Objective:To study the effect of head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint plasters on patients with insomnia.Methods:The sample consisted of 50 cases,and all of them were admitted to Yixing Hospital of T...Objective:To study the effect of head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint plasters on patients with insomnia.Methods:The sample consisted of 50 cases,and all of them were admitted to Yixing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2022 to December 2023.The patients were divided into an observation group and a control group,with 25 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with a combination of head meridian massage and auricular acupoint plaster while the control group underwent conventional nursing care.The improvement of sleep quality and nursing effect were used as evaluation criteria to compare the clinical effects of the nursing programs.Results:After nursing intervention,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score of the observation group,which was 7.17±1.41 points was lower than that of the control group(9.04±1.96 points),(t=3.8724,P<0.05).The total efficacy was 96.00%for the observation group and 76.00%for the control group(2=4.1528,P<0.05).Conclusion:Head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint can improve the sleep quality of patients with insomnia.展开更多
Objective:To explore the efficacy of auricular acupoint pressure patch combined with modified Huangqi Decoction in treating diabetic nephropathy.Methods:60 patients with diabetic nephropathy treated in our hospital fr...Objective:To explore the efficacy of auricular acupoint pressure patch combined with modified Huangqi Decoction in treating diabetic nephropathy.Methods:60 patients with diabetic nephropathy treated in our hospital from January 2021 to December 2022 were selected for this study.The patients were randomly divided into two groups using the random number table method,with 30 patients in each group.Among them,the control group was treated with conventional Western medicine,while the experimental group was treated with auricular acupoint pressure patches combined with modified Huangqi Decoction.The patients’fasting blood glucose(FPG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2hPG),glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c),urinary protein quantification,urea nitrogen(BUN),serum creatinine(SCr),and other indicators were detected and recorded before and after treatment.Results:Before treatment,there was no statistically significant difference in the FPG,the 2hPG,and the HbA1c between the two groups of patients(P>0.05);after treatment,the FPG,the 2hPG,and the HbA1c of the patients in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there was no statistically significant difference in the urinary protein quantification,the BUN,and the SCr between the two groups of patients(P>0.05);after treatment,the urinary protein quantification,BUN,and SCr of the patients in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The experimental group showed better improvement in symptoms such as fatigue,backache,and frequency of nocturia(P<0.05).Conclusion:Auricular acupoint pressure patch combined with modified Huangqi Decoction effectively treats diabetic nephropathy and it helps control blood sugar and renal function indicators and improve clinical symptoms,therefore improving the patients’quality of life.展开更多
Background:To study the efficacy of Fujing prescription combined with auricular acupoint application in premature ovarian failure and its effect on hormone levels.Methods:From March 2018 to March 2020,100 patients wit...Background:To study the efficacy of Fujing prescription combined with auricular acupoint application in premature ovarian failure and its effect on hormone levels.Methods:From March 2018 to March 2020,100 patients with premature ovarian failure treated in our outpatient clinic were selected and randomly divided into a control group of 50 cases and a treatment group of 50 cases.The control group was treated with Femoston for 28 consecutive days,and the treatment group was treated with not only Femoston,but also Fujing prescription and auricular acupoint application.The patients in the two groups were treated with a 3-month course of treatment.The clinical efficacy,traditional Chinese medicine integral,serum hormone level,immune index and the occurrence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:After treatment,the indexes of IgG,IgM and IgA in the treatment group were all increased(P<0.05 for all);compared with the control group,the incidence of adverse reactions in the treatment group was lower(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combination of Fujing prescription and auricular acupoint application in the treatment of premature ovarian failure can improve patients'clinical symptoms significantly,resulting in a decrease in follicle-stimulating hormone levels and an increase in estrogen levels.The combination of Fujing prescription and acupoint application has provided a clinical basis for the TCM treatment of premature ovarian failure.展开更多
Background: It is an urgent matter to relieve the side effects induced by chemotherapy. In recent years, auricular acupoints therapy, which is a nursing technique used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has bee...Background: It is an urgent matter to relieve the side effects induced by chemotherapy. In recent years, auricular acupoints therapy, which is a nursing technique used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used on many patients who are undergoing chemotherapy without causing any side effects. Furthermore, it has a good efficacy and is inexpensive. Aim: The aim of this study was to provide evidence for the need of further research in the treatment and nursing of patients during chemotherapy. Methods: We conducted an integrated review of the reports in CNK1, WanFang Data, SinoMed, and PubMed databases for journal articles published after 1990. The search terms included auricular acupoints taping and pressing, auricular acupoints therapy, auricular point sticking, ear points, chemotherapy, and side effects and relevant Medical Subject Heading terms. We then analyzed the mechanism, acu- points, and operation method and summarized the application of auricular acupoints therapy in patients suffering from chemotherapy side effects. Results: This review included 102 articles published between 1990 and 2016, and we brought 63 other articles into the study. Eighteen articles focused on auricular acupoints therapy, combined with other therapy, to relieve patient side effects during chemotherapy. Conclusions: Auricular acupoints therapy can prevent and relieve the side effects induced by chemotherapy. It deserves further clinical applications.展开更多
The study was conducted to observe the clinical effect of acupoint and auricular point application on diabetes patients with constipation.Around 104 patients with diabetes and constipation were selected from the Hospi...The study was conducted to observe the clinical effect of acupoint and auricular point application on diabetes patients with constipation.Around 104 patients with diabetes and constipation were selected from the Hospital Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine from February 2021 to February 2022 as the study subjects.They were divided into groups by drawing lots.The experimental group carried out the combined analysis of acupoint and auricular point application based on the treatment methods of the control group.Meanwhile,the control group carried out the traditional treatment,and the evaluation index,including the improvement of constipation and the clinical effective rate data were included in the analysis.This study showed that,the total effective number of patients,times of defecation per week,time of defecation,and interval of defecation in the experimental group were greater,compared to control group(p<0.05).In summary,diabetes patients with constipation,the auricular plaster and acupoint application can effectively improve the constipation symptoms,shorten the defecation time,improve the cure rate of the disease,and ensure the normal defecation cycle in the patients.展开更多
This paper reports that 65 cases with functional constipation were treated by putting one Wang Bu Liu Xing (semen vaccariae) seed on each acupoint, Intestinum crassum, Intestinum tenue,Sympathicum, Lung, Spleen, Subco...This paper reports that 65 cases with functional constipation were treated by putting one Wang Bu Liu Xing (semen vaccariae) seed on each acupoint, Intestinum crassum, Intestinum tenue,Sympathicum, Lung, Spleen, Subcortex, of auricula and pressing, associated with acupuncture at Zusanli point on both sides. The patients were instructed to press the stuck seed twice a day for 3 to 5 minutes each time. Auricular acupoints of both sides were used alternately every 2 days. The electric acupuncture was applied at Zusanli points about 30 minutes each time every other day. Ten times (i. e. 20 days) make one course of treatment and the routine treatment consists of 1 to 2 courses. The results showed that all the patients were cured, patients with Shi Mi (the constipation of excess type) were cured after one course of treatrnent while Xu Mi (the constipation of deficiency type) were cured after two courses. The study suggests that this kind of treatment is an ideal therapy for functional constipation. The pathogenesis and mechanism of treatment of auricular acupuncture pressing associated with acupuncture at Zusanli point for constipation are discussed.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the effects of auricular acupoint bloodletting(AB)and auricular acupressure(AA)on sleep quality and the levels of melatonin(MT),glutamic acid(Glu),and γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)in college student...Objective:To evaluate the effects of auricular acupoint bloodletting(AB)and auricular acupressure(AA)on sleep quality and the levels of melatonin(MT),glutamic acid(Glu),and γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)in college students with primary insomnia,and to explore the possible mechanism.Methods:Totally 74 college students at Hebei University of Chinese Medicine with primary insomnia were selected from October 2019 to October 2020.All patients were assigned to AB+AA group(37 cases,received combination of AB and AA)and AA group(37 cases,received only AA on the same acupoints)by a random number table.Each group was treated twice a week for 4 weeks.The Pitsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score,Chinese medicine(CM)syndrome score,total effective rate,serum concentrations of MT,Glu,and GABA,and Glu/GABA ratio were compared between the two groups after treatment and at follow-up.The safety of therapy was also evaluated.Results:After 4-week treatment,the total scores of PSQI,each PSQI component score,and the CM syndrome scores in both groups all decreased(P<0.05);the serum MT concentrations in both groups all increased(P<0.05).The concentrations of Glu and GABA in the AB+AA group were significantly higher than those in the AA group after treatment(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in the ratio of Glu/GABA in both groups before and after treatment(P>0.05).At follow-up,the CM syndrome score in the AB+AA group was significantly lower than that in the AA group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in total effective rates and adverse events(P>0.05).Conclusions:Both AB+AA and AA can relieve insomnia symptoms,but a stronger long-term effect were observed for AB+AA.AB+AA canpromote the secretion of MT,increase the levelsof Glu and GABA more effective than AA,and regulate their imbalance,and thus it may bebenificial for treating insomnia.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of auricular acupoint bloodletting in treatment of insomniaMETHODS: Participants(n = 60) with insomnia were randomized into two groups to receive treatment of auricu...OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of auricular acupoint bloodletting in treatment of insomniaMETHODS: Participants(n = 60) with insomnia were randomized into two groups to receive treatment of auricular acupoint bloodletting: low frequency group, 1 times/week for five weeks(n = 30);high frequency group, 2 times/week for two weeks(n = 30). The following outcomes were measured blindly at baseline, after first treatment, 4 weeks,and 8 weeks: Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale(PSQI).RESULTS: The groups were balanced at baseline for insomnia and demographic characteristics. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of any of the outcomes, at the first follow-up time point. However, the therapeutic effect of LFG(once per week) is obviously lower than that of HFG(twice per week). In addition, there was no significant difference in the side effects between the two groups.CONCLUSION: The treatment of insomnia with different frequencies of auricular acupoint bloodletting is effective and has less side effects. More reasonable treatment frequencies are worth further study.展开更多
基金Wuxi Municipal Health Commission"Promotion of Meridian-Based Head Massage Combined with Auricular Acupressure for Insomnia Patients"(Project No.T202245)。
文摘Objective:To study the effect of head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint plasters on patients with insomnia.Methods:The sample consisted of 50 cases,and all of them were admitted to Yixing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2022 to December 2023.The patients were divided into an observation group and a control group,with 25 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with a combination of head meridian massage and auricular acupoint plaster while the control group underwent conventional nursing care.The improvement of sleep quality and nursing effect were used as evaluation criteria to compare the clinical effects of the nursing programs.Results:After nursing intervention,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score of the observation group,which was 7.17±1.41 points was lower than that of the control group(9.04±1.96 points),(t=3.8724,P<0.05).The total efficacy was 96.00%for the observation group and 76.00%for the control group(2=4.1528,P<0.05).Conclusion:Head meridian massage combined with auricular acupoint can improve the sleep quality of patients with insomnia.
文摘Objective:To explore the efficacy of auricular acupoint pressure patch combined with modified Huangqi Decoction in treating diabetic nephropathy.Methods:60 patients with diabetic nephropathy treated in our hospital from January 2021 to December 2022 were selected for this study.The patients were randomly divided into two groups using the random number table method,with 30 patients in each group.Among them,the control group was treated with conventional Western medicine,while the experimental group was treated with auricular acupoint pressure patches combined with modified Huangqi Decoction.The patients’fasting blood glucose(FPG),2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2hPG),glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c),urinary protein quantification,urea nitrogen(BUN),serum creatinine(SCr),and other indicators were detected and recorded before and after treatment.Results:Before treatment,there was no statistically significant difference in the FPG,the 2hPG,and the HbA1c between the two groups of patients(P>0.05);after treatment,the FPG,the 2hPG,and the HbA1c of the patients in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there was no statistically significant difference in the urinary protein quantification,the BUN,and the SCr between the two groups of patients(P>0.05);after treatment,the urinary protein quantification,BUN,and SCr of the patients in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The experimental group showed better improvement in symptoms such as fatigue,backache,and frequency of nocturia(P<0.05).Conclusion:Auricular acupoint pressure patch combined with modified Huangqi Decoction effectively treats diabetic nephropathy and it helps control blood sugar and renal function indicators and improve clinical symptoms,therefore improving the patients’quality of life.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Project Plan of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Shandong Weifang Health Committee(No.064 of 2020).
文摘Background:To study the efficacy of Fujing prescription combined with auricular acupoint application in premature ovarian failure and its effect on hormone levels.Methods:From March 2018 to March 2020,100 patients with premature ovarian failure treated in our outpatient clinic were selected and randomly divided into a control group of 50 cases and a treatment group of 50 cases.The control group was treated with Femoston for 28 consecutive days,and the treatment group was treated with not only Femoston,but also Fujing prescription and auricular acupoint application.The patients in the two groups were treated with a 3-month course of treatment.The clinical efficacy,traditional Chinese medicine integral,serum hormone level,immune index and the occurrence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:After treatment,the indexes of IgG,IgM and IgA in the treatment group were all increased(P<0.05 for all);compared with the control group,the incidence of adverse reactions in the treatment group was lower(P<0.05).Conclusion:The combination of Fujing prescription and auricular acupoint application in the treatment of premature ovarian failure can improve patients'clinical symptoms significantly,resulting in a decrease in follicle-stimulating hormone levels and an increase in estrogen levels.The combination of Fujing prescription and acupoint application has provided a clinical basis for the TCM treatment of premature ovarian failure.
文摘Background: It is an urgent matter to relieve the side effects induced by chemotherapy. In recent years, auricular acupoints therapy, which is a nursing technique used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used on many patients who are undergoing chemotherapy without causing any side effects. Furthermore, it has a good efficacy and is inexpensive. Aim: The aim of this study was to provide evidence for the need of further research in the treatment and nursing of patients during chemotherapy. Methods: We conducted an integrated review of the reports in CNK1, WanFang Data, SinoMed, and PubMed databases for journal articles published after 1990. The search terms included auricular acupoints taping and pressing, auricular acupoints therapy, auricular point sticking, ear points, chemotherapy, and side effects and relevant Medical Subject Heading terms. We then analyzed the mechanism, acu- points, and operation method and summarized the application of auricular acupoints therapy in patients suffering from chemotherapy side effects. Results: This review included 102 articles published between 1990 and 2016, and we brought 63 other articles into the study. Eighteen articles focused on auricular acupoints therapy, combined with other therapy, to relieve patient side effects during chemotherapy. Conclusions: Auricular acupoints therapy can prevent and relieve the side effects induced by chemotherapy. It deserves further clinical applications.
文摘The study was conducted to observe the clinical effect of acupoint and auricular point application on diabetes patients with constipation.Around 104 patients with diabetes and constipation were selected from the Hospital Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine from February 2021 to February 2022 as the study subjects.They were divided into groups by drawing lots.The experimental group carried out the combined analysis of acupoint and auricular point application based on the treatment methods of the control group.Meanwhile,the control group carried out the traditional treatment,and the evaluation index,including the improvement of constipation and the clinical effective rate data were included in the analysis.This study showed that,the total effective number of patients,times of defecation per week,time of defecation,and interval of defecation in the experimental group were greater,compared to control group(p<0.05).In summary,diabetes patients with constipation,the auricular plaster and acupoint application can effectively improve the constipation symptoms,shorten the defecation time,improve the cure rate of the disease,and ensure the normal defecation cycle in the patients.
文摘This paper reports that 65 cases with functional constipation were treated by putting one Wang Bu Liu Xing (semen vaccariae) seed on each acupoint, Intestinum crassum, Intestinum tenue,Sympathicum, Lung, Spleen, Subcortex, of auricula and pressing, associated with acupuncture at Zusanli point on both sides. The patients were instructed to press the stuck seed twice a day for 3 to 5 minutes each time. Auricular acupoints of both sides were used alternately every 2 days. The electric acupuncture was applied at Zusanli points about 30 minutes each time every other day. Ten times (i. e. 20 days) make one course of treatment and the routine treatment consists of 1 to 2 courses. The results showed that all the patients were cured, patients with Shi Mi (the constipation of excess type) were cured after one course of treatrnent while Xu Mi (the constipation of deficiency type) were cured after two courses. The study suggests that this kind of treatment is an ideal therapy for functional constipation. The pathogenesis and mechanism of treatment of auricular acupuncture pressing associated with acupuncture at Zusanli point for constipation are discussed.
基金Supported by the College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program in Hebei Province,China(No.S201914432019S)。
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effects of auricular acupoint bloodletting(AB)and auricular acupressure(AA)on sleep quality and the levels of melatonin(MT),glutamic acid(Glu),and γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)in college students with primary insomnia,and to explore the possible mechanism.Methods:Totally 74 college students at Hebei University of Chinese Medicine with primary insomnia were selected from October 2019 to October 2020.All patients were assigned to AB+AA group(37 cases,received combination of AB and AA)and AA group(37 cases,received only AA on the same acupoints)by a random number table.Each group was treated twice a week for 4 weeks.The Pitsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)score,Chinese medicine(CM)syndrome score,total effective rate,serum concentrations of MT,Glu,and GABA,and Glu/GABA ratio were compared between the two groups after treatment and at follow-up.The safety of therapy was also evaluated.Results:After 4-week treatment,the total scores of PSQI,each PSQI component score,and the CM syndrome scores in both groups all decreased(P<0.05);the serum MT concentrations in both groups all increased(P<0.05).The concentrations of Glu and GABA in the AB+AA group were significantly higher than those in the AA group after treatment(P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in the ratio of Glu/GABA in both groups before and after treatment(P>0.05).At follow-up,the CM syndrome score in the AB+AA group was significantly lower than that in the AA group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in total effective rates and adverse events(P>0.05).Conclusions:Both AB+AA and AA can relieve insomnia symptoms,but a stronger long-term effect were observed for AB+AA.AB+AA canpromote the secretion of MT,increase the levelsof Glu and GABA more effective than AA,and regulate their imbalance,and thus it may bebenificial for treating insomnia.
基金Supported by The Special Fund of TCM Scientific Research(201407001-13)Study on the Key Technology of Data Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine+2 种基金Self-selected Subject of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(No.Zz060815)Study on Development Strategy and Planning of National Tcm Data Center"Science and Technology Support Program"(2013BAI02B10)funded by National Science and Technology Ministry:The Real World Clinical Research Methodology of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Medical Model of"combination with disease and symptoms"
文摘OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of auricular acupoint bloodletting in treatment of insomniaMETHODS: Participants(n = 60) with insomnia were randomized into two groups to receive treatment of auricular acupoint bloodletting: low frequency group, 1 times/week for five weeks(n = 30);high frequency group, 2 times/week for two weeks(n = 30). The following outcomes were measured blindly at baseline, after first treatment, 4 weeks,and 8 weeks: Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale(PSQI).RESULTS: The groups were balanced at baseline for insomnia and demographic characteristics. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of any of the outcomes, at the first follow-up time point. However, the therapeutic effect of LFG(once per week) is obviously lower than that of HFG(twice per week). In addition, there was no significant difference in the side effects between the two groups.CONCLUSION: The treatment of insomnia with different frequencies of auricular acupoint bloodletting is effective and has less side effects. More reasonable treatment frequencies are worth further study.
文摘目的观察耳穴揿针联合栀黄散穴位贴敷对胆石症患者的应用效果。方法将120例患者随机分为A组:耳穴揿针组(40例),B组:穴位贴敷组(40例),C组:联合治疗组(40例)。A组患者在常规西医治疗的基础上加用耳穴揿针治疗,按压4~6次/d,1~3 min/次,5 d 1个疗程,双耳交替操作。B组患者在常规西医治疗的基础上加用栀黄散穴位贴敷,贴敷于双侧胆俞穴、双侧肝俞穴、右侧期门穴、双侧阳陵泉穴,贴敷时间为4~6 h,2次/d,5 d 1个疗程。C组患者在常规西医治疗的基础上联合使用耳穴揿针和栀黄散穴位贴敷治疗。通过疼痛数值评分量表(NRS)比较3组患者治疗后0.5、1、2、24、48 h疼痛评分;治疗前后3组患者C反应蛋白(C-reactive protein,CRP)、胆红素、肝功能(ALT)变化情况;通过B超检查治疗前后胆囊收缩功能、胆囊壁厚度。结果干预后3组患者疼痛评分时间效应值、CRP、胆红素、ALT数值、胆囊壁厚度均低于干预前,胆囊收缩功能较干预前增加,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),A组、B组两组患者干预后疼痛评分时间效应值、CRP、胆红素、ALT数值、胆囊壁厚度、胆囊收缩功能比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。C组患者干预后疼痛评分时间效应值、CRP、胆红素、ALT数值、胆囊壁厚度均低于A、B两组,胆囊收缩功能高于A、B两组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论耳穴揿针和栀黄散穴位贴敷应用于胆石症患者,均可减轻患者的疼痛反应,降低炎症作用,促进肝功能恢复,增强胆囊收缩功能。将两者联合应用,临床疗效更加显著,能够加速患者康复,值得临床推广。