[Treatment of deficiency of spleen energy with zhenqi fuzheng chongji and its effect on Zn, Cu and Mg in serum].

Abstract

This article reports that there is a good response, with an effective rate of 96.2% in the treatment of the deficiency of Spleen energy (DSE) with Zhenqi Fuzheng Chongji (ZQFZCJ). The serous level of ZQFZCJ and the serum concentrations of Zn, Cu and Mg in 53 patients with DSE and in 83 normal subjects were measured with atomic absorption spectrometric analysis. In contrast to the normal subjects, the concentrations of Zn and Mg were decreased and that of Cu and the ratio of Cu/Zn increased in the patients before treatment (P greater than 0.01-0.05). After treatment, however, the concentrations of Zn and Mg became increased (P less than 0.001, P less than 0.05), and the ratio of Cu/Zn decreased (P less than 0.001). The authors conclude that there is some relationship between these three elements and DSE, and the mechanism for the treatment of DSE with ZQFZCJ. ZQFZCJ, rich in trace elements, may provide trace elements for the body, improve the metabolism, transportation and utilization of the trace elements in the body, and activate various enzymes, thus regulating and maintaining the homeostasis, i.e. "supporting in deficient patients".