Objective：To observe the effect of acupuncture of Fengchi （风池 GB 20） on blood pressure, serum IL-6 and plasma endothelin （ET） contents in patients with hypertension. Methods： Thirty cases of hy-pertension pati...Objective：To observe the effect of acupuncture of Fengchi （风池 GB 20） on blood pressure, serum IL-6 and plasma endothelin （ET） contents in patients with hypertension. Methods： Thirty cases of hy-pertension patients were made up of treatment group and treated with acupuncture of Fengchi （GB 20） ; while 20 healthy subjects were made up of control group. Blood pressure was determined before and after the treatment. Fasting blood samples were taken from the cubital venous vessel for detecting serum interleukin （IL）-6 and plasma ET contents with radioimmunoassay before and after acupuncture treatment. Results： Before the treatment, in hypertension patients, serum IL-6 and plasma ET levels were significant higher thanthose in healthy subjects （P〈 0.01 ）; while after the treatment, blood pressure of treatment group declined significantly （ P 〈 0.01 ）, serum IL-6 and plasma ET levels decreased considerably （ P 〈 0.01 ）. Conclusion： Acupuncture of Fengchi （GB 20） can lower blood pressure, regulate cellular immunity and secretion functions of the vascular endothelial cells in hypertension patients.展开更多
The article introduces Prof.Weijia’s experience in using Fengchi(GB 20)totreat gastric ulcer,bronchial asthma,sciatica,and alopecia,etc.He considers that the point has seven general functions of dispelling pathogenic...The article introduces Prof.Weijia’s experience in using Fengchi(GB 20)totreat gastric ulcer,bronchial asthma,sciatica,and alopecia,etc.He considers that the point has seven general functions of dispelling pathogenic wind,purging pathogenic fire,relieving the depressedliver-Qi,resolving the phlegm,activating the blood,tranquilizing the mind,and checking spasm andconvulsion.It also introduces some common diseases treated with needling Fengchi and adjunctpoints,manipulations,and precautions,etc.It Is a comparatively comprehensive summary of Prof.Wei Jia’s individual experience in wonderfully using Fengchi.展开更多
The article introduces the writers’ experience in using Fengchi(GB 20) to treat sciatica,gastric ulcer and bronchial asthma, etc. The writers consider that the point has seven general functions of dispelling pathogen...The article introduces the writers’ experience in using Fengchi(GB 20) to treat sciatica,gastric ulcer and bronchial asthma, etc. The writers consider that the point has seven general functions of dispelling pathogenic wind, purging pathogenic fire, relieving the depressed liver-qi, resolvingthe phlegm, activating the blood, tranquilizing the mind, and checking spasm and c0nvulsion. It alsointroduces the manipulations and precautions of needling Fengchi.展开更多
Objective: To explore therapeutic method for occipital neuralgia. Methods: A total of 90 occipital neuralgia patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n=60 cases) and control group (n=30). In treatment grou...Objective: To explore therapeutic method for occipital neuralgia. Methods: A total of 90 occipital neuralgia patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n=60 cases) and control group (n=30). In treatment group, Dazhui (GV 14) was punctured and stimulated with reinforcing method, and Fengchi (GB 20) punctured and stimulated with reducing needling method. In control group, the tender point was punctured and stimulated with reducing needling method. The acupuncture needles were retained for 30 min and the treatment was conducted once daily, with 10 times being a therapeutic course. Results: After one session of treatment, the markedly effective rates of treatment and control groups were 98% and 57% respectively. Comparison between two groups showed a considerable difference in the therapeutic effect (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture of Dazhui (GV 14) and Fengchi (GB 20) are effective in the treatment of occipital neuralgia.展开更多
Acupuncture at Fengchi（GB20） in the posterior neck improves vertigo.However,subarachnoid hemorrhage and spinal epidural hematoma have been reported to occur after acupuncture in the posterior neck.Therefore,in the p...Acupuncture at Fengchi（GB20） in the posterior neck improves vertigo.However,subarachnoid hemorrhage and spinal epidural hematoma have been reported to occur after acupuncture in the posterior neck.Therefore,in the present study,we assessed the safety of acupuncture at Fengchi.Laboratory tests and adverse event reports were used to evaluate the safety of different acupuncture manipulations for the treatment of posterior circulation ischemia with vertigo.A total of 136 patients were randomly assigned to four groups.Verum acupuncture was conducted with different needle insertion directions（contralateral paropia or prominentia laryngea） and different needle twisting frequencies（60 or 120 times/minute） at Fengchi and matching acupoints（for example,Zhongwan [CV12],Qihai [CV6],Zusanli [ST36],and Fenglong [ST40]）.The patients received 14 treatments over 3–4 weeks.Routine blood analysis,hepatic and renal function tests,urine and feces tests and electrocardiography were performed before the first treatment session and after the final session.Adverse events were recorded after every session.Of the 136 patients,120 completed the study.There were no significant differences between pretreatment and posttreatment test results in any of the groups.Only five patients suffered from minor adverse events（needling pain,slight hematoma and transient chest tightness）.No serious adverse events were found.Our results indicate that a 14-session course of needling at Fengchi is relatively safe for treating posterior circulation ischemia with vertigo.展开更多
目的:观察风池穴水针刀治疗颈源性头痛(cervicogenic headache,CEH)的临床疗效。方法:选取淄博市中西医结合医院针灸科、脑病科2020年3月至2021年4月收治的CEH患者120例,按照随机数字表法分为治疗组、针刺组和西药组,每组40例。针刺组...目的:观察风池穴水针刀治疗颈源性头痛(cervicogenic headache,CEH)的临床疗效。方法:选取淄博市中西医结合医院针灸科、脑病科2020年3月至2021年4月收治的CEH患者120例,按照随机数字表法分为治疗组、针刺组和西药组,每组40例。针刺组给予常规针刺治疗,西药组给予口服双氯芬酸钠肠溶缓释胶囊治疗,治疗组给予风池穴水针刀治疗。观察3组患者治疗前后颈椎活动度(cervical range of motion,ROM)评分、头痛程度评分、头痛持续时间评分、头痛指数评分变化情况,治疗后3个月随访进行远期疗效评价。结果:3组患者治疗后头痛程度评分、头痛持续时间评分、头痛指数评分均低于治疗前,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),治疗组和西药组治疗1个疗程、2个疗程后头痛程度评分、头痛持续时间评分、头痛指数均低于针刺组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),但治疗组与西药组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。3组患者治疗1个疗程、治疗2个疗程后ROM评分均低于治疗前,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),治疗组治疗1个疗程、治疗2个疗程后ROM评分低于针刺组、西药组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),针刺组治疗2个疗程后ROM评分低于西药组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗组有效率为87.5%,针刺组有效率为65.0%,西药组有效率为47.5%,治疗组有效率高于西药组、针刺组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:水针刀风池穴治疗颈源性头痛即时镇痛效果好,远期临床疗效高,能改善患者颈椎活动度。展开更多
Objective：To observe the therapeutic effects of acupuncture plus cupping therapy and Western medication alone for cervical radiculopathy.Methods：A total of 139 patients with cervical radiculopathy were randomly divi...Objective：To observe the therapeutic effects of acupuncture plus cupping therapy and Western medication alone for cervical radiculopathy.Methods：A total of 139 patients with cervical radiculopathy were randomly divided based on the random digital table into an acupuncture-cupping group（70 cases） and a Western medication group（69 cases）.In the acupuncture-cupping group,Fengchi（GB 20）（bilateral）,Dazhui（GV 14）,Jianjing（GB 21）（bilateral） and Jiaji（EX-B 2） points of the neck [bilateral,midpoint between Fengchi（GB 20） and Dazhui（GV 14）] were punctured.After the arrival of the needling sensation,bilateral Fengchi（GB 20） and Jianjing（GB 21） were linked with electric stimulation and the rest acupoints were manipulated with the moderate needling technique.In the retaining of the needles,TDP lamp radiation was used.After acupuncture,the cupping therapy was applied to the local area.The treatment was given once every other day,20 d for a course.After one course,the therapeutic effects were observed.The Western medication group was treated by oral administration of Meloxicam（Mobic）,7.5 mg,once a day,with water and liquid after meal.The therapeutic effects were observed after 20 d.Results：The total effective rate was 92.8% in the acupuncture-cupping group and 73.9% in the Western medication group,with a statistical difference between the two groups（P〈0.05）.After treatment,the scores of the clinical symptoms of the two groups were obviously declined（P〈0.01）,and the score of the clinical symptoms of the acupuncture-cupping group was better than that of the Western medication group,with a statistical difference（P〈0.05）.Conclusion：Acupuncture plus cupping therapy was more effective than administration of Meloxicam tablets alone in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy.展开更多
文摘Objective：To observe the effect of acupuncture of Fengchi （风池 GB 20） on blood pressure, serum IL-6 and plasma endothelin （ET） contents in patients with hypertension. Methods： Thirty cases of hy-pertension patients were made up of treatment group and treated with acupuncture of Fengchi （GB 20） ; while 20 healthy subjects were made up of control group. Blood pressure was determined before and after the treatment. Fasting blood samples were taken from the cubital venous vessel for detecting serum interleukin （IL）-6 and plasma ET contents with radioimmunoassay before and after acupuncture treatment. Results： Before the treatment, in hypertension patients, serum IL-6 and plasma ET levels were significant higher thanthose in healthy subjects （P〈 0.01 ）; while after the treatment, blood pressure of treatment group declined significantly （ P 〈 0.01 ）, serum IL-6 and plasma ET levels decreased considerably （ P 〈 0.01 ）. Conclusion： Acupuncture of Fengchi （GB 20） can lower blood pressure, regulate cellular immunity and secretion functions of the vascular endothelial cells in hypertension patients.
文摘The article introduces Prof.Weijia’s experience in using Fengchi(GB 20)totreat gastric ulcer,bronchial asthma,sciatica,and alopecia,etc.He considers that the point has seven general functions of dispelling pathogenic wind,purging pathogenic fire,relieving the depressedliver-Qi,resolving the phlegm,activating the blood,tranquilizing the mind,and checking spasm andconvulsion.It also introduces some common diseases treated with needling Fengchi and adjunctpoints,manipulations,and precautions,etc.It Is a comparatively comprehensive summary of Prof.Wei Jia’s individual experience in wonderfully using Fengchi.
文摘The article introduces the writers’ experience in using Fengchi(GB 20) to treat sciatica,gastric ulcer and bronchial asthma, etc. The writers consider that the point has seven general functions of dispelling pathogenic wind, purging pathogenic fire, relieving the depressed liver-qi, resolvingthe phlegm, activating the blood, tranquilizing the mind, and checking spasm and c0nvulsion. It alsointroduces the manipulations and precautions of needling Fengchi.
文摘Objective: To explore therapeutic method for occipital neuralgia. Methods: A total of 90 occipital neuralgia patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n=60 cases) and control group (n=30). In treatment group, Dazhui (GV 14) was punctured and stimulated with reinforcing method, and Fengchi (GB 20) punctured and stimulated with reducing needling method. In control group, the tender point was punctured and stimulated with reducing needling method. The acupuncture needles were retained for 30 min and the treatment was conducted once daily, with 10 times being a therapeutic course. Results: After one session of treatment, the markedly effective rates of treatment and control groups were 98% and 57% respectively. Comparison between two groups showed a considerable difference in the therapeutic effect (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture of Dazhui (GV 14) and Fengchi (GB 20) are effective in the treatment of occipital neuralgia.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program),No.2010CB530506
文摘Acupuncture at Fengchi（GB20） in the posterior neck improves vertigo.However,subarachnoid hemorrhage and spinal epidural hematoma have been reported to occur after acupuncture in the posterior neck.Therefore,in the present study,we assessed the safety of acupuncture at Fengchi.Laboratory tests and adverse event reports were used to evaluate the safety of different acupuncture manipulations for the treatment of posterior circulation ischemia with vertigo.A total of 136 patients were randomly assigned to four groups.Verum acupuncture was conducted with different needle insertion directions（contralateral paropia or prominentia laryngea） and different needle twisting frequencies（60 or 120 times/minute） at Fengchi and matching acupoints（for example,Zhongwan [CV12],Qihai [CV6],Zusanli [ST36],and Fenglong [ST40]）.The patients received 14 treatments over 3–4 weeks.Routine blood analysis,hepatic and renal function tests,urine and feces tests and electrocardiography were performed before the first treatment session and after the final session.Adverse events were recorded after every session.Of the 136 patients,120 completed the study.There were no significant differences between pretreatment and posttreatment test results in any of the groups.Only five patients suffered from minor adverse events（needling pain,slight hematoma and transient chest tightness）.No serious adverse events were found.Our results indicate that a 14-session course of needling at Fengchi is relatively safe for treating posterior circulation ischemia with vertigo.
文摘目的:观察风池穴水针刀治疗颈源性头痛(cervicogenic headache,CEH)的临床疗效。方法:选取淄博市中西医结合医院针灸科、脑病科2020年3月至2021年4月收治的CEH患者120例,按照随机数字表法分为治疗组、针刺组和西药组,每组40例。针刺组给予常规针刺治疗,西药组给予口服双氯芬酸钠肠溶缓释胶囊治疗,治疗组给予风池穴水针刀治疗。观察3组患者治疗前后颈椎活动度(cervical range of motion,ROM)评分、头痛程度评分、头痛持续时间评分、头痛指数评分变化情况,治疗后3个月随访进行远期疗效评价。结果:3组患者治疗后头痛程度评分、头痛持续时间评分、头痛指数评分均低于治疗前,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),治疗组和西药组治疗1个疗程、2个疗程后头痛程度评分、头痛持续时间评分、头痛指数均低于针刺组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),但治疗组与西药组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。3组患者治疗1个疗程、治疗2个疗程后ROM评分均低于治疗前,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),治疗组治疗1个疗程、治疗2个疗程后ROM评分低于针刺组、西药组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),针刺组治疗2个疗程后ROM评分低于西药组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗组有效率为87.5%,针刺组有效率为65.0%,西药组有效率为47.5%,治疗组有效率高于西药组、针刺组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:水针刀风池穴治疗颈源性头痛即时镇痛效果好,远期临床疗效高,能改善患者颈椎活动度。
基金supported by The Third Cycle Medical Leader Project in Songjiang District of Shanghai(No.2012-Ⅲ-38)~~
文摘Objective：To observe the therapeutic effects of acupuncture plus cupping therapy and Western medication alone for cervical radiculopathy.Methods：A total of 139 patients with cervical radiculopathy were randomly divided based on the random digital table into an acupuncture-cupping group（70 cases） and a Western medication group（69 cases）.In the acupuncture-cupping group,Fengchi（GB 20）（bilateral）,Dazhui（GV 14）,Jianjing（GB 21）（bilateral） and Jiaji（EX-B 2） points of the neck [bilateral,midpoint between Fengchi（GB 20） and Dazhui（GV 14）] were punctured.After the arrival of the needling sensation,bilateral Fengchi（GB 20） and Jianjing（GB 21） were linked with electric stimulation and the rest acupoints were manipulated with the moderate needling technique.In the retaining of the needles,TDP lamp radiation was used.After acupuncture,the cupping therapy was applied to the local area.The treatment was given once every other day,20 d for a course.After one course,the therapeutic effects were observed.The Western medication group was treated by oral administration of Meloxicam（Mobic）,7.5 mg,once a day,with water and liquid after meal.The therapeutic effects were observed after 20 d.Results：The total effective rate was 92.8% in the acupuncture-cupping group and 73.9% in the Western medication group,with a statistical difference between the two groups（P〈0.05）.After treatment,the scores of the clinical symptoms of the two groups were obviously declined（P〈0.01）,and the score of the clinical symptoms of the acupuncture-cupping group was better than that of the Western medication group,with a statistical difference（P〈0.05）.Conclusion：Acupuncture plus cupping therapy was more effective than administration of Meloxicam tablets alone in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy.
