中医药治疗功能性便秘的研究进展

Research Progress on TCM Treatment for Functional Constipation

摘要: 功能性便秘作为一种常见的消化系统疾病，其发病率逐年上升，已成为影响现代人生活质量的重要健康问题。中医药在功能性便秘的诊疗中积累了丰富的理论和实践经验，其整体调节、辨证施治的优势逐渐被现代研究所证实。文章系统梳理了功能性便秘的中医病名源流、病因病机及多种中医治疗方法的临床研究进展，涵盖中药、针灸、推拿、耳穴压豆、穴位贴敷、穴位埋线和穴位注射等疗法。通过整合近年来的研究成果，分析不同治疗手段的疗效与作用机制，旨在为临床实践和科研方向提供参考。

Abstract: Functional constipation (FC), as a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder, has seen a rising incidence in recent years, emerging as a significant health concern that adversely impacts the quality of life in modern populations. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has accumulated extensive theoretical and practical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of FC, with its strengths in holistic regulation and syndrome differentiation-based therapies increasingly validated by modern research. This article systematically reviews the historical evolution of TCM nomenclature, etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical advancements in diverse TCM therapeutic modalities for FC, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, tuina, auricular acupressure, acupoint application, catgut embedding, and acupoint injection. By synthesizing recent research findings, the study analyzes the efficacy and mechanisms of these interventions, aiming to provide evidence-based insights for clinical practice and future scientific exploration.