GU Enpeng's Experience in Treating Gouty Arthritis from Theory of"Spleen-stomach Qi Deficiency with Impaired Transformation and Transportation"
LIU Wangxin
PAN Zhicheng
ZHANG Qi
DUAN Liqiang
GU Enpeng
Abstract：Professor GU Enpeng believes that gouty arthritis is rooted in the deficiency of the spleen and stomach,resulting in phlegm,dampness and blood stasis,which blocks the circulation of qi and blood in the meridians,leading to stagnation and internal heat.It is often triggered by alcohol toxicity,fish and crab toxicity.During an attack,redness,swelling,heat and pain are present simultaneously.The treatment should start from the spleen and stomach in the middle Jiao.When the middle Jiao is active,phlegm,dampness and blood stasis will be eliminated,and it is also necessary to clear heat and remove blood stasis.When the spleen is healthy,the acquired qi will be sufficient.It is also necessary to nourish the liver and kidneys.When the spleen qi is abundant,the distribution of body fluids is in a proper way.Coupled with the tonification of qi and nourishment of blood,the body's healthy qi is restored,pathogenic factors are eliminated,and diseases tend to heal.Acupuncture is used to regulate meridians,promote the transfor-mation and transportation of the spleen and stomach in the middle Jiao,and resolve phlegm,dampness and blood stasis.External application is used to clear heat,reduce swelling and relieve pain.Diet is used to regulate the imbalance of the body and prevent recurrence.With sufficient principles and methods,the therapeutic effect is excellent.One test case is selected for analysis.
Keywords：gouty arthritisetiology and pathogenesisspleen-stomach qi deficiency with impaired transformation and transportationthe spleen and stomach in the middle Jiaotreatmentfamous doctors' experience
Publication Date：2026-01-05
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 78-82 )