Comparative study of ancient and modern literature for Láogōng(劳宫PC8)in the indications and combination rules

Objective:To explore the clinical application rules of Láogōng(劳宫PC8)by analyzing the comparison and contrast of the practice with this acupoint in ancient times and in present.Methods:Relevant literature before October 1,1949 was selected from Chinese Medical Code(Fifth Edition)and Compilation of Moden Chinese Medicine Journals and literature published after October 1,1949 was screened from China National knowledge Infrastructure(CNIK),Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform(Wanfang),VIP Chinese Journal Service Platform(VIP),Chinese BioMedine Database(CBM),Pubmed Database,and Web of Science.After screening,SQL Server database was established.The complex network analysis was conducted by using Gephi and the cluster analysis was performed by SPSS Statistics.Results:Before October 1,1949,Lráogōng(劳宫PC8),on a single use or with a match of Dàlíng(大陵PC7),Guānyuán(关元CV4),and Zúsānlǐ(足三里ST36),was mainly used for treating ozostomia and edema due to pregnancy.However,Láogōng(劳宫PC8),on a single use or with a match of Yǒngquán(涌泉KI1),Hégǔ(合谷L14)and Nèiguān(内关PC6)was commonly for the treatment of toothache and the sequelae after wind stroke after October 1 st,1949.Conclusion:Láogōng(劳宫PC8)is mainly used to treat local disorders or diseases pertaining to the pericardium meridian.The single-point therapy was commonly applied before October 1 st,1949,while a combination of other points is more common afterwards and the scope of indication expands,with its application for psychiatry disorders,pain diseases and emergent diseases.Acupoints on the same meridian of Láogōng(劳宫PC8),ying-spring points,the back-shu points and combination between and the upper and the lower are dominated in the selection of supplementary points.The supplementary acupoints with the highest frequency of use were specific acupoints,including five-shu points,yuan-source points,front-mu points,etc。

Research Progress on Processing and Processing Methods in Salvia miltiorrhiza Production Areas

Salvia miltiorrhiza is one of the 40 most commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal materials in clinics.It is effective in activating blood circulation,removing blood stasis,relieving pain through the meridian,clearing the heart and removing irritations,and cooling blood and eliminating blemishes.Each main production area has developed a unique production method and processing technology,in accordance with local conditions.The processed products included in Chinese Pharmacopoeia are purified and wine-fried S.miltiorrhiza.In addition,the Chinese province’s standards include the vinegar-fried and wine-fried types.S.miltiorrhiza is produced in more areas and is more extensively processed,with large variations in specifications.The challenge in establishing a uniform quality standard affects the clinical application of decoction pieces.This review has explored the books of the past dynasties,summarized the relevant literature published in the past three decades,discussed the processing methods of S.miltiorrhiza,and provided a basis for further research on the processing method of the original sample.In particular,we integrate fresh cut processing as the starting point for in-depth research,discuss the processing technology specifications,and formulate quality product standards.