Discussion on the Progress of Research on Chinese Medicine Characteristic Treatment of Constipation

Constipation is a disease characterized by a constellation of symptoms, and its occurrence and development significantly impact the physical and mental health of the public. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that constipation is classified into patterns of Deficiency and Excess. The disease location is in the Large Intestine, and it is intimately linked to the smoothness of Qi movement, transformation, and transportation in the Five Zang and Six Fu organs. Current research and analysis on constipation indicate that TCM demonstrates remarkable efficacy in its treatment. This paper systematically integrates diverse TCM treatments for constipation through the summarization and analysis of recent relevant literature. Taking the characteristics and advantages of TCM as the starting point and combining them with modern TCM therapeutic methods, it aims to provide diagnostic and therapeutic insights for the clinical management of constipation.