Shu-Stream Points for Two Cases with Time-related Disease

To introduce two cases with orthopedic and traumatic diseases attacking at specific time periods treated by the Shu-Stream points,and explain the theory‘select Shu-Stream points for condition that alleviate or aggravate in certain time periods’that was recorded in Ling Shu(Spiritual Pivot).

Effects of bloodletting puncture at Jing-Well points in distal ends of finger and toe on survival rate and brain edema in cerebral ischemic rats

OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of bloodletting puncture at Jing-Well points in the distal ends of the finger and toe on survival rate,survival time,and brain edema in rats with cerebral ischemia.METHODS:Fifty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups:normal,sham operation,model,bloodletting puncture at Jing-Well points in distal ends of finger and toe,and puncture without bloodletting at these points.Middle cerebral artery occlusion models were established according to Longa's method.The brains were taken 48 h after the model was established.Brain water content,brain density,brain coefficient,survival rate,and survival time in each group were measured.RESULTS:After bloodletting puncture,the survival time of the rats was prolonged,their brain water content and brain coefficient were reduced,and brain density was increased.CONCLUSION:Bloodletting puncture at Jing-Well points in the distal ends of the finger and toe can improve function in ischemic brain edema.

Analysis of Similarities and Differences of the Twelve Jing-Well Acupoints for Emergency

The twelve Jing-Well acupoints are located at the tips of the limbs,with strong stimulation andintense needling sensation,and play important roles in the treatment of various critical diseases.The twelve Jing-Well acupoints share similarities and have specificities in the treatment of critical and severe diseases.The similarities of the twelve Jing-Well acupoints are supposed to open the orifices and remove blockage,clear away heat,resolve swelling,dissolve toxin and remove blood stasis.The Jing-Well acupoints locate at the different positions also have their specific effects for emergencies.Shaoshang(LU 11)is supposed to clean and benefit the throat.Shangyang(LI 1)is supposed to clear away heat and purge Fu organs.Lidui(ST 45)is supposed to expel fire and stop fear.Yinbai(SP 1)is supposed to stop bleeding and correct collapse.Shaochong(HT 9)is supposed to clear away heat from the heart and get rid of vexation.Shaoze(SI 1)is supposed to dredge the breast collateral.Zhiyin(BL 67)is supposed to promote birth and smoothen delivery.Yongquan(KI 1)is supposed to nourish yin and suppress yang.Zhongchong(PC 9)is supposed to benefit the orifice and brighten the eyes.Guanchong(TE 1)is supposed to clean and promote the triple energizer.Zuqiaoyin(GB 44)is supposed to induce menstruation and stop pain.Dadun(LR 1)is supposed to clear away the liver fire and relieve hernia.It is advisable to identify the similarities and differences and apply different stimulating modes in order to guide the clinical practice and enhance the emergency effect.