The ability of natural conception decreases with age,leading many advanced-age women with fertility desire begin to attempt in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer(IVF-ET)technique nowadays.Traditional Chinese medi...The ability of natural conception decreases with age,leading many advanced-age women with fertility desire begin to attempt in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer(IVF-ET)technique nowadays.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)believes that human body undergoes periodic changes corresponding to the natural rhythms.Women exhibit distinct physiological lunar rhythms of the thoroughfare vessel and the conception vessel,as well as pathological rhythms during the menstrual cycle and IVF-ET cycle.Based on the theory of TCM temporal rhythm,this paper discusses the pathogenesis characteristics of infertility in advanced-age women at different stages.It believes that acupuncture intervention should comply with the following ideas:determining main acupoints based on disease differentiation,with a preference for the acupoints on the thoroughfare vessel,the conception vessel,spleen meridian and kidney meridian,as well as the back-shu points of the liver,spleen and kidney;determining the supplementary acupoints based on syndrome differentiation and symptoms;determining the supplementary acupoints based on time differentiation of lunar rhythm of the thoroughfare vessel and the conception vessel,and integrating both reinforcing and reducing techniques.During the process of intervention,the physical and mental states were balanced simultaneously.展开更多
World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Scalp Acupuncture,was approved by WFAS,issued on October 9,2023,and officially implemented on December 31,2...World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Scalp Acupuncture,was approved by WFAS,issued on October 9,2023,and officially implemented on December 31,2023.This technical benchmark specifies terms and definitions,scope of application,operation steps and requirements,security requirements,etc.In the development process,the actual clinical conditions of acupuncture and moxibustion in various countries have been fully considered.This technical benchmark is applicable to global acupuncture medical institutions,conducive to the standardized use of scalp acupuncture in clinical practice,and can promote the international dissemination of scalp acupuncture in a certain degree.展开更多
World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Cupping,developed under the leadership of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,was approved b...World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Cupping,developed under the leadership of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,was approved by WFAS.This technical benchmark was issued on October 9,2023,and implemented on December 31,2023.The main contents include the scope,normative references,terms and definitions,procedures and rules,and safety.This article focuses on the above contents,an outlook on the application,popularization,and update plan of this technical benchmark is proposed.展开更多
Different acupuncture-moxibustion therapies can produce different clinical effects, that is, the effect has specificity, which is significantly important in obtaining acupuncture-moxibustion efficacy. In this study, t...Different acupuncture-moxibustion therapies can produce different clinical effects, that is, the effect has specificity, which is significantly important in obtaining acupuncture-moxibustion efficacy. In this study, the clinical application laws of fire needle, acupoint injection, catgut embedment, acupoint application, moxibustion therapy and filiform needle acupuncture were summarized in the aspects of category of disease, efficacy and related prescriptions （such as medication and acupoint selection） based on the result of data mining, and the general applicable categories of disease of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment methods were further screened, so as to guide the clinical application and give play to the best efficacy.展开更多
Objective To observe clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion combined with cupping on postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer. Methods Thirty-six cases of postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer wer...Objective To observe clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion combined with cupping on postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer. Methods Thirty-six cases of postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer were treated with （1） acupuncture at Weishiu （胃俞 BL 21）, Shangwan （上脘 CV 13）, Zhangwan （中脘CV 12）, Xiawan （下脘 CV 10） and Tianshu （天枢 ST 25） to dredging the meridians, （2） quick cupping on local area to promote gastrointestinal motility and （3） mild moxibustion at CV 12, Shanque （神阙 CV 8） and Zusanli （足三里 ST 36）. The treatment was given once a day, 5 times made a course. The clinical efficacy was assessed after two courses of treatment. Results After the treatment, 27 cases were cured, 6 cases were effective and 3 cases were failed, and the total effective rate was 91.7% （33/36）. Conclusion The acupuncture-moxibustion combined with cupping has remarkable clinical efficacy on postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer.展开更多
The article has introduced research advances and clinical trials in recent years on treatment of exercise-induced fatigue with acupuncture, especially in its functions of scavenging oxygen free radicals and inhibiting...The article has introduced research advances and clinical trials in recent years on treatment of exercise-induced fatigue with acupuncture, especially in its functions of scavenging oxygen free radicals and inhibiting lipid-peroxidation, regulating immunity, preventing exercise-induced dysfunction of hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis, improving energy metabolism, maintaining the stability of internal environment, alleviating delayed-onset muscle soreness （DOMS） and preventing mental fatigue and central fatigue etc. It is intended to explain that acupuncture has great potential against exercise-induced fatigue from the views of safety, less side-effects and not involving in stimulants etc. However, divergences still exist in acupoint selection, manipulations and selection of indicators in relative researches. Therefore, further studies are necessary to give a full play of advantages of acupuncture against exercise-induced fatigue.展开更多
The present paper reviews the researches on the correlativity between acupuncture-moxibustion and mast cells in past over ten years at home and abroad from the effects of acupuncture-moxibustion on mast cells in acupo...The present paper reviews the researches on the correlativity between acupuncture-moxibustion and mast cells in past over ten years at home and abroad from the effects of acupuncture-moxibustion on mast cells in acupoints and foci, and the new advances of acupuncture-moxibustion in prevention and treatment of mast cell-related diseases, and analyses on possible mechanisms in combination with previous studies. At present, the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion action on mast cells still is unclear, particularly, the role of mast cells in acupuncture-moxibustion preventing and treating diseases, and the effects of moxibustion on mast cells and the mechanism remain to be further studied and perfected.展开更多
Objective To compare the efficacy difference between the acupuncture-moxibustion therapy for tonifying the primary and strengthening the shoulder and the rehabilitation therapy in the treatment of posthemiplegic omalg...Objective To compare the efficacy difference between the acupuncture-moxibustion therapy for tonifying the primary and strengthening the shoulder and the rehabilitation therapy in the treatment of posthemiplegic omalgia （PO）. Methods Fifty-six cases of PO were randomized into an acupuncture-moxibustion group （30 cases） and a rehabilitation group （26 cases）. In the acupuncture-moxibustion group, the mild moxibustion with moxa stick was applied to Guānyuán （关元 CV 4）, Qìhǎi （气海 CV 6） and Zúsānlǐ （足三里 ST 36） and acupuncture was applied to Jiānzhēn （肩贞 SI 9）, Nàoshū （臑俞 SI 10）, Qūchí （曲池 LI 11）, etc. In the rehabilitation group, the conventional rehabilitation therapy was provided, including massaging local tissues, anti-cramping activity, etc. In both groups, the treatment was given once per day, 15 treatments made one session and two sessions were required totally. The visual analogue scale （VAS）, Fugl-Meyer assessment （FMA） and clinical neurologic impairment scale were adopted as the observation indicators for the evaluation of the analgesic effect and functional effect before and 30 days after treatment separately. Results The total analgesic effective rate was 100.0% （30/30） in the acupuncture-moxibustion group and was 96.2% （25/26） in the rehabilitation group, without presenting the statistical significant difference between two groups （P0.05）. VAS scores were all reduced significantly after treatment in both groups as compared with those before treatment （all P0.01）, but the comparison of the D-values before and after treatment did not reach the statistical significance between two groups （P0.05）. The scores of FMA and the clinical neurologic impairment scale were all improved significantly after treatment in both groups （all P0.01）. The improvements in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were superior to the rehabilitation group （all P0.01）. Conclusion Both therapies can achieve the analgesic effect on PO. The recovery of the motor and neurological functions after the impairment of the affected upper limb is superior in the treatment with the acupuncture and moxibustion therapy for tonifying the primary and strengthening the shoulder as compared with the rehabilitation therapy.展开更多
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional intestinal disease characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel habits. It has drawn great attention because of its high prevalence, reoccurring sympto...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional intestinal disease characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel habits. It has drawn great attention because of its high prevalence, reoccurring symptoms, and severe influence on patients’ lives. Many clinical studies have demonstrated the efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating IBS. Increasing attention has been paid to research regarding the action mechanisms of acupuncture-moxibustion for IBS, and the adoption of modern techniques has achieved some progress. This article reviews the latest advances among action mechanism studies from the perspectives of gastrointestinal motility, visceral hypersensitivity, the brain-gut axis, the neuroendocrine system, and the immune system. It is shown that acupuncture-moxibustion can effectively regulate the above items, and thus, this treatment should have a high efficacy in the treatment of IBS. This article also identifies existing problems in current mechanism research and raises several ideas for future studies. Further revelations regarding these action mechanisms will promote the application of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating IBS.展开更多
The aim of this study was to establish clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture-moxibustion by retrieving relevant literature and adopting the best current national and international evidence, according to experts...The aim of this study was to establish clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture-moxibustion by retrieving relevant literature and adopting the best current national and international evidence, according to experts＇ experience and patients＇ values. This was achieved using the Grade of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation（GRADE） system combined with a wide range of national experts＇ consensus, in order to provide reliable evidence for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis, and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effects of fuzhengbutu(strengthening antipathogenic qi and tonifying the earth)acupuncture-moxibustion therapy on walking function in the patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.Methods: A total...Objective: To observe the effects of fuzhengbutu(strengthening antipathogenic qi and tonifying the earth)acupuncture-moxibustion therapy on walking function in the patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.Methods: A total of 57 patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke treated in our hospital from January2018 through to October 2018 were collected as the study objects. According to random number table,they were divided into a treatment group(29 cases) and a control group(28 cases). In the treatment group, the fuzhengbutu acupuncture-moxibustion therapy combined with rehabilitation treatment was adopted. In the control group, the rehabilitation treatment was given. The persistent walking time and pause time in PIERENSTEP gait measurable training and test system as well as the score of Berg balance scale(BBS) were compared between the two groups.Results: In the treatment group, the persistent walking time after treatment 1.47 ±0.28) s was shorter obviously versus before treatment(2.12 ± 0.38)s, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). The pause time after treatment was not different obviously versus before treatment(P> 0.05). In the control group,the persistent walking time after treatment(1.88 ± 0.22) s was shorter obviously versus before treatment(2.18 ± 0.30)s, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). The pause time after treatment was not different obviously versus before treatment(P> 0.05). Before treatment, the differences were not significant in the persistent walking time and pause duration in the patients of either group(P>0.05). After treatment, the persistent walking time in the treatment group was shorter obviously than the control group(P<0.05) and the difference in pause time was not significant between the two groups(P>0.05). Before treatment, there was no difference in BBS score between the two groups(P>0.05). In the treatment group, BBS score(42.79 ±2.78) after treatment was higher than(35.86 ±2.64) before treatment, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). In the control group, BBS score(39.07 ±2.67) after treatment was higher than(35.86 ±2.64) before treatment, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). In comparison of BBS score after treatment between the two groups, the score in the treatment group was higher than the control group, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion: Based on rehabilitation treatment, Fuzhengbutu acupuncture-moxibustion therapy effectively improves the walking function of the patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke.展开更多
Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy of ＂banking up original qi and consolidating the foundation＂ for prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.Methods： Sixty...Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy of ＂banking up original qi and consolidating the foundation＂ for prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.Methods： Sixty included patients were divided into two groups according to the random number table method with 30 patients in each group. In acupuncture group, warming-needle moxibustion was carried out at Zúsānlǐ（足三里ST 36）, and cone moxibustion on Fùzǐ（附子Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata） cake was conducted at Guānyuán（关元CV 4）, Qìhǎi（气海CV 6） and Dàzhuī（大椎GV 14）. The treatment was conducted in May or June（2 months before the onset of rhinitis in this area）. The treatment was carried out for once every other day and three times per week. Treatment for 24 times was considered as 1 course of treatment. No intervention treatment was conducted in control group. The score of rhinitis symptom, the visual analogue scale（VAS） score changes of total nasal symptom score（TNSS） and total non-nasal symptom score（TNNSS） of patients in 2015 and in 2016 were observed, and the clinical efficacy of the two groups was compared.Results：（1） The score of rhinitis symptom, the VAS score changes of TNSS and TNNSS in acupuncture group in 2016 declined when compared with the results in 2015, which were 4.57 ±0.82 vs 9.40 ± 1.89,13.37 ± 4.01 vs 30.80 ±4.77 and 15.93 ±6.30 vs 46.13 ± 9.79（P〈 0.001）, the results in acupuncture group after treatment were lower than that in control group at same time, which were 4.57 ±0.82 vs 7.53 ±2.06,13.37±4.01 vs 27.17±6.84,15.93±6.30 vs 35.53±11.69（all P〈0.001）. According to comparison, there was no obvious difference in the results in control group at the two time points, which were 8.60 ±2.39 vs7.53 ± 2.06, 29.63 ± 6.30 vs 27.17 ± 6.84 and 40.90 ±12.31 vs 35.53± 11.69（all P〉 0.05）.（2） The total effective rate was 96.7%（29/30） in acupuncture group and 10%（3/30） in control group, and the difference was statistically significant（P〈 0.001）.Conclusion： Acupuncture-moxibustion therapy of ＂banking up original qi and consolidating the foundation＂ was effective on prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.展开更多
Refractory infertility is a relatively intractable issue regarding its treatment at present.In recent years,acupuncture-moxibustion therapy participate increasingly in treatment of refractory infertility and has achie...Refractory infertility is a relatively intractable issue regarding its treatment at present.In recent years,acupuncture-moxibustion therapy participate increasingly in treatment of refractory infertility and has achieved a certain therapeutic effect.It is discovered that acupuncture-moxibustion effectively improves ovarian function,promotes ovulation and improves ovum quality and endomentrial receptivity.Hence,this therapy has been widely applied to the treatment of infertility induced by primary ovarian insufficiency(POI),polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS),endometriosis(EM),intrauterine adhesion(IUA),etc..In the paper,the research status of this disease treated with acupuncture-moxibustion is reviewed.It is anticipated to determine the direction and lay the foundation for further research.展开更多
To summarize and analyze the acupoint selection rules in acupuncture-moxibustion for stable angina pectoris. Clinical studies and literature on acupuncture-moxibustion for stable angina pectoris with definite acupoint...To summarize and analyze the acupoint selection rules in acupuncture-moxibustion for stable angina pectoris. Clinical studies and literature on acupuncture-moxibustion for stable angina pectoris with definite acupoint selection were included through retrieving China National Knowledge Infrastructure（CNKI）,Wanfang Database and VIP in order to analyze the characteristics and rules of acupoint selection in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for stable angina pectoris. It has been found that the acupoint selection of acupuncture-moxibustion prescriptions for stable angina pectoris focused on specific acupoints.The top 5 acupoints with the highest using frequency included Neiguan（内关PC 6）,Danzhdng（膻中CV17）,Xinshu（心俞BL 15）,Ziusanli（足三里ST 36） and Sanyinjiao（三阴交SP 6）. Acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of stable angina pectoris involved 12 meridians, mainly including the hand-jueyin pericardium meridian, the foot-taiyang bladder meridian, conception vessel, the foot-yangming stomach meridian, the foot-taiyin spleen meridian, and the hand-shaoyin heart meridian, etc., embodying the characteristics and rules of acupoint selection such as ＂highlighting the special treatment effect of acupoints＂ ＂selecting acupoints along the pericardium meridian, bladder meridian and conception vessel, combining the anterior and the posterior acupoints＂, ＂selecting the distal acupoints of spleen and stomach meridians, and focusing on specific acupoints＂, etc.展开更多
World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies,Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,China Academy of Chinese Medical Scie...World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies,Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,and China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.It is published quarterly worldwide.The focus of the jour nal in eludes,but is not confined to,clin ical researches,summary of clinical experiences,experimental researches,clinical reports,needling techniques,moxibustion techniques,acupuncture analgesia and acupuncture anesthesia,reviews,academic discussion,education and academic lectures,researches on historical documents,introduction to typical cases,meridian-collaterals and acupoints,proved acupoint or prescriptions of acupoints,news reports,newly-developed apparatuses,etc.The clinical,experimental papers and articles from teaching are welcomed.展开更多
基金Supported by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine First Class Discipline Construction:90010961020079。
文摘The ability of natural conception decreases with age,leading many advanced-age women with fertility desire begin to attempt in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer(IVF-ET)technique nowadays.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)believes that human body undergoes periodic changes corresponding to the natural rhythms.Women exhibit distinct physiological lunar rhythms of the thoroughfare vessel and the conception vessel,as well as pathological rhythms during the menstrual cycle and IVF-ET cycle.Based on the theory of TCM temporal rhythm,this paper discusses the pathogenesis characteristics of infertility in advanced-age women at different stages.It believes that acupuncture intervention should comply with the following ideas:determining main acupoints based on disease differentiation,with a preference for the acupoints on the thoroughfare vessel,the conception vessel,spleen meridian and kidney meridian,as well as the back-shu points of the liver,spleen and kidney;determining the supplementary acupoints based on syndrome differentiation and symptoms;determining the supplementary acupoints based on time differentiation of lunar rhythm of the thoroughfare vessel and the conception vessel,and integrating both reinforcing and reducing techniques.During the process of intervention,the physical and mental states were balanced simultaneously.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program Project:2022YFC3500402.
文摘World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Scalp Acupuncture,was approved by WFAS,issued on October 9,2023,and officially implemented on December 31,2023.This technical benchmark specifies terms and definitions,scope of application,operation steps and requirements,security requirements,etc.In the development process,the actual clinical conditions of acupuncture and moxibustion in various countries have been fully considered.This technical benchmark is applicable to global acupuncture medical institutions,conducive to the standardized use of scalp acupuncture in clinical practice,and can promote the international dissemination of scalp acupuncture in a certain degree.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program of China:2019YFC1712200-2019YFC1712204。
文摘World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Cupping,developed under the leadership of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,was approved by WFAS.This technical benchmark was issued on October 9,2023,and implemented on December 31,2023.The main contents include the scope,normative references,terms and definitions,procedures and rules,and safety.This article focuses on the above contents,an outlook on the application,popularization,and update plan of this technical benchmark is proposed.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China:81072883,81173342,81473773Scientific Research Project of Hebei Education Department:Z 2014145Planned Project of Young Talents in Colleges and Universities in Hebei Province:BJ 2014047
文摘Different acupuncture-moxibustion therapies can produce different clinical effects, that is, the effect has specificity, which is significantly important in obtaining acupuncture-moxibustion efficacy. In this study, the clinical application laws of fire needle, acupoint injection, catgut embedment, acupoint application, moxibustion therapy and filiform needle acupuncture were summarized in the aspects of category of disease, efficacy and related prescriptions （such as medication and acupoint selection） based on the result of data mining, and the general applicable categories of disease of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment methods were further screened, so as to guide the clinical application and give play to the best efficacy.
文摘Objective To observe clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion combined with cupping on postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer. Methods Thirty-six cases of postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer were treated with （1） acupuncture at Weishiu （胃俞 BL 21）, Shangwan （上脘 CV 13）, Zhangwan （中脘CV 12）, Xiawan （下脘 CV 10） and Tianshu （天枢 ST 25） to dredging the meridians, （2） quick cupping on local area to promote gastrointestinal motility and （3） mild moxibustion at CV 12, Shanque （神阙 CV 8） and Zusanli （足三里 ST 36）. The treatment was given once a day, 5 times made a course. The clinical efficacy was assessed after two courses of treatment. Results After the treatment, 27 cases were cured, 6 cases were effective and 3 cases were failed, and the total effective rate was 91.7% （33/36）. Conclusion The acupuncture-moxibustion combined with cupping has remarkable clinical efficacy on postsurgical gastroparesis of abdominal cancer.
文摘The article has introduced research advances and clinical trials in recent years on treatment of exercise-induced fatigue with acupuncture, especially in its functions of scavenging oxygen free radicals and inhibiting lipid-peroxidation, regulating immunity, preventing exercise-induced dysfunction of hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis, improving energy metabolism, maintaining the stability of internal environment, alleviating delayed-onset muscle soreness （DOMS） and preventing mental fatigue and central fatigue etc. It is intended to explain that acupuncture has great potential against exercise-induced fatigue from the views of safety, less side-effects and not involving in stimulants etc. However, divergences still exist in acupoint selection, manipulations and selection of indicators in relative researches. Therefore, further studies are necessary to give a full play of advantages of acupuncture against exercise-induced fatigue.
基金Scientific Research Project of Shanghai City Science Committee:07ZR14100Shanghai City Key Discipline Construction Scientific Research Project:S30304Shanghai City Key Discipline TCM Gynecdogy Key Discipline Construction Project:S30303
文摘The present paper reviews the researches on the correlativity between acupuncture-moxibustion and mast cells in past over ten years at home and abroad from the effects of acupuncture-moxibustion on mast cells in acupoints and foci, and the new advances of acupuncture-moxibustion in prevention and treatment of mast cell-related diseases, and analyses on possible mechanisms in combination with previous studies. At present, the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion action on mast cells still is unclear, particularly, the role of mast cells in acupuncture-moxibustion preventing and treating diseases, and the effects of moxibustion on mast cells and the mechanism remain to be further studied and perfected.
文摘Objective To compare the efficacy difference between the acupuncture-moxibustion therapy for tonifying the primary and strengthening the shoulder and the rehabilitation therapy in the treatment of posthemiplegic omalgia （PO）. Methods Fifty-six cases of PO were randomized into an acupuncture-moxibustion group （30 cases） and a rehabilitation group （26 cases）. In the acupuncture-moxibustion group, the mild moxibustion with moxa stick was applied to Guānyuán （关元 CV 4）, Qìhǎi （气海 CV 6） and Zúsānlǐ （足三里 ST 36） and acupuncture was applied to Jiānzhēn （肩贞 SI 9）, Nàoshū （臑俞 SI 10）, Qūchí （曲池 LI 11）, etc. In the rehabilitation group, the conventional rehabilitation therapy was provided, including massaging local tissues, anti-cramping activity, etc. In both groups, the treatment was given once per day, 15 treatments made one session and two sessions were required totally. The visual analogue scale （VAS）, Fugl-Meyer assessment （FMA） and clinical neurologic impairment scale were adopted as the observation indicators for the evaluation of the analgesic effect and functional effect before and 30 days after treatment separately. Results The total analgesic effective rate was 100.0% （30/30） in the acupuncture-moxibustion group and was 96.2% （25/26） in the rehabilitation group, without presenting the statistical significant difference between two groups （P0.05）. VAS scores were all reduced significantly after treatment in both groups as compared with those before treatment （all P0.01）, but the comparison of the D-values before and after treatment did not reach the statistical significance between two groups （P0.05）. The scores of FMA and the clinical neurologic impairment scale were all improved significantly after treatment in both groups （all P0.01）. The improvements in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were superior to the rehabilitation group （all P0.01）. Conclusion Both therapies can achieve the analgesic effect on PO. The recovery of the motor and neurological functions after the impairment of the affected upper limb is superior in the treatment with the acupuncture and moxibustion therapy for tonifying the primary and strengthening the shoulder as compared with the rehabilitation therapy.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81273843,No.81072879National Key Basic Research Program of China,No.2009CB522900
文摘Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional intestinal disease characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel habits. It has drawn great attention because of its high prevalence, reoccurring symptoms, and severe influence on patients’ lives. Many clinical studies have demonstrated the efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating IBS. Increasing attention has been paid to research regarding the action mechanisms of acupuncture-moxibustion for IBS, and the adoption of modern techniques has achieved some progress. This article reviews the latest advances among action mechanism studies from the perspectives of gastrointestinal motility, visceral hypersensitivity, the brain-gut axis, the neuroendocrine system, and the immune system. It is shown that acupuncture-moxibustion can effectively regulate the above items, and thus, this treatment should have a high efficacy in the treatment of IBS. This article also identifies existing problems in current mechanism research and raises several ideas for future studies. Further revelations regarding these action mechanisms will promote the application of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating IBS.
基金Supported by standardization of traditional Chinese medicine,State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China:ZYYS-2009-0009-8special project of construction of TCM Master CHENG Xin-nong’s Inheritance Studio,State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China
文摘The aim of this study was to establish clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture-moxibustion by retrieving relevant literature and adopting the best current national and international evidence, according to experts＇ experience and patients＇ values. This was achieved using the Grade of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation（GRADE） system combined with a wide range of national experts＇ consensus, in order to provide reliable evidence for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis, and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
基金Supported by Rural and Urban Community Project for Promoting Appropriate Techniques of Fujian Health and Family Planning Administration:2018006
文摘Objective: To observe the effects of fuzhengbutu(strengthening antipathogenic qi and tonifying the earth)acupuncture-moxibustion therapy on walking function in the patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.Methods: A total of 57 patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke treated in our hospital from January2018 through to October 2018 were collected as the study objects. According to random number table,they were divided into a treatment group(29 cases) and a control group(28 cases). In the treatment group, the fuzhengbutu acupuncture-moxibustion therapy combined with rehabilitation treatment was adopted. In the control group, the rehabilitation treatment was given. The persistent walking time and pause time in PIERENSTEP gait measurable training and test system as well as the score of Berg balance scale(BBS) were compared between the two groups.Results: In the treatment group, the persistent walking time after treatment 1.47 ±0.28) s was shorter obviously versus before treatment(2.12 ± 0.38)s, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). The pause time after treatment was not different obviously versus before treatment(P> 0.05). In the control group,the persistent walking time after treatment(1.88 ± 0.22) s was shorter obviously versus before treatment(2.18 ± 0.30)s, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). The pause time after treatment was not different obviously versus before treatment(P> 0.05). Before treatment, the differences were not significant in the persistent walking time and pause duration in the patients of either group(P>0.05). After treatment, the persistent walking time in the treatment group was shorter obviously than the control group(P<0.05) and the difference in pause time was not significant between the two groups(P>0.05). Before treatment, there was no difference in BBS score between the two groups(P>0.05). In the treatment group, BBS score(42.79 ±2.78) after treatment was higher than(35.86 ±2.64) before treatment, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). In the control group, BBS score(39.07 ±2.67) after treatment was higher than(35.86 ±2.64) before treatment, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05). In comparison of BBS score after treatment between the two groups, the score in the treatment group was higher than the control group, indicating the significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion: Based on rehabilitation treatment, Fuzhengbutu acupuncture-moxibustion therapy effectively improves the walking function of the patients with hemiplegia after ischemic stroke.
基金Supported by Baotou Medical Science and Technology Project:Wsjj2015060~~
文摘Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy of ＂banking up original qi and consolidating the foundation＂ for prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.Methods： Sixty included patients were divided into two groups according to the random number table method with 30 patients in each group. In acupuncture group, warming-needle moxibustion was carried out at Zúsānlǐ（足三里ST 36）, and cone moxibustion on Fùzǐ（附子Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata） cake was conducted at Guānyuán（关元CV 4）, Qìhǎi（气海CV 6） and Dàzhuī（大椎GV 14）. The treatment was conducted in May or June（2 months before the onset of rhinitis in this area）. The treatment was carried out for once every other day and three times per week. Treatment for 24 times was considered as 1 course of treatment. No intervention treatment was conducted in control group. The score of rhinitis symptom, the visual analogue scale（VAS） score changes of total nasal symptom score（TNSS） and total non-nasal symptom score（TNNSS） of patients in 2015 and in 2016 were observed, and the clinical efficacy of the two groups was compared.Results：（1） The score of rhinitis symptom, the VAS score changes of TNSS and TNNSS in acupuncture group in 2016 declined when compared with the results in 2015, which were 4.57 ±0.82 vs 9.40 ± 1.89,13.37 ± 4.01 vs 30.80 ±4.77 and 15.93 ±6.30 vs 46.13 ± 9.79（P〈 0.001）, the results in acupuncture group after treatment were lower than that in control group at same time, which were 4.57 ±0.82 vs 7.53 ±2.06,13.37±4.01 vs 27.17±6.84,15.93±6.30 vs 35.53±11.69（all P〈0.001）. According to comparison, there was no obvious difference in the results in control group at the two time points, which were 8.60 ±2.39 vs7.53 ± 2.06, 29.63 ± 6.30 vs 27.17 ± 6.84 and 40.90 ±12.31 vs 35.53± 11.69（all P〉 0.05）.（2） The total effective rate was 96.7%（29/30） in acupuncture group and 10%（3/30） in control group, and the difference was statistically significant（P〈 0.001）.Conclusion： Acupuncture-moxibustion therapy of ＂banking up original qi and consolidating the foundation＂ was effective on prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
基金Supported by Shanghai Xinlin New Star Cultivation Program:ZY(2018-2020)-RCPY-3012In-Budget Project of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine:18LK045Project of Qi Cong Studio for Academic Experience Research of Eminent and Veteran Experts of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine:SZYMZYGZS4014。
文摘Refractory infertility is a relatively intractable issue regarding its treatment at present.In recent years,acupuncture-moxibustion therapy participate increasingly in treatment of refractory infertility and has achieved a certain therapeutic effect.It is discovered that acupuncture-moxibustion effectively improves ovarian function,promotes ovulation and improves ovum quality and endomentrial receptivity.Hence,this therapy has been widely applied to the treatment of infertility induced by primary ovarian insufficiency(POI),polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS),endometriosis(EM),intrauterine adhesion(IUA),etc..In the paper,the research status of this disease treated with acupuncture-moxibustion is reviewed.It is anticipated to determine the direction and lay the foundation for further research.
基金Supported by the special fund of basic scientific research operating expenses of central public welfare scientific research institutions:YZ-1612Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province:2016CFB215Youth Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China:81704142~~
文摘To summarize and analyze the acupoint selection rules in acupuncture-moxibustion for stable angina pectoris. Clinical studies and literature on acupuncture-moxibustion for stable angina pectoris with definite acupoint selection were included through retrieving China National Knowledge Infrastructure（CNKI）,Wanfang Database and VIP in order to analyze the characteristics and rules of acupoint selection in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for stable angina pectoris. It has been found that the acupoint selection of acupuncture-moxibustion prescriptions for stable angina pectoris focused on specific acupoints.The top 5 acupoints with the highest using frequency included Neiguan（内关PC 6）,Danzhdng（膻中CV17）,Xinshu（心俞BL 15）,Ziusanli（足三里ST 36） and Sanyinjiao（三阴交SP 6）. Acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of stable angina pectoris involved 12 meridians, mainly including the hand-jueyin pericardium meridian, the foot-taiyang bladder meridian, conception vessel, the foot-yangming stomach meridian, the foot-taiyin spleen meridian, and the hand-shaoyin heart meridian, etc., embodying the characteristics and rules of acupoint selection such as ＂highlighting the special treatment effect of acupoints＂ ＂selecting acupoints along the pericardium meridian, bladder meridian and conception vessel, combining the anterior and the posterior acupoints＂, ＂selecting the distal acupoints of spleen and stomach meridians, and focusing on specific acupoints＂, etc.
文摘World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies,Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,and China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.It is published quarterly worldwide.The focus of the jour nal in eludes,but is not confined to,clin ical researches,summary of clinical experiences,experimental researches,clinical reports,needling techniques,moxibustion techniques,acupuncture analgesia and acupuncture anesthesia,reviews,academic discussion,education and academic lectures,researches on historical documents,introduction to typical cases,meridian-collaterals and acupoints,proved acupoint or prescriptions of acupoints,news reports,newly-developed apparatuses,etc.The clinical,experimental papers and articles from teaching are welcomed.
