Sore throatis one of the most prominentclinical manifestations seen among mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)modalities,especially Chinese herbs,have accumulated rich exp...Sore throatis one of the most prominentclinical manifestations seen among mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)modalities,especially Chinese herbs,have accumulated rich experience in successfully treating sore throats in both acute and chronic pharyngitis.By sharing a real-world case study of three patients suffering pharyngeal discomfort including sore throat that might be related to the new coronavirus infection and have similar manifestations to general viral-induced pharyngitis,the article systematically presents and summarizes key Chinese herbsfor acute and chronic pharyngitis based on TCM herbal prescriptions(principles of herbal formula writing)below:clearing heat and removing toxins,nourishing yin and the throat,loosening the stools and soothing the throat,along withTCM syndrome differentiation ordisease differentiation andtreatment.Moreover,a modern interpretation of these principles in terms of the relationship between Shanghuo and Fire Rising,which may often be characterized by local redness,swelling,fever,and pain in the mouth or throat along with possible inflammation,and the correspondence between the pharynx and the anus are proposed.Finally,the article will share their experience in applying specific herbs locally via various pharyngeal deliverymodalities to improve efficacy including recommended prescriptions fora variety of acute and chronic pharyngitis,as well as those that may be caused by the new coronavirus infection.展开更多
By reviewing the historical background and the current state of dry needling(DN),including the"AntiDN Independence"movement by the acupuncture profession in the west,this paper emphasizes that DN is acupunct...By reviewing the historical background and the current state of dry needling(DN),including the"AntiDN Independence"movement by the acupuncture profession in the west,this paper emphasizes that DN is acupuncture,or more precisely,a"de-meridian"style of acupuncture.Clinical applications of DN and its modern studies have seen a tremendous growth spurt during the past two decades,which suggests that the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)may not be the exclusive theory to guide acupuncture.Even certain high-quality DN trials may serve as good examples for acupuncture research,such as refining the stimulation targets in acupoints,recognizing the reflex properties of acupoints known as acu-reflex points(ARPs),or establishing standardized indicators of stimulus amount while objectively assessing the needling efficacy.Like any other therapies,DN has its shares of drawbacks or limitations,which reminds that while innovating classical acupuncture,it is still necessary to inherit the valuable experience of classic acupuncture and the rational core of meridian theory.This is crucial for enhancing the efficacy of clinical acupuncture intervention including DN to broaden the treatment scope and indications of acupuncture.展开更多
文摘Sore throatis one of the most prominentclinical manifestations seen among mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)modalities,especially Chinese herbs,have accumulated rich experience in successfully treating sore throats in both acute and chronic pharyngitis.By sharing a real-world case study of three patients suffering pharyngeal discomfort including sore throat that might be related to the new coronavirus infection and have similar manifestations to general viral-induced pharyngitis,the article systematically presents and summarizes key Chinese herbsfor acute and chronic pharyngitis based on TCM herbal prescriptions(principles of herbal formula writing)below:clearing heat and removing toxins,nourishing yin and the throat,loosening the stools and soothing the throat,along withTCM syndrome differentiation ordisease differentiation andtreatment.Moreover,a modern interpretation of these principles in terms of the relationship between Shanghuo and Fire Rising,which may often be characterized by local redness,swelling,fever,and pain in the mouth or throat along with possible inflammation,and the correspondence between the pharynx and the anus are proposed.Finally,the article will share their experience in applying specific herbs locally via various pharyngeal deliverymodalities to improve efficacy including recommended prescriptions fora variety of acute and chronic pharyngitis,as well as those that may be caused by the new coronavirus infection.
文摘By reviewing the historical background and the current state of dry needling(DN),including the"AntiDN Independence"movement by the acupuncture profession in the west,this paper emphasizes that DN is acupuncture,or more precisely,a"de-meridian"style of acupuncture.Clinical applications of DN and its modern studies have seen a tremendous growth spurt during the past two decades,which suggests that the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)may not be the exclusive theory to guide acupuncture.Even certain high-quality DN trials may serve as good examples for acupuncture research,such as refining the stimulation targets in acupoints,recognizing the reflex properties of acupoints known as acu-reflex points(ARPs),or establishing standardized indicators of stimulus amount while objectively assessing the needling efficacy.Like any other therapies,DN has its shares of drawbacks or limitations,which reminds that while innovating classical acupuncture,it is still necessary to inherit the valuable experience of classic acupuncture and the rational core of meridian theory.This is crucial for enhancing the efficacy of clinical acupuncture intervention including DN to broaden the treatment scope and indications of acupuncture.
