a disease itself, but it can increase the susceptibility to a variety of diseases. This study reviewed the traditional medicine theory and the modern medical studies, and explored the relevance and correlation mechanisms between the Shanghuo symptoms and disease susceptibility, so as to provide a reference to improve the state of sub-health and prevent or treat modern diseases.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica Year: 2018 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica Year: 2018 Type: Article