WEI JIA'S EXPERIENCE ON THE APPLICATION OF FENGCHI (GB 20)

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.

CLINICAL APPLICATION OF FENGCHI(GB 20)

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.

EFFECT OF ACUPUNCTURE OF FENGCHI (GB 20) ON BLOOD PRESSURE AND SERUM IL-6 and PLASMA ET LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION

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.

Effects of electroacupuncture at Fengchi(GB20)on motor function and GFAP/NeuN expression around the ischemic tissue of the motor cortex in MCAO rats

Objective:To investigate the potential mechanism of electroacupuncture(EA)at bilateral Fengchi(GB20)in treating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and to provide a scientific basis for future experimental research and clinical applications.Methods:Forty male specific-pathogen-free Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups:a normal group,a normal with EA group,a model group,and a model with EA group,with 10 rats in each group.The normal group received no intervention.The normal with EA group received EA at bilateral Fengchi(GB20).The model group underwent middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO)using the suture.The model with EA group underwent MCAO and received EA at bilateral Fengchi(GB20).Cerebral blood flow was monitored using a laser Doppler cerebral blood flow meter.Neurologic damage was assessed using the neurologic deficit score,and motor ability was observed using the CatWalk gait system.The expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP)and neuronal nuclei(NeuN)protein,the neuron markers,was detected by Western blotting.The protein expression levels of GFAP and NeuN,as well as the number of positive cells in the motor cortex,were detected using immunofluorescence.Results:Compared to the normal group,the cerebral blood flow values in the model group and the model with EA group decreased by more than 50%during the modeling process(P<0.01)and returned to pre-modeling levels after reperfusion(P>0.05).The neurologic deficit score increased(P<0.05),the average motor velocity decreased(P<0.05),GFAP protein expression and the number of positive cells in the motor cortex increased(P<0.05),and the NeuN protein expression and the number of positive cells decreased(P<0.05)in the model group.Compared to the model group,the neurologic deficit score decreased(P<0.05),the average motor velocity accelerated(P<0.05),GFAP and NeuN protein expression and the number of positive cells in the motor cortex increased(P<0.01)in the model with EA group.Conclusion:EA at bilateral Fengchi(GB20)can reduce neuronal loss and increase GFAP and NeuN protein expression in the motor cortex of rats after ischemia-reperfusion,improve the motor function after ischemic stroke,and accelerate the recovery of balance and stability of the affected limbs.

ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT OF OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA WITH DAZHUI AND FENGCHI ACUPOINTS

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.

风池穴“气至病所”针刺法对针刺治疗偏头痛疗效的影响

目的:观察风池穴“气至病所”针刺法对针刺治疗偏头痛临床疗效的影响。方法:将60例偏头痛患者按随机数字表法分为治疗组和对照组各30例。对照组取双侧太阳、丝竹空、率谷、风池、外关、侠溪穴,予以常规针刺治疗。治疗组取穴同对照组,风池穴在揣穴的基础上快速进针,缓慢调整针尖方向及针刺深度进行搜气,直至患者自觉头颞部有酸胀感,余穴操作同对照组。2组均连续治疗4周。比较2组首次治疗前后视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分,以及治疗前、治疗4周后偏头痛特异性生活质量问卷(MSQ)和头痛症状积分,评价2组临床疗效。结果:首次治疗后,2组VAS评分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),治疗组VAS评分低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗4周后,2组MSQ评分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗4周后,2组头痛发作次数、头痛程度、头痛时长、伴随症状积分及总分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),上述评分组间比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗组总有效率90.00%,对照组总有效率86.67%,2组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:2种方法均能减轻偏头痛患者疼痛,改善其生活质量,但风池穴“气至病所”针刺法可提高即时镇痛效果。

风池穴水针刀治疗颈源性头痛临床观察

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。

Effect of acupuncture at Fengchi(GB 20)on the activity of myosin light chain kinase in the middle meningeal artery of migraine modeled rats

OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of acupuncture at Fengchi(GB 20) on the activation of myosin light chain kinase(MLCK) in the middle meningeal artery of migraine modeled rats.METHODS:Forty-four clean grade healthy female Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were randomly divided into four groups:the control group,blank control group,Fengchi(GB 20) acupuncture group,and Fengchi(GB 20) prevention group.Neurogenic inflammation of these rats was induced by electrical stimulation.The γ-^(32)P infiltration method was then used to detect MLCK activation in the middle meningeal artery,and immunocytochemistry was applied to detect the structural protein expression of MLCK.RESULTS:The migraine model was successfully established in the rats.Compared with the control group,MLCK activation was significantly decreased in the blank control group(P < 0.01).CONCLUSION:The activation of MLCK in the middle meningeal artery was increased by acupuncture at Fengchi(GB 20),indicating its effectiveness in preventing and curing on acute migraine attacks.

针刺风池、天柱对椎-基底动脉供血不足的影响

目的评价针刺风池、天柱穴对椎-基底动脉供血不足(VBI)的临床疗效。方法将116例VBI患者随机分为两组,治疗组58例采用针刺风池、天柱穴治疗,对照组58例采用口服尼莫地平治疗。观察治疗前后临床症状及经颅多普勒超声检测左椎动脉、右椎动脉、基底动脉平均血流速度的变化情况。结果治疗组的总有效率为89·66%,对照组的总有效率为86·21%。针刺治疗对改善症状及改善椎-基底动脉平均血流速度有显著的疗效,并优于尼莫地平组(P<0·05)。结论针刺风池、天柱穴治疗椎-基底动脉供血不足疗效显著。

武连仲教授论风池四刺

介绍武连仲教授在多年针灸临床工作的基础上,总结出的风池穴的4种刺法——斜刺法、平刺法、深刺法、横刺法的操作要求及其不同的临床应用验案。

深刺风池穴为主治疗偏头痛临床观察

目的 :观察不同深度针刺风池穴对偏头痛的治疗作用。方法 :72例偏头痛患者以门诊号为序 ,随机分为深刺组、常规针刺组、西药对照组 3组。结果 :深刺风池穴可以显著缩短头痛时间并延迟头痛复发时间。深刺组、常规针刺组、对照组 3组疗效比较差异均有显著性意义 (P <0 0 5 )。结论 :深刺风池穴治疗偏头痛有较好疗效 ,针刺深度可以达到 4 5～ 5 5mm ,注意进针方向和手法。

不同病程针刺风池穴治疗假性球麻痹疗效观察

目的:观察假性球麻痹患者不同病程针刺疗效。方法:240例患者按发病后不同时期分成4组,发病10天内为第1组,发病10～30天为第2组,发病1～3个月为第3组,发病3～6个月为第4组,分别给予针刺风池的治疗。治疗2个疗程后,观察各组疗效。结果:第1组有效率达100.0%,第2组为96.7%,第3组为83.3%,第4组为76.7%,组间疗效比较采用秩和检验,P<0.01,差异有非常显著性意义。结论:风池穴针刺治疗假性球麻痹任何时期均有效,而且越早治疗效果越好。

风池穴的解剖结构和针刺深度

目的 :探讨风池穴的解剖结构和针刺深度。方法 :随机抽样取 57具较新鲜的成年人尸体 ,其中男尸 2 4具 ,女尸 3 3具 ,采用解剖断面法和解剖层次法进行研究。结果 :向下直刺的解剖结构依次是 :皮肤、浅筋膜、斜方肌与胸锁乳突肌之间、头夹肌、头半棘肌、头后大直肌。针刺的平均危险深度是 49.71mm。结论 :为了安全 ,建议风池穴针刺的深度控制在 3 4.

温通针法治疗突发性耳鸣耳聋疗效观察

目的:比较以风池穴为主运用温通针法与常规针刺治疗突发性耳鸣耳聋的疗效差异。方法:将62例患者随机分为温通针法组(32例)、常规针刺组(30例)。温通针法组采用风池穴运用温通针法并配合耳局部、远端取穴,运用捻转平补平泻法;常规针刺组在风池穴及耳局部、远端所取的穴位均运用捻转平补平泻法。治疗3个疗程后,比较2组疗效及随访结果。结果:温通针法组的愈显率为90.6%,有效率和复发率分别为96.9%和3.4%;常规针刺组的愈显率为60.0%,有效率和复发率分别为80.0%和22.2%。经统计学处理,2组愈显率比较差异有非常显著性意义(P<0.01),2组有效率和复发率比较差异均有显著性意义(P<0.05)。结论:温通针法组疗效明显优于常规针刺组,且愈后复发率更低。

风池穴刺络拔罐配合针刺治疗急性期周围性面瘫疗效观察

目的观察风池穴刺络拔罐配合针刺治疗急性期周围性面瘫的临床疗效。方法将60例急性期(病程≤7 d)周围性面瘫患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,每组30例。治疗组采用风池穴刺络拔罐配合针刺治疗,对照组采用常规针刺治疗。两组均每日治疗1次,每星期治疗5次,2星期为1个疗程,共治疗3个疗程。观察两组治疗前后House-Brackmann(H-B)分级评分的变化情况,并比较两组临床疗效。结果治疗组总有效率为96.7%,对照组为93.3%,两组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组治疗2、3个疗程后H-B分级评分比较,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论风池穴刺络拔罐配合针刺是一种治疗急性期周围性面瘫的有效方法 。

针刺曲池及风池穴治疗高血压病疗效观察

目的观察针刺曲池、风池穴对原发性高血压病的降压效果。方法将60例患者随机分为两组。针刺组30例采用针刺曲池、风池穴治疗;对照组30例采用口服西药酒石酸美托洛尔片治疗。结果针刺组总有效率为83.3%,对照组总有效率为56.7%,两组疗效比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论针刺曲池、风池穴治疗高血压疗效明显优于药物治疗。

穴位注射治疗枕大神经痛疗效观察

目的观察穴位注射治疗枕大神经痛的临床疗效。方法将100例枕大神经痛患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,每组50例。治疗组在风池穴注射野木瓜注射液2 mL,对照组在风池穴注射维生素B120.5 mg、生理盐水1 mL的混合液2 mL。结果治疗组镇痛效果优于对照组(P<0.01);治疗组复发率低于对照组(P<0.01)。结论采用野木瓜注射液于风池穴进行穴位注射是一种治疗枕大神经痛的有效方法。

浅谈按压法配合耳穴贴压治疗胞轮振跳

胞轮振跳与肝脾密切相关,因受风邪而发作。眼睑的跳动与肝脾关系密切,实为肝风扰动,肝脾胃不和所致。四白和风池能祛风舒筋,止目瞤。耳穴中皮质下、神门能调节植物神经功能,肝、脾能祛风解痉调肝脾。故按压四白穴配合耳穴贴压治疗胞轮振跳疗效显著。按压时应注意力度要求由轻到重,稳而持续,使刺激感觉以患者能忍受为最佳,切记忌用迅猛的暴力,按法结束时,不要突然放松,应该逐渐递减按压的力量。

风池穴加夹脊电针治疗椎动脉型颈椎病的临床疗效观察

目的:观察风池穴加电针颈夹脊穴治疗椎动脉型颈椎病的疗效。方法:选取病变颈椎节段及其上下椎节两侧的夹脊穴,进针后接脉冲电疗仪,且刺双侧风池穴,2个疗程后与治疗前比较临床症状及TCD结果。结果:治疗后患者临床症状有明显改善,椎动脉及基底动脉血流速度均较治疗前增快,且有显著差异(P<0.05)。结论:针刺可以调整椎-基底动脉血流速度和血流量,使椎-基底动脉供血不足得以缓解,其机制为针刺可使颈部生物力学失衡得以恢复,针灸效应可加强对植物神经的调节。

针刺风池穴对高血压病的临床疗效观察及对TNF-α的调节作用

目的:探究针刺风池穴对高血压病的临床疗效及对TNF-α的调节作用。方法:选取2013年8月至2015年8月我院针灸科住院治疗并诊断为原发性高血压的患者600例,随机分为对照组和观察组,各300例。对照组给予苯磺酸氨氯地平片治疗;观察组在此基础上予针刺风池穴治疗;7 d为1个疗程,共治疗2个疗程。治疗后比较2组治疗前后收缩压和舒张压水平,治疗前后TNF-α水平;统计2组患者临床疗效。结果:与治疗前比较,治疗后对照组舒张压、收缩压显著降低(P<0.05或P<0.01),观察组显著低于对照组(P<0.01);与治疗前比较,治疗后对照组血清TNF-α水平降低(P<0.05),且观察组显著低于对照组(P<0.01);治疗后对照组有效率82.31%,观察组有效率91.03%,差异有显著统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论:针刺风池穴可显著提高苯磺酸氨氯地平片的降压作用,同时还可降低患者血清TNF-α水平。