Objective:To explore the effects of acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular point pressing with beans on symptom management self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NAS...Objective:To explore the effects of acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular point pressing with beans on symptom management self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)of liver depression and spleen deficiency type.Methods:Sixty patients with NASH of liver depression and spleen deficiency type admitted to our hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected and divided into an acupoint catgut embedding group(n=30)and a combined group(n=30)using the envelope lottery method.The acupoint catgut embedding group received acupoint catgut embedding intervention,while the combined group received auricular point pressing with beans on the basis of the acupoint catgut embedding group.The two groups were compared in terms of TCM syndrome scores,symptom management self-efficacy[Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale(CDSES)],and quality of life[Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire(CLDQ)].Results:After intervention,the combined group had lower TCM syndrome scores for both primary and secondary symptoms compared to the acupoint catgut embedding group(P<0.05).The combined group also had higher scores in all dimensions and total score of the CDSES compared to the acupoint catgut embedding group(P<0.05).Similarly,the combined group had higher scores in all dimensions and total score of the CLDQ compared to the acupoint catgut embedding group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular point pressing with beans can effectively improve TCM symptoms,enhance symptom management self-efficacy,and improve quality of life in patients with NASH of liver depression and spleen deficiency type.展开更多
Objective To compare the differences of effect on infantile amblyopia treated with auricular point sticking therapy and regular comprehensive therapy of western medicine.Methods Two hundreds and thirty cases of amblyo...Objective To compare the differences of effect on infantile amblyopia treated with auricular point sticking therapy and regular comprehensive therapy of western medicine.Methods Two hundreds and thirty cases of amblyopia patients were randomly divided into two groups,namely the group of auricular point sticking therapy,which had 120 cases（212 eyes）,and the group of comprehensive therapy,which had 110 cases（194 eyes）.The seed of Semen Vaccariae was applied at the ear point such as the eye,ear Shenmen,the liver,the spleen and the kidney.Regular comprehensive therapy of western medicine included covering method,vision corrected with glasses and fine exercise.Vision improvements of the two groups were observed with a three-year follow up.Results The effective rates of the auricular point sticking therapy group and comprehensive therapy group of ametropic amblyopia were 81.0%（64/79） and 52.2%（36/69）,respectively.The effective rates of anisometropic amblyopia of the two groups were 73.1%（49/67） and 47.7%（31/65）,respectively.And the effective rates of the two groups of strabismic amblyopia were 71.2%（47/66） and 45.0%（27/60）,respectively.The therapeutic effects of auricular point sticking therapy on all kinds of amblyopia were better than those of the comprehensive therapy（all P0.05）.Conclusion The effect of auricular point sticking therapy on infantile amblyopia is better than that of regular comprehensive therapy of western medicine,which can obviously improve the vision of the patients with easy manipulations.展开更多
The article introduced the application of Tuina at"Simingxue"(four points named after"ming")and pressing therapy at auricular points in treatment of 17 cases of anisometropic amblyopia in children....The article introduced the application of Tuina at"Simingxue"(four points named after"ming")and pressing therapy at auricular points in treatment of 17 cases of anisometropic amblyopia in children.The methods:pressing and kneading with the thumb at Jingming(睛明BL1),Shangming(上明Extra),Yiming(翳明EX-HN14)and Guangming(光明GB37).Pressing with the finger digital at Yintang(印堂EX-HN3),Cuanzhu(攒竹BL2),Yuyao(鱼腰EX-HN4),Taiyang(太阳EX-HN5),Yingbai(阳白GB14),Sizhukong(丝竹空TE23),Tongziliao(瞳子髎GB1),Qiuhou(球后EX-HN7)and Chengqi(承泣ST1).Scraping the upper and lower orbits,nipping the eyebrows,pushing the orbits,pushing baoping and warming the eyes.Pressing Quchi(曲池LI11),Hegu(合谷LI4),GB37,Zusanli(足三里ST36),Xuehai(血海SP10)and Sanyinjiao(三阴交SP6).Rolling on the bilateral distributions of bladder meridian on the back.Pressing and kneading at Touwei(头维ST8),Qucha(曲差BL4),Baihui(百会GV20),Sishencong(四神聪EX-HN1),Fengchi(风池GB20)and Dazhui(大椎GV14).Grasping five meridians,scattering bilateral temporal regions,grasping and kneading the neck and nape region and holding Jianjing(肩井GB21).Auricular pressing therapy was exerted at Yan(眼eye,LO5),Gan(肝liver,CO12),Shen(肾kidney,CO10),Pi(脾spleen,CO13),Wei(胃stomach,CO4),Pizhixia(皮质下subcortex,AT4),Pingjianqian(屏间前anterior intertragic notch,TG21)and Pingjianhou屏间后(posterior intertragic notch,AT11).The treatment was given 3 times a week,6 treatments made one course and 4 courses of treatment were required.Of 17 patients,2 cases were cured,13 cases cured basically,1 case improved and 1 case failed.The total effective rate was 88.2%.展开更多
Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture at facial acupoints combined with electrical stimulation on the auricular vagus nerve points for treatment of chloasma.Methods： Sixty patients with c...Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture at facial acupoints combined with electrical stimulation on the auricular vagus nerve points for treatment of chloasma.Methods： Sixty patients with chloasma were selected. According to acupoint selection along facial nerve trunk initially created by professor Gao Wei-bin, Yifeng（翳风TE 17）, Shangguan（上关GB 3） Sizhukong（丝竹空 TE 23）,temporal branches, Xiaguan（下关 ST 7） Sibai（四白 ST 2）,zygomatic branches, Qianzheng（牵正）Quanliao（颧髎 SI 18）,zygomatic branches, Jiache（颊车 ST 6） Chengjiang（承浆 CV 24）,buccal branches, and Hegu（合谷 LI 4）. The auricular vagus nerve acupoints was added additionally（two distribution points in each cavity of auricular concha were selected）. Electroacupuncture was conducted for30 min/time, once a day, and 6 times/week. One day was free from treatment between 2 weeks. Treatment for 4 weeks was 1 course of treatment, and the effect was observed after 1 course.Results： Cured： 39 cases, markedly effective： 13 cases, effective： 6 cases, ineffective： 3 cases. The cure rate was 65%, and the total effective rate was up to 95.0%.Conclusion： The curative effect of electroacupuncture at facial acupoints combined with electrical stimulation on the auricular vagus nerve points for treatment of chloasma was satisfactory.展开更多
Objective To explore the self-experience of burying seeds at auricular points in depressive patients with sleep disorder,so as to seek possible approaches to improve the quality of care.Methods Eleven patients involve...Objective To explore the self-experience of burying seeds at auricular points in depressive patients with sleep disorder,so as to seek possible approaches to improve the quality of care.Methods Eleven patients involved in a three-week randomized controlled clinical trial were purposefully interviewed by the experienced,qualified counselor.The process of thematic analysis was applied in this study,the self-experience was discussed and recorded,transcribed,and analyzed accordingly.Results Four themes related to self-experience were extracted,these included the deficiency in relevant support,passive acceptance,distrust,expectation and further advice.Conclusion There was an urgent demand of humane care and emotional support,which might improve compliance of the treatment to some extent in terms of health education.Additionally,medical practitioners should provide the patient with comprehensive support,professional health education,as well as standardize training program for TCM operator and control the operation’s quality.展开更多
As an external treatment technique of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),auricular point sticking,which is rooted in holographic biology theory and TCM viscera and meridian theory,is a safe and effective treatment meth...As an external treatment technique of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),auricular point sticking,which is rooted in holographic biology theory and TCM viscera and meridian theory,is a safe and effective treatment method.This article introduces the technology overview and development process.The auricular point sticking technique for constipation is taken as an example to specify the basic requirements,assessment,operational points,acupoint selection and matters needing attention during the implementation of the auricular acupressure technique,providing a reference for the operating procedures of this technique in the clinical treatment of other diseases such as insomnia,diarrhea,colds,hypertension,headache,and dysmenorrhea.展开更多
Vulvar leukoplakia refers to the chronic disease of degeneration and hypopigmentation of the skin and mucous membrane of the vulva with unbearable itching in women, seriously affecting the quality of life. The main tr...Vulvar leukoplakia refers to the chronic disease of degeneration and hypopigmentation of the skin and mucous membrane of the vulva with unbearable itching in women, seriously affecting the quality of life. The main treatment of western medicine for vulvar leukoplakia is the external use of glucocorticoids or estrogen, resulting to the high recurrence rate and side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has the characteristics of the overall concept and dialectical treatment with a variety of ways. Literature review in recent years found that the treatment of TCM decoction combined with external therapies, such as external fumigation, acupuncture and other treatments, or the combination of TCM decoction and external western medicine hormone ointment, can obtain good effects in vulvar leukoplakia. During the clinical practice, we found that the use of TCM internally and externally combined with auricular acupuncture point bloodletting was highly effective with unique advantages in the treatment of vulvar leukoplakia, providing the ideas guidance for clinicians.展开更多
The writer has treated 30 cases of temporomandibular articular dysfunction syn-drome with only auricular pressing therapy. The method: A seed of vaccaria segetalis is used to tapethe Antitratic Apex point and the Shen...The writer has treated 30 cases of temporomandibular articular dysfunction syn-drome with only auricular pressing therapy. The method: A seed of vaccaria segetalis is used to tapethe Antitratic Apex point and the Shenmen point of ear, then the practitioner presses the seed withhand to produce sensations, such as distension, numbness, heat, and a little sweating etc.. Exchangtwo sides of the ears alternatively. The treatment is performed once every two or three days and threetimes are constituted one course. In one or three courses we can obtain the therapeutic effectiveness as50% cured, 43% improved and 6.7% failed.展开更多
This paper introduces the discovery of the acupoint of auricular vagus nerve rootand its function. Especially the therapeutic effect is immediate for stuffy nose and tinnitus. It is easy,simple and effective therapeut...This paper introduces the discovery of the acupoint of auricular vagus nerve rootand its function. Especially the therapeutic effect is immediate for stuffy nose and tinnitus. It is easy,simple and effective therapeutic method without side-effect.展开更多
The authors have treated 64 cases of orthopaedic postoperative pains by Neimadian-point acupuncture and auricular-ponit pressing with satisfactory results. In this paper, therapeuticmethods, therapeutic-effect observa...The authors have treated 64 cases of orthopaedic postoperative pains by Neimadian-point acupuncture and auricular-ponit pressing with satisfactory results. In this paper, therapeuticmethods, therapeutic-effect observations and typical cases are reported, and the analgetie mechanismis preliminarily explored as well.展开更多
In this study, 144 cases of biliary colic were treated by injecting Atropine in the auricu-lar points (Liver, Gallbladder). Among the 144 cases, 130 cases were markedly effective, 11 cases ef-fective and 3 cases ineff...In this study, 144 cases of biliary colic were treated by injecting Atropine in the auricu-lar points (Liver, Gallbladder). Among the 144 cases, 130 cases were markedly effective, 11 cases ef-fective and 3 cases ineffective, with the effective rate being 97. 90%. The results showed that therewas no difference between colic degrees, ages and analgesic effects. But analgesic effects for biliary as-cariosis and cholecystitis, cholelithiasis are much better than choledochal calculus (P【0.01).展开更多
This paper reports that 65 cases with functional constipation were treated by putting one Wang Bu Liu Xing (semen vaccariae) seed on each acupoint, Intestinum crassum, Intestinum tenue,Sympathicum, Lung, Spleen, Subco...This paper reports that 65 cases with functional constipation were treated by putting one Wang Bu Liu Xing (semen vaccariae) seed on each acupoint, Intestinum crassum, Intestinum tenue,Sympathicum, Lung, Spleen, Subcortex, of auricula and pressing, associated with acupuncture at Zusanli point on both sides. The patients were instructed to press the stuck seed twice a day for 3 to 5 minutes each time. Auricular acupoints of both sides were used alternately every 2 days. The electric acupuncture was applied at Zusanli points about 30 minutes each time every other day. Ten times (i. e. 20 days) make one course of treatment and the routine treatment consists of 1 to 2 courses. The results showed that all the patients were cured, patients with Shi Mi (the constipation of excess type) were cured after one course of treatrnent while Xu Mi (the constipation of deficiency type) were cured after two courses. The study suggests that this kind of treatment is an ideal therapy for functional constipation. The pathogenesis and mechanism of treatment of auricular acupuncture pressing associated with acupuncture at Zusanli point for constipation are discussed.展开更多
In this study, we have observed the conditions of clinical application of Model CLRHA Auricular Point Detector from the aspects of accessory diagnosis and effective comparison of acupuncture at positive point and non-...In this study, we have observed the conditions of clinical application of Model CLRHA Auricular Point Detector from the aspects of accessory diagnosis and effective comparison of acupuncture at positive point and non-positive point. The preliminary results show that using this device to seek reaction point is quick and reliable, the coincidence rate of diagnosis is higher (76. 77 % ); the indix is objective. It can effectively direct doctors to select acupoints correctly for treatment, resulting in improving the therapeutic effect. The results of contrastive observation show that the therapeutic effect of positive point group is much better than that of non-positive point group (P < 0. 001 ). This instrument has following characteristics, i. e. it is simple, safe, small and exquisite to be portable, and economic. It is more suitable to the clinical needs, possessing a higher practical value.展开更多
Objective:To discuss and analyze the clinical effect of auricular point sticking in lung cancer chemotherapy.Methods:Sixty-two patients with lung cancer treated with chemotherapy in Suqian Traditional Chinese Medicine...Objective:To discuss and analyze the clinical effect of auricular point sticking in lung cancer chemotherapy.Methods:Sixty-two patients with lung cancer treated with chemotherapy in Suqian Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Jiangxi Province were selected for case evaluation and analysis.The time span of the research was from June 2020 to June 2021.The patients were divided into two groups:a study group(n=31)and a control group(n=31)based on their medical record numbers.All the patients were treated with conventional western medicine before and after chemotherapy to prevent adverse reactions;however,the patients in the study group were also treated with auricular point sticking in addition to the fonner.The relevant indexes of the two groups were compared.Results:The incidence of adverse reactions was significantly lower in the study group compared to the control group(P<0.05);the rate of symptomatic relief of the patients in the study group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);the stress response indexes toward chemotherapy of the study group were better than those of the control group(P<0.05)・Conclusion:Auricular point sticking for patients with lung cancer who are receiving chemotherapy can reduce the incidence of adverse reactions,alleviate clinical symptoms,such as chest distress,asthma,and poor appetite,significantly alleviate stress response caused by chemotherapy,as well as promote the treatment effect;thus,it is worthy of promotion.展开更多
Objective:To study the curative effect of oral Suanzaoren Decoction(酸枣仁汤)combined with pressing beans at auricular points on insomnia.Methods:80 patients with insomnia were randomly divided into observation group ...Objective:To study the curative effect of oral Suanzaoren Decoction(酸枣仁汤)combined with pressing beans at auricular points on insomnia.Methods:80 patients with insomnia were randomly divided into observation group and control group with 40 cases in each group.The control group was treated by auricular points pressing beans therapy,while the observation group was treated with oral Suanzaoren Decoction combined with auricular points pressing beans therapy.Adjust auricular points pressing beans and decoction once a week,4 times as a course of treatment,totaling 2 courses of treatment.The time of falling asleep,the time of sleeping and the number of awakening before and after treatment were compared in the two groups,and the total effective rate of sleep quality between the two groups was compared.Results:After treatment,the quality of sleep in both groups was better than that before treatment(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the total effective rate of grade I sleep quality in the observation group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:Oral Suanzaoren Decoction combined with pressing beans at auricular points has a significant effect on insomnia,which is superior to pressing beans at auricular points alone.展开更多
Objective To compare therapeutic effect of auricular point sticking therapy and western medication on insomnia in the middle-aged patients. Methods Sixty-three middle-aged patients of insomnia were randomly divided in...Objective To compare therapeutic effect of auricular point sticking therapy and western medication on insomnia in the middle-aged patients. Methods Sixty-three middle-aged patients of insomnia were randomly divided into an auricular point sticking group（n=32） and a Diazepam group（n=31）. In the auricular point sticking group, auricular point sticking was given at auricular points Gan（liver）, Pi（spleen）, Shenmen on one side; and in the Diazepam group, 2.5 mg Diazepam was orally administrated, once each day. The clinical therapeutic effects, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index （PSQI） and the Athens Insomnia Scale （AIS） scores were compared before and after treatment in the two groups. Results After treatment for 4 weeks, the total effective rate of 90.6%（29/32） in the auricular point sticking group was better than 61.3%（19/31） in the Diazepam group （P0.01）; the scores of all items in PSQI in the auricular point sticking group, and the sleep quality, sleep time and the total score in the Diazepam group were significantly decreased （all P0.01）; the auricular point sticking group in improvement of sleep quality, falling asleep time, sleep efficacy, somnipathy, hypnotic use, daytime dysfunction and the total score in PSQI, and early awaking, total sleep time, daytime emotion, daytime state, daytime sleepy in AIS was superior to the Diazepam group （P0.05, P0.01）. Conclusion Auricular point sticking therapy has a good therapeutic effect on insomnia which is better than oral Diazepam.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of auricular point pressing plus Danshen Dropping Pill on platelet function, inflammatory response and protease expression in patients with stable angina pectoris.Methods:A total o...Objective:To investigate the effects of auricular point pressing plus Danshen Dropping Pill on platelet function, inflammatory response and protease expression in patients with stable angina pectoris.Methods:A total of 92 patients with stable angina pectoris who were treated in this hospital between November 2014 and November 2017 were divided into the auricular point pressing group (n=46) and routine group (n=46) by random number table method. Routine group were treated with routine western medicine plus Danshen Dropping Pill, auricular point pressing group were treated with auricular point pressing on the basis of the therapy of routine group, and both groups had been continuously treated for 1 month. The differences in platelet function, inflammatory response and protease expression were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results:Before treatment, there was no statistically significant difference in the platelet activation index levels, serum inflammatory factor contents or protease expression between the two groups. After 1 month of treatment, peripheral blood platelet activation index CD42b level of auricular point pressing group was higher than that of routine group whereas CD63 and PAC-1 levels were lower than those of routine group;serum inflammatory factors IL-6, IL-10, IL-18 and hs-CRP contents were lower than those of routine group;serum proteases MMP-1, MMP-2 and MMP-9 contents were lower than those of routine group.Conclusion:Compound Danshen Dropping Pill combined with auricular point pressing can further optimize the platelet function and improve the systemic inflammatory state and protease expression in patients with stable angina pectoris.展开更多
Based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System(V2.5),we explored the compatibility rules of moxibustion and auricular point prescriptions in the treatment of urinary retention after anorectal sur...Based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System(V2.5),we explored the compatibility rules of moxibustion and auricular point prescriptions in the treatment of urinary retention after anorectal surgery,and further to obtain new prescriptions.Methods:We searched CNKI,Wanfang,VIP and CBM databases for the literature of moxibustion and auricular point therapy for urinary retention after anorectal surgery,collecting complete prescriptions and entering them into the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System(V2.5).The acupoint frequency,association rules,and combination rules were analyzed by data mining method of software integration.Results:126 moxibustion prescriptions were selected,and the acupoints for urinary retention after anorectal surgery in the literature were analyzed,including 10 acupoints with frequency≥6,9 acupoint combinations with frequency≥26,5 acupoints with association rules,6 core acupoint combinations and 3 new prescription.124 auricular point prescriptions were selected,and the relevant acupoints in the literature were analyzed,including 10 acupoints with frequency of use≥18,15 acupoint combinations with frequency≥40,12 acupoint combinations with association rules,6 core acupoint combinations,and 3 new prescriptions.The core points include Qihai(RN6),Sanyinjiao(SP6),Zhongji(RN3),Guanyuan(RN4).The auricular point therapy is more to select the tenderness points and acupoints that have an impact on the urinary system,mainly including“Pangguang”(CO9),“Shenmen”(TF4),“Shen”(CO10),“Sanjiao”(CO17),“Pizhixia”(AT4),“Niaodao”(HX3),“Fei”(CO14),“Jiaogan”(AH6a).Conclusion:Moxibustion for the treatment of urinary retention is mainly based on invigorating“Primordial Qi”and regulating the functions of“Middle Jiao”(refers to the area of the body just below the diaphragm and above the navel that helps produce delicate nutrients).The entropic clustering of complex systems excavated new prescriptions for the treatment of urinary retention after anorectal surgery,providing new ideas for future research and treatment.展开更多
Objective: to analyze the clinical effect of auricular point pressing beans combined with controlled fluid infusion in preventing urinary retention after mixed hemorrhoid operation. Methods: the data of 80 patients wi...Objective: to analyze the clinical effect of auricular point pressing beans combined with controlled fluid infusion in preventing urinary retention after mixed hemorrhoid operation. Methods: the data of 80 patients with mixed hemorrhoids collected from May 2019 to March 2021 in Suzhou Xiangcheng District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine were collected and sorted out. The patients who had incomplete data, were participating in other researchers and did not meet the standard were divided into two groups according to the order of admission (control group and observation group, 40 patients in each group). The control group used fluid replacement control methods, including control of fluid replacement volume (intravenous fluid infusion volume and oral intake) and adjustment of infusion speed 2 h after operation. The observation group used the method of auricular point pressing beans and fluid infusion control, and compared the urination of the two groups after operation. Results: in the observation group, the scores of voiding smoothness (1.90±0.32, 1.40±0.29) at 4 h and 5-6 h after operation were lower than those of the control group (2.45±0.41, 1.88±0.31), the time of first urination (2.02±0.98) h was shorter than that of the control group (3.04±1.11) h, the volume of voiding (480.00±20.56)mL was higher than that of the control group (400.00±33.00)mL at 2 h after operation, and the incidence rate of urinary retention (2.5%) was lower than that of the control group (20.0%) Conclusion: auricular acupressure combined with controlled fluid infusion has significant effect in preventing urinary retention after mixed hemorrhoid operation.展开更多
文摘Objective:To explore the effects of acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular point pressing with beans on symptom management self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)of liver depression and spleen deficiency type.Methods:Sixty patients with NASH of liver depression and spleen deficiency type admitted to our hospital from January 2021 to December 2023 were selected and divided into an acupoint catgut embedding group(n=30)and a combined group(n=30)using the envelope lottery method.The acupoint catgut embedding group received acupoint catgut embedding intervention,while the combined group received auricular point pressing with beans on the basis of the acupoint catgut embedding group.The two groups were compared in terms of TCM syndrome scores,symptom management self-efficacy[Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale(CDSES)],and quality of life[Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire(CLDQ)].Results:After intervention,the combined group had lower TCM syndrome scores for both primary and secondary symptoms compared to the acupoint catgut embedding group(P<0.05).The combined group also had higher scores in all dimensions and total score of the CDSES compared to the acupoint catgut embedding group(P<0.05).Similarly,the combined group had higher scores in all dimensions and total score of the CLDQ compared to the acupoint catgut embedding group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Acupoint catgut embedding combined with auricular point pressing with beans can effectively improve TCM symptoms,enhance symptom management self-efficacy,and improve quality of life in patients with NASH of liver depression and spleen deficiency type.
文摘Objective To compare the differences of effect on infantile amblyopia treated with auricular point sticking therapy and regular comprehensive therapy of western medicine.Methods Two hundreds and thirty cases of amblyopia patients were randomly divided into two groups,namely the group of auricular point sticking therapy,which had 120 cases（212 eyes）,and the group of comprehensive therapy,which had 110 cases（194 eyes）.The seed of Semen Vaccariae was applied at the ear point such as the eye,ear Shenmen,the liver,the spleen and the kidney.Regular comprehensive therapy of western medicine included covering method,vision corrected with glasses and fine exercise.Vision improvements of the two groups were observed with a three-year follow up.Results The effective rates of the auricular point sticking therapy group and comprehensive therapy group of ametropic amblyopia were 81.0%（64/79） and 52.2%（36/69）,respectively.The effective rates of anisometropic amblyopia of the two groups were 73.1%（49/67） and 47.7%（31/65）,respectively.And the effective rates of the two groups of strabismic amblyopia were 71.2%（47/66） and 45.0%（27/60）,respectively.The therapeutic effects of auricular point sticking therapy on all kinds of amblyopia were better than those of the comprehensive therapy（all P0.05）.Conclusion The effect of auricular point sticking therapy on infantile amblyopia is better than that of regular comprehensive therapy of western medicine,which can obviously improve the vision of the patients with easy manipulations.
基金Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development Project of Shandong Province:2019-0196,2019-1060Ji’nan Municipal Science and Technology Project:201907105。
文摘The article introduced the application of Tuina at"Simingxue"(four points named after"ming")and pressing therapy at auricular points in treatment of 17 cases of anisometropic amblyopia in children.The methods:pressing and kneading with the thumb at Jingming(睛明BL1),Shangming(上明Extra),Yiming(翳明EX-HN14)and Guangming(光明GB37).Pressing with the finger digital at Yintang(印堂EX-HN3),Cuanzhu(攒竹BL2),Yuyao(鱼腰EX-HN4),Taiyang(太阳EX-HN5),Yingbai(阳白GB14),Sizhukong(丝竹空TE23),Tongziliao(瞳子髎GB1),Qiuhou(球后EX-HN7)and Chengqi(承泣ST1).Scraping the upper and lower orbits,nipping the eyebrows,pushing the orbits,pushing baoping and warming the eyes.Pressing Quchi(曲池LI11),Hegu(合谷LI4),GB37,Zusanli(足三里ST36),Xuehai(血海SP10)and Sanyinjiao(三阴交SP6).Rolling on the bilateral distributions of bladder meridian on the back.Pressing and kneading at Touwei(头维ST8),Qucha(曲差BL4),Baihui(百会GV20),Sishencong(四神聪EX-HN1),Fengchi(风池GB20)and Dazhui(大椎GV14).Grasping five meridians,scattering bilateral temporal regions,grasping and kneading the neck and nape region and holding Jianjing(肩井GB21).Auricular pressing therapy was exerted at Yan(眼eye,LO5),Gan(肝liver,CO12),Shen(肾kidney,CO10),Pi(脾spleen,CO13),Wei(胃stomach,CO4),Pizhixia(皮质下subcortex,AT4),Pingjianqian(屏间前anterior intertragic notch,TG21)and Pingjianhou屏间后(posterior intertragic notch,AT11).The treatment was given 3 times a week,6 treatments made one course and 4 courses of treatment were required.Of 17 patients,2 cases were cured,13 cases cured basically,1 case improved and 1 case failed.The total effective rate was 88.2%.
基金Supported by Postgraduate innovative research project of Heilongjiang Univer-sity of Chinese Medicine:yjscx2017032~~
文摘Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture at facial acupoints combined with electrical stimulation on the auricular vagus nerve points for treatment of chloasma.Methods： Sixty patients with chloasma were selected. According to acupoint selection along facial nerve trunk initially created by professor Gao Wei-bin, Yifeng（翳风TE 17）, Shangguan（上关GB 3） Sizhukong（丝竹空 TE 23）,temporal branches, Xiaguan（下关 ST 7） Sibai（四白 ST 2）,zygomatic branches, Qianzheng（牵正）Quanliao（颧髎 SI 18）,zygomatic branches, Jiache（颊车 ST 6） Chengjiang（承浆 CV 24）,buccal branches, and Hegu（合谷 LI 4）. The auricular vagus nerve acupoints was added additionally（two distribution points in each cavity of auricular concha were selected）. Electroacupuncture was conducted for30 min/time, once a day, and 6 times/week. One day was free from treatment between 2 weeks. Treatment for 4 weeks was 1 course of treatment, and the effect was observed after 1 course.Results： Cured： 39 cases, markedly effective： 13 cases, effective： 6 cases, ineffective： 3 cases. The cure rate was 65%, and the total effective rate was up to 95.0%.Conclusion： The curative effect of electroacupuncture at facial acupoints combined with electrical stimulation on the auricular vagus nerve points for treatment of chloasma was satisfactory.
基金Scientific Research Project of Twelfth Five-year Plan Internal Medicine of the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University(GBH2014-HL05)Scientific Research Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine Bureau of Guangdong Province(20161192)
文摘Objective To explore the self-experience of burying seeds at auricular points in depressive patients with sleep disorder,so as to seek possible approaches to improve the quality of care.Methods Eleven patients involved in a three-week randomized controlled clinical trial were purposefully interviewed by the experienced,qualified counselor.The process of thematic analysis was applied in this study,the self-experience was discussed and recorded,transcribed,and analyzed accordingly.Results Four themes related to self-experience were extracted,these included the deficiency in relevant support,passive acceptance,distrust,expectation and further advice.Conclusion There was an urgent demand of humane care and emotional support,which might improve compliance of the treatment to some extent in terms of health education.Additionally,medical practitioners should provide the patient with comprehensive support,professional health education,as well as standardize training program for TCM operator and control the operation’s quality.
文摘As an external treatment technique of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),auricular point sticking,which is rooted in holographic biology theory and TCM viscera and meridian theory,is a safe and effective treatment method.This article introduces the technology overview and development process.The auricular point sticking technique for constipation is taken as an example to specify the basic requirements,assessment,operational points,acupoint selection and matters needing attention during the implementation of the auricular acupressure technique,providing a reference for the operating procedures of this technique in the clinical treatment of other diseases such as insomnia,diarrhea,colds,hypertension,headache,and dysmenorrhea.
文摘Vulvar leukoplakia refers to the chronic disease of degeneration and hypopigmentation of the skin and mucous membrane of the vulva with unbearable itching in women, seriously affecting the quality of life. The main treatment of western medicine for vulvar leukoplakia is the external use of glucocorticoids or estrogen, resulting to the high recurrence rate and side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has the characteristics of the overall concept and dialectical treatment with a variety of ways. Literature review in recent years found that the treatment of TCM decoction combined with external therapies, such as external fumigation, acupuncture and other treatments, or the combination of TCM decoction and external western medicine hormone ointment, can obtain good effects in vulvar leukoplakia. During the clinical practice, we found that the use of TCM internally and externally combined with auricular acupuncture point bloodletting was highly effective with unique advantages in the treatment of vulvar leukoplakia, providing the ideas guidance for clinicians.
文摘The writer has treated 30 cases of temporomandibular articular dysfunction syn-drome with only auricular pressing therapy. The method: A seed of vaccaria segetalis is used to tapethe Antitratic Apex point and the Shenmen point of ear, then the practitioner presses the seed withhand to produce sensations, such as distension, numbness, heat, and a little sweating etc.. Exchangtwo sides of the ears alternatively. The treatment is performed once every two or three days and threetimes are constituted one course. In one or three courses we can obtain the therapeutic effectiveness as50% cured, 43% improved and 6.7% failed.
文摘This paper introduces the discovery of the acupoint of auricular vagus nerve rootand its function. Especially the therapeutic effect is immediate for stuffy nose and tinnitus. It is easy,simple and effective therapeutic method without side-effect.
文摘The authors have treated 64 cases of orthopaedic postoperative pains by Neimadian-point acupuncture and auricular-ponit pressing with satisfactory results. In this paper, therapeuticmethods, therapeutic-effect observations and typical cases are reported, and the analgetie mechanismis preliminarily explored as well.
文摘In this study, 144 cases of biliary colic were treated by injecting Atropine in the auricu-lar points (Liver, Gallbladder). Among the 144 cases, 130 cases were markedly effective, 11 cases ef-fective and 3 cases ineffective, with the effective rate being 97. 90%. The results showed that therewas no difference between colic degrees, ages and analgesic effects. But analgesic effects for biliary as-cariosis and cholecystitis, cholelithiasis are much better than choledochal calculus (P【0.01).
文摘This paper reports that 65 cases with functional constipation were treated by putting one Wang Bu Liu Xing (semen vaccariae) seed on each acupoint, Intestinum crassum, Intestinum tenue,Sympathicum, Lung, Spleen, Subcortex, of auricula and pressing, associated with acupuncture at Zusanli point on both sides. The patients were instructed to press the stuck seed twice a day for 3 to 5 minutes each time. Auricular acupoints of both sides were used alternately every 2 days. The electric acupuncture was applied at Zusanli points about 30 minutes each time every other day. Ten times (i. e. 20 days) make one course of treatment and the routine treatment consists of 1 to 2 courses. The results showed that all the patients were cured, patients with Shi Mi (the constipation of excess type) were cured after one course of treatrnent while Xu Mi (the constipation of deficiency type) were cured after two courses. The study suggests that this kind of treatment is an ideal therapy for functional constipation. The pathogenesis and mechanism of treatment of auricular acupuncture pressing associated with acupuncture at Zusanli point for constipation are discussed.
文摘In this study, we have observed the conditions of clinical application of Model CLRHA Auricular Point Detector from the aspects of accessory diagnosis and effective comparison of acupuncture at positive point and non-positive point. The preliminary results show that using this device to seek reaction point is quick and reliable, the coincidence rate of diagnosis is higher (76. 77 % ); the indix is objective. It can effectively direct doctors to select acupoints correctly for treatment, resulting in improving the therapeutic effect. The results of contrastive observation show that the therapeutic effect of positive point group is much better than that of non-positive point group (P < 0. 001 ). This instrument has following characteristics, i. e. it is simple, safe, small and exquisite to be portable, and economic. It is more suitable to the clinical needs, possessing a higher practical value.
文摘Objective:To discuss and analyze the clinical effect of auricular point sticking in lung cancer chemotherapy.Methods:Sixty-two patients with lung cancer treated with chemotherapy in Suqian Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Jiangxi Province were selected for case evaluation and analysis.The time span of the research was from June 2020 to June 2021.The patients were divided into two groups:a study group(n=31)and a control group(n=31)based on their medical record numbers.All the patients were treated with conventional western medicine before and after chemotherapy to prevent adverse reactions;however,the patients in the study group were also treated with auricular point sticking in addition to the fonner.The relevant indexes of the two groups were compared.Results:The incidence of adverse reactions was significantly lower in the study group compared to the control group(P<0.05);the rate of symptomatic relief of the patients in the study group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);the stress response indexes toward chemotherapy of the study group were better than those of the control group(P<0.05)・Conclusion:Auricular point sticking for patients with lung cancer who are receiving chemotherapy can reduce the incidence of adverse reactions,alleviate clinical symptoms,such as chest distress,asthma,and poor appetite,significantly alleviate stress response caused by chemotherapy,as well as promote the treatment effect;thus,it is worthy of promotion.
基金Pilot Project of Combination of Medical Care and Nursing in Haidian District,Beijing in 2017(20170020)。
文摘Objective:To study the curative effect of oral Suanzaoren Decoction(酸枣仁汤)combined with pressing beans at auricular points on insomnia.Methods:80 patients with insomnia were randomly divided into observation group and control group with 40 cases in each group.The control group was treated by auricular points pressing beans therapy,while the observation group was treated with oral Suanzaoren Decoction combined with auricular points pressing beans therapy.Adjust auricular points pressing beans and decoction once a week,4 times as a course of treatment,totaling 2 courses of treatment.The time of falling asleep,the time of sleeping and the number of awakening before and after treatment were compared in the two groups,and the total effective rate of sleep quality between the two groups was compared.Results:After treatment,the quality of sleep in both groups was better than that before treatment(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the total effective rate of grade I sleep quality in the observation group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:Oral Suanzaoren Decoction combined with pressing beans at auricular points has a significant effect on insomnia,which is superior to pressing beans at auricular points alone.
文摘Objective To compare therapeutic effect of auricular point sticking therapy and western medication on insomnia in the middle-aged patients. Methods Sixty-three middle-aged patients of insomnia were randomly divided into an auricular point sticking group（n=32） and a Diazepam group（n=31）. In the auricular point sticking group, auricular point sticking was given at auricular points Gan（liver）, Pi（spleen）, Shenmen on one side; and in the Diazepam group, 2.5 mg Diazepam was orally administrated, once each day. The clinical therapeutic effects, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index （PSQI） and the Athens Insomnia Scale （AIS） scores were compared before and after treatment in the two groups. Results After treatment for 4 weeks, the total effective rate of 90.6%（29/32） in the auricular point sticking group was better than 61.3%（19/31） in the Diazepam group （P0.01）; the scores of all items in PSQI in the auricular point sticking group, and the sleep quality, sleep time and the total score in the Diazepam group were significantly decreased （all P0.01）; the auricular point sticking group in improvement of sleep quality, falling asleep time, sleep efficacy, somnipathy, hypnotic use, daytime dysfunction and the total score in PSQI, and early awaking, total sleep time, daytime emotion, daytime state, daytime sleepy in AIS was superior to the Diazepam group （P0.05, P0.01）. Conclusion Auricular point sticking therapy has a good therapeutic effect on insomnia which is better than oral Diazepam.
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of auricular point pressing plus Danshen Dropping Pill on platelet function, inflammatory response and protease expression in patients with stable angina pectoris.Methods:A total of 92 patients with stable angina pectoris who were treated in this hospital between November 2014 and November 2017 were divided into the auricular point pressing group (n=46) and routine group (n=46) by random number table method. Routine group were treated with routine western medicine plus Danshen Dropping Pill, auricular point pressing group were treated with auricular point pressing on the basis of the therapy of routine group, and both groups had been continuously treated for 1 month. The differences in platelet function, inflammatory response and protease expression were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results:Before treatment, there was no statistically significant difference in the platelet activation index levels, serum inflammatory factor contents or protease expression between the two groups. After 1 month of treatment, peripheral blood platelet activation index CD42b level of auricular point pressing group was higher than that of routine group whereas CD63 and PAC-1 levels were lower than those of routine group;serum inflammatory factors IL-6, IL-10, IL-18 and hs-CRP contents were lower than those of routine group;serum proteases MMP-1, MMP-2 and MMP-9 contents were lower than those of routine group.Conclusion:Compound Danshen Dropping Pill combined with auricular point pressing can further optimize the platelet function and improve the systemic inflammatory state and protease expression in patients with stable angina pectoris.
文摘Based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System(V2.5),we explored the compatibility rules of moxibustion and auricular point prescriptions in the treatment of urinary retention after anorectal surgery,and further to obtain new prescriptions.Methods:We searched CNKI,Wanfang,VIP and CBM databases for the literature of moxibustion and auricular point therapy for urinary retention after anorectal surgery,collecting complete prescriptions and entering them into the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System(V2.5).The acupoint frequency,association rules,and combination rules were analyzed by data mining method of software integration.Results:126 moxibustion prescriptions were selected,and the acupoints for urinary retention after anorectal surgery in the literature were analyzed,including 10 acupoints with frequency≥6,9 acupoint combinations with frequency≥26,5 acupoints with association rules,6 core acupoint combinations and 3 new prescription.124 auricular point prescriptions were selected,and the relevant acupoints in the literature were analyzed,including 10 acupoints with frequency of use≥18,15 acupoint combinations with frequency≥40,12 acupoint combinations with association rules,6 core acupoint combinations,and 3 new prescriptions.The core points include Qihai(RN6),Sanyinjiao(SP6),Zhongji(RN3),Guanyuan(RN4).The auricular point therapy is more to select the tenderness points and acupoints that have an impact on the urinary system,mainly including“Pangguang”(CO9),“Shenmen”(TF4),“Shen”(CO10),“Sanjiao”(CO17),“Pizhixia”(AT4),“Niaodao”(HX3),“Fei”(CO14),“Jiaogan”(AH6a).Conclusion:Moxibustion for the treatment of urinary retention is mainly based on invigorating“Primordial Qi”and regulating the functions of“Middle Jiao”(refers to the area of the body just below the diaphragm and above the navel that helps produce delicate nutrients).The entropic clustering of complex systems excavated new prescriptions for the treatment of urinary retention after anorectal surgery,providing new ideas for future research and treatment.
文摘Objective: to analyze the clinical effect of auricular point pressing beans combined with controlled fluid infusion in preventing urinary retention after mixed hemorrhoid operation. Methods: the data of 80 patients with mixed hemorrhoids collected from May 2019 to March 2021 in Suzhou Xiangcheng District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine were collected and sorted out. The patients who had incomplete data, were participating in other researchers and did not meet the standard were divided into two groups according to the order of admission (control group and observation group, 40 patients in each group). The control group used fluid replacement control methods, including control of fluid replacement volume (intravenous fluid infusion volume and oral intake) and adjustment of infusion speed 2 h after operation. The observation group used the method of auricular point pressing beans and fluid infusion control, and compared the urination of the two groups after operation. Results: in the observation group, the scores of voiding smoothness (1.90±0.32, 1.40±0.29) at 4 h and 5-6 h after operation were lower than those of the control group (2.45±0.41, 1.88±0.31), the time of first urination (2.02±0.98) h was shorter than that of the control group (3.04±1.11) h, the volume of voiding (480.00±20.56)mL was higher than that of the control group (400.00±33.00)mL at 2 h after operation, and the incidence rate of urinary retention (2.5%) was lower than that of the control group (20.0%) Conclusion: auricular acupressure combined with controlled fluid infusion has significant effect in preventing urinary retention after mixed hemorrhoid operation.
