Objective:To demonstrate the advantages of scraping in helping COVID-19 patients in convalescence,popularize scraping therapy among them and provide basis for the establishment of operation specification.Methods:Discu...Objective:To demonstrate the advantages of scraping in helping COVID-19 patients in convalescence,popularize scraping therapy among them and provide basis for the establishment of operation specification.Methods:Discuss the relationship between scraping and epidemic disease by reviewing the relevant scraping theory analysis,summarize the existing clinical studies and propose reference scheme for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in convalescence with respect to the related symptoms proving effective treatment of scraping on patients in convalescence.Results:Ancient healers used scraping to treat pestilence,and there have been many clinical trials and experiments for the treatment of convalescent symptoms related to scraping.Scraping also has the effect of improving immune function and antioxidation,which is feasible for the treatment of convalescent symptoms related to scraping.Conclusion:Scraping can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of COVID-19 convalescent patients,and it can be used as one of the external treatments for convalescent patients.It is recommended to promote scraping among the patients so that they can have self-intervention treatment.展开更多
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular point pricking-bloodletting plus auricular point sticking therapy for acne vulgaris. Methods: A total of 66 patients with acne vulgaris were randomized into an ...Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular point pricking-bloodletting plus auricular point sticking therapy for acne vulgaris. Methods: A total of 66 patients with acne vulgaris were randomized into an observation group and a control group by the random number table, with 33 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with auricular point pricking-bloodletting plus auricular point sticking therapy, and the control group was treated only with auricular point sticking therapy. The treatments of both groups were performed twice a week, 4 weeks as a course of treatment, for 3 courses in total. The scores of skin lesions and dermatology life quality index (DLQI) scores were recorded before and after treatment to assess the clinical efficacy. Results: During the trial, there were 3 cases of drop-out both in the observation group and the control group. After 3 courses of treatment, the total effective rate of the observation group was 96.7%, while that of the control group was 76.7%. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). The intra-group comparison showed that the scores of skin lesion and DLQI were both decreased with the increase of treatment times, that was, the scores were lower than those at the previous time point (allP<0.05). After 1, 2, and 3 courses of treatment, the scores of skin lesion and DLQI of both groups were statistically different from those of the same group before treatment (allP<0.05). At every time point during the treatment, the scores of skin lesion and DLQI of the observation group were lower than those of the control group, and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Auricular point pricking-bloodletting plus auricular point sticking has a better curative effect than auricular point sticking therapy alone in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and has a time-effect correlation.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the effects of auricular acupoint bloodletting(AB)and auricular acupressure(AA)on sleep quality and the levels of melatonin(MT),glutamic acid(Glu),and γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)in college student...Objective:To evaluate the effects of auricular acupoint bloodletting(AB)and auricular acupressure(AA)on sleep quality and the levels of melatonin(MT),glutamic acid(Glu),and γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)in college students with primary insomnia,and to explore the possible mechanism.Methods:Totally 74 college students at Hebei University of Chinese Medicine with primary insomnia were selected from October 2019 to October 2020.All patients were assigned to AB+AA group(37 cases,received combination of AB and AA)and AA group(37 cases,received only AA on the same acupoints)by a random number table.Each group was treated twice a week for 4 weeks.The Pitsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score,Chinese medicine(CM)syndrome score,total effective rate,serum concentrations of MT,Glu,and GABA,and Glu/GABA ratio were compared between the two groups after treatment and at follow-up.The safety of therapy was also evaluated.Results:After 4-week treatment,the total scores of PSQI,each PSQI component score,and the CM syndrome scores in both groups all decreased(P<0.05);the serum MT concentrations in both groups all increased(P<0.05).The concentrations of Glu and GABA in the AB+AA group were significantly higher than those in the AA group after treatment(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in the ratio of Glu/GABA in both groups before and after treatment(P>0.05).At follow-up,the CM syndrome score in the AB+AA group was significantly lower than that in the AA group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in total effective rates and adverse events(P>0.05).Conclusions:Both AB+AA and AA can relieve insomnia symptoms,but a stronger long-term effect were observed for AB+AA.AB+AA canpromote the secretion of MT,increase the levelsof Glu and GABA more effective than AA,and regulate their imbalance,and thus it may bebenificial for treating insomnia.展开更多
Objective:By observing the body surface temperature changes of different meridian acupoints located at the same or adjacent spinal segments of the uterus during the whole storing and releasing process of the uterus un...Objective:By observing the body surface temperature changes of different meridian acupoints located at the same or adjacent spinal segments of the uterus during the whole storing and releasing process of the uterus under normal physiological condition by the infrared thermal imaging technology,to explore the specific patterns that the functions of Zang-fu organs are reflected on the biophysical characteristics of acupoints,and to enrich the functional specificity theory of the meridian acupoints,thus to provide a reference for discussing the biophysical characteristics of meridian acupoints associated with the menstrual cycle in healthy female college students.Methods:Ninety healthy subjects were included.Infrared thermal imaging device was used to detect the body surface temperature of the Yuan-Primary points,the Xi-Cleft points,the crossing points,the non-specific points,the unrelated meridian acupoints and the non-meridian non-acupoint points of the three yin meridians of foot located at the same or adjacent spinal cord segment with uterus,during the menstrual phase,the follicular phase,the ovulation phase and the luteal phase.The absolute skin temperature difference between the left and right acupoints with the same name was used as the main outcome indicator.Results:The temperature difference between left and right Diji(SP 8,the Xi-Cleft point of the Spleen Meridian)during the ovulation phase was significantly higher than that during the other 3 phases(all P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the temperature difference between the other meridian acupoints and non-meridian non-acupoint points during the 4 phases(all P>0.05);the absolute temperature difference value of each meridian acupoint was not statistically different from each other in the same phase(all P>0.05).Conclusion:The temperature of Diji(SP 8)specifically reflected the onset of ovulation,and the thermal characteristics of Diji(SP 8)specifically reflected the physiological changes of uterus.The meridian acupoints reflecting the performance of Zang-fu function is not only associated with the spinal cord segment innervating the acupoints,but also associated with the characteristics of the acupoints and the meridians to which the acupoints belong.展开更多
Objective:To observe the blood perfusion volume variation pattern in the body surface microcirculation at the Yuan-Primary and the Xi-Cleft points during the menstrual cycle in female college students with moderate co...Objective:To observe the blood perfusion volume variation pattern in the body surface microcirculation at the Yuan-Primary and the Xi-Cleft points during the menstrual cycle in female college students with moderate constitution under normal physiological state of the uterus;to explore the specific laws of the body surface microcirculation at the Yuan-Primary and Xi-Cleft points in response to the uterine qi and blood changes under normal physiological conditions,and to provide the experimental basis for the specificity of acupoints reflecting the uterine function.Methods:Forty-three healthy and moderate constitution female college students with regular menstrual cycles,without dysmenorrhea and not yet giving birth were recruited.Bilateral Yuan-Primary points[Taichong(LR 3),Taibai(SP 3)and Taixi(KI 3)]and Xi-Cleft points[Zhongdu(LR 6),Diji(SP 8)and Shuiquan(KI 5)],belonging to the three yin meridians of foot and adjacent to the spinal cord segment of the uterus,were selected as the detection acupoints;the crossing point of the three yin meridians of foot[Sanyinjiao(SP 6)],the uterus-related meridian acupoint[Xuehai(SP 10)],the uterus-non-related meridian acupoint[Xuanzhong(GB 39)],and the non-meridian non-acupoint point were selected as the control points.The laser speckle blood flow imaging technique was used to monitor the blood perfusion volume in skin microcirculation at the above points at the menstrual,follicular,ovulatory,and luteal phases of the subjects.Results:The blood perfusion volume in the body surface microcirculation at the right Zhongdu(LR 6)at the ovulatory phase was higher than that at the menstrual,follicular and luteal phases(all P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the microcirculation blood perfusion volume at the other points among different phases(all P>0.05).Conclusion:The blood perfusion volume in the body surface microcirculation at Zhongdu(LR 6),the Xi-Cleft point of the Liver Meridian,shows a specific response to qi and blood changes in the uterus of women with moderate constitution.展开更多
Objective To analyze and compare the features and strengths of different methods for calculating the biophysical properties of meridian points,and thus propose corresponding suggestions to fully achieve the research a...Objective To analyze and compare the features and strengths of different methods for calculating the biophysical properties of meridian points,and thus propose corresponding suggestions to fully achieve the research and application value of biophysical properties of meridian points.Methods We searched and collected the literature on the imbalance of biophysical properties of meridian points between January 1,2005 and March 1,2020 in China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database(Wanfang),Chongqing VIP Database(CQVIP)and PubMed database,and then analyzed,compared,and summarized the applied methods for calculating the imbalance degree of the biophysical properties of meridian points.Results The current methods for calculating the imbalance degree of the biophysical properties of meridian points are diverse and can be summarized as the following three:direct comparison of the measured values of the left and right namesake points,difference method,and ratio method.The low uniformity of the calculation methods has limited the promotion and application of its research results.Conclusion In future research on the biophysical properties of meridian points,multidisciplinary cooperation in terms of imbalance degree calculation methods,detection instruments,and health data models is necessary to achieve more widely applicable scientific conclusions and more generalized experimental results.展开更多
基金the National Key Research and Development Plan for TCM modernization research special 4.5.2 project task No.5 subtask(project number2018YFC1707705)Project commissioned by the Department of Policy,Regulation and Supervision,National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(GZY-FJS-2018-023)。
文摘Objective:To demonstrate the advantages of scraping in helping COVID-19 patients in convalescence,popularize scraping therapy among them and provide basis for the establishment of operation specification.Methods:Discuss the relationship between scraping and epidemic disease by reviewing the relevant scraping theory analysis,summarize the existing clinical studies and propose reference scheme for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in convalescence with respect to the related symptoms proving effective treatment of scraping on patients in convalescence.Results:Ancient healers used scraping to treat pestilence,and there have been many clinical trials and experiments for the treatment of convalescent symptoms related to scraping.Scraping also has the effect of improving immune function and antioxidation,which is feasible for the treatment of convalescent symptoms related to scraping.Conclusion:Scraping can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of COVID-19 convalescent patients,and it can be used as one of the external treatments for convalescent patients.It is recommended to promote scraping among the patients so that they can have self-intervention treatment.
文摘Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular point pricking-bloodletting plus auricular point sticking therapy for acne vulgaris. Methods: A total of 66 patients with acne vulgaris were randomized into an observation group and a control group by the random number table, with 33 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with auricular point pricking-bloodletting plus auricular point sticking therapy, and the control group was treated only with auricular point sticking therapy. The treatments of both groups were performed twice a week, 4 weeks as a course of treatment, for 3 courses in total. The scores of skin lesions and dermatology life quality index (DLQI) scores were recorded before and after treatment to assess the clinical efficacy. Results: During the trial, there were 3 cases of drop-out both in the observation group and the control group. After 3 courses of treatment, the total effective rate of the observation group was 96.7%, while that of the control group was 76.7%. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). The intra-group comparison showed that the scores of skin lesion and DLQI were both decreased with the increase of treatment times, that was, the scores were lower than those at the previous time point (allP<0.05). After 1, 2, and 3 courses of treatment, the scores of skin lesion and DLQI of both groups were statistically different from those of the same group before treatment (allP<0.05). At every time point during the treatment, the scores of skin lesion and DLQI of the observation group were lower than those of the control group, and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Auricular point pricking-bloodletting plus auricular point sticking has a better curative effect than auricular point sticking therapy alone in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and has a time-effect correlation.
基金Supported by the College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program in Hebei Province,China(No.S201914432019S)。
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effects of auricular acupoint bloodletting(AB)and auricular acupressure(AA)on sleep quality and the levels of melatonin(MT),glutamic acid(Glu),and γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)in college students with primary insomnia,and to explore the possible mechanism.Methods:Totally 74 college students at Hebei University of Chinese Medicine with primary insomnia were selected from October 2019 to October 2020.All patients were assigned to AB+AA group(37 cases,received combination of AB and AA)and AA group(37 cases,received only AA on the same acupoints)by a random number table.Each group was treated twice a week for 4 weeks.The Pitsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score,Chinese medicine(CM)syndrome score,total effective rate,serum concentrations of MT,Glu,and GABA,and Glu/GABA ratio were compared between the two groups after treatment and at follow-up.The safety of therapy was also evaluated.Results:After 4-week treatment,the total scores of PSQI,each PSQI component score,and the CM syndrome scores in both groups all decreased(P<0.05);the serum MT concentrations in both groups all increased(P<0.05).The concentrations of Glu and GABA in the AB+AA group were significantly higher than those in the AA group after treatment(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in the ratio of Glu/GABA in both groups before and after treatment(P>0.05).At follow-up,the CM syndrome score in the AB+AA group was significantly lower than that in the AA group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in total effective rates and adverse events(P>0.05).Conclusions:Both AB+AA and AA can relieve insomnia symptoms,but a stronger long-term effect were observed for AB+AA.AB+AA canpromote the secretion of MT,increase the levelsof Glu and GABA more effective than AA,and regulate their imbalance,and thus it may bebenificial for treating insomnia.
文摘Objective:By observing the body surface temperature changes of different meridian acupoints located at the same or adjacent spinal segments of the uterus during the whole storing and releasing process of the uterus under normal physiological condition by the infrared thermal imaging technology,to explore the specific patterns that the functions of Zang-fu organs are reflected on the biophysical characteristics of acupoints,and to enrich the functional specificity theory of the meridian acupoints,thus to provide a reference for discussing the biophysical characteristics of meridian acupoints associated with the menstrual cycle in healthy female college students.Methods:Ninety healthy subjects were included.Infrared thermal imaging device was used to detect the body surface temperature of the Yuan-Primary points,the Xi-Cleft points,the crossing points,the non-specific points,the unrelated meridian acupoints and the non-meridian non-acupoint points of the three yin meridians of foot located at the same or adjacent spinal cord segment with uterus,during the menstrual phase,the follicular phase,the ovulation phase and the luteal phase.The absolute skin temperature difference between the left and right acupoints with the same name was used as the main outcome indicator.Results:The temperature difference between left and right Diji(SP 8,the Xi-Cleft point of the Spleen Meridian)during the ovulation phase was significantly higher than that during the other 3 phases(all P<0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the temperature difference between the other meridian acupoints and non-meridian non-acupoint points during the 4 phases(all P>0.05);the absolute temperature difference value of each meridian acupoint was not statistically different from each other in the same phase(all P>0.05).Conclusion:The temperature of Diji(SP 8)specifically reflected the onset of ovulation,and the thermal characteristics of Diji(SP 8)specifically reflected the physiological changes of uterus.The meridian acupoints reflecting the performance of Zang-fu function is not only associated with the spinal cord segment innervating the acupoints,but also associated with the characteristics of the acupoints and the meridians to which the acupoints belong.
文摘Objective:To observe the blood perfusion volume variation pattern in the body surface microcirculation at the Yuan-Primary and the Xi-Cleft points during the menstrual cycle in female college students with moderate constitution under normal physiological state of the uterus;to explore the specific laws of the body surface microcirculation at the Yuan-Primary and Xi-Cleft points in response to the uterine qi and blood changes under normal physiological conditions,and to provide the experimental basis for the specificity of acupoints reflecting the uterine function.Methods:Forty-three healthy and moderate constitution female college students with regular menstrual cycles,without dysmenorrhea and not yet giving birth were recruited.Bilateral Yuan-Primary points[Taichong(LR 3),Taibai(SP 3)and Taixi(KI 3)]and Xi-Cleft points[Zhongdu(LR 6),Diji(SP 8)and Shuiquan(KI 5)],belonging to the three yin meridians of foot and adjacent to the spinal cord segment of the uterus,were selected as the detection acupoints;the crossing point of the three yin meridians of foot[Sanyinjiao(SP 6)],the uterus-related meridian acupoint[Xuehai(SP 10)],the uterus-non-related meridian acupoint[Xuanzhong(GB 39)],and the non-meridian non-acupoint point were selected as the control points.The laser speckle blood flow imaging technique was used to monitor the blood perfusion volume in skin microcirculation at the above points at the menstrual,follicular,ovulatory,and luteal phases of the subjects.Results:The blood perfusion volume in the body surface microcirculation at the right Zhongdu(LR 6)at the ovulatory phase was higher than that at the menstrual,follicular and luteal phases(all P<0.05);there was no significant difference in the microcirculation blood perfusion volume at the other points among different phases(all P>0.05).Conclusion:The blood perfusion volume in the body surface microcirculation at Zhongdu(LR 6),the Xi-Cleft point of the Liver Meridian,shows a specific response to qi and blood changes in the uterus of women with moderate constitution.
文摘Objective To analyze and compare the features and strengths of different methods for calculating the biophysical properties of meridian points,and thus propose corresponding suggestions to fully achieve the research and application value of biophysical properties of meridian points.Methods We searched and collected the literature on the imbalance of biophysical properties of meridian points between January 1,2005 and March 1,2020 in China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database(Wanfang),Chongqing VIP Database(CQVIP)and PubMed database,and then analyzed,compared,and summarized the applied methods for calculating the imbalance degree of the biophysical properties of meridian points.Results The current methods for calculating the imbalance degree of the biophysical properties of meridian points are diverse and can be summarized as the following three:direct comparison of the measured values of the left and right namesake points,difference method,and ratio method.The low uniformity of the calculation methods has limited the promotion and application of its research results.Conclusion In future research on the biophysical properties of meridian points,multidisciplinary cooperation in terms of imbalance degree calculation methods,detection instruments,and health data models is necessary to achieve more widely applicable scientific conclusions and more generalized experimental results.
