Thirty-six cases of neuritis of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh were treated by mag-netic round plum-blossom needle plus infrared radiation and it was compared with simpleacupuncture treatment.Statistical analysis in...Thirty-six cases of neuritis of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh were treated by mag-netic round plum-blossom needle plus infrared radiation and it was compared with simpleacupuncture treatment.Statistical analysis indicated that there was no significant difference in thetheraPeutic effects between the two methods,but magnetic round Plum-blossom needle Plus in-frared radiation had as high therapeutic effect as simple acupuncture treatment and with themethod pateints suffered less without infection and it was easily to be accepted by patients.展开更多
In the present study, 42 cases of alopecia areata were treated by tapping the locus with plum-blossom needle and rubbing the local skin with fresh ginger. After 1 - 3 courses of treatment, 41 cases were cured, with th...In the present study, 42 cases of alopecia areata were treated by tapping the locus with plum-blossom needle and rubbing the local skin with fresh ginger. After 1 - 3 courses of treatment, 41 cases were cured, with the cure rate being 97. 62%.展开更多
Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle tapping combined with intravenous drip of Acyclovir for herpes zoster. Methods; A total of 40 herpes zceter patients were randomized into acupunctur...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle tapping combined with intravenous drip of Acyclovir for herpes zoster. Methods; A total of 40 herpes zceter patients were randomized into acupuncture plus medication group ( n = 21 ) and medication group ( n = 19) which were treated respectively with topical plum-blossom needle tapping in the focus region combined with intravenous drip of Acyclovir (250 rng+250 mL normal saline, twice daily) and simple intravenous drip of Acyclovir. Results: After treatment, of the 21 and 19 cases in acupuncture plus medication and medication groups, 18 (85.7%) and 10 (52.6%) were cured, 3 ( 14.3% ) and 7 (36.8%) had marked improvement, 0 (0) and 2 ( 10.5% ) failed, with the effective rates being 100,0% and 89,5% respectively. The cure duration of acupuncture plus medication end medication groups were (2.5± 1.0) days and (4.0±2.3) days separately. The therapeutic effect of the former group was significantly superior to that of the later group (P〈 0.05) and the duration of cure of acupuncture plus medication group was evidently shorter than that of medication group (P〈0.05). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle tapping plus Acyclovir is significantly superior to that of simple Acyclovir in relieving pain, promoting scabbing, and shortening the therapeutic duration.展开更多
Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of comprehensive plum-blossom magnetic needle therapy on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc. Methods: 247 cases of prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc were treated f...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of comprehensive plum-blossom magnetic needle therapy on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc. Methods: 247 cases of prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc were treated first with manual treatment and then with plum-blossom magnetic needle therapy and effect-increasing pad therapy at specified points and reactive points. Results: After treatment for 2 therapeutic courses,153 cases were cured accounting for 61.94%, 71 cases were markedly effective accounting for 28.75%, 22 cases were improved accounting for 8.91% and the rest one failed,accounting for 0.45%. Conclusion: The comprehensive plum-blossom magnetic needle therapy has a better therapeutic effect on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc.展开更多
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture at neck Jiájǐ (EX) points and blood-letting puncture with the plum-blossom needle on cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Methods Sixty cases of cervic...Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture at neck Jiájǐ (EX) points and blood-letting puncture with the plum-blossom needle on cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Methods Sixty cases of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy were divided into a treatment group and a control group with 30 cases in each group. Acupuncture at neck Jiájǐ (EX) points (Extra) and blood-letting puncture with the plum-blossom needle were adopted for the treatment group. And acupuncture at neck Jiájǐ (EX) points was adopted for the control group. The therapeutic effect, visual analogue scale (VAS) and the numbness score were observed after 2 treatment courses. Results The total effective rate of the treatment group was 86.7% (26/30), while the rate of the control group was 83.3% (25/30). Comparison of the differences of the two groups was without statistic significance (P0.05). The VAS scores of the two groups after treatment were both improved (both P0.01), but without statistic significance between the two groups (P0.05). The numbness scores of the two groups after treatment were both better than those before treatment (P0.01). The therapeutic effect on numbness of the extremities of the treatment group was better than that of the control group (P0.05). Conclusion Blood-letting puncture with the plum flower needle has a satisfactory effect on treatment of numbness of the extremities of patient with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type treated by warm needling therapy at Jiáj (夹脊 EX-B 2) and plum-blossom needle therapy. Methods According to the random number...Objective To observe the clinical effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type treated by warm needling therapy at Jiáj (夹脊 EX-B 2) and plum-blossom needle therapy. Methods According to the random number table, 150 cases of cervical spondylosis of nerve root type were randomized into an acupuncture-moxibustion group (75 cases) and a control group (75 cases). In the acupuncture-moxibustion group, the warm needling at EX-B 2 and tapping with plum-blossom needle were applied. EX-B 2 on the affected segments were selected and stimulated with warm needling technique for 20– 30 min. Afterward, the plum-blossom needle was used to tap the skin around the acupoints, for 3 min on each site. The treatment was given once every day. Seven treatments made one session. The interval between two sessions was 1 day. In the control group, the medication was used in combination with traction therapy. The intravenous drip with 5% glucose 250 mL and compound salvia miltiorrhiza injection 40 mL was used, once a day. In traction treatment, the patient was in a sitting position, neck anteflexion at 15°–30°, traction force at 10%–20% of the body mass, for 20–30 min in each time. The treatment was given once every day. The appointed person evaluated therapeutic effects after the three sessions of treatment in the two groups. Results The clinical curative rate was 49.3% (37/75) and the total effective rate was 94.7% (71/75) in the acupuncture-moxibustion group and those were 24.0% (18/75) and 81.3% (61/75) respectively in the control group. The total effective rate and clinical curative rate in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were superior to the control group (both P0.05). In the comparison of the duration of treatment and effect in the cured patients between the two groups, the curative rate in the 1st session of treatment in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was higher than that in the control group (P0.05). In the comparison of the 6-month follow-up visit in the cured patients between the two groups, the effect in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was much more stable (P0.05). Conclusion The warm needling therapy at EX-B 2 and tapping therapy with plum-blossom needle achieve the significant effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type.展开更多
Objective To compare the difference of clinical efficacy of thin cotton moxibustion combined with plum-blossom needle and western medication in treatment of herpes zoster.Method Eighty patients with herpes zoster were...Objective To compare the difference of clinical efficacy of thin cotton moxibustion combined with plum-blossom needle and western medication in treatment of herpes zoster.Method Eighty patients with herpes zoster were divided into thin cotton moxibustion group(group A,n=40) and western medication group(group B,n=40) according to the sequence of admission.Patients in group A received thin cotton moxibustion that the colton was used as thin as a cicada's wings,combined with plum-blossom needle,and patients in group B received intravenous infusion with 0.25 g of acyclovir once a day,and acyclovir ointment application on affected part for 3-5 times per day.Five days were considered as a course of treatment.Analgesic effect and the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia were observed after two consecutive courses.Result The total effective rate was 97.5%(39/40) in group A,and80.0%(32/40) in group B(P〈0.05);it was shown from the comparison of course between two groups that the cure rate after one in group A was markedly higher than that in group B(P〈0.01,P〈0.05);the differences in effectual time and analgesic time between group A and group B were statistically significant(P〈0.05);after treatment,the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia in group A was markedly lower than that in group B(P〈0.05).Conclusion Thin cotton moxibustion combined with plum-blossom needle in treatment of herpes zoster can obviously shorten the time of therapy,effectively control pain,and reduce the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.展开更多
Objective To compare clinical therapeutic effects of scalp acupuncture, plum-blossom needles tapping the head area combined with speech training and simple speech training on aphasia of ischemic apoplexy. Methods Sixt...Objective To compare clinical therapeutic effects of scalp acupuncture, plum-blossom needles tapping the head area combined with speech training and simple speech training on aphasia of ischemic apoplexy. Methods Sixty cases of aphasia of ischemic apoplexy were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The patients in the control group received speech training, and in the observation group, on the basis of speech training, acupuncture was given at the anterior oblique line of vertex temporal, the posterior oblique line of vertex temporal and the middle line of vertex, and after withdrawal of the needles, the area enclosed by the 4 lines of the anterior oblique line of vertex temporal, the middle line of vertex, the posterior oblique line of vertex temporal, and connective line of Qǔbìn (曲鬓 GB 7) with Xuánlí(悬厘 GB 6) was tapped 2-3 times with plum-blossom needles. The assessment criteria in Chinese Aphasia Set Tests were used for comparison of scores of all the sub-items between the two groups. Results After treatment, scores of information amount, fluency, retelling, naming of words, naming of colors, naming of response, answer to yes or no question, hearing and recognizing, executing an order, etc. were signif icantly increased in both the two groups (all P0.05), and the scores of all the above items in the observation group were more significantly increased as compared with those in the control group (all P0.05). Conclusion Scalp acupuncture, plum-blossom needle tapping combined with speech training has a significant therapeutic effect on aphasia of ischemic apoplexy, which is better than that of simple speech training.展开更多
文摘Thirty-six cases of neuritis of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh were treated by mag-netic round plum-blossom needle plus infrared radiation and it was compared with simpleacupuncture treatment.Statistical analysis indicated that there was no significant difference in thetheraPeutic effects between the two methods,but magnetic round Plum-blossom needle Plus in-frared radiation had as high therapeutic effect as simple acupuncture treatment and with themethod pateints suffered less without infection and it was easily to be accepted by patients.
文摘In the present study, 42 cases of alopecia areata were treated by tapping the locus with plum-blossom needle and rubbing the local skin with fresh ginger. After 1 - 3 courses of treatment, 41 cases were cured, with the cure rate being 97. 62%.
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle tapping combined with intravenous drip of Acyclovir for herpes zoster. Methods; A total of 40 herpes zceter patients were randomized into acupuncture plus medication group ( n = 21 ) and medication group ( n = 19) which were treated respectively with topical plum-blossom needle tapping in the focus region combined with intravenous drip of Acyclovir (250 rng+250 mL normal saline, twice daily) and simple intravenous drip of Acyclovir. Results: After treatment, of the 21 and 19 cases in acupuncture plus medication and medication groups, 18 (85.7%) and 10 (52.6%) were cured, 3 ( 14.3% ) and 7 (36.8%) had marked improvement, 0 (0) and 2 ( 10.5% ) failed, with the effective rates being 100,0% and 89,5% respectively. The cure duration of acupuncture plus medication end medication groups were (2.5± 1.0) days and (4.0±2.3) days separately. The therapeutic effect of the former group was significantly superior to that of the later group (P〈 0.05) and the duration of cure of acupuncture plus medication group was evidently shorter than that of medication group (P〈0.05). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle tapping plus Acyclovir is significantly superior to that of simple Acyclovir in relieving pain, promoting scabbing, and shortening the therapeutic duration.
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of comprehensive plum-blossom magnetic needle therapy on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc. Methods: 247 cases of prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc were treated first with manual treatment and then with plum-blossom magnetic needle therapy and effect-increasing pad therapy at specified points and reactive points. Results: After treatment for 2 therapeutic courses,153 cases were cured accounting for 61.94%, 71 cases were markedly effective accounting for 28.75%, 22 cases were improved accounting for 8.91% and the rest one failed,accounting for 0.45%. Conclusion: The comprehensive plum-blossom magnetic needle therapy has a better therapeutic effect on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc.
文摘Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture at neck Jiájǐ (EX) points and blood-letting puncture with the plum-blossom needle on cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Methods Sixty cases of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy were divided into a treatment group and a control group with 30 cases in each group. Acupuncture at neck Jiájǐ (EX) points (Extra) and blood-letting puncture with the plum-blossom needle were adopted for the treatment group. And acupuncture at neck Jiájǐ (EX) points was adopted for the control group. The therapeutic effect, visual analogue scale (VAS) and the numbness score were observed after 2 treatment courses. Results The total effective rate of the treatment group was 86.7% (26/30), while the rate of the control group was 83.3% (25/30). Comparison of the differences of the two groups was without statistic significance (P0.05). The VAS scores of the two groups after treatment were both improved (both P0.01), but without statistic significance between the two groups (P0.05). The numbness scores of the two groups after treatment were both better than those before treatment (P0.01). The therapeutic effect on numbness of the extremities of the treatment group was better than that of the control group (P0.05). Conclusion Blood-letting puncture with the plum flower needle has a satisfactory effect on treatment of numbness of the extremities of patient with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type treated by warm needling therapy at Jiáj (夹脊 EX-B 2) and plum-blossom needle therapy. Methods According to the random number table, 150 cases of cervical spondylosis of nerve root type were randomized into an acupuncture-moxibustion group (75 cases) and a control group (75 cases). In the acupuncture-moxibustion group, the warm needling at EX-B 2 and tapping with plum-blossom needle were applied. EX-B 2 on the affected segments were selected and stimulated with warm needling technique for 20– 30 min. Afterward, the plum-blossom needle was used to tap the skin around the acupoints, for 3 min on each site. The treatment was given once every day. Seven treatments made one session. The interval between two sessions was 1 day. In the control group, the medication was used in combination with traction therapy. The intravenous drip with 5% glucose 250 mL and compound salvia miltiorrhiza injection 40 mL was used, once a day. In traction treatment, the patient was in a sitting position, neck anteflexion at 15°–30°, traction force at 10%–20% of the body mass, for 20–30 min in each time. The treatment was given once every day. The appointed person evaluated therapeutic effects after the three sessions of treatment in the two groups. Results The clinical curative rate was 49.3% (37/75) and the total effective rate was 94.7% (71/75) in the acupuncture-moxibustion group and those were 24.0% (18/75) and 81.3% (61/75) respectively in the control group. The total effective rate and clinical curative rate in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were superior to the control group (both P0.05). In the comparison of the duration of treatment and effect in the cured patients between the two groups, the curative rate in the 1st session of treatment in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was higher than that in the control group (P0.05). In the comparison of the 6-month follow-up visit in the cured patients between the two groups, the effect in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was much more stable (P0.05). Conclusion The warm needling therapy at EX-B 2 and tapping therapy with plum-blossom needle achieve the significant effect on cervical spondylosis of nerve root type.
文摘Objective To compare the difference of clinical efficacy of thin cotton moxibustion combined with plum-blossom needle and western medication in treatment of herpes zoster.Method Eighty patients with herpes zoster were divided into thin cotton moxibustion group(group A,n=40) and western medication group(group B,n=40) according to the sequence of admission.Patients in group A received thin cotton moxibustion that the colton was used as thin as a cicada's wings,combined with plum-blossom needle,and patients in group B received intravenous infusion with 0.25 g of acyclovir once a day,and acyclovir ointment application on affected part for 3-5 times per day.Five days were considered as a course of treatment.Analgesic effect and the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia were observed after two consecutive courses.Result The total effective rate was 97.5%(39/40) in group A,and80.0%(32/40) in group B(P〈0.05);it was shown from the comparison of course between two groups that the cure rate after one in group A was markedly higher than that in group B(P〈0.01,P〈0.05);the differences in effectual time and analgesic time between group A and group B were statistically significant(P〈0.05);after treatment,the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia in group A was markedly lower than that in group B(P〈0.05).Conclusion Thin cotton moxibustion combined with plum-blossom needle in treatment of herpes zoster can obviously shorten the time of therapy,effectively control pain,and reduce the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia.
文摘Objective To compare clinical therapeutic effects of scalp acupuncture, plum-blossom needles tapping the head area combined with speech training and simple speech training on aphasia of ischemic apoplexy. Methods Sixty cases of aphasia of ischemic apoplexy were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The patients in the control group received speech training, and in the observation group, on the basis of speech training, acupuncture was given at the anterior oblique line of vertex temporal, the posterior oblique line of vertex temporal and the middle line of vertex, and after withdrawal of the needles, the area enclosed by the 4 lines of the anterior oblique line of vertex temporal, the middle line of vertex, the posterior oblique line of vertex temporal, and connective line of Qǔbìn (曲鬓 GB 7) with Xuánlí(悬厘 GB 6) was tapped 2-3 times with plum-blossom needles. The assessment criteria in Chinese Aphasia Set Tests were used for comparison of scores of all the sub-items between the two groups. Results After treatment, scores of information amount, fluency, retelling, naming of words, naming of colors, naming of response, answer to yes or no question, hearing and recognizing, executing an order, etc. were signif icantly increased in both the two groups (all P0.05), and the scores of all the above items in the observation group were more significantly increased as compared with those in the control group (all P0.05). Conclusion Scalp acupuncture, plum-blossom needle tapping combined with speech training has a significant therapeutic effect on aphasia of ischemic apoplexy, which is better than that of simple speech training.