Discussion on relevant theories of "Qi-Blood-Shen" and formula implication of Guan-Xin-Jing capsule / 中国中药杂志

ABSTRACT

In the field of traditional Chinese medicine（TCM）,the definition of "Shen" contains a broad concept and a narrow concept. Broad "Shen" is the dominator and administrator of human vital movement,while narrow "Shen" means spirit, consciousness, thinking and emotions of human. "Shen" originates from innate essence of parents, and survives on acquired essence of water and food as well as the nutrition of its metaplastic Qi-Blood-Body fluid. Qi-Blood,the most precious asset of human body, is a quite important section of one person and the central material basis of "Shen-Zhi". Coronary heart disease(CHD) is classified as thoracic obstruction category in TCM. However, in the progress of CHD, the mental factors and physical factors interplay each other. Thus, CHD is defined as a kind of psychosomatic disorder. So, the concept of psycho-cardiology generally corresponds to the cognition of TCM. Disorder of Qi and Blood, Qi deficiency and Blood stasis and lack of spirit and "Shen" preservation, are the main causes of coronary heart disease(CHD). Guan-Xin-Jing capsule possesses multiple therapeutical effects including supplementing qi and activating blood circulation, tranquilizing "Shen" and sedating "Zhi" and balancing psychosomatic status. It will be of vital importance and promotional value in the prophylaxis and treatment of CHD.