Background:Nummular eczema(NE)is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by pruritic coinshaped lesions and a long-lasting and easy-relapsing course,which severely decreases patients’quality of life.This case was ...Background:Nummular eczema(NE)is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by pruritic coinshaped lesions and a long-lasting and easy-relapsing course,which severely decreases patients’quality of life.This case was designed to observe the effects of specific acupuncture techniques on pruritic NE management.Case presentation:A 22-year-old female was first diagnosed with pruritic NE three years earlier.No allergies were found in the patch test;while emotional stress would trigger and aggravate the NE.External application of 0.1%tacrolimus failed to reverse this condition over a long period of treatment.Treatment&outcomes:An individualized acupuncture treatment protocol was identified.Half needling and encircling needling were applied at local eczematous lesions,with routine needling at meridian points,once per week,for 12 treatment sessions.All outcome measures,including the Eczema Area and Severity Index,Visual Analogue Scale score for pruritus,Self-Rating Anxiety Score,and Dermatology Quality Life Index,substantially improved over 6 months from pre-treatment to 3 months posttreatment.Conclusion:Acupuncture might be a promising non-pharmacological treatment method for patients with NE,especially for those with emotional stress.A randomized controlled trial with an adequate sample size and rigorous study design is required to verify the results of the study.展开更多
It has been proved by the ancient and modemacupuncture practices that needling techniques are ofvital importance in the acupuncture treatment ofdiseases.At present,much has been reported aboutthe researches on acupunc...It has been proved by the ancient and modemacupuncture practices that needling techniques are ofvital importance in the acupuncture treatment ofdiseases.At present,much has been reported aboutthe researches on acupuncture techniques,which canbe roughly divided into the following three types:reinforcing,reducing,and even methods.Throughlong years of study and clinical practice,Dr.展开更多
Purpose To observe the curative effect of special acupuncture techniques on female urethral syndrome and its relationship with the course of treatment.Method Four abdominal and four sacral empirical points were acupun...Purpose To observe the curative effect of special acupuncture techniques on female urethral syndrome and its relationship with the course of treatment.Method Four abdominal and four sacral empirical points were acupunctured with special techniques and electricity. A difference in curative effect was investigated between different numbers of treatments.Results The clinical cure rate reached 15.2% just after ≤10 (7.3±1.3) treatments. The curative effect was significantly better after 20–40 (32.1±5.8) treatments than after ≤10 (7.3±1.3) treatments ({ie19-1},P<0.05). The clinical cure rate reached 43.5% in the former.Conclusion Special acupuncture techniques have a good clinical effect on female urethral syndrome. The curative effect improves with an increase in the number of treatments. Key words Special Acupuncture Techniques - Urethral Diseases - Urodynamics - syndrome WANG Si-you, professor, the head of clinical research division of Shanghai research institute of acupuncture and meridian, mainly engaged in clinical and experimental studies on acupuncture treatment of urinary dysfunction, the inventor of special acupuncture therapy for urethral syndrome and urinary incontinence.Translator: WANG Si-you展开更多
Beginning from the origination of the bone-length cun measurement, and proceeding from clinical application, the article differentiated and analyzed 4 measuring methods relate with cun, namely, bone-length cun measure...Beginning from the origination of the bone-length cun measurement, and proceeding from clinical application, the article differentiated and analyzed 4 measuring methods relate with cun, namely, bone-length cun measurement and finger cun measurement regarding to acupoint locating, cun measurement of filiform needle concerning the size of the body of the needle and cun measurement of acupuncture technique referring to the depth of insertion. It explained different senses of cun in the above 4 measurements. The original meaning and the respective implication for each situation should be clarified. Flexible and proper application is required so as to enhance the therapeutic effect of the treatment and avoid possible accidents.展开更多
The psychotherapeutic technique plays an important role in acupuncture therapy. In the present paper, the authors explain the relevance of psychotherapeutic technique and curative effect of acupuncture from （1）conne...The psychotherapeutic technique plays an important role in acupuncture therapy. In the present paper, the authors explain the relevance of psychotherapeutic technique and curative effect of acupuncture from （1）connection between psychologic factors and curing disease, （2）specialty of acupuncture therapy, and （3）influence of psychologic factors on acupuncture therapy, etc. Finally bring forward how to make good use of the technique during the course of acupuncture.展开更多
HE's tube acupuncture technique was founded by Mr. HE Huiwu, a Master of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). Based on the theory of Zangfu organs and meridians, it draws on the essence of the academics of doctors i...HE's tube acupuncture technique was founded by Mr. HE Huiwu, a Master of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). Based on the theory of Zangfu organs and meridians, it draws on the essence of the academics of doctors in the past dynasties, especially the important theory of Huangdi Neijing to guide the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion. This paper introduces the academic thought of HE's tube acupuncture. Mr HE believes that the pathogenesis of vertigo is mainly the first, kidney essence is deficient, and the heart fire burns alone,therefore disharmony occurs between heart and kidney. Secondly, liver and kidney Yin's deficiency, Yin is deficient while Yang is hyperactive or Yin is deficient and wind. Thirdly, the spleen Qi is deficient, Qingyang fails to ascend, and the main Zangfu organs are responsible for the liver, spleen and kidney. In the treatment, it emphasizes the characteristics of TCM paying attention to the whole, syndrome differentiation and treatment, selects the principal acupuncture points of the bladder meridian of foot Taiyang, kidney meridian of foot Shaoyin, hand Jueyin pericardium meridian, heart meridian of hand Shaoyin, include Kunlun(BL60), Yongquan(KI1), Neiguan(PC6), Fuliu(KI7), Daling(PC7),Shenmen(HT7), Shenmai(BL62), Tianzhu(BL10), Baihui(GV20), Beiyu points, etc. Finally, combined with the actual medical records,the clinical effect of HE's tube acupuncture technique in the treatment of vertigo is explained in detail.展开更多
Chronic abdominal wall pain is common but often misdiagnosed,frequently mistaken for visceral disease.Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome(ACNES)is increasingly recognized in Western medicine as a major cause...Chronic abdominal wall pain is common but often misdiagnosed,frequently mistaken for visceral disease.Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome(ACNES)is increasingly recognized in Western medicine as a major cause,typically managed with diagnostic nerve blocks and,in refractory cases,surgical neurectomy.In traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),this condition aligns with“collateral disorder”(Luo Bing),in which pathogenic obstruction of superficial collaterals produces localized pain that is neither strictly external nor internal.This review examines conceptual parallels between ACNES and TCM,emphasizing theoretical foundations,modern innovations in minimally invasive acupuncture,and the potential for interdisciplinary integration.Western research on ACNES pathogenesis,diagnosis,and treatment is discussed alongside TCM classical sources and contemporary studies on Pizhen(a flat-head acupuncture needle)therapy.Western medicine provides diagnostic precision through imaging and nerve blocks but offers limited long-term solutions beyond invasive surgery.By contrast,TCM acupuncture,particularly Pizhen therapy,delivers a micro-invasive,precise,and systemic approach to fascial decompression and nerve release.Biomechanical studies indicate that it can relieve high-tension points,restore microcirculation,and regulate neuromuscular activity.Clinical practice highlights the importance of accurate localization of entrapment sites,pattern differentiation,and holistic regulation.Interdisciplinary integration combines the diagnostic strengths of Western medicine with the therapeutic versatility of TCM,reducing misdiagnosis,improving outcomes,and minimizing invasiveness.ACNES remains a treatable but under-recognized source of abdominal pain.Integrating minimally invasive TCM needle techniques with Western diagnostic methods offers a promising pathway toward precision and holistic care.Future priorities include standardizing protocols,conducting rigorous clinical trials,strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration,and enhancing public awareness.Such approaches hold strong potential to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with chronic abdominal wall pain.展开更多
Objective To discuss the therapeutic effect and mechanism of warming needling technique for the treatment of depression. Methods A total of 60 patients with depression were randomly divided into treatment group and co...Objective To discuss the therapeutic effect and mechanism of warming needling technique for the treatment of depression. Methods A total of 60 patients with depression were randomly divided into treatment group and control group with 30 cases each. The treatment group was treated with warming needle technique on the Jiaji points of the heart, lung, liver, spleen and kidney, control group with Amitriptyline, HAMD scale and the qualitative change of EEG-α wave were observed before and after the treatment. Results The total effective rate of treatment group was 100%, much better than that of the control group with 80% (P<0.05); the HAMD scale of treatment group was better than that of control group (P<0.05); the comparison of the improvement of somatic symptoms between treatment group and control group was significant (P<0.05); the comparison of frequency and amplitude of EEG-α wave was significant (P<0.05), there was no toxic and side effect in the treatment group. Conclusion Warming needling technique for depression has better effect than Amitriptyline, and there was no toxic and side effect in the treatment group. Warming needle technique can effectively regulate the frequency and amplitude EEG-α wave, and acts to improve depressive condition.展开更多
The report presented a case of cilioretinal artery occlusion. A 22-year-old woman, with a complain of reduced visual acuity of the right eye for 4 days, presented with blurred vision and inferior visual field defect a...The report presented a case of cilioretinal artery occlusion. A 22-year-old woman, with a complain of reduced visual acuity of the right eye for 4 days, presented with blurred vision and inferior visual field defect at the time of visit. Acupuncture combined with herbal medication of Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction was applied for the patient. Main acupoints included Jingming (BL1), Qiuhou (EX-HN7), Sizhukong (TE23), Yuyao (EX-HN3), Sibai (ST2), Fengchi (GB20), Hegu (LI4), Guangming (GB37) and Taichong (LR3). The needles were remained for 30 min in each session, which was given once daily for 10 days. The modified Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction (Semen Juglandis [10 g], Flos Carthami [10 g], Rhizoma Chuanxiong [10 g], Radix Paeoniae Rubra [10 g], Radix Rehmanniae [15 g], Radix Angelicae Sinensis [10 g], Radix Bupleuri [10 g], Fructus Aurantii [5 g], Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle [6 g], Fructus Crataegi [20 g], Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli [10 g], Scorpio [5 g], Herba Leonuri [15 g], Radix Astragali [35 g] and Ramulus Cinnamomi [10 g]) was applied one dose daily for 7 days. After 7 days of treatment, the visual acuity of the patient was increased from 0.04 to 0.6 in the right eye with spectacles, the retinal fundus edema disappeared and the inferior vision field defect relieved. With acupuncture treatment for another 10 days, it was observed that the visual acuity of the patient's right eye was improved and the inferior vision field defect reduced. There was no symptom recurrence and the visual acuities in both eyes of the patient were 1.0 with spectacles till the latest follow-up. This therapy provided a new idea and approach to treat cilioretinal artery occlusion.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Daoqi(directing qi flowing) acupuncture technique in Huangdi Neijing(Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic) for moderate-tosevere obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome(OS...Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Daoqi(directing qi flowing) acupuncture technique in Huangdi Neijing(Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic) for moderate-tosevere obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS).Methods Sixty patients with moderate-tosevere OSAHS were randomly divided into a Daoqi acupuncture group (30 cases) and a conventional acupuncture group(30 cases,1 case dropped out).展开更多
The international standard titled“Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion—General Rules for Drafting”(WFAS006.1—2023)has been officially launched on the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Socie...The international standard titled“Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion—General Rules for Drafting”(WFAS006.1—2023)has been officially launched on the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)official website,which was drafted by the Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,and approved and released by WFAS.This standard filled the gap in the existing international standards concerning the general rules for acupuncture technical operations,resolved several common technical issues in this field,provided a model for the international transformation of technical benchmark of acupuncture and moxibustion,and provided a reference for researchers of subsequent standards in this series.This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the standard from 3 aspects,including the development process,the structural framework and content,the research characteristics,and application value,with the aim of assisting professionals worldwide in undertaking the drafting of the series of WFAS“Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion”in better understanding and applying the standard,thereby enhancing the quality,practicability,operability,and international applicability of the series standards.展开更多
文摘Background:Nummular eczema(NE)is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by pruritic coinshaped lesions and a long-lasting and easy-relapsing course,which severely decreases patients’quality of life.This case was designed to observe the effects of specific acupuncture techniques on pruritic NE management.Case presentation:A 22-year-old female was first diagnosed with pruritic NE three years earlier.No allergies were found in the patch test;while emotional stress would trigger and aggravate the NE.External application of 0.1%tacrolimus failed to reverse this condition over a long period of treatment.Treatment&outcomes:An individualized acupuncture treatment protocol was identified.Half needling and encircling needling were applied at local eczematous lesions,with routine needling at meridian points,once per week,for 12 treatment sessions.All outcome measures,including the Eczema Area and Severity Index,Visual Analogue Scale score for pruritus,Self-Rating Anxiety Score,and Dermatology Quality Life Index,substantially improved over 6 months from pre-treatment to 3 months posttreatment.Conclusion:Acupuncture might be a promising non-pharmacological treatment method for patients with NE,especially for those with emotional stress.A randomized controlled trial with an adequate sample size and rigorous study design is required to verify the results of the study.
文摘It has been proved by the ancient and modemacupuncture practices that needling techniques are ofvital importance in the acupuncture treatment ofdiseases.At present,much has been reported aboutthe researches on acupuncture techniques,which canbe roughly divided into the following three types:reinforcing,reducing,and even methods.Throughlong years of study and clinical practice,Dr.
文摘Purpose To observe the curative effect of special acupuncture techniques on female urethral syndrome and its relationship with the course of treatment.Method Four abdominal and four sacral empirical points were acupunctured with special techniques and electricity. A difference in curative effect was investigated between different numbers of treatments.Results The clinical cure rate reached 15.2% just after ≤10 (7.3±1.3) treatments. The curative effect was significantly better after 20–40 (32.1±5.8) treatments than after ≤10 (7.3±1.3) treatments ({ie19-1},P<0.05). The clinical cure rate reached 43.5% in the former.Conclusion Special acupuncture techniques have a good clinical effect on female urethral syndrome. The curative effect improves with an increase in the number of treatments. Key words Special Acupuncture Techniques - Urethral Diseases - Urodynamics - syndrome WANG Si-you, professor, the head of clinical research division of Shanghai research institute of acupuncture and meridian, mainly engaged in clinical and experimental studies on acupuncture treatment of urinary dysfunction, the inventor of special acupuncture therapy for urethral syndrome and urinary incontinence.Translator: WANG Si-you
文摘Beginning from the origination of the bone-length cun measurement, and proceeding from clinical application, the article differentiated and analyzed 4 measuring methods relate with cun, namely, bone-length cun measurement and finger cun measurement regarding to acupoint locating, cun measurement of filiform needle concerning the size of the body of the needle and cun measurement of acupuncture technique referring to the depth of insertion. It explained different senses of cun in the above 4 measurements. The original meaning and the respective implication for each situation should be clarified. Flexible and proper application is required so as to enhance the therapeutic effect of the treatment and avoid possible accidents.
文摘The psychotherapeutic technique plays an important role in acupuncture therapy. In the present paper, the authors explain the relevance of psychotherapeutic technique and curative effect of acupuncture from （1）connection between psychologic factors and curing disease, （2）specialty of acupuncture therapy, and （3）influence of psychologic factors on acupuncture therapy, etc. Finally bring forward how to make good use of the technique during the course of acupuncture.
基金supported by“New 3+3 Project”Demonstration Research on Inheritance of HE’s Tube Acupuncture Technique“Seven Skills and Five Methods”Project of Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.2023-ZYSF-09)Beijing Union University Education Teaching Research and Reform Project“Chinese Medicine Massage Biomechanics Curriculum System Construction”(No.JY2023Y009)。
文摘HE's tube acupuncture technique was founded by Mr. HE Huiwu, a Master of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). Based on the theory of Zangfu organs and meridians, it draws on the essence of the academics of doctors in the past dynasties, especially the important theory of Huangdi Neijing to guide the clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion. This paper introduces the academic thought of HE's tube acupuncture. Mr HE believes that the pathogenesis of vertigo is mainly the first, kidney essence is deficient, and the heart fire burns alone,therefore disharmony occurs between heart and kidney. Secondly, liver and kidney Yin's deficiency, Yin is deficient while Yang is hyperactive or Yin is deficient and wind. Thirdly, the spleen Qi is deficient, Qingyang fails to ascend, and the main Zangfu organs are responsible for the liver, spleen and kidney. In the treatment, it emphasizes the characteristics of TCM paying attention to the whole, syndrome differentiation and treatment, selects the principal acupuncture points of the bladder meridian of foot Taiyang, kidney meridian of foot Shaoyin, hand Jueyin pericardium meridian, heart meridian of hand Shaoyin, include Kunlun(BL60), Yongquan(KI1), Neiguan(PC6), Fuliu(KI7), Daling(PC7),Shenmen(HT7), Shenmai(BL62), Tianzhu(BL10), Baihui(GV20), Beiyu points, etc. Finally, combined with the actual medical records,the clinical effect of HE's tube acupuncture technique in the treatment of vertigo is explained in detail.
文摘Chronic abdominal wall pain is common but often misdiagnosed,frequently mistaken for visceral disease.Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome(ACNES)is increasingly recognized in Western medicine as a major cause,typically managed with diagnostic nerve blocks and,in refractory cases,surgical neurectomy.In traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),this condition aligns with“collateral disorder”(Luo Bing),in which pathogenic obstruction of superficial collaterals produces localized pain that is neither strictly external nor internal.This review examines conceptual parallels between ACNES and TCM,emphasizing theoretical foundations,modern innovations in minimally invasive acupuncture,and the potential for interdisciplinary integration.Western research on ACNES pathogenesis,diagnosis,and treatment is discussed alongside TCM classical sources and contemporary studies on Pizhen(a flat-head acupuncture needle)therapy.Western medicine provides diagnostic precision through imaging and nerve blocks but offers limited long-term solutions beyond invasive surgery.By contrast,TCM acupuncture,particularly Pizhen therapy,delivers a micro-invasive,precise,and systemic approach to fascial decompression and nerve release.Biomechanical studies indicate that it can relieve high-tension points,restore microcirculation,and regulate neuromuscular activity.Clinical practice highlights the importance of accurate localization of entrapment sites,pattern differentiation,and holistic regulation.Interdisciplinary integration combines the diagnostic strengths of Western medicine with the therapeutic versatility of TCM,reducing misdiagnosis,improving outcomes,and minimizing invasiveness.ACNES remains a treatable but under-recognized source of abdominal pain.Integrating minimally invasive TCM needle techniques with Western diagnostic methods offers a promising pathway toward precision and holistic care.Future priorities include standardizing protocols,conducting rigorous clinical trials,strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration,and enhancing public awareness.Such approaches hold strong potential to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with chronic abdominal wall pain.
文摘Objective To discuss the therapeutic effect and mechanism of warming needling technique for the treatment of depression. Methods A total of 60 patients with depression were randomly divided into treatment group and control group with 30 cases each. The treatment group was treated with warming needle technique on the Jiaji points of the heart, lung, liver, spleen and kidney, control group with Amitriptyline, HAMD scale and the qualitative change of EEG-α wave were observed before and after the treatment. Results The total effective rate of treatment group was 100%, much better than that of the control group with 80% (P<0.05); the HAMD scale of treatment group was better than that of control group (P<0.05); the comparison of the improvement of somatic symptoms between treatment group and control group was significant (P<0.05); the comparison of frequency and amplitude of EEG-α wave was significant (P<0.05), there was no toxic and side effect in the treatment group. Conclusion Warming needling technique for depression has better effect than Amitriptyline, and there was no toxic and side effect in the treatment group. Warming needle technique can effectively regulate the frequency and amplitude EEG-α wave, and acts to improve depressive condition.
文摘The report presented a case of cilioretinal artery occlusion. A 22-year-old woman, with a complain of reduced visual acuity of the right eye for 4 days, presented with blurred vision and inferior visual field defect at the time of visit. Acupuncture combined with herbal medication of Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction was applied for the patient. Main acupoints included Jingming (BL1), Qiuhou (EX-HN7), Sizhukong (TE23), Yuyao (EX-HN3), Sibai (ST2), Fengchi (GB20), Hegu (LI4), Guangming (GB37) and Taichong (LR3). The needles were remained for 30 min in each session, which was given once daily for 10 days. The modified Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction (Semen Juglandis [10 g], Flos Carthami [10 g], Rhizoma Chuanxiong [10 g], Radix Paeoniae Rubra [10 g], Radix Rehmanniae [15 g], Radix Angelicae Sinensis [10 g], Radix Bupleuri [10 g], Fructus Aurantii [5 g], Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle [6 g], Fructus Crataegi [20 g], Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli [10 g], Scorpio [5 g], Herba Leonuri [15 g], Radix Astragali [35 g] and Ramulus Cinnamomi [10 g]) was applied one dose daily for 7 days. After 7 days of treatment, the visual acuity of the patient was increased from 0.04 to 0.6 in the right eye with spectacles, the retinal fundus edema disappeared and the inferior vision field defect relieved. With acupuncture treatment for another 10 days, it was observed that the visual acuity of the patient's right eye was improved and the inferior vision field defect reduced. There was no symptom recurrence and the visual acuities in both eyes of the patient were 1.0 with spectacles till the latest follow-up. This therapy provided a new idea and approach to treat cilioretinal artery occlusion.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Daoqi(directing qi flowing) acupuncture technique in Huangdi Neijing(Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic) for moderate-tosevere obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS).Methods Sixty patients with moderate-tosevere OSAHS were randomly divided into a Daoqi acupuncture group (30 cases) and a conventional acupuncture group(30 cases,1 case dropped out).
基金Independent project of the Institute of Acupuncture and MoxibustionChina Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences+2 种基金titled "Research on the International Standard Transformation of Acupuncture"(Project No. zz20242220)The National Key Research and Development Program of China (Project No. 2019YFC1712202)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China.
文摘The international standard titled“Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion—General Rules for Drafting”(WFAS006.1—2023)has been officially launched on the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)official website,which was drafted by the Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,and approved and released by WFAS.This standard filled the gap in the existing international standards concerning the general rules for acupuncture technical operations,resolved several common technical issues in this field,provided a model for the international transformation of technical benchmark of acupuncture and moxibustion,and provided a reference for researchers of subsequent standards in this series.This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the standard from 3 aspects,including the development process,the structural framework and content,the research characteristics,and application value,with the aim of assisting professionals worldwide in undertaking the drafting of the series of WFAS“Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion”in better understanding and applying the standard,thereby enhancing the quality,practicability,operability,and international applicability of the series standards.
