Acupoint Sticking at Shenque(CV 8) with Ginger-prepared Ban Xia(Rhizoma Pinelliae) for Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Amifostine

Objective： To observe the treatment effect of acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-preparedBan Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae） on nausea and vomiting induced by Amifostine for myelodysplastic syndromes （MDS）. Methods： Totally 124 eligible subjects intervened by Amifostine were randomized into 2 groups by the visiting order,an observation group and a control group,62 in each group. The control group was intervened by conventional treatment, while the observation group was by acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-preparedBan Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae） in addition to the same conventional treatment. The occurrence rate of nausea and vomiting in the two groups were observed. Results： After intervention, the occurrence rate of nausea and vomiting in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group （P＆lt;0.01）. Conclusion： Acupoint sticking at Shenque （CV 8） with ginger-prepared Ban Xia （Rhizoma Pinelliae）can produce a content effect on nausea and vomiting induced by Amifostine for MDS.

Experimental study on the effect of moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8) for long-term exercise-induced fatigue

Objective:To investigate the effect of moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)on fatigue in rats with chronic exercise-induced exhaustion.Methods:Thirty male Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats were randomly divided into a blank group,a model group and a moxibustion group,10 rats in each group.Except rats in the blank group,the remaining rats were subjected to create long-term exhaustion models by repeated swimming.After successful modeling,rats in the moxibustion group received mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)for 15 min,once every other day with a total of 10 times.Rats in the model group and the blank group did not receive moxibustion.At the end of the treatment,the exhausted times,and the body weight of rats before and after the experiment were compared among groups.The levels of blood malondialdehyde(MDA)and urea nitrogen(BUN),as well as the activities of aspartate transarninase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)were also measured by the automatic biochemical analyzer,24 h after the exhausting excise.Results:The 10 th swimming time was significantly longer in the moxibustion group than that in the model group(P〈0.01).The increase rate of the body weight was lower in the rats of the moxibustion group than that in the model group before the 7 th and the 10 th exhausting excise(P〈0.05,P〈0.01).The levels of serum MDA and BUN,as well as the activities of AST,ALT and LDH in the model group were higher than those in the blank group(all P〈0.01).The levels of serum MDA and BUN,as well as the activities of AST,ALT and LDH in the moxibustion group were lower than those in the model group(P〈0.01).Conclusion:Moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)can decrease the serum levels of MDA and BUN,as well as activities of AST,ALT and LDH in the long-term fatigue rats,thus to improve the symptoms of fatigue.

Effect of moxibustion at Shenque (CV8) on immune system in rats with different degrees of exhaustive exercise

Objective: To investigate the effect of moxibustion at Shenque (CV8) on the immune system in rats with different levels of exhaustive exercise. Methods: Fifty-six male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into a blank group (n=8), an exhaustive group (n=24), and a moxibustion group (n=24). The exhaustive group was randomly divided into a 1-time exhaustive group, a 4-time exhaustive group and a 7-time exhaustive group, with 8 rats in each group. According to the treatment time, the moxibustion group was randomly divided into a 1-time moxibustion group, a 4-time moxibustion group and a 7-time moxibustion group, with 8 rats in each group. Rats in the exhaustive groups and the moxibustion groups were subjected to replicating the exhaustive swimming models. Rats in each moxibustion group received mild moxibustion for 15 min immediately after the exhaustive modeling, once every other day. Twenty-four hours after the corresponding exhaustive exercise, the rats in each group were tested for the levels of serum immunoglobulin (Ig) G, IgA, IgM and acid phosphatase (ACP), and the morphological changes of spleen tissues were observed. The level of IgA was detected by immunoturbidimetric assay, and the levels of IgG, IgM and ACP were detected by en zyme-linked imm uno sorb ent assay (ELISA). Results: Compared with the 1-time exhaustive group, swimming time of rats in the 4-time exhaustive group was significantly proIonged (P<0.01), and swimming time of rats in the 7-time exhaustive group was significantly shortened (P<0.01). Compared with the 7-time exhaustive group, exhaustive swimming time of rats in the 7-time moxibustion group was significantly proIonged (P<0.01). Compared with the blank group, the IgG level in the 1-time exhaustive group was significantly decreased (PvO.Ol), and the levels of IgG, IgA and IgM in the 4-time exhaustive group and the 7-time exhaustive group were all sign ifica ntly decreased (P<0.05 or PvO.Ol), while the ACP level was in creased sign ifica ntly (both P<0.01). Microscopically, the number of splenic corpuscles in the 1-time exhaustive group was reduced;the center of some splenic corpuscles in the 4-time exhaustive group was damaged;the number of splenic corpuscles in the 7-time exhaustive group was reduced, and there was no obvious germinal center. Compared with the 4-time exhaustive group, the IgA level in the 4-time moxibusti on group was sign ifica ntly in creased (P<0.01), and the ACP level was sign ifica ntly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the 7-time exhaustive group, the levels of IgG, IgA and IgM in the 7-time moxibustion group were sign ifica ntly in creased (all PvO.Ol), and the ACP level was sign ifica ntly decreased (P<0.01). Microscopically, the nu mber of splenic corpuscles in the 1-time moxibustion group was reduced;the center of some splenic corpuscles in the 4-time moxibustion group was damaged together with hyperplasia of some splenic corpuscles;blast cells were proliferated in the center of some splenic corpuscles in the 7-time moxibustion group. Conclusion: Moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) can improve the levels of IgG, IgA and IgM, reduce the ACP level, repair damaged spleen tissues, and enhance the immunity of the body to some extent in the Iong-term fatigue rats.

Clinical Study on Moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)for Chronic Urticaria

Objective:To observe the safety and efficacy of moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)for chronic urticaria.Methods:A total of 80 cases who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into a treatment group and a control group,40 in each.Cases in the treatment group were treated with thunder-fire moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8),whereas cases in the control group were treated with Mizolastine.Changes in clinical symptoms such as itching and skin lesion were observed before and after treatment and the therapeutic efficacies were assessed.Results:After treatment,the total scores of clinical symptoms in both groups were markedly reduced(P<0.05),and the reduction was more significant in the treatment group than that in the control group(P<0.05).The total effective rate in the treatment group was 77.5%,versus 65.0%in the control group,showing no significant difference(P>0.05).The Ridit analysis showed a between-group significant difference in therapeutic efficacy grades(P<0.05).There were no reports of adverse reactions in the treatment group and 2 cases experienced mild somnolence in the control group.Conclusion:With an exact effect for chronic urticaria,moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)obtained better results in overall efficacy and improving symptoms than oral administration of Mizolastine.

Effect of moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)on myocardial remodeling and function in exercise-induced fatigue rats

Objective To explore the effect of moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)on myocardial structure and function in exercise-induced fatigue rats.Methods A 12-week treadmill running training was performed to create an exercise-induced fatigue rat model.Sixty eligible male specific-pathogen-free grade Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a blank group,a control group,a model group,a non-meridian non-acupoint group,a Zusanli(ST 36)group and a Shenque(CV 8)group,with 10 rats in each group.Rats in the blank group did not receive treadmill running training or moxibustion.Rats in the control group did not receive treadmill running training but received mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8).Rats in the model group received treadmill running training but no moxibustion.Rats in the non-meridian non-acupoint group,the Zusanli(ST 36)group and the Shenque(CV 8)group received moxibustion at the non-meridian non-acupoint points,Zusanli(ST 36)or Shenque(CV 8)immediately after each treadmill running training,15 min each time,once a day for 5 consecutive days a week at a 2-day interval,60 times of moxibustion in total.Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDd),left ventricular end-systolic diameter(LVESd),left ventricular diastolic volume(LVDv),left ventricular systolic volume(LVSv),ejection fraction(EF),stroke volume(SV),early diastolic peak flow velocity of mitral valve(E)and late diastolic peak flow velocity of mitral valve(A)of each group before and after the last treadmill running training were measured.Blood was collected 6 h after the last treadmill running training,and serum C-reactive protein(CRP),myoglobin(Mb),creatine kinase-myocardial band(CK-MB),cardiac troponin I(cTnI)and cardiac troponin T(cTnT)levels were detected.Finally,the heart was separated,the heart mass(HM)was measured,the cTnT level of the myocardial tissue was detected,the ultrastructural changes of the left ventricular myocardium were observed by transmission electron microscope,the left ventricular fraction shortening(LVFS),E/A and heart mass index(HMI)were calculated.Results Compared with the same group before treatment,the rat cardiac LVEDd,LVESd,LVDv,LVSv,SV,E and A were significantly increased(all P<0.01),and the rat LVFS,E/A and EF were significantly decreased(all P<0.01)in the model group and the non-meridian non-acupoint group after treatment;the rat cardiac SV,LVDv,LVSv,E and A were all increased(all P<0.01),while E/A and EF were decreased(all P<0.01)in the Zusanli(ST 36)group after treatment;the rat cardiac LVDv,E and A were significantly increased(P<0.01 or P<0.05),and E/A was significantly decreased(P<0.01)in the Shenque(CV 8)group after treatment.After treatment,compared with the blank group,the rat cardiac LVEDd,LVESd,SV,LVDv,LVSv,E,A,the serum CRP,Mb,CK-MB,cTnI,cTnT and HMI,and the myocardial cTnT were increased(all P<0.01),and the LVFS,E/A and EF were all reduced(all P<0.01)in the model group;compared with the model group and the non-meridian non-acupoint group,rats in the Zusanli(ST 36)group and the Shenque(CV 8)group showed decreased LVEDd,LVESd,SV,LVDv,LVSv,E,A,serum CRP,Mb,CK-MB,cTnI,cTnT and HMI,and myocardial cTnT(P<0.01 or P<0.05),along with increased LVFS,E/A and EF(all P<0.01);compared with the Zusanli(ST 36)group,Mb and A of the Shenque(CV 8)group were decreased(both P<0.01),while both E/A and EF were increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Transmission electron microscopy examination showed that myofibrils in the blank group and the control group were neatly arranged with clear light and dark bands;the model group and the non-meridian non-acupoint group showed different degrees of myofibril disintegration and breakage,increased and aggregated mitochondria of different sizes,and increased electron density.The myofibrils in the Shenque(CV 8)group and Zusanli(ST 36)group were arranged neatly with clear light and dark bands,and compensatory hyperplasia of mitochondria.Conclusion Moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)and Zusanli(ST 36)both can effectively improve the occurrence of myocardial remodeling in exercise-induced fatigue rats,and the effect of moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)is better in improving cardiac function.

Study on the differences between moxibustion at different points in the effects on the anti-fatigue ability of rats undergoing one-time exhaustive swimming

Objective:To observe the effects of moxibustion at Shenshu(BL 23),Zusanli(ST 36)and Shenque(CV 8)on the energy metabolism and endocrine metabolism indicators of rats undergoing one-time exhaustive swimming,and to explore the differences between moxibustion at different points in the effects on anti-exercise fatigue.Methods:Forty-eight male SPF rats were randomly divided into a blank group,a model group,a non-meridian and non-acupoint group,a Shenshu(BL 23)group,a Zusanli(ST 36)group,and a Shenque(CV 8)group using random number table method,with eight rats in each group.Except for the blank group,rats in the other groups were subjected to replicating the one-time exhaustive model using the weight-bearing swimming experiment.Except for the model group,the other model rats received mild moxibustion immediately after swimming.Rats in the non-meridian and non-acupoint group received mild moxibustion at bilateral subcostal non-meridian and non-acupoint points,those in the Shenshu(BL 23)group received mild moxibustion at bilateral Shenshu(BL 23),those in the Zusanli(ST 36)group received mild moxibustion at bilateral Zusanli(ST 36),and those in the Shenque(CV 8)group received mild moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)for 15 min.Four hours after the exhaustive swimming,femoral artery blood was collected to detect blood lactate(BLA),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),creatine kinase(CK),creatinine(CRE),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),cortisol(C)and testosterone(T)levels,and calculate the T/C ratio.Results:Compared with the blank group,rat's serum levels of BLA,LDH,CK,BUN and C in the model group and the non-meridian and non-acupoint group were increased,and serum levels of CRE and T,and T/C ratios were decreased(P<0.01 or P<0.05);compared with the model group and the non-meridian and non-acupoint group,the serum levels of BLA,LDH,CK,BUN and C in the Shenshu(BL 23)group,Zusanli(ST 36)group and Shenque(CV 8)group were decreased,and the serum CRE and T levels,and the T/C ratios were increased(all P<0.01);compared with the Shenshu(BL 23)group,the serum CK level was decreased in the Shenque(CV 8)group(P<0.01),the serum levels of T and C were decreased in the Zusanli(ST 36)group and Shenque(CV 8)group(P<0.01 or P<0.05),and the T/C ratio was increased in the Shenque(CV 8)group(P<0.01);compared with the Zusanli(ST 36)group,the serum CK and BUN levels were decreased(P<0.01,P<0.05),and the T/C ratio was increased in the Shenque(CV 8)group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Moxibustion at Shenshu(BL 23),Zusanli(ST 36)and Shenque(CV 8)shows different anti-fatigue effects by regulating the energy metabolism and endocrine metabolism in rats undergoing one-time exhaustive swimming.Moxibustion at Shenshu(BL 23)is better in promoting energy synthesis.Moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8)is more effective in regulating synthesis and decomposition of the skeletal muscle proteins.

Effect of Point Sticking Therapy on Biochemical Markers and Rating of Perceived Exertion in Athletes with Exercise-induced Fatigue

Objective： To observe the effect of point sticking therapy on biochemical markers and Rating of Perceived Exertion （RPE） in athletes with exercise-induced fatigue. Methods： A total of 35 football players were randomly allocated into a blank group, a control group and an observation group. The athletes in the blank group received no treatment, those in the control group take Xi Yang Shen （Radix Panacis Quinquefolii） orally and those in the observation group were treated by point sticking therapy. The athletes＇ RPE, hemoglobin （Hb）, red blood cell count （RBC）, blood urea nitrogen （BUN） and blood glucose （BG） were recorded every day for analysis. Results： The RPE value in the blank group tends to increase, while that in the treatment and the blank groups tend to increase first but decrease afterwards, and the corresponding RPE value in the observation group was smaller than that in the control group. After treatment, athletes in the blank group showed a decrease in Hb, RBC and BG, but an increase in BUN in the blank group; while athletes in the observation and the control groups showed increases in Hb, RBC and BG, but a decrease in BUN. Conclusion： Point sticking can alleviate clinical symptoms induced by exercise-induced fatigue.

Clinical observation on heat-sensitive moxibustion plus lactulose for postoperative constipation of mixed hemorrhoid due to spleen deficiency

Objective:To observe the clinical effect of heat-sensitive moxibustion plus lactulose oral liquid for postoperative constipation of mixed hemorrhoid.Methods:A total of 70 patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group,with 35 cases in each group by a random number table.Patients in the control group received lactulose oral liquid alone,while those in the treatment group received additional heat-sensitive moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8).The treatment was given once a day for 15 consecutive days.The defecation interval time,defecation duration,the scores of stool form,visual analog scale(VAS)and patient assessment of constipation quality of life questionnaire(PAC-QOL),as well as the serum substance P(SP)and nitric oxide(NO)levels were measured before and after treatment.Results:After treatment,the stool form score,defecation interval time and defecation duration in the two groups dropped significantly(all P<0.05),and they were lower in the treatment group than in the control group(all P<0.05).After treatment,the VAS scores in the two groups dropped significantly(both P<0.05),and it was lower in the treatment group than in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the PAC-QOL scores in the two groups dropped significantly(both P<0.05),and it was lower in the treatment group than in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the serum SP and NO levels in the two groups improved significantly(all P<0.05),and showed statistically significant differences between the treatment group and the control group(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Heat-sensitive moxibustion plus lactulose oral liquid can improve stool form,shorten defecation interval time and defecation duration,alleviate defecation pain,and improve quality of life(QOL)for patients with postoperative constipation of mixed hemorrhoid,which may be related to the regulation of the SP and NO levels.

Antioxidant effect of indirect moxibustion on healthy subjects:a pilot study

OBJECTIVE:Moxibustion has long been thought to promote vital energy or immunity through clinical experience.This study aimed to investigate the clinical effects of indirect moxibustion on antioxidant and immunomodulation in a normal population.METHODS:Twenty-five healthy volunteers with no objective or subjective disorders were recruited.The participants were treated with indirect moxibustion on acupoints Guanyuan(CV 4) and Shenque(CV 8) three times per week for 4 weeks.The serum levels of reactive oxygen species(ROS) and malondialdehyde(MDA),the total antioxidant capacity(TAC),the activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase(SOD),and the total glutathione content were determined before and after the 12th moxibustion.Lymphocyte subpopulations and 42 cytokines in the peripheral blood were analyzed using flow cytometry and antibody array,respectively.RESULTS:Compared with the initial time point,the serum levels of ROS and MDA were significantly lowered by moxibustion,while TAC was increased(P<0.01 for all).A significant increase was observed in catalase activity(P<0.05),but not in SOD or total glutathione.There were no significant changes in lymphocyte subpopulations or cytokines in the peripheral blood.Fifteen of 25 participants reported at least one symptom in which they felt subjective improvement after moxibustion.CONCLUSION:Indirect moxibustion on acupoints CV 4 and CV 8 improved the antioxidant defense system,which may be a mechanism explaining the clinical effects of moxibustion.

Observation on Clinical Effects of Tuina plus Hot Compress for Infantile Diarrhea Due to Spleen-kidney Yang Deficiency

Objective： To observe the clinical effects of tuina plus hot compress for nfantile diarrhea clue to spleen-kidney yang deficiency. Methods： One hundred cases were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, 50 cases in each group. The treatment group was treated with tuina plus hot compress. The control group was treated with oral administration of Live Combined Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus powder （Bifico）. The clinical effects were observed after 5-day intervention. Results： The total effective rate was 94.0% in the treatment group and was 66.0% in the control group. The difference in the total effective rate between the two groups was statistically significant （P〈0.05）. The clinical effect was better in the treatment group than that in the control group. Conclusion： Tuina plus hot compress for infantile diarrhea due to spleen-kidney yang deficiency can produce a better clinical effect than oral administration of Bifico.

Therapeutic observation on herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion for dysmenorrhea due to deficiency cold

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion for dysmenorrhea due to deficiency cold.Methods:A total of 70 patients with dysmenorrhea who met the inclusion criteria were randomized into a mild moxibustion group and a herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group by the random number table,with 35 cases in each group.Shenque(CV 8),Zhongji(CV 3)and bilateral Zigong(EX-CA 1)were selected for both groups.The treatment continued for 3 menstrual cycles.The visual analog scale(VAS)and COX menstrual symptom scale(CMSS)were scored in both groups before treatment,after treatment and at the end of the 3rd menstrual cycle after treatment.The clinical efficacy was evaluated at the end of the 3rd menstrual cycle after treatment.Results:After treatment,the clinical efficacy of the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group had the tendency to be superior to that of the mild moxibustion group,while there was no statistically significant difference in the overall efficacy between the two groups(P>0.05).The VAS and CMSS scores after treatment and at the follow-up were significantly lower than those before treatment in both groups(all P<0.05).At the follow-up,the VAS scores in both groups had no significant intra-group differences from those after treatment(both P>0.05).The CMSS scores in both groups were significantly lower than those after treatment(both P<0.05).The VAS scores at the follow-up of both groups had no statistical differences from those after treatment(both P>0.05).After treatment,the CMSS score in the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion group was significantly lower than that in the mild moxibustion group(P<0.05).At the follow-up,there were no statistical differences in the CMSS score between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:The herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion has the same therapeutic efficacy for dysmenorrhea as the mild moxibustion;the two moxibustion methods can significantly improve the concomitant symptoms of dysmenorrhea,and the herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion is little better.

Clinical Study on Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea with Qihuang Herbal Warm Bag

To investigate the effect of Qihuang herbal warm bag on primary dysmenorrhea. Methods： Thirty-two patients with primary dysmenorrhea were selected as subjects and treated by compression with the herbal warm bag for two months. The curative effect was evaluated, and prostaglandin F2a（PGF2a） and 13-endorphin（13-EP） were measured before and after treatment. Results： The herbal warm bag had positive effects on dysmenorrhea at different degrees and could decrease the contents of blood PGF2a and β-EP. Conclusion： The herbal warm bag is quite effective for primary dysmenorrhea possibly by decreasing serum PGF2a and increasing serum β-EP.

Clinical study on Tuina plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation due to Qi deficiency of lung and spleen.Methods A total of 60 patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group by the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.The patients in the control group were given lactulose oral solution,while the patients in the observation group were treated with Tuina and umbilical therapy.After two weeks of treatment,the scores of the Wexner continence grading scale(WCGS)and patient assessment of constipation-quality of life questionnaire(PAC-QOL)were observed.The effective rates in the two groups were compared.Results After two weeks of treatment,the total effective rate in the observation group was 90.0%,while that in the control group was 76.7%,presenting a significant difference between the two groups(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the WCGS and PAC-QOL scores between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After two weeks of treatment,the WCGS and PAC-QOL scores of both groups decreased significantly compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the two scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The efficacy of Tuina plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation is confirmed.This method can improve patients’quality of life.Its efficacy is better than that of taking lactulose oral solution.

Therapeutic effect observation on acupuncture plus umbilicus application with Chinese medicine in treating detrusor underactivity

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus umbilicus application with Chinese medicine for detrusor underactivity.Methods:A total of 46 male patients with detrusor underactivity who were admitted to our hospital between January and December 2017 were randomized into a control group and an observation group,with 23 cases in each group.The control group received intermittent catheterization and routine nursing,and the observation group was treated with acupuncture plus umbilicus application with Chinese medicine on the basis of the treatment of the control group.The comprehensive efficacy,the improvement of bladder urine residue and maximum flow rate of the two groups were observed.Results:No cases dropped out in the two groups.After the intervention,the total effective rate of the observation group was 78.3%,which was significantly higher than 52.2% of the control group (P<0.05).After intervention,the improvements of bladder urine residue and maximum flow rate in the observation group were statistically different from those in the control group (both P<0.05).Conclusion:The combination of acupuncture and umbilicus application with Chinese medicine added on the basis of intermittent catheterization and routine nursing has a certain effect in treating male patients with detrusor underactivity,and is worth further clinical study.

Observation of Influence of Mild Moxibustion by Different Intervals on Therapeutic Effects of Patients with Primary Hyperlipidemia

Objective： To observe the influence of mild moxibustion by different intervals on the therapeutic effect of the patients with primary hyperlipidemia. Methods： 63 cases of patients were randomly divided into Group A （32 cases） and Group B （31 cases）. In both groups, mild moxibustion was applied bilaterally to Zusanli （ST 36）. The treatment was given once a day for group A and once every other day for group B. The therapeutic effects of the two groups were summarized after twelve weeks. Results： The two groups are remarkably significant in reducing total cholesterol （TC） （P〈0.001）, and also remarkably significant in reducing triglyceride （TG）, low density lipoprotein cholesterin （LDL-C） and in elevating high density lipoprotein cholesterin （HDL-C） （P〈0.05）; and not evident in improving apolipotroten （ApoAI）, apoliporotein B （ApoB）, and lipoprotein a [Lp （a）]; however ApoAI showed an obvious tendency to rise, and ApoB and Lp （a） showed an tendency to decrease. There is no statistic significance in comparison between the groups. Conclusion： Mild moxibustion for primary hyperlipidemia can be applied by a plan of one treatment every other day.

Observation on Therapeutic Effects of Cupping Therapy for Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is mainly characterized by the symptoms of sneezing, tickling sensation in the nose, runny nose, and nasal obstruction, and often occurs after invasion of pathogenic wind and cold. The author has treated 50 cases of this disease by applying cupping therapy on Shenque （CV 8）. Now, the report is given as follows.

Treatment of Child Diarrhea by Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion plus Tuina: A Report of 52 Cases

Treated 52 cases of child diarrhea with ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus Tuina, after three treatments, all the patients are cured. Key Words Point CV 8 (Shenque) - Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion - Massage - Tuina - Diarrhea - Abdominal Pain Author: LIU Xiao-feng (1968-), male, resident physician