Based on her own experience of many years' clinical practice, Prof. Zhang Anli summarized and created the method in which the shallow insertion at the upper eyelid, acupuncture at the Back-shu points and balanced sel...Based on her own experience of many years' clinical practice, Prof. Zhang Anli summarized and created the method in which the shallow insertion at the upper eyelid, acupuncture at the Back-shu points and balanced selection of points together with the modified Setting Mountain on Fire and application of Fire Needle were applied for the treatment of stubborn cases of facial palsy. The therapeutic effect is good.展开更多
Naokong (GB19) is located 1.5 cun above Fengchi (GB20) and at the level with Naohu (GV17) in the depression of the lateral side of the external occipital protuberance. It belongs to the Gallbladder Channel of Foot Sha...Naokong (GB19) is located 1.5 cun above Fengchi (GB20) and at the level with Naohu (GV17) in the depression of the lateral side of the external occipital protuberance. It belongs to the Gallbladder Channel of Foot Shaoyang, and is a crossing point of the Foot Shaoyang Channel and the Yangwei Channel. As is said in A Collection of Gems in Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Naokong (GB19) is indicated for emaciation due to over strain and stress, fever, neck rigidity, unbearable pain in the head, heavy eyes and palpitation as well as xenophthalmia and rhinalgia caused by epileptic seizure in severe cases. In clinical practice, the author has adopted Naokong (GB 19) as the main point in treating some obstinate diseases and obtained quite good therapeutic effects.展开更多
In the present paper, the author reviews the progresses in the study on acumoxi (acupuncture-moxi-bustion) treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) from Chinese ancient classical works, Chinese and foreign journals. The th...In the present paper, the author reviews the progresses in the study on acumoxi (acupuncture-moxi-bustion) treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) from Chinese ancient classical works, Chinese and foreign journals. The therapeutic results reveal that acupuncture treatment of DM is effective in improving DM patients' symptoms via vagal-nerve reflex, regulation of neuroendocrine and immune functions. The author holds that ① correct selection of acupoints in accordance with syndrome differentiation and the related meridians and combined application of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines (for oral administration) are the key points for raising the therapeutic effect; and ② acupoint combination and curative methods need to be researched further.展开更多
In the present paper, the authors expound the approaches of four-gate points on treatment of diseases and the relevant theoretic evidence. The analysis and discussion were carried on in the aspects of the origins of f...In the present paper, the authors expound the approaches of four-gate points on treatment of diseases and the relevant theoretic evidence. The analysis and discussion were carried on in the aspects of the origins of four-gate points and the relationships of four-gate points with primary qi, running course of meridian, qi and blood and biaoben qijie of meridian and collateral. Being the major points in clinic, four-gate points provide extensive indications and good therapeutic effects, which are supported thoroughly by the theoretic evidence.展开更多
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect on primary dysmenorrhea treated with the embedding catgut therapy so as to discover a better therapeutic method for the treatment of this disease. Methods One hundred and fi...Objective To explore the therapeutic effect on primary dysmenorrhea treated with the embedding catgut therapy so as to discover a better therapeutic method for the treatment of this disease. Methods One hundred and fifty cases were randomized into 3 groups, 50 cases in each one. In the embedding catgut group, the embedding catgut therapy was applied to Sānyīnjiāo (三阴交 SP 6), Cìliáo (次髎 BL 32) and Guānyuán (关元 CV 4). In the acupuncture group, the conventional acupuncture therapy was applied to Guānyuán (关元 CV 4), Sānyīnjiāo (三阴交 SP 6), Dìjī (地机 SP 8) and Shíqīzhuī (十七椎 EX-B 8). In the western medicine group, indometacin was prescribed for oral administration, 25 mg, three times a day and fenbid was supplemented for the aggravated pain, 300 mg, twice a day. One session of treatment was one month in each group and 3 sessions were required totally. Before and after treatment, the symptom scores of dysmenorrhea were observed. Results The symptom scores of dysmenorrhea were all reduced obviously in three groups after treatment (all P0.05). The result in the embedding catgut group was much more apparent as compared with that in the western medicine group (P0.01) and the acupuncture group (P0.05) separately. Of 49 cases in the embedding catgut group, 32 cases (65.3%) were cured clinically, 10 cases (20.4%) effective remarkably, 6 cases (12.2%) effective and 1 case (2.0%) failed. The total effective rate was 98.0%. Conclusion The embedding catgut therapy achieves the significant efficacy for primary dysmenorrhea. This therapy is simple in practice and deserves to be promoted in clinic.展开更多
Different acupuncture-moxibustion therapies can produce different clinical effects, that is, the effect has specificity, which is significantly important in obtaining acupuncture-moxibustion efficacy. In this study, t...Different acupuncture-moxibustion therapies can produce different clinical effects, that is, the effect has specificity, which is significantly important in obtaining acupuncture-moxibustion efficacy. In this study, the clinical application laws of fire needle, acupoint injection, catgut embedment, acupoint application, moxibustion therapy and filiform needle acupuncture were summarized in the aspects of category of disease, efficacy and related prescriptions (such as medication and acupoint selection) based on the result of data mining, and the general applicable categories of disease of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment methods were further screened, so as to guide the clinical application and give play to the best efficacy.展开更多
Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of dexzopiclone plus auricular acupressure in intervening primary insomnia. Methods: A total of 72 participants who met the in clusi on criteria were en rolled in a ran do...Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of dexzopiclone plus auricular acupressure in intervening primary insomnia. Methods: A total of 72 participants who met the in clusi on criteria were en rolled in a ran domized con trolled trial, with 36 cases allocated to a treatment group and 36 cases allocated to a control group. Both groups were given dexzopiclone as the routine treatment. Patients in the treatment group were given auricular acupressure with Wang Bu Liu Xing (Semen Vaccariae) seeds at the auricular acupoints related to sleep and emotion based on meridian theory, whereas for patients in the control group, the medical plasters with Wang Bu Liu Xing (Semen Vaccariae) seeds were only gently stuck to acupoints unrelated to sleep without stimulation. Patients in both groups were required to visit the hospital once a week for replacing the seeds and plasters. The course of intervention lasted for 8 weeks and the patients were followed up for another 4 weeks. Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and Karolinska sleep diary (KSD) were used to evaluate the outcomes. Meanwhile, adverse effects were monitored and recorded. Results: In the enrolled 72 cases, 4 patients (one in the treatment group and three in the control group) reported thirst and a bitter taste, and one case in the control group reported nausea and vomiting. At last, 3 cases in the control group dropped out for adverse reactions, and 69 cases completed the clinical trial. After 8 weeks of treatment, the global scores of PSQI in both treatment and control groups decreased significantly compared with the baseline (both PvO.001). Furthermore, the global score of PSQI in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). The global scores of PSQI in both groups at the follow-up were significantly different from the baseline (both PvO.001), but insignificantly different compared with the post-treatment results (both P>0.05). According to KSD, both treatment protocols could prolong the total sleep time, shorten sleep-onset latency, improve sleep efficacy and sleep quality significantly, and the changes in the treatment group were more significant. The total effective rate was 88.9% in the treatment group, higher than 81.8% in the control group, though the difference was statistically insignificant (P>0.05). Con elusion: Dexzopicl one plus auricular acupressure is effective and safe for pati ents with primary in somnia both in short and long terms, and it is more effective tha n mono therapy of dexzopicl one.展开更多
Objective: To observe the influence of acupoint application therapy on serum eosinophilic granulocyte cationic protein (ECP), 6 keto prostaglandin F 1 (6-keto-PGF 1) and thromboxane B2 (TXB2). Methods: 300 cas...Objective: To observe the influence of acupoint application therapy on serum eosinophilic granulocyte cationic protein (ECP), 6 keto prostaglandin F 1 (6-keto-PGF 1) and thromboxane B2 (TXB2). Methods: 300 cases of asthma out-patients in a remission period were divided into a treatment group (150 cases) and a control group (150 cases). The control group was given the basic treatment, and the treatment group was given external application on the acupoints in July and December every year, as well as the basic treatment of the control group, with continuous treatment for 2 years as one course. ECP, 6-keto-PGF 1, and TXB2 were checked every year in the patients of the two groups, and an Asthma Control Test Table was filled in for comparative analysis. Results: After the external application on the acupoints, the frequency of seizures, dyspnea and frequency of medication administration of the patients had been more reduced than those in the control group, indicating that the levels of ECP in inflammation of air passage and of 6-eto-GF 1 and TXB2 were obviously improved (P〈0.05). Conclusion: The herbal application on the acupoints is effective and positively influential to the improvement of the symptoms in the asthma patients and to ECP, 6-keto-PGF 1, and TXB2 remarkably.展开更多
To explore the points selection pattern of acupuncture for sleep apnea syndromes by data mining technique. Methods: Clinical literature about acupuncture therapy for sleep apnea syndromes was derived from China Natio...To explore the points selection pattern of acupuncture for sleep apnea syndromes by data mining technique. Methods: Clinical literature about acupuncture therapy for sleep apnea syndromes was derived from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database (Wanfang), Chongqing VIP Database (CQVIP), PubMed and Science Direct between the time that databases were created and March 25th,2017. Relevant excel database was established and descriptive studies and association rules were analyzed. Results: The most frequently used point was Lianquan (CV 23) and the most frequently used meridian was the Stomach Meridian. The analysis of association rules showed that the clinical choice of acupuncture points was highly correlated, among which the combination of the highest degree of confidence and the highest degree of support was Shenmen (HT 7) and Sishencong (EX-HN 1); Lieque (LU 7), lianquan (CV 23) and Zhaohai (KI 6). Conclusion: Acupuncture treatment of sleep apnea syndromes has specific selection rules of points, providing certain references for clinical and scientific research.展开更多
The incidence rate of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is about 5%-10% in the women of childbearing age and accounts for 30%-60% in the patients with anovulatory infertility. From 2005 to 2008, I treated 20 cases of...The incidence rate of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is about 5%-10% in the women of childbearing age and accounts for 30%-60% in the patients with anovulatory infertility. From 2005 to 2008, I treated 20 cases of polycystic ovary infertility by acupuncture-moxibustion plus acupressure along the meridians. Now, the report is given as follows.展开更多
Prof. SHI Xue-min is the first one who proposes the theory of quantitative needling manipulation. This theory requires corresponding quantitative marker of each point. In order to meet this quantitative requirement, h...Prof. SHI Xue-min is the first one who proposes the theory of quantitative needling manipulation. This theory requires corresponding quantitative marker of each point. In order to meet this quantitative requirement, he set up strict and rigorous needling methods for each point. Part of his experience in this regard is introduced in this article.展开更多
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of cranial suture acupuncture plus paroxetine in treating depression, and to discuss the action mechanism of this acupuncture method. Methods: One hundred depre...Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of cranial suture acupuncture plus paroxetine in treating depression, and to discuss the action mechanism of this acupuncture method. Methods: One hundred depression patients were allocated to an observation group and a control group according to the random number table, with 50 cases in each group. The control group was intervened by oral administration of paroxetine tablets, 20 mg each time, once a day for successive 6 weeks; the observation group was additionally given cranial suture acupuncture, once a day for 6 weeks. They were scored by Hamilton depression scale-17 (HAMD-27) before the treatment and respectively after 1-week, 2-week, 4-week and 6-week treatment. The clinical efficacy and safety were also observed. Results: After 6-week treatment, the total effective rate was 94.0% in the observation group versus 78.0% in the control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant (P〈0.01). The HAMD-17 scores respectively after 1-week, 2-week, 4-week and 6-week treatment were significantly lower than the score before the treatment in the observation group (all P〈0.05); the HAMD-17 scores respectively after 2-week, 4-week and 6-week treatment were significantly different from the score before the treatment in the control group (all P〈0.05). There were significant differences in the HAMD-17 score between the two groups respectively after 4-week and 6-week treatment (both P〈0.05). Conclusion: Cranial suture acupuncture plus paroxetine can ease the symptoms of depression, with faster onset and more significant therapeutic efficacy compared with paroxetine alone.展开更多
Summary: Daiwenjiu Gao plasters were stuck onto the following two groups of acupoints, group 1 including acupoints Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23) and Zusanli (ST 36) and group2 including acupoints Zhongji (C...Summary: Daiwenjiu Gao plasters were stuck onto the following two groups of acupoints, group 1 including acupoints Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23) and Zusanli (ST 36) and group2 including acupoints Zhongji (CV 3), Pangguangshu (BL 28) and Sanyinjiao (SP 6), to treat 100 cases of infantile enuresis, the results showed that 92 cases were cured, 6 cases got remarkable effect, 2 cases got effect, with total effective rate being 100%.展开更多
文摘Based on her own experience of many years' clinical practice, Prof. Zhang Anli summarized and created the method in which the shallow insertion at the upper eyelid, acupuncture at the Back-shu points and balanced selection of points together with the modified Setting Mountain on Fire and application of Fire Needle were applied for the treatment of stubborn cases of facial palsy. The therapeutic effect is good.
文摘Naokong (GB19) is located 1.5 cun above Fengchi (GB20) and at the level with Naohu (GV17) in the depression of the lateral side of the external occipital protuberance. It belongs to the Gallbladder Channel of Foot Shaoyang, and is a crossing point of the Foot Shaoyang Channel and the Yangwei Channel. As is said in A Collection of Gems in Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Naokong (GB19) is indicated for emaciation due to over strain and stress, fever, neck rigidity, unbearable pain in the head, heavy eyes and palpitation as well as xenophthalmia and rhinalgia caused by epileptic seizure in severe cases. In clinical practice, the author has adopted Naokong (GB 19) as the main point in treating some obstinate diseases and obtained quite good therapeutic effects.
文摘In the present paper, the author reviews the progresses in the study on acumoxi (acupuncture-moxi-bustion) treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) from Chinese ancient classical works, Chinese and foreign journals. The therapeutic results reveal that acupuncture treatment of DM is effective in improving DM patients' symptoms via vagal-nerve reflex, regulation of neuroendocrine and immune functions. The author holds that ① correct selection of acupoints in accordance with syndrome differentiation and the related meridians and combined application of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines (for oral administration) are the key points for raising the therapeutic effect; and ② acupoint combination and curative methods need to be researched further.
基金The study is subsidized by Specific Clinical Research on Chinese Medicine of Sciences and Technology, China Administration of Chinese Medicine(04-05LQ05)
文摘In the present paper, the authors expound the approaches of four-gate points on treatment of diseases and the relevant theoretic evidence. The analysis and discussion were carried on in the aspects of the origins of four-gate points and the relationships of four-gate points with primary qi, running course of meridian, qi and blood and biaoben qijie of meridian and collateral. Being the major points in clinic, four-gate points provide extensive indications and good therapeutic effects, which are supported thoroughly by the theoretic evidence.
基金Supported by Project of Educational Bureau,Hubei Province:B20105103
文摘Objective To explore the therapeutic effect on primary dysmenorrhea treated with the embedding catgut therapy so as to discover a better therapeutic method for the treatment of this disease. Methods One hundred and fifty cases were randomized into 3 groups, 50 cases in each one. In the embedding catgut group, the embedding catgut therapy was applied to Sānyīnjiāo (三阴交 SP 6), Cìliáo (次髎 BL 32) and Guānyuán (关元 CV 4). In the acupuncture group, the conventional acupuncture therapy was applied to Guānyuán (关元 CV 4), Sānyīnjiāo (三阴交 SP 6), Dìjī (地机 SP 8) and Shíqīzhuī (十七椎 EX-B 8). In the western medicine group, indometacin was prescribed for oral administration, 25 mg, three times a day and fenbid was supplemented for the aggravated pain, 300 mg, twice a day. One session of treatment was one month in each group and 3 sessions were required totally. Before and after treatment, the symptom scores of dysmenorrhea were observed. Results The symptom scores of dysmenorrhea were all reduced obviously in three groups after treatment (all P0.05). The result in the embedding catgut group was much more apparent as compared with that in the western medicine group (P0.01) and the acupuncture group (P0.05) separately. Of 49 cases in the embedding catgut group, 32 cases (65.3%) were cured clinically, 10 cases (20.4%) effective remarkably, 6 cases (12.2%) effective and 1 case (2.0%) failed. The total effective rate was 98.0%. Conclusion The embedding catgut therapy achieves the significant efficacy for primary dysmenorrhea. This therapy is simple in practice and deserves to be promoted in clinic.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China:81072883,81173342,81473773Scientific Research Project of Hebei Education Department:Z 2014145Planned Project of Young Talents in Colleges and Universities in Hebei Province:BJ 2014047
文摘Different acupuncture-moxibustion therapies can produce different clinical effects, that is, the effect has specificity, which is significantly important in obtaining acupuncture-moxibustion efficacy. In this study, the clinical application laws of fire needle, acupoint injection, catgut embedment, acupoint application, moxibustion therapy and filiform needle acupuncture were summarized in the aspects of category of disease, efficacy and related prescriptions (such as medication and acupoint selection) based on the result of data mining, and the general applicable categories of disease of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment methods were further screened, so as to guide the clinical application and give play to the best efficacy.
文摘Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of dexzopiclone plus auricular acupressure in intervening primary insomnia. Methods: A total of 72 participants who met the in clusi on criteria were en rolled in a ran domized con trolled trial, with 36 cases allocated to a treatment group and 36 cases allocated to a control group. Both groups were given dexzopiclone as the routine treatment. Patients in the treatment group were given auricular acupressure with Wang Bu Liu Xing (Semen Vaccariae) seeds at the auricular acupoints related to sleep and emotion based on meridian theory, whereas for patients in the control group, the medical plasters with Wang Bu Liu Xing (Semen Vaccariae) seeds were only gently stuck to acupoints unrelated to sleep without stimulation. Patients in both groups were required to visit the hospital once a week for replacing the seeds and plasters. The course of intervention lasted for 8 weeks and the patients were followed up for another 4 weeks. Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and Karolinska sleep diary (KSD) were used to evaluate the outcomes. Meanwhile, adverse effects were monitored and recorded. Results: In the enrolled 72 cases, 4 patients (one in the treatment group and three in the control group) reported thirst and a bitter taste, and one case in the control group reported nausea and vomiting. At last, 3 cases in the control group dropped out for adverse reactions, and 69 cases completed the clinical trial. After 8 weeks of treatment, the global scores of PSQI in both treatment and control groups decreased significantly compared with the baseline (both PvO.001). Furthermore, the global score of PSQI in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). The global scores of PSQI in both groups at the follow-up were significantly different from the baseline (both PvO.001), but insignificantly different compared with the post-treatment results (both P>0.05). According to KSD, both treatment protocols could prolong the total sleep time, shorten sleep-onset latency, improve sleep efficacy and sleep quality significantly, and the changes in the treatment group were more significant. The total effective rate was 88.9% in the treatment group, higher than 81.8% in the control group, though the difference was statistically insignificant (P>0.05). Con elusion: Dexzopicl one plus auricular acupressure is effective and safe for pati ents with primary in somnia both in short and long terms, and it is more effective tha n mono therapy of dexzopicl one.
文摘Objective: To observe the influence of acupoint application therapy on serum eosinophilic granulocyte cationic protein (ECP), 6 keto prostaglandin F 1 (6-keto-PGF 1) and thromboxane B2 (TXB2). Methods: 300 cases of asthma out-patients in a remission period were divided into a treatment group (150 cases) and a control group (150 cases). The control group was given the basic treatment, and the treatment group was given external application on the acupoints in July and December every year, as well as the basic treatment of the control group, with continuous treatment for 2 years as one course. ECP, 6-keto-PGF 1, and TXB2 were checked every year in the patients of the two groups, and an Asthma Control Test Table was filled in for comparative analysis. Results: After the external application on the acupoints, the frequency of seizures, dyspnea and frequency of medication administration of the patients had been more reduced than those in the control group, indicating that the levels of ECP in inflammation of air passage and of 6-eto-GF 1 and TXB2 were obviously improved (P〈0.05). Conclusion: The herbal application on the acupoints is effective and positively influential to the improvement of the symptoms in the asthma patients and to ECP, 6-keto-PGF 1, and TXB2 remarkably.
基金supported by Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate,No.CX2017B427~~
文摘To explore the points selection pattern of acupuncture for sleep apnea syndromes by data mining technique. Methods: Clinical literature about acupuncture therapy for sleep apnea syndromes was derived from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database (Wanfang), Chongqing VIP Database (CQVIP), PubMed and Science Direct between the time that databases were created and March 25th,2017. Relevant excel database was established and descriptive studies and association rules were analyzed. Results: The most frequently used point was Lianquan (CV 23) and the most frequently used meridian was the Stomach Meridian. The analysis of association rules showed that the clinical choice of acupuncture points was highly correlated, among which the combination of the highest degree of confidence and the highest degree of support was Shenmen (HT 7) and Sishencong (EX-HN 1); Lieque (LU 7), lianquan (CV 23) and Zhaohai (KI 6). Conclusion: Acupuncture treatment of sleep apnea syndromes has specific selection rules of points, providing certain references for clinical and scientific research.
基金supported by No.1 Hospital Affiliated to Yunnan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
文摘The incidence rate of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is about 5%-10% in the women of childbearing age and accounts for 30%-60% in the patients with anovulatory infertility. From 2005 to 2008, I treated 20 cases of polycystic ovary infertility by acupuncture-moxibustion plus acupressure along the meridians. Now, the report is given as follows.
文摘Prof. SHI Xue-min is the first one who proposes the theory of quantitative needling manipulation. This theory requires corresponding quantitative marker of each point. In order to meet this quantitative requirement, he set up strict and rigorous needling methods for each point. Part of his experience in this regard is introduced in this article.
文摘Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of cranial suture acupuncture plus paroxetine in treating depression, and to discuss the action mechanism of this acupuncture method. Methods: One hundred depression patients were allocated to an observation group and a control group according to the random number table, with 50 cases in each group. The control group was intervened by oral administration of paroxetine tablets, 20 mg each time, once a day for successive 6 weeks; the observation group was additionally given cranial suture acupuncture, once a day for 6 weeks. They were scored by Hamilton depression scale-17 (HAMD-27) before the treatment and respectively after 1-week, 2-week, 4-week and 6-week treatment. The clinical efficacy and safety were also observed. Results: After 6-week treatment, the total effective rate was 94.0% in the observation group versus 78.0% in the control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant (P〈0.01). The HAMD-17 scores respectively after 1-week, 2-week, 4-week and 6-week treatment were significantly lower than the score before the treatment in the observation group (all P〈0.05); the HAMD-17 scores respectively after 2-week, 4-week and 6-week treatment were significantly different from the score before the treatment in the control group (all P〈0.05). There were significant differences in the HAMD-17 score between the two groups respectively after 4-week and 6-week treatment (both P〈0.05). Conclusion: Cranial suture acupuncture plus paroxetine can ease the symptoms of depression, with faster onset and more significant therapeutic efficacy compared with paroxetine alone.
文摘Summary: Daiwenjiu Gao plasters were stuck onto the following two groups of acupoints, group 1 including acupoints Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23) and Zusanli (ST 36) and group2 including acupoints Zhongji (CV 3), Pangguangshu (BL 28) and Sanyinjiao (SP 6), to treat 100 cases of infantile enuresis, the results showed that 92 cases were cured, 6 cases got remarkable effect, 2 cases got effect, with total effective rate being 100%.