国医大师薛伯寿运用种子及果实类中药的临证经验OA

XUE Boshou proposes that all seeds contain generative energy and represent the crystallization of the essence of qi from heaven and earth,which accounts for their extensive application in both dietary practice and medicinal use.This aligns with the tradi-tional Chinese medicine(TCM)dietary principles that"five grains serve as the foundation"and"five fruits as the supplement."These medicinals are commonly characterized by sinking and astringing properties,exerting therapeutic actions including tonifying deficiency,descending adverse qi,inducing astringency,and calming the spirit.In contrast,a minority exhibit ascending and floating properties,which are employed to dispel exterior pathogens and regulate qi movement.Owing to these diverse properties,seed and fruit medicinals find wide application in clinical practice.This article summarizes XUE Boshou's pertinent clinical experience,organizing it into eight categories based on therapeutic efficacy:using seeds to tonify deficiency,using seeds to treat infertility,using seeds to descend qi,using seeds to calm the mind,using seeds to benefit vision,using seeds to eliminate dampness,using seeds to clear and dispel patho-gens,and using seeds to alleviate pain.