Theoretical and Clinical Research Review of Sanjiao / 中国中医药信息杂志

ABSTRACT

This article reviewed the relevant research on concept, substance, functions, and clinical application of Sanjiao during recent years. The study believed that Sanjiao is the "big viscera" integrating functions of viscus;"Sanjiao is invisible" means it couldn't be described; "Sanjiao is visible" theory has made certain achievements;Sanjiao is secondary channel for running of primordial qi; Qi transformation of lower-jiao is the foundation of blood, essence, bones and brain; The function of Sanjiao is the function of autonomic nervous system; The dysfunction of qi transformation and the disorder of qi activity of Sanjiao are generally deemed as pathogenesis of various diseases. This study also pointed out that researchers should pay more attention to physiological characteristics and functions of Sanjiao, with a purpose to help guide clinical practice.