Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke depression (PSD) with the method of activating the Du Meridian and clearing the mind. Methods: Two hundred and thirty one cas...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke depression (PSD) with the method of activating the Du Meridian and clearing the mind. Methods: Two hundred and thirty one cases of PSD were randomly divided into two groups, acupuncture and control groups. In acupuncture group, Baihui (百会 GV 20), Dazhui (大椎 GV 14), Neiguan (内关 PC 6), Taichong (太冲 LR 3) and Shenmen (神门 HT 7) were selected as the main points to invigorate flow of qi in the Du Meridian and clear the mind. Patients in the control group received Fluoxetine orally, 20 mg once per-day. In addition, the same routine treatments were given to both groups, strengthened with rehabilitation exercises as early as possible; 8 weeks constituted one therapeutic course. HAMD and severity of neuro-functional defect of each case were evaluated before and 8-week after the treatment. Results: The total effective rate of acupuncture group was 92.37%, the control group, 72.88%. According to χ2 test, the difference between the two groups was remarkably significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy of activating the Du Meridian and clearing the mind in the treatment of PSD was safe and effective.展开更多
The acupuncture at 13 points along the Du meridian - Baihui, Fengfu, Dazhui, Taodao, Shenzhu, Shendao, Zhiyang, Jinsuo, Jizhong, Xuanshu, Mingmen, Yaoyangguan and Changqiang is an empirical recipe originated by Wang L...The acupuncture at 13 points along the Du meridian - Baihui, Fengfu, Dazhui, Taodao, Shenzhu, Shendao, Zhiyang, Jinsuo, Jizhong, Xuanshu, Mingmen, Yaoyangguan and Changqiang is an empirical recipe originated by Wang Leting, a senior in the acupuncture circles. I used this set of acupoints in the treatment of 98 cases of wind stroke, and its therapeutic result (50cases) was compared with control (48 cases). It is indicated that this therapy is more effective (P< 0.05) than the control.As one of the eight extra-meridians, Du meridian is the governor of all the Yang meridians and connected with the brain and spinal cord. Acupuncture at the points along the Du meridian may regulate flow of many other meridians and effectively treat wind stroke.展开更多
In this paper, 148 cases of cerebral infarction were treated with acupuncture at acupoints of Governor meridian (treatment group), and the other 97 cases were treated simultaneously with conventional body acupuncture ...In this paper, 148 cases of cerebral infarction were treated with acupuncture at acupoints of Governor meridian (treatment group), and the other 97 cases were treated simultaneously with conventional body acupuncture (control group). The results show that the marked improvement rate was 42. 6 % and the total effective rate was 96. 6 % in the treatment group; while in the control group, the marked improvement rate and the total effective rate were 28. 9 % and 89. 1 % respectively.It suggests that the therapeutic effect in the treatment group is better than that of the control group.The roles of regulation and ameliorating hemorheology of acupuncture at acupoints of Governor meridian are the foundation of its treatment mechanism.展开更多
In this article, the concentration of calcium ion(Ca<sup>21</sup> ) in rabbits’ acupoints hasbeen observed in vivo by means of the Ca<sup>21</sup> selective acupuncture electrode (Ca<sup>...In this article, the concentration of calcium ion(Ca<sup>21</sup> ) in rabbits’ acupoints hasbeen observed in vivo by means of the Ca<sup>21</sup> selective acupuncture electrode (Ca<sup>21</sup> SAE). We discov-ered that stimulating the acupoints in the meridian could cause the Ca<sup>21</sup> concentration increasing inother points of the same meridian but reducing in the control points （lateral to the meridian points）.The results indicate that Ca<sup>21</sup> may involve in the activities of the meridians.展开更多
In the present study,245 patients suffering from lschemic apoplexy were dividedinto treatment group and control group.The 148 cases in the treatment group were punctured mainlyat points on the Du meridian and the othe...In the present study,245 patients suffering from lschemic apoplexy were dividedinto treatment group and control group.The 148 cases in the treatment group were punctured mainlyat points on the Du meridian and the other 97 cases in the control group were punctured on routineacupoints.It was noticed that 87.2％ of the cases in the treatment group and 52.6％ of the cases inthe control group were improved or cured by our treatment.The effective rate of the treatment groupwas 96.6％ and that of the control was 89.7％.There was a statistically significant difference in thetherapeutic effects between the two groups（P【0.05）.The blood rheological indexes were also examinedto study the mechanisms of this therapy primarily.展开更多
Objective To explore the relationship between connexin 43 and acupoints and meridians. Methods we detected one major skin gap junction connexin （connexin43, Cx43） in meridians and acupoints, and studied the expressi...Objective To explore the relationship between connexin 43 and acupoints and meridians. Methods we detected one major skin gap junction connexin （connexin43, Cx43） in meridians and acupoints, and studied the expression of Cx43 in Zusanli （足三里 ST 36） acupoints compared with control non-acupoint regions in rats after acupuncture treatments. The expression of Cx43 was detected by using immunohisto- chemistry, immunoblotting, and RT-PCR for Cx43 protein and mRNA level. Results The results showed much more abundant Cx43 expression in some cells in the skin and subcutaneous tissue of rat at ST 36 acupoints and bladder and kidney meridians than that of in the controls. The mRNA and protein levels of Cx43 in acupoints were significantly higher than those of in the control points in non-acupuncture groups and even more so after acupuncture treatments. Conclusion Our research implied that connexins and gap junctions could have a close relationship to acupoints and meridians, and gap junctional intercellular communication might play an important role in the effect of acupuncture.展开更多
The TCM philosophy of a meridian and associated channels pertains to the specific function of one or more organs. We define the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lung Primary Meridian (LUM) together w...The TCM philosophy of a meridian and associated channels pertains to the specific function of one or more organs. We define the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lung Primary Meridian (LUM) together with the </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lung Sinew (LUSC), Divergent (LUDC), Luo-connecting (LULCC) Channels as a system of routes plus some parts of the body (such as muscles) to fulfil respiration, as a main function under different situations. There is very limited information about the Lung associated channels in classical literature of TCM. With a clear focus on the function of respiration, we have carried out a detailed analysis of the biomedical consequence of stimulating the LUM, analysed the roles played by LUSC, LUDC, and LULCC. The updated LUM and LUDC include acupoints of other meridians, serving the same purpose of performing satisfactory respiration starting from checking the quality of the inflow through the nose. The LUSC includes the respiratory muscles (plus the associated connective tissues) extending to various parts of the body. The muscles of the limb (as part of the LUSC) embrace the nerves that provide routes for somatosensory reflexes and play the role of locomotion, providing voluntary respiration via the pectoralis muscles. The muscles of LUSC are bounded by stiff connective tissue layers, forming compartments, and are part of the pulley system for various body locomotions. Within a compartment, the interstitial fluid, blood, lymph flows must be potent to protect the associated nerves related to LUM;the healthy state of the LUSC also provides freedom of various types of locomotion. The LULCC exists because the vagus nerve has a part of it passing through the spinal cords all the way down to the sacrum domain, with exiting nerve innervating two-third of the large intestine. The crucial steps of our deductions </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">are supported by experimental evidence based on modern neurophysiology and kinesiology. We discover that all the four channels stated above work as a unit system to allow respiration to be possible under various postures/conditions. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The complexity of structures and processes is eased off by providing 29 figures and 13 tables for the relevant muscles and nerves. In addition to respiration, the Lung system in TCM context includes interaction of this system with the sweat gland and neuroendocrine system;such aspects will be left to another study.</span>展开更多
In this paper, 52 ases of stiffneck were treated by acupuncture, the cure rate was 53. 9 %. The other 30 cases were treated with massage, the cure rate was 40. 0 %. There is a signifi cant difference(P < 0. 05 ) be...In this paper, 52 ases of stiffneck were treated by acupuncture, the cure rate was 53. 9 %. The other 30 cases were treated with massage, the cure rate was 40. 0 %. There is a signifi cant difference(P < 0. 05 ) between two groups.展开更多
Objective： To assess the clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture with meridian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints. Methods： Sixty subjects were randomly divided into two groups： the acupuncture with ...Objective： To assess the clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture with meridian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints. Methods： Sixty subjects were randomly divided into two groups： the acupuncture with meridian acupoints group （Group A）, and the acupuncture with meridian acupoints and three Anmian acupoints group （Group B） with 30 cases in each group. After 4-week treatment, the clinical therapeutic effects and scores for the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index （PSQI）, depression index and anxiety index were assessed in the two groups before and after treatment. Results： The total effective rate of therapy was higher in Group B （93.3%） compared with that in the Group A （66.7%, P〈0.05）. When comparing after treatment with before treatment, there were significant differences in the PSQI score of sleep quality, time to sleep, sleep time, sleep disorders in Group A （P〈0.05） and significant differences in the PSQI score of sleep quality, time to sleep, sleep time, sleep disorders and daytime disorders in Group B （P〈0.01 or P〈0.05）. There were significant differences in total PSQI score between Group A and Group B （P〈0.05）. Both groups improved the depression and anxiety state of the patients, but acupuncture with meddian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints was more effective than meridian acupoints alone （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture with meridian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints can improve the sleeping quality of patients with insomnia.展开更多
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke depression (PSD) with the method of activating the Du Meridian and clearing the mind. Methods: Two hundred and thirty one cases of PSD were randomly divided into two groups, acupuncture and control groups. In acupuncture group, Baihui (百会 GV 20), Dazhui (大椎 GV 14), Neiguan (内关 PC 6), Taichong (太冲 LR 3) and Shenmen (神门 HT 7) were selected as the main points to invigorate flow of qi in the Du Meridian and clear the mind. Patients in the control group received Fluoxetine orally, 20 mg once per-day. In addition, the same routine treatments were given to both groups, strengthened with rehabilitation exercises as early as possible; 8 weeks constituted one therapeutic course. HAMD and severity of neuro-functional defect of each case were evaluated before and 8-week after the treatment. Results: The total effective rate of acupuncture group was 92.37%, the control group, 72.88%. According to χ2 test, the difference between the two groups was remarkably significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy of activating the Du Meridian and clearing the mind in the treatment of PSD was safe and effective.
文摘The acupuncture at 13 points along the Du meridian - Baihui, Fengfu, Dazhui, Taodao, Shenzhu, Shendao, Zhiyang, Jinsuo, Jizhong, Xuanshu, Mingmen, Yaoyangguan and Changqiang is an empirical recipe originated by Wang Leting, a senior in the acupuncture circles. I used this set of acupoints in the treatment of 98 cases of wind stroke, and its therapeutic result (50cases) was compared with control (48 cases). It is indicated that this therapy is more effective (P< 0.05) than the control.As one of the eight extra-meridians, Du meridian is the governor of all the Yang meridians and connected with the brain and spinal cord. Acupuncture at the points along the Du meridian may regulate flow of many other meridians and effectively treat wind stroke.
文摘In this paper, 148 cases of cerebral infarction were treated with acupuncture at acupoints of Governor meridian (treatment group), and the other 97 cases were treated simultaneously with conventional body acupuncture (control group). The results show that the marked improvement rate was 42. 6 % and the total effective rate was 96. 6 % in the treatment group; while in the control group, the marked improvement rate and the total effective rate were 28. 9 % and 89. 1 % respectively.It suggests that the therapeutic effect in the treatment group is better than that of the control group.The roles of regulation and ameliorating hemorheology of acupuncture at acupoints of Governor meridian are the foundation of its treatment mechanism.
文摘In this article, the concentration of calcium ion(Ca<sup>21</sup> ) in rabbits’ acupoints hasbeen observed in vivo by means of the Ca<sup>21</sup> selective acupuncture electrode (Ca<sup>21</sup> SAE). We discov-ered that stimulating the acupoints in the meridian could cause the Ca<sup>21</sup> concentration increasing inother points of the same meridian but reducing in the control points （lateral to the meridian points）.The results indicate that Ca<sup>21</sup> may involve in the activities of the meridians.
文摘In the present study,245 patients suffering from lschemic apoplexy were dividedinto treatment group and control group.The 148 cases in the treatment group were punctured mainlyat points on the Du meridian and the other 97 cases in the control group were punctured on routineacupoints.It was noticed that 87.2％ of the cases in the treatment group and 52.6％ of the cases inthe control group were improved or cured by our treatment.The effective rate of the treatment groupwas 96.6％ and that of the control was 89.7％.There was a statistically significant difference in thetherapeutic effects between the two groups（P【0.05）.The blood rheological indexes were also examinedto study the mechanisms of this therapy primarily.
基金supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China (No .90209009)National Basic Research Program(No .2006CB504502)~~
文摘Objective To explore the relationship between connexin 43 and acupoints and meridians. Methods we detected one major skin gap junction connexin （connexin43, Cx43） in meridians and acupoints, and studied the expression of Cx43 in Zusanli （足三里 ST 36） acupoints compared with control non-acupoint regions in rats after acupuncture treatments. The expression of Cx43 was detected by using immunohisto- chemistry, immunoblotting, and RT-PCR for Cx43 protein and mRNA level. Results The results showed much more abundant Cx43 expression in some cells in the skin and subcutaneous tissue of rat at ST 36 acupoints and bladder and kidney meridians than that of in the controls. The mRNA and protein levels of Cx43 in acupoints were significantly higher than those of in the control points in non-acupuncture groups and even more so after acupuncture treatments. Conclusion Our research implied that connexins and gap junctions could have a close relationship to acupoints and meridians, and gap junctional intercellular communication might play an important role in the effect of acupuncture.
文摘The TCM philosophy of a meridian and associated channels pertains to the specific function of one or more organs. We define the <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lung Primary Meridian (LUM) together with the </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lung Sinew (LUSC), Divergent (LUDC), Luo-connecting (LULCC) Channels as a system of routes plus some parts of the body (such as muscles) to fulfil respiration, as a main function under different situations. There is very limited information about the Lung associated channels in classical literature of TCM. With a clear focus on the function of respiration, we have carried out a detailed analysis of the biomedical consequence of stimulating the LUM, analysed the roles played by LUSC, LUDC, and LULCC. The updated LUM and LUDC include acupoints of other meridians, serving the same purpose of performing satisfactory respiration starting from checking the quality of the inflow through the nose. The LUSC includes the respiratory muscles (plus the associated connective tissues) extending to various parts of the body. The muscles of the limb (as part of the LUSC) embrace the nerves that provide routes for somatosensory reflexes and play the role of locomotion, providing voluntary respiration via the pectoralis muscles. The muscles of LUSC are bounded by stiff connective tissue layers, forming compartments, and are part of the pulley system for various body locomotions. Within a compartment, the interstitial fluid, blood, lymph flows must be potent to protect the associated nerves related to LUM;the healthy state of the LUSC also provides freedom of various types of locomotion. The LULCC exists because the vagus nerve has a part of it passing through the spinal cords all the way down to the sacrum domain, with exiting nerve innervating two-third of the large intestine. The crucial steps of our deductions </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">are supported by experimental evidence based on modern neurophysiology and kinesiology. We discover that all the four channels stated above work as a unit system to allow respiration to be possible under various postures/conditions. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The complexity of structures and processes is eased off by providing 29 figures and 13 tables for the relevant muscles and nerves. In addition to respiration, the Lung system in TCM context includes interaction of this system with the sweat gland and neuroendocrine system;such aspects will be left to another study.</span>
文摘In this paper, 52 ases of stiffneck were treated by acupuncture, the cure rate was 53. 9 %. The other 30 cases were treated with massage, the cure rate was 40. 0 %. There is a signifi cant difference(P < 0. 05 ) between two groups.
文摘Objective： To assess the clinical therapeutic effect of acupuncture with meridian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints. Methods： Sixty subjects were randomly divided into two groups： the acupuncture with meridian acupoints group （Group A）, and the acupuncture with meridian acupoints and three Anmian acupoints group （Group B） with 30 cases in each group. After 4-week treatment, the clinical therapeutic effects and scores for the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index （PSQI）, depression index and anxiety index were assessed in the two groups before and after treatment. Results： The total effective rate of therapy was higher in Group B （93.3%） compared with that in the Group A （66.7%, P〈0.05）. When comparing after treatment with before treatment, there were significant differences in the PSQI score of sleep quality, time to sleep, sleep time, sleep disorders in Group A （P〈0.05） and significant differences in the PSQI score of sleep quality, time to sleep, sleep time, sleep disorders and daytime disorders in Group B （P〈0.01 or P〈0.05）. There were significant differences in total PSQI score between Group A and Group B （P〈0.05）. Both groups improved the depression and anxiety state of the patients, but acupuncture with meddian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints was more effective than meridian acupoints alone （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture with meridian acupoints combined with three Anmian acupoints can improve the sleeping quality of patients with insomnia.
