How are 滋阴生津 herbs related to cholinoreceptor agonists?
By admin • Aug 3rd, 2007 • Category: Uncategorized, Water Generation & EliminationBy somehow increasing the rate of cholinoreception, M-type receptor stimulation may cause the following:
1. More glandular secretions, courtesy of M3 receptor stimulation. This may be useful especially for those stricken with an extreme case of 阴虚津亏, e.g. in Sjogren’s Syndrome where it would seem like the person is consistently stricken with the side effects of Atropin use.
2. Mitigating dry-tension (my moniker), the result of stress and anxiety: by stimulating the M3 receptors, it relaxes the sphincter muscles, which if constricted in excess may contribute to 气机不畅. Of course, smooth muscles of the GIT are constricted, which facilitate the workings of the digestive system.
3. A suppressed heart, courtesy of M2 receptor stimulation, as well as an open vasculature （血管平滑肌松弛）, courtesy of M3 receptor stimulation. This may be useful especially in cases of 阴虚火旺, with symptoms akin to an excess of noradrenalin.