SHI Jia,YU Zhuo.Experience on treating damp‑heat accumulation syndrome in metabolic associated fatty liver disease with herbal pair of Tufuling and Shengtoucao[J].Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2024,58(10):59-62.
SHI Jia,YU Zhuo.Experience on treating damp‑heat accumulation syndrome in metabolic associated fatty liver disease with herbal pair of Tufuling and Shengtoucao[J].Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2024,58(10):59-62. DOI: 10.16305/j.1007-1334.2024.z20240506001.
Experience on treating damp‑heat accumulation syndrome in metabolic associated fatty liver disease with herbal pair of Tufuling and Shengtoucao
The core pathogenesis of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is deficiency in the root and excess in manifestations. The root deficiency pertains to deficiency of the liver, spleen, and kidneys, while the excess in manifestations is predominantly marked by phlegm, dampness, stasis, and heat, often presenting as damp-heat accumulation syndrome clinically. Tufuling (Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma) and Shengtoucao (Melilotus Suaveolens Ledeb) are frequently used in combination to treat damp-heat accumulation syndrome in MAFLD. This herbal pair addresses both internal and external factors, and treat the upper, middle, and lower energizers simultaneously, effectively clearing phlegm, dampness, and filthy turbidity, while also strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the middle energizer. The flexible application of this herbal pair can significantly alleviate damp-heat symptoms in patients with MAFLD. A proven case is included for illustration.
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