Treating Metabolic Syndrome from Phlegm and Stasis

[Objective] To review the treatment of metabolic syndrome from phlegm and stasis,so as to provide effective ideas for the treatment of metabolic syndrome.[Method] Through searching for literatures related to Chinese medicine treatment of metabolic syndrome in the last decade,we can summarize the role of phlegm and blood stasis in the metabolic syndrome and its relationship with various components of metabolic syndrome. We can also research the application of the resolving the phlegm and removing blood stasis in the metabolic syndrome. [Results] Phlegm,blood stasis consistently run through the metabolic syndrome,and have a close relationship with each component of metabolic syndrome. The prescription of resolving the phlegm and removing blood stasis can not only improve the clinical symptoms,but also can improve obesity-related indicators,reduce blood glucose,increase insulin sensitivity,improve endothelial function and so on. [Conclusion] Treating metabolic syndrome from phlegm and stasis is safe and effective,which can reverse diabetes,insulin resistance and prevent cardiovascular events through multi-channel,multi-level,multi-target. It has a broad application prospect and is worth further in-depth study.