Exploration and Analysis of Treatment of Prediabetes Mellitus Based on"Dispersion Can Relieve Congestion"
SHI Rui
QU Xiaoxiao
YANG Hongjie
Abstract："Dispersion can relieve congestion"refers to the treatment of congestion by promoting the circulation of qi through dispersing medicinals.This theory emphasizes promoting the circulation of qi,eliminating congestion,and restoring the normal body function.The main cause of prediabetes mellitus(PDM)lies in the obstruction of qi movement in the middle jiao and the accumulation of damp-heat.The treatment requires restoring the qi movement in the middle jiao,and promoting the circulation of qi is a key strategy.Starting from the theory of"dispersion can relieve congestion",this article classifies PDM into three syndrome types based on the intermingled characteristics of qi congestion,heat congestion and dampness stagnation:qi congestion combined with heat congestion,qi congestion combined with dampness congestion,and damp-heat combined with congestion.It proposes that the pungent and bitter medincals should be combined on the basis of the combination of property and flavor,combined with the therapeutic methods of unblocking the fu organs,promoting diuresis,aromatherapy and guiding stagnation,the proportion of medicinals should be adjusted according to the main contradiction to make congestion follow qi flow and congestion be eliminated to ensure smooth qi flow.In light of the relatively rigid status of PDM treatment,future research should start from the idea of combining pungent and bitter medincals and further explore the formulation techniques and medicinals selection of various schools in the Jin,Yuan,Ming and Qing Dynasties to optimize the treatment plan.
Keywords：prediabetes mellitusdispersion can relieve congestiondiabetesheat congestiondampness stagnationqi congestioncombining pungent and bitter medincals
Publication Date：2026-02-05
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 156-160 )