TCVM for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs
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TCVM for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs
Description
Am J Tradit Chin Vet Med (2015), Xie, Huisheng.
Abstract
Dry eye syndrome (also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a common condition which affects both humans and dogs and is a challenge to treat. In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), dry eye is primarily associated with liver and kidney disorders with the most common patterns including wind-heat in the liver, liver heat with blood stagnation, liver yin deficiency, and/or kidney jing deficiency. This paper discusses pattern differntiation with selection of appropriate acupuncture points and herbal formulas. Based on the author's experience TCVM is an effective therapy for dry eye syndrome. Initially acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines can be combined with traditional therapies and then TCVM alone can be used for long term maintenance.
Alternative Title
Am J Tradit Chin Vet Med
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Date
Date Created
10/8/2015
Language
English
Type
Journal Article
issn
1945-7677
issue
2
page end
68
page start
63
volume
10