“因势利导”辨治水肿刍议

On Treating Edema by Capitalizing on the Trend: A Brief Discussion

摘要: “因势利导”思想的根源是中国古代哲学思想，在中医学领域，此理论的应用价值得到历代医家的关注和重视，其相关理论处于中医研究的中心地位。结合前人对该理论的理解，本文将“因势而治”的思想与水肿治疗相结合，对“因势而治”理念的内涵进行溯源和深刻剖析，并基于此理论进一步阐明了其在指导水肿病理机制认识及治疗方案制定上的重要价值，依据“势”明确水肿发生发展特点，掌握水肿不同阶段的治疗策略，以期为临床中医药治疗水肿提供参考。

Abstract: The concept of “capitalizing on the trend” originates from ancient Chinese philosophy. Within the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), its application has been highly valued by physicians throughout history and holds a central position in TCM research. Building on previous understandings, this paper integrates this strategy into the treatment of edema. It traces the theory’s origins and provides an in-depth analysis of its conceptual foundations. Furthermore, the paper elucidates the significant value of this approach in guiding the understanding of edema’s pathological mechanisms and formulating treatment strategies. By clarifying the specific “trend” underlying the onset and progression of edema, this study aims to define stage-specific therapeutic approaches, thereby providing a reference for the clinical TCM management of edema.