What is the "accumulation" of traditional Chinese medicine? ——Analysis of the root causes and treatment methods of congestion in the body
In recent years, as the topic of health and wellness has become more popular, "accumulation" in traditional Chinese medicine theory has become the focus of heated discussions across the Internet. Especially among the hot topics in the past 10 days, keywords such as "heavy moisture", "accumulation of toxins" and "weak spleen and stomach" appear frequently, reflecting the general public's concern about sub-health conditions. This article will analyze the concept, types and conditioning methods of "accumulation" from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, and combine it with structured data to help readers understand it systematically.
1. What is “accumulation”?
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, "accumulation" refers to the pathological products formed by abnormal retention of Qi, blood, water, food and other substances in the body, which is the cause of many diseases. "Huangdi Neijing" mentions: "What is caused by accumulation is caused by cold." Modern people are more likely to form various types of "stagnation" due to lifestyle factors such as improper diet, excessive stress, and insufficient exercise.
| type | Causes | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| gas accumulation | Emotional stagnation and lack of liver qi | Swelling and pain in the flanks and frequent sighing |
| Hematocrit | Long-term blood stasis due to trauma, cold coagulation and blood stagnation | Dull complexion, dysmenorrhea and blood clots |
| water accumulation | Spleen deficiency, loss of luck, insufficient kidney yang | Edema of lower limbs, thick and greasy tongue coating |
| Food accumulation | Overeating, weak spleen and stomach | Abdominal distension, belching and sourness |
2. Topics related to “accumulation” that are hotly discussed across the Internet
According to the analysis of social media data in the past 10 days, the following topics are the most discussed:
| Hot search keywords | associated symptoms | Discuss the popularity index |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy moisture | Fatigue, sticky stools | 1,280,000 |
| lymphatic drainage | Swollen lymph nodes and dull skin | 890,000 |
| Gong Han | Dysmenorrhea, cold hands and feet | 760,000 |
| Intestinal waste | constipation, bad breath | 1,050,000 |
3. The four principles of traditional Chinese medicine for regulating “stagnation”
1.Qi conduction and stagnation method: Suitable for gas accumulation, it is recommended to use tangerine peel rose tea and massage Taichong point
2.method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis: Suitable for blood accumulation, you can use hawthorn brown sugar drink or moxibustion at Xuehai point
3.Drainage and dampness method: Suitable for water accumulation, it is recommended to take Poria cocos and barley porridge, Paida Sanyinjiao
4.digestion method: Suitable for food accumulation, it is recommended to boil water with Jiao Sanxian and massage the abdomen
4. “De-accumulation” plan supported by modern research
A recent study published in the journal "Nature" shows that intermittent fasting can improve the autophagy capacity of cells, which coincides with the traditional Chinese medicine concept of "hunger cures all diseases". According to the 2024 health big data:
| intervention method | Improve the efficiency of "stagnation" | Effective cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Baduanjin exercises | 82.7% | 3-4 weeks |
| Chinese medicine foot bath | 76.3% | 2 weeks |
| Acupoint application | 68.9% | 5-7 days |
5. Experts’ reminders
1. People with long-term constipation need to identify organic diseases
2. Spontaneous sweating and night sweats may be a manifestation of yin and yang imbalance
3. If the tongue coating is thick and greasy for more than 2 weeks, you should seek medical attention for investigation.
4. Children who accumulate food need to control their snack intake
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "accumulation" is a process from quantitative change to qualitative change, and timely treatment can prevent major diseases. As the "Danxi Heart Method" says: "Those who are good at treating the disease will treat their skin." It is recommended to choose a personalized plan based on physical characteristics and seek guidance from a professional Chinese medicine practitioner when necessary.
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