Objective To explore the optimization and principles of acupoint selection and coordination in the treatment of adult abdominal obesity using acupuncture and moxibustion over the past decade using data mining.Methods ...Objective To explore the optimization and principles of acupoint selection and coordination in the treatment of adult abdominal obesity using acupuncture and moxibustion over the past decade using data mining.Methods Clinical studies of abdominal obesity treated with acupuncture and moxibustion,collected in the past 10 years,were searched from China Biology Medicine disc(CBMdisc),China National knowledge infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP),Pubmed,Embase,Google Scholar,Web of Science,(The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature)CINAHL,Psyclnfo and Scopus,dated from March 1,2013 to March 31,2023.Using IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 and other software,the frequency analysis,association-rules analysis and cluster analysis were conducted on interventions,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)patterns,use frequency of acupoint,meridian attribution of acupoint,acupoint location,etc.Results A total of 55 articles were included,with 102 prescriptions and 71 acupoints involved.The top 3 interventions were acupoint embedding method,simple electroacupuncture and simple filiform needling.Seventeen patterns/syndromes of TCM differentiation were collected,dominated by spleen deficiency and damp blockage,spleen and kidney yang deficiency and heat accumulation in stomach and intestines.The acupoints in clinical practice were mostly at the foot-yangming stomach meridian,the conception vessel and the foot-taiyin spleen meridian,and located at the abdominal region.The top 5 acupoints of high frequency were Tianshu(ST25),Zhongwan(CV12),Daheng(SP15),Zusanli(ST36),Huaroumen(ST24)and Daimai(GB26).The specific points of the high frequency were the crossing points and front-mu points,of which,ST25 and CV12 were the most prominent.After association-rules analysis on the high-frequency acupoints,20 groups of associated acupoints were obtained,in which,the core acupoints included ST25,CV12,SP15 and ST36.Conclusion In recent 10 years,abdominal obesity is treated by the acupoints of foot-yangming stomach meridian,the conception vessel and the foot-taiyin spleen meridian.Compared with the regimen for simple obesity,the acupoints at the abdominal region are specially selected in treatment of abdominal obesity,such as ST25,CV12,SP15 and ST36.Supplementary acupoints are selected based on syndrome differentiation to simultaneously address both the disease manifestations and root causes.展开更多
Objective To investigate three representative conditions,gallbladder colic,renal colic,and primary dysmenorrhea,to identify trends and regularities in acupoint selection and provide evidence-based references for clini...Objective To investigate three representative conditions,gallbladder colic,renal colic,and primary dysmenorrhea,to identify trends and regularities in acupoint selection and provide evidence-based references for clinical practice.Methods Clinical studies on acupuncture for gallbladder colic,renal colic,and primary dysmenorrhea published between 2006 and 2025 were retrieved from the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Chinese Scientific Journal Database(VIP),Wanfang,and PubMed.Bibliometric analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0,and the Apriori algorithm was applied to evaluate acupoint-use patterns.Results The analysis demonstrated that commonly selected acupoints for these conditions have remained relatively consistent over the past two decades.Frequently used acupoints for gallbladder colic included Yanglingquan(GB 34),Dannang(EX-LE 6),Qiuxu(GB 40),Taichong(LR 3),Danshu(BL 19),Zusanli(ST 36),Qimen(LR 14),Riyue(GB 24),and Ganshu(BL 18).For renal colic,the most frequently reported points were Shenshu(BL 23),Sanyinjiao(SP 6),Zusanli(ST 36),Yinlingquan(SP 9),Jingmen(GB 25),Guanyuan(CV 4),Ashi points,Zhongji(CV 3),and Pangguangshu(BL 28).The main acupoints for primary dysmenorrhea were Sanyinjiao(SP 6),Guanyuan(CV 4),Ciliao(BL 32),Diji(SP 8),Shiqizhui(EX-B 8),Zhongji(CV 3),Zusanli(ST 36),Zigong(EX-CA 1),and Qihai(CV 6).On average,treatment protocols employed 3-4 acupoints per session.Conclusions The most frequently selected acupoints for visceral smooth muscle spasmodic pain were located within the ganglion segment innervation areas,showing close association with the target organs.Furthermore,treatment protocols typically involved a small number of acupoints.These findings highlight the need for further systematic research,particularly randomized controlled trials,to validate and strengthen the evidence base.展开更多
Objective To preliminarily investigate the rules of acupoint selection of acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by retrospecting pertinent literature from 1986 to 20...Objective To preliminarily investigate the rules of acupoint selection of acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by retrospecting pertinent literature from 1986 to 2013. Methods Literature of clinical studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting published from 1986 to 2013 in CNKI, Wanfang and VlP databases and in PubMed database were retrieved. Data were analyzed statistically via Excel. Results One hundred and nineteen articles retrieved were related to the study. Based on the current literature analysis, meridians selected for acupuncture and moxibustion on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting were mainly the stomach meridian, the pericardium meridian, the conception vessel, the spleen meridian and bladder meridian; point combination was applied more in prescription, accounting for 73.11%, while single point was applied less, only accounting for 26.89%. There were numerous methods for point combinations, but proximal and distal point combination was the most widely used method, accounting for 20.93%. Meanwhile, main acupoints selected were mostly Zusanli （足三里 ST 36）, Neiguan （内关 PC 6）, Zhongwan （中脘CV12）, Gongsun （公孙SP 4） and Taichong （太冲 LR 3） and point combinations were mainly Shenmen （神门 HT 7）, Geshu （膈俞 BL 17）, PishB （脾俞 BL 20）, Weishu （胃俞 BL 21） and Jianli （建里 CV 11）. Conclusion Acupoints selection on acupuncture and moxibustion for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting shows a certain rules that the meridians selected are mainly stomach meridian, pericardium meridian and conception vessel and acupuncture points selected are normally ST 36, PC 6 and CV 12, proximal and distal point combination is applied more, while single point applied less.展开更多
Objective To excavate and analyze the acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for PCOS. Methods A literature search was conducted in databases of Chinese Biomedicine Database（CBM）, Chinese National Knowledge Infrast...Objective To excavate and analyze the acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for PCOS. Methods A literature search was conducted in databases of Chinese Biomedicine Database（CBM）, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database（CNKI）, Wanfang Database, Chongqing VIP Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database（VIP） and Pub Med. All clinical trials evaluating the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome（PCOS） were included with or without methods of randomization and/or control. Four authors extracted information and two reviewers recorded information on titles, journals, interventions, main acupoints in selfestablished Excel sheet. Results The top ten acupoints of acupuncture therapy used most frequently were, by turns, Sānyīnjiāo（三阴交 SP 6）, Guānyuán（关元 CV 4）, Zhōngjí（中极 CV 3）, Zǐgōng（子宫 EX-CA 1）, Qìhǎi（气海 CV 6）, Zúsānlǐ（足三里 ST 36）, Shènshù（肾俞 BL 23）, Tiānshū（天枢 ST 25）, Guīlaí（归来 ST 29）, Zhōngwǎn（中脘 CV 12）. Conclusion Our study indicates that modern acupuncture treatment for PCOS is based on selection of specific acupoints according to traditional Chinese acupuncture theory. Points of spleen meridian, stomach meridian and conception vessel are chosen frequently which are most located on the abdomen and the lower limbs. Specific points used most are the front-mu points, the he-sea points, matching points and the back-shu points.展开更多
Objective:To explore core acupoints and acupoint selection principles in acupuncture and moxibustion for obesity,from syndrome differentiation prescriptions of the acupuncture-moxibustion therapy in 808 obesity prescr...Objective:To explore core acupoints and acupoint selection principles in acupuncture and moxibustion for obesity,from syndrome differentiation prescriptions of the acupuncture-moxibustion therapy in 808 obesity prescriptions,by using node centrality and cluster analysis methods in complex network.Methods:Firstly,an acupoint network model is established,and acupoint nodes are assessed and calculated in multiple aspects by introducing the node centrality analysis idea of complex network,to excavate core acupoint nodes.Secondly,a cluster analysis is carried out on acupoint network by the cluster algorithm Q-PSO for complex network,to investigate the acupoint combination principles.Results:Zusanli(足三里ST36),Tianshu(天枢ST25),Fenglong(丰隆ST40),Zhongwan(中脘CV12)and Qihai(气海CV6),etc.,were included into the core acupoint Sanyinjiao(三阴交SP6)community.Zhigou(支沟TE6),Neiting(内庭ST44),Shangjuxu(上巨虚ST37),and Pishu(脾俞BL20)etc.,were included into the core acupoint Yinlingquan(阴陵泉SP9)community.Baihuanshu(白环俞BL30)and Zhiyang(至阳GV9)were included into the core acupoint Dachangshu(大肠俞BL25)community.Biguan(髀关ST31)was a single core community.Among all the acupoint nodes,SP6,ST25,SP9,ST36,CV6,Quchi(曲池L111),and Guanyuan(关元CV4)were of high degree centrality and eigenvector centrality,directly reflecting their importance in acupoint selection prescriptions.Conclusion:The Q-PSO algorithm is characterized with high precision and high efficiency,etc.The core acupoints and their combination principles explored by this algorithm are in accordance with clinical experiences.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the acupoint selection rules in acupuncture treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting(CINV)in China through data mining technology.Methods:The relevant literature on acupuncture treat...Objective:To analyze the acupoint selection rules in acupuncture treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting(CINV)in China through data mining technology.Methods:The relevant literature on acupuncture treatment for CINV were searched from SinoMed,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,VIP and Pubmed databases from the establishment to January 3,2021 and the worksheet was set up for the information extraction of acupuncture-moxibustion prescriptions.Using IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0 and SPSS Modeler 18.0 software,cluster analysis and association rule analysis were conducted to explore the rules of acupoint selection.Results:A total of 179 articles were eligible,including 206 acupuncture prescriptions and 64 acupoints.The total use frequency of acupoints was 784 times.The acupoints with the highest use frequency were Zúsānlǐ(足三里ST36),Zhōngwǎn(中脘CV12)and Nèiguān(内关PC6).The commonly used meridians included stomach meridian of foot-yangming,conception vessel,pericardium meridian of hand-jueyin and bladder meridian of foot-taiyang.The acupoints located on the chest,the abdomen and the lower limbs were mostly selected.Five-shu points and crossing points were highly involved in terms of the specific points.The most common combination was ST36,CV12 and PC6.Conclusion:In treatment of acupuncture for CINV,the acupoints were generally selected from stomach meridian of foot-yangming,conception vessel,pericardium meridian of hand-jueyin.Front-mu points on the chest and the abdomen,the he-sea points and lower he-sea points in the lower limbs are commonly used.The core acupoint prescription of acupuncture for CINV included ST36,CV12 and PC6.展开更多
Objective:To explore the acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia(TN) based on complex network.Methods:The articles on clinical research of acupuncture for TN published up to March 2019 were se...Objective:To explore the acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia(TN) based on complex network.Methods:The articles on clinical research of acupuncture for TN published up to March 2019 were searched from the databases,i.e.CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,PubMed,Web of Science and Science Direct.A prescription database of acupuncture for TN was established.Using complex network,the core acupoints and acupoint selection rules were analyzed for TN treated with acupuncture.Results:A total of 304 articles,including 272 acupoint prescriptions were obtained.The complex network constructed for TN treated with acupuncture was in compliance with the small world effect.Using k-core analytic hierarchy process,36 acupoints were screened,and the total frequency of acupoints is1175.Regarding the meridian distribution,the points of yangming meridians of hand and foot were predominated,accounting for 50.21% of the overall(590/1175).In terms of acupoint location,the acupoints on the head and face were predominated,accounting for 52.51%(617/1175).For the types of acupoint,the specific acupoints were predominated,accounting for 71.32%(838/1175) and the majority was the intersecting points,accounting for 33.87%(398/1175).Based on community structure partition,the treatment of TN with acupuncture was divided into the treatment for symptoms,etiological treatment,and mind regulation.Besides,the supplementary acupoints based on the involved nerve branches of TN and those based on syndrome differentiation were recommended.Conclusion:The core acupoints of acupuncture for TN are Hégu(合谷LI4),Xiaguan(下关ST7),Tàichong(太冲LR3),Fēngchí(风池GB20) and Sìbái(四白ST2).In clinical treatment,the main therapeutics include the local analgesia for the symptoms and etiological treatment,associated with mind regulation.展开更多
Objective:To explore the core acupoints and combination rules of acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy,and,further to analyze the characteristics of the prescription of acupunc...Objective:To explore the core acupoints and combination rules of acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy,and,further to analyze the characteristics of the prescription of acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy.Methods:Relevant clinical studies in seven databases were searched systematically from database inception to 1 st October 2020.Based on data mining techniques,the core acupoints,characteristics and combination rules of acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy were analyzed comprehensively.Statistics collected and analysis of acupoint selection included the frequency of usage of acupoints,the meridian of acupoints,the location of acupoints and the combination of acupoints.Cluster and association analysis were performed utilizing Excel 13.0 and SPSS 26.0.Results:In the 36 studies included,the most frequently adopted acupoint was Sānyīnjiāo(三阴交 SP6);the most frequently adopted meridian was the foot-taiyin spleen meridian;the most frequently involved location was the lower limbs;and the most frequently adopted combination of acupoints was SP6 and Zhōngjí(中极CV 3).Cluster analysis showed that the acupoints could be divided into three categories:the first group comprised SP6 alone;the second group included CV3,Guānyuán(关元CV4),Yīnlíngquán(阴陵泉SP9) and Zúsānlǐ(足三里ST36);and the third group included Pángguāngshū(膀胱俞BL28),Chéngshān(承山BL57),Tàichōng(太冲LR3),Zhìbiān(秩边 BL54),Tàixī(太溪KI6),Hégǔ(合谷 LI4),Xuèhǎi(血海SP10),Qìhǎi(气海CV6) and Shǔidào(水道ST28).Conclusion:It was found that acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy mainly follows the four characteristic rules:the selection of acupoints following the meridian,selection of acupoints at local points,selection of acupoints at distal points and selection of acupoints according to special symptoms.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
The clinical effect of acupuncture on vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang has been shown, but the specific mechanism is not yet clear. This paper is intended to discuss the etiology and pathogenesi...The clinical effect of acupuncture on vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang has been shown, but the specific mechanism is not yet clear. This paper is intended to discuss the etiology and pathogenesis of vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang and the mechanism of acupuncture, so as to provide a certain reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment of scalp acupuncture treatment of vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang.展开更多
Differentiation of syndromes can be done by three steps:First to differentiate thenature of disease,second to differentiate the location of disease,third to analyse comprehensively thenature and location of disease.De...Differentiation of syndromes can be done by three steps:First to differentiate thenature of disease,second to differentiate the location of disease,third to analyse comprehensively thenature and location of disease.Depend on complete differentiation of syndromes,the acupoints are selected.Three cases are analysed to explain how to dominate preceding contents.展开更多
Constipation is a common complication of stroke,and it is increasing year by year,which is worthy of attention.In fact,as an effective treatment for Post-ischemic Stroke Constipation,massage has been recognized by doc...Constipation is a common complication of stroke,and it is increasing year by year,which is worthy of attention.In fact,as an effective treatment for Post-ischemic Stroke Constipation,massage has been recognized by doctors at home and abroad.However,In the known research reports,massage prescriptions are complicated,therefore,a simple and effective massage prescription is urgently needed to effectively guide the clinic and promote it.In this study,we used association rule and entropy clustering analysis methods to mine clinical literature on Post-ischemic Stroke Constipation in 7 databases,and combined with data analysis,traditional chinese massage theory and clinical practice,a core new prescription is summarized.The core new prescription of massage in treating Post-ischemic Stroke Constipation take tonifying spleen,nourishing Qi and generating Body Fluid,promoting Qi,invigorating the circulation of blood and eliminating phlegm as the principle of treatment,which is accord with the pathogenesis of this disease,can better guide the clinical practice and facilitate the popularization and application of massage therapy.展开更多
Objective:To obtain the rules of acupoint use and compatibility methods from RCT literature of acupunctureand moxibustion in the treatment of postpartum depression through data mining,so as to provide effective acupoi...Objective:To obtain the rules of acupoint use and compatibility methods from RCT literature of acupunctureand moxibustion in the treatment of postpartum depression through data mining,so as to provide effective acupoints for clinical reference.Methods:a total of 557 clinical literatures on acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of postpartum depression were retrieved through China knowledge Network Database,Wanfang Database and Chongqing VIP Database,and 44 articles were obtained through inclusion and exclusion criteria.Statistical analysis was carried out with the help of SPSS20.0 and SPSS Modeler18.1.Results:the most commonly used acupuncture points for postpartum depression are Baihui,Taichong,Sanyinjiao,Zusanli,Neiguan,Governor Meridian,foot Jueyin liver Meridian and foot Sun bladder Meridian,which are closely related to the treatment of postpartum depression.most doctors'clinical acupuncture treatment sites are head,limbs and back.The correlation analysis results obtained by SPSS Modeler software are Taichong-Neiguan-Zusanli,Taichong-Neiguan and Neiguan-Zusanli.Finally,the high-frequency acupoints are clustered and classified into four clusters,namely Taichong,Neiguan,Sanyinjiao and Zusanli.Hegu,Sishencong;Baihui,Shenmen;Pishu and Guanyuan.Conclusion:the rule of acupoint use of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of postpartum depression through data mining can provide some reference for the clinical treatment of postpartum depression in the future.展开更多
Objective:To summarize the rules of acupoint selection of acupoint application to prevent and treat lung diseases under the background the post-epidemic era using data-mining technology.Method:The CNKI,Wanfang databas...Objective:To summarize the rules of acupoint selection of acupoint application to prevent and treat lung diseases under the background the post-epidemic era using data-mining technology.Method:The CNKI,Wanfang database,and VIP database were searched for clinical study articles on lung diseases treated by acupoint application published in the past 5 years.Data-eligible papers were extracted to establish a database of acupoint application for lung disease using Microsoft Excel 2019,with the goal of analyzing the frequency of acupoints,acupoint-meridian association,acupoint-location association,specific acupoint frequency,and cluster analysis.Association rules,consisting of acupoints with an application frequency of≥10,were devised by the Apriori algorithm to explore the correlation between acupoint groups and to analyze the rules of the compatibility of acupoint prescriptions.Results:A total of 229 eligible papers met our inclusion criteria.Forty-seven acupoints were applied,for a total frequency of acupoints of 1,035 times.Among these,acupoints for lung diseases were primarily distributed in the back-and-waist and chest-and-abdomen areas.From the analysis of the association rules,we obtained four groups of acupoint association rules based on acupoint clusters with a frequency≥10 and found that Feishu(BL 13),Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14),Dingchuan(EX-B1),and Danzhong(CV 17)constitute the core acupoints of prescriptions for clinical acupoint application to prevent and treat lung diseases.Conclusion:It is clearly shown that the core acupoints are relatively concentrated and that the selected acupoints were mainly locally selected,which could be a matching reference for the long-term prevention and treatment of lung diseases,including COVID-19.展开更多
Objective To discuss the point selection characteristics and rules of prescription for acupuncture in treatment of depression. Method Clinical literature on acupuncture in treatment of depression in recent five years ...Objective To discuss the point selection characteristics and rules of prescription for acupuncture in treatment of depression. Method Clinical literature on acupuncture in treatment of depression in recent five years were retrieved by retrospective document research; the number of point and use frequency were calculated, and their characteristics and rules were analyzed by means of bibliometrics. Result One hundred and seventy-seven papers about acupuncture in treatment of depression were retrieved with 158 acupoints used for 1 630 times in total, including B ihuì（百会 GV 20）, Tàichōng（太冲 LR 3）, Sānyīnjiāo（三阴交 SP 6）, and Shénmén（神门 HT 7）, which were used most frequently. In view of meridians, governor vessel, the foot-taiyang bladder meridian and the foot-jueyin liver meridian were used most frequently, fiveshu points were used frequently in specific points, and the most frequently used point combination was distal and local point combination. Conclusion The primary prescription for acupuncture in treatment of depression is GV 20 in combination with distal LR 3, SP 6, HT 7, and other points.展开更多
With the help of computers,we have made statistics as to the frequency of se-lecting points for the eight categories of patterns of imbalance.We suggest that for the heat syn-drome,the points in the upper part should ...With the help of computers,we have made statistics as to the frequency of se-lecting points for the eight categories of patterns of imbalance.We suggest that for the heat syn-drome,the points in the upper part should usually be selected,for the cold syndrome,the points inthe lower part should generally be adopted;for the exterior syndrome,the points on the yang surfaceshould mostly be selected,for the interior syndrome,the points on the yin surface should generally beadopted;for the asthenic syndrome,the points in the trunk should mostly be selected,for the sthenicsyndrome,the points at the extremities generally be adopted.展开更多
Objective:To stimulate tenderness points around knee joint in two metholds-corresponding acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians and anatomical structures,to compare the clinical efficacy of neddle knif...Objective:To stimulate tenderness points around knee joint in two metholds-corresponding acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians and anatomical structures,to compare the clinical efficacy of neddle knife of to cure early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis.Method:70 patients were randomly(Random Number Tables)divided into test group(acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians,n=35)and control group(anatomical structures,n=35),who were diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis.Observe the VAS(visual analogue scale),Lysholm,WOMAC(the Western Ontario and McMaster Unive rsities Osteoarthritis Index)and ROM(rang of motion)between two groups in first week,first month,third month after treatment.Recording the degree of improvement of knee joint’s pain,dysfunction and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rang of motion.Results:Within groups,the VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC and ROM were obviously different from pre-therapy scores in the third,sixth and twelfth week post-therapy(P<0.05).Between groups no significant difference were observed in the third week post-therapy about VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC scores(P>0.05).However,there were differences in the sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05);compared with control group,the ROM of test group were difference in the third,sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05).Conclusion:The clinical efficacy of stimulating corresponding acupoints tenderness points selected from recent regions along meridians to treat early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis was superior to anatomical structures,which can effectively relieve pain,dysfunction,symptoms of osteoarthritis of knee joint and rang of motion.展开更多
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation(TEAS)is a kind of physical therapy that use electric cur-rent through the electrodes placed on the surface of acupoints to produce clinical effects in the human body,whic...Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation(TEAS)is a kind of physical therapy that use electric cur-rent through the electrodes placed on the surface of acupoints to produce clinical effects in the human body,which is characterized by less adverse reaction and convenient operation.It has been widely used in the treatment of various diseases.This review introduces six major clinical applications of TEAS,named analgesia,regulation of gastrointestinal function,improvement of reproductive function,enhancement of cognitive function,promotion of limb function recovery and relief of fatigue.Besides,TEAS has been ap-plied to the treatment of other chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes,achieving satisfactory clinical effects.However,two crucial challenges are encountered in the development of TEAS.One is the lack of standardization in the selection of parameters such as waveform,frequency,intensity and stimula-tion duration.The other is the limitation on the flexibility in the acupoint selection.This review analyzes key issues that need to be addressed in the current clinical application of TEAS,such as the selection of parameters and acupoints,and this review provides a certain reference value for optimizing regimens of TEAS and promoting its development and application.展开更多
Objective:To explore the core acupuncture acupoints and pattern-adapted acupoint combination rules for autism spectrum disorder(ASD)complicated with sleep disorder using clinical data mining technology.Methods:A retro...Objective:To explore the core acupuncture acupoints and pattern-adapted acupoint combination rules for autism spectrum disorder(ASD)complicated with sleep disorder using clinical data mining technology.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the diagnosis and treatment data of 104 children with ASD complicated with sleep disorder admitted to Xi’an Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)Encephalopathy Hospital from January 2022 to December 2024.Cross-pattern main acupoints were screened via frequency statistics,chi-square test,and factor analysis;pattern-specific auxiliary acupoints were extracted by combining multiple correspondence analysis,cluster analysis,and association rule mining.Results:Ten cross-pattern main acupoints(Baihui,Sishenzhen,Language Area 1,Language Area 2,Neiguan,Shenmen,Yongquan,Xuanzhong)were identified,and acupoint combination schemes for four major TCM patterns(Hyperactivity of Liver and Heart Fire,Deficiency of Kidney Essence,Deficiency of Both Heart and Spleen,Hyperactivity of Liver with Spleen Deficiency)were established.Conclusion:Acupuncture treatment should follow the principle of“regulating spirit and calming the brain as the root,and dredging collaterals based on pattern differentiation as the branch”.The synergy between main and auxiliary acupoints can accurately regulate the disease,providing a basis for precise clinical treatment.展开更多
基金Supported by Shanghai College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program Project:202310268066The 16th Batch of Science And Technology Innovation Projects of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine:SHUTCM2023010+1 种基金2024 Shanghai Oriental Talent Program Youth Project2021 High-level Local University Innovation Team Project of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine:No.3 Shanghai Education Commission Personnel [2022]。
文摘Objective To explore the optimization and principles of acupoint selection and coordination in the treatment of adult abdominal obesity using acupuncture and moxibustion over the past decade using data mining.Methods Clinical studies of abdominal obesity treated with acupuncture and moxibustion,collected in the past 10 years,were searched from China Biology Medicine disc(CBMdisc),China National knowledge infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,China Science and Technology Journal Database(VIP),Pubmed,Embase,Google Scholar,Web of Science,(The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature)CINAHL,Psyclnfo and Scopus,dated from March 1,2013 to March 31,2023.Using IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 and other software,the frequency analysis,association-rules analysis and cluster analysis were conducted on interventions,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)patterns,use frequency of acupoint,meridian attribution of acupoint,acupoint location,etc.Results A total of 55 articles were included,with 102 prescriptions and 71 acupoints involved.The top 3 interventions were acupoint embedding method,simple electroacupuncture and simple filiform needling.Seventeen patterns/syndromes of TCM differentiation were collected,dominated by spleen deficiency and damp blockage,spleen and kidney yang deficiency and heat accumulation in stomach and intestines.The acupoints in clinical practice were mostly at the foot-yangming stomach meridian,the conception vessel and the foot-taiyin spleen meridian,and located at the abdominal region.The top 5 acupoints of high frequency were Tianshu(ST25),Zhongwan(CV12),Daheng(SP15),Zusanli(ST36),Huaroumen(ST24)and Daimai(GB26).The specific points of the high frequency were the crossing points and front-mu points,of which,ST25 and CV12 were the most prominent.After association-rules analysis on the high-frequency acupoints,20 groups of associated acupoints were obtained,in which,the core acupoints included ST25,CV12,SP15 and ST36.Conclusion In recent 10 years,abdominal obesity is treated by the acupoints of foot-yangming stomach meridian,the conception vessel and the foot-taiyin spleen meridian.Compared with the regimen for simple obesity,the acupoints at the abdominal region are specially selected in treatment of abdominal obesity,such as ST25,CV12,SP15 and ST36.Supplementary acupoints are selected based on syndrome differentiation to simultaneously address both the disease manifestations and root causes.
基金supported by the Research and Innovation Fund of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2018-220315).
文摘Objective To investigate three representative conditions,gallbladder colic,renal colic,and primary dysmenorrhea,to identify trends and regularities in acupoint selection and provide evidence-based references for clinical practice.Methods Clinical studies on acupuncture for gallbladder colic,renal colic,and primary dysmenorrhea published between 2006 and 2025 were retrieved from the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Chinese Scientific Journal Database(VIP),Wanfang,and PubMed.Bibliometric analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0,and the Apriori algorithm was applied to evaluate acupoint-use patterns.Results The analysis demonstrated that commonly selected acupoints for these conditions have remained relatively consistent over the past two decades.Frequently used acupoints for gallbladder colic included Yanglingquan(GB 34),Dannang(EX-LE 6),Qiuxu(GB 40),Taichong(LR 3),Danshu(BL 19),Zusanli(ST 36),Qimen(LR 14),Riyue(GB 24),and Ganshu(BL 18).For renal colic,the most frequently reported points were Shenshu(BL 23),Sanyinjiao(SP 6),Zusanli(ST 36),Yinlingquan(SP 9),Jingmen(GB 25),Guanyuan(CV 4),Ashi points,Zhongji(CV 3),and Pangguangshu(BL 28).The main acupoints for primary dysmenorrhea were Sanyinjiao(SP 6),Guanyuan(CV 4),Ciliao(BL 32),Diji(SP 8),Shiqizhui(EX-B 8),Zhongji(CV 3),Zusanli(ST 36),Zigong(EX-CA 1),and Qihai(CV 6).On average,treatment protocols employed 3-4 acupoints per session.Conclusions The most frequently selected acupoints for visceral smooth muscle spasmodic pain were located within the ganglion segment innervation areas,showing close association with the target organs.Furthermore,treatment protocols typically involved a small number of acupoints.These findings highlight the need for further systematic research,particularly randomized controlled trials,to validate and strengthen the evidence base.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China:2014 CB 543201
文摘Objective To preliminarily investigate the rules of acupoint selection of acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by retrospecting pertinent literature from 1986 to 2013. Methods Literature of clinical studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting published from 1986 to 2013 in CNKI, Wanfang and VlP databases and in PubMed database were retrieved. Data were analyzed statistically via Excel. Results One hundred and nineteen articles retrieved were related to the study. Based on the current literature analysis, meridians selected for acupuncture and moxibustion on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting were mainly the stomach meridian, the pericardium meridian, the conception vessel, the spleen meridian and bladder meridian; point combination was applied more in prescription, accounting for 73.11%, while single point was applied less, only accounting for 26.89%. There were numerous methods for point combinations, but proximal and distal point combination was the most widely used method, accounting for 20.93%. Meanwhile, main acupoints selected were mostly Zusanli （足三里 ST 36）, Neiguan （内关 PC 6）, Zhongwan （中脘CV12）, Gongsun （公孙SP 4） and Taichong （太冲 LR 3） and point combinations were mainly Shenmen （神门 HT 7）, Geshu （膈俞 BL 17）, PishB （脾俞 BL 20）, Weishu （胃俞 BL 21） and Jianli （建里 CV 11）. Conclusion Acupoints selection on acupuncture and moxibustion for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting shows a certain rules that the meridians selected are mainly stomach meridian, pericardium meridian and conception vessel and acupuncture points selected are normally ST 36, PC 6 and CV 12, proximal and distal point combination is applied more, while single point applied less.
文摘Objective To excavate and analyze the acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for PCOS. Methods A literature search was conducted in databases of Chinese Biomedicine Database（CBM）, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database（CNKI）, Wanfang Database, Chongqing VIP Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database（VIP） and Pub Med. All clinical trials evaluating the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome（PCOS） were included with or without methods of randomization and/or control. Four authors extracted information and two reviewers recorded information on titles, journals, interventions, main acupoints in selfestablished Excel sheet. Results The top ten acupoints of acupuncture therapy used most frequently were, by turns, Sānyīnjiāo（三阴交 SP 6）, Guānyuán（关元 CV 4）, Zhōngjí（中极 CV 3）, Zǐgōng（子宫 EX-CA 1）, Qìhǎi（气海 CV 6）, Zúsānlǐ（足三里 ST 36）, Shènshù（肾俞 BL 23）, Tiānshū（天枢 ST 25）, Guīlaí（归来 ST 29）, Zhōngwǎn（中脘 CV 12）. Conclusion Our study indicates that modern acupuncture treatment for PCOS is based on selection of specific acupoints according to traditional Chinese acupuncture theory. Points of spleen meridian, stomach meridian and conception vessel are chosen frequently which are most located on the abdomen and the lower limbs. Specific points used most are the front-mu points, the he-sea points, matching points and the back-shu points.
基金Supported by Hubei Health & Family Planning Commission Notice (No. [2017]20)Wuhan training project of the sixth batch of young and middle-aged medical talents, wuhan health & family planning commission (Wuhan Health & Family Planning Commission Notice No. [2018]116)Training project of the first batch of tanhualin famous doctors and students (Hubei TCM Hospital No. [2018]72)
文摘Objective:To explore core acupoints and acupoint selection principles in acupuncture and moxibustion for obesity,from syndrome differentiation prescriptions of the acupuncture-moxibustion therapy in 808 obesity prescriptions,by using node centrality and cluster analysis methods in complex network.Methods:Firstly,an acupoint network model is established,and acupoint nodes are assessed and calculated in multiple aspects by introducing the node centrality analysis idea of complex network,to excavate core acupoint nodes.Secondly,a cluster analysis is carried out on acupoint network by the cluster algorithm Q-PSO for complex network,to investigate the acupoint combination principles.Results:Zusanli(足三里ST36),Tianshu(天枢ST25),Fenglong(丰隆ST40),Zhongwan(中脘CV12)and Qihai(气海CV6),etc.,were included into the core acupoint Sanyinjiao(三阴交SP6)community.Zhigou(支沟TE6),Neiting(内庭ST44),Shangjuxu(上巨虚ST37),and Pishu(脾俞BL20)etc.,were included into the core acupoint Yinlingquan(阴陵泉SP9)community.Baihuanshu(白环俞BL30)and Zhiyang(至阳GV9)were included into the core acupoint Dachangshu(大肠俞BL25)community.Biguan(髀关ST31)was a single core community.Among all the acupoint nodes,SP6,ST25,SP9,ST36,CV6,Quchi(曲池L111),and Guanyuan(关元CV4)were of high degree centrality and eigenvector centrality,directly reflecting their importance in acupoint selection prescriptions.Conclusion:The Q-PSO algorithm is characterized with high precision and high efficiency,etc.The core acupoints and their combination principles explored by this algorithm are in accordance with clinical experiences.
基金Supported by Shanghai Three-Year Action Plan for Advanced Accelerated Development of the Course of Traditional Chinese Medicine:ZY(2018-2020)-CCCX-2001-05。
文摘Objective:To analyze the acupoint selection rules in acupuncture treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting(CINV)in China through data mining technology.Methods:The relevant literature on acupuncture treatment for CINV were searched from SinoMed,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang,VIP and Pubmed databases from the establishment to January 3,2021 and the worksheet was set up for the information extraction of acupuncture-moxibustion prescriptions.Using IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0 and SPSS Modeler 18.0 software,cluster analysis and association rule analysis were conducted to explore the rules of acupoint selection.Results:A total of 179 articles were eligible,including 206 acupuncture prescriptions and 64 acupoints.The total use frequency of acupoints was 784 times.The acupoints with the highest use frequency were Zúsānlǐ(足三里ST36),Zhōngwǎn(中脘CV12)and Nèiguān(内关PC6).The commonly used meridians included stomach meridian of foot-yangming,conception vessel,pericardium meridian of hand-jueyin and bladder meridian of foot-taiyang.The acupoints located on the chest,the abdomen and the lower limbs were mostly selected.Five-shu points and crossing points were highly involved in terms of the specific points.The most common combination was ST36,CV12 and PC6.Conclusion:In treatment of acupuncture for CINV,the acupoints were generally selected from stomach meridian of foot-yangming,conception vessel,pericardium meridian of hand-jueyin.Front-mu points on the chest and the abdomen,the he-sea points and lower he-sea points in the lower limbs are commonly used.The core acupoint prescription of acupuncture for CINV included ST36,CV12 and PC6.
基金Supported by National Program on Key Basic Research Project:No.2014CB543201Tianjin College Students’Innovative and Entrepreneurial Training Program,grant number:No.201910063032Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine College Students’Innovative and Entrepreneurial Training Program,No.CXJJ2019YG03。
文摘Objective:To explore the acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia(TN) based on complex network.Methods:The articles on clinical research of acupuncture for TN published up to March 2019 were searched from the databases,i.e.CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,PubMed,Web of Science and Science Direct.A prescription database of acupuncture for TN was established.Using complex network,the core acupoints and acupoint selection rules were analyzed for TN treated with acupuncture.Results:A total of 304 articles,including 272 acupoint prescriptions were obtained.The complex network constructed for TN treated with acupuncture was in compliance with the small world effect.Using k-core analytic hierarchy process,36 acupoints were screened,and the total frequency of acupoints is1175.Regarding the meridian distribution,the points of yangming meridians of hand and foot were predominated,accounting for 50.21% of the overall(590/1175).In terms of acupoint location,the acupoints on the head and face were predominated,accounting for 52.51%(617/1175).For the types of acupoint,the specific acupoints were predominated,accounting for 71.32%(838/1175) and the majority was the intersecting points,accounting for 33.87%(398/1175).Based on community structure partition,the treatment of TN with acupuncture was divided into the treatment for symptoms,etiological treatment,and mind regulation.Besides,the supplementary acupoints based on the involved nerve branches of TN and those based on syndrome differentiation were recommended.Conclusion:The core acupoints of acupuncture for TN are Hégu(合谷LI4),Xiaguan(下关ST7),Tàichong(太冲LR3),Fēngchí(风池GB20) and Sìbái(四白ST2).In clinical treatment,the main therapeutics include the local analgesia for the symptoms and etiological treatment,associated with mind regulation.
文摘Objective:To explore the core acupoints and combination rules of acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy,and,further to analyze the characteristics of the prescription of acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy.Methods:Relevant clinical studies in seven databases were searched systematically from database inception to 1 st October 2020.Based on data mining techniques,the core acupoints,characteristics and combination rules of acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy were analyzed comprehensively.Statistics collected and analysis of acupoint selection included the frequency of usage of acupoints,the meridian of acupoints,the location of acupoints and the combination of acupoints.Cluster and association analysis were performed utilizing Excel 13.0 and SPSS 26.0.Results:In the 36 studies included,the most frequently adopted acupoint was Sānyīnjiāo(三阴交 SP6);the most frequently adopted meridian was the foot-taiyin spleen meridian;the most frequently involved location was the lower limbs;and the most frequently adopted combination of acupoints was SP6 and Zhōngjí(中极CV 3).Cluster analysis showed that the acupoints could be divided into three categories:the first group comprised SP6 alone;the second group included CV3,Guānyuán(关元CV4),Yīnlíngquán(阴陵泉SP9) and Zúsānlǐ(足三里ST36);and the third group included Pángguāngshū(膀胱俞BL28),Chéngshān(承山BL57),Tàichōng(太冲LR3),Zhìbiān(秩边 BL54),Tàixī(太溪KI6),Hégǔ(合谷 LI4),Xuèhǎi(血海SP10),Qìhǎi(气海CV6) and Shǔidào(水道ST28).Conclusion:It was found that acupuncture therapy for postoperative urinary retention after hemorrhoidectomy mainly follows the four characteristic rules:the selection of acupoints following the meridian,selection of acupoints at local points,selection of acupoints at distal points and selection of acupoints according to special symptoms.
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.
基金Supported by Research Project for TCM Excellent Talents of Shaanxi Province(Shaan Zhong Yi Yao Han[2020]112)Project of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2021-ZZ-LC016)Key Project of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology(2022ZDLSF03-09).
文摘The clinical effect of acupuncture on vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang has been shown, but the specific mechanism is not yet clear. This paper is intended to discuss the etiology and pathogenesis of vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang and the mechanism of acupuncture, so as to provide a certain reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment of scalp acupuncture treatment of vascular headache caused by hyperactivity of liver-yang.
文摘Differentiation of syndromes can be done by three steps:First to differentiate thenature of disease,second to differentiate the location of disease,third to analyse comprehensively thenature and location of disease.Depend on complete differentiation of syndromes,the acupoints are selected.Three cases are analysed to explain how to dominate preceding contents.
基金This study was supported by the Local Standard Construction Project of Jilin Provincial Market Supervision and Administration Department(DBXM097-2020)Standardization Construction Project of Jilin Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(zybz-zc-2020-004)of China JilinOperation specification of acupuncture on upper limb motor dysfunction after ischemic stroke(zybz-2021-005).
文摘Constipation is a common complication of stroke,and it is increasing year by year,which is worthy of attention.In fact,as an effective treatment for Post-ischemic Stroke Constipation,massage has been recognized by doctors at home and abroad.However,In the known research reports,massage prescriptions are complicated,therefore,a simple and effective massage prescription is urgently needed to effectively guide the clinic and promote it.In this study,we used association rule and entropy clustering analysis methods to mine clinical literature on Post-ischemic Stroke Constipation in 7 databases,and combined with data analysis,traditional chinese massage theory and clinical practice,a core new prescription is summarized.The core new prescription of massage in treating Post-ischemic Stroke Constipation take tonifying spleen,nourishing Qi and generating Body Fluid,promoting Qi,invigorating the circulation of blood and eliminating phlegm as the principle of treatment,which is accord with the pathogenesis of this disease,can better guide the clinical practice and facilitate the popularization and application of massage therapy.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81573846)Central-Level Research Institutes'Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses Special Independent Topic Selection Project(No.YZ-1819)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81603516)Institute of Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Independent Topic Selection Project For Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses(No.YZ-1705)。
文摘Objective:To obtain the rules of acupoint use and compatibility methods from RCT literature of acupunctureand moxibustion in the treatment of postpartum depression through data mining,so as to provide effective acupoints for clinical reference.Methods:a total of 557 clinical literatures on acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of postpartum depression were retrieved through China knowledge Network Database,Wanfang Database and Chongqing VIP Database,and 44 articles were obtained through inclusion and exclusion criteria.Statistical analysis was carried out with the help of SPSS20.0 and SPSS Modeler18.1.Results:the most commonly used acupuncture points for postpartum depression are Baihui,Taichong,Sanyinjiao,Zusanli,Neiguan,Governor Meridian,foot Jueyin liver Meridian and foot Sun bladder Meridian,which are closely related to the treatment of postpartum depression.most doctors'clinical acupuncture treatment sites are head,limbs and back.The correlation analysis results obtained by SPSS Modeler software are Taichong-Neiguan-Zusanli,Taichong-Neiguan and Neiguan-Zusanli.Finally,the high-frequency acupoints are clustered and classified into four clusters,namely Taichong,Neiguan,Sanyinjiao and Zusanli.Hegu,Sishencong;Baihui,Shenmen;Pishu and Guanyuan.Conclusion:the rule of acupoint use of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of postpartum depression through data mining can provide some reference for the clinical treatment of postpartum depression in the future.
基金supported by Science and Technology Planning Project of Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Department(No.202001AZ070001-050)Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Tuina for Prevention and Treatment of Encephalopathy in Universities of Yunnan Province(No.2019YGZ04)Technology Innovation Team of Acupuncture Prevention and Treatment of Psychosis in Universities of Yunnan Province(No.2019YGC04).
文摘Objective:To summarize the rules of acupoint selection of acupoint application to prevent and treat lung diseases under the background the post-epidemic era using data-mining technology.Method:The CNKI,Wanfang database,and VIP database were searched for clinical study articles on lung diseases treated by acupoint application published in the past 5 years.Data-eligible papers were extracted to establish a database of acupoint application for lung disease using Microsoft Excel 2019,with the goal of analyzing the frequency of acupoints,acupoint-meridian association,acupoint-location association,specific acupoint frequency,and cluster analysis.Association rules,consisting of acupoints with an application frequency of≥10,were devised by the Apriori algorithm to explore the correlation between acupoint groups and to analyze the rules of the compatibility of acupoint prescriptions.Results:A total of 229 eligible papers met our inclusion criteria.Forty-seven acupoints were applied,for a total frequency of acupoints of 1,035 times.Among these,acupoints for lung diseases were primarily distributed in the back-and-waist and chest-and-abdomen areas.From the analysis of the association rules,we obtained four groups of acupoint association rules based on acupoint clusters with a frequency≥10 and found that Feishu(BL 13),Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14),Dingchuan(EX-B1),and Danzhong(CV 17)constitute the core acupoints of prescriptions for clinical acupoint application to prevent and treat lung diseases.Conclusion:It is clearly shown that the core acupoints are relatively concentrated and that the selected acupoints were mainly locally selected,which could be a matching reference for the long-term prevention and treatment of lung diseases,including COVID-19.
基金Supported by National Key Fundamental Research Development Plan:2014 CB 543201
文摘Objective To discuss the point selection characteristics and rules of prescription for acupuncture in treatment of depression. Method Clinical literature on acupuncture in treatment of depression in recent five years were retrieved by retrospective document research; the number of point and use frequency were calculated, and their characteristics and rules were analyzed by means of bibliometrics. Result One hundred and seventy-seven papers about acupuncture in treatment of depression were retrieved with 158 acupoints used for 1 630 times in total, including B ihuì（百会 GV 20）, Tàichōng（太冲 LR 3）, Sānyīnjiāo（三阴交 SP 6）, and Shénmén（神门 HT 7）, which were used most frequently. In view of meridians, governor vessel, the foot-taiyang bladder meridian and the foot-jueyin liver meridian were used most frequently, fiveshu points were used frequently in specific points, and the most frequently used point combination was distal and local point combination. Conclusion The primary prescription for acupuncture in treatment of depression is GV 20 in combination with distal LR 3, SP 6, HT 7, and other points.
文摘With the help of computers,we have made statistics as to the frequency of se-lecting points for the eight categories of patterns of imbalance.We suggest that for the heat syn-drome,the points in the upper part should usually be selected,for the cold syndrome,the points inthe lower part should generally be adopted;for the exterior syndrome,the points on the yang surfaceshould mostly be selected,for the interior syndrome,the points on the yin surface should generally beadopted;for the asthenic syndrome,the points in the trunk should mostly be selected,for the sthenicsyndrome,the points at the extremities generally be adopted.
基金Key Program of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.2020-JYBZDGG-142-5)。
文摘Objective:To stimulate tenderness points around knee joint in two metholds-corresponding acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians and anatomical structures,to compare the clinical efficacy of neddle knife of to cure early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis.Method:70 patients were randomly(Random Number Tables)divided into test group(acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians,n=35)and control group(anatomical structures,n=35),who were diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis.Observe the VAS(visual analogue scale),Lysholm,WOMAC(the Western Ontario and McMaster Unive rsities Osteoarthritis Index)and ROM(rang of motion)between two groups in first week,first month,third month after treatment.Recording the degree of improvement of knee joint’s pain,dysfunction and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rang of motion.Results:Within groups,the VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC and ROM were obviously different from pre-therapy scores in the third,sixth and twelfth week post-therapy(P<0.05).Between groups no significant difference were observed in the third week post-therapy about VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC scores(P>0.05).However,there were differences in the sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05);compared with control group,the ROM of test group were difference in the third,sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05).Conclusion:The clinical efficacy of stimulating corresponding acupoints tenderness points selected from recent regions along meridians to treat early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis was superior to anatomical structures,which can effectively relieve pain,dysfunction,symptoms of osteoarthritis of knee joint and rang of motion.
基金Supported by Shanghai 2020“Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan”Medical Innovation Research Special Program:20Y21902800Shanghai Municipal Health Commission Shanghai Three-Year Action Plan to Further Accelerate the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance and Innovation:ZY(2021-2023)−0302)+1 种基金Shanghai Key Specialty(Acupuncture)Construction Project:shslczdzk04701Shanghai 2024"Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan"star cultivation(Sail special):24YF2740600.
文摘Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation(TEAS)is a kind of physical therapy that use electric cur-rent through the electrodes placed on the surface of acupoints to produce clinical effects in the human body,which is characterized by less adverse reaction and convenient operation.It has been widely used in the treatment of various diseases.This review introduces six major clinical applications of TEAS,named analgesia,regulation of gastrointestinal function,improvement of reproductive function,enhancement of cognitive function,promotion of limb function recovery and relief of fatigue.Besides,TEAS has been ap-plied to the treatment of other chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes,achieving satisfactory clinical effects.However,two crucial challenges are encountered in the development of TEAS.One is the lack of standardization in the selection of parameters such as waveform,frequency,intensity and stimula-tion duration.The other is the limitation on the flexibility in the acupoint selection.This review analyzes key issues that need to be addressed in the current clinical application of TEAS,such as the selection of parameters and acupoints,and this review provides a certain reference value for optimizing regimens of TEAS and promoting its development and application.
基金Song Hujie’s Inheritance Studio of National Renowned Traditional Chinese Medicine Experts.
文摘Objective:To explore the core acupuncture acupoints and pattern-adapted acupoint combination rules for autism spectrum disorder(ASD)complicated with sleep disorder using clinical data mining technology.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the diagnosis and treatment data of 104 children with ASD complicated with sleep disorder admitted to Xi’an Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)Encephalopathy Hospital from January 2022 to December 2024.Cross-pattern main acupoints were screened via frequency statistics,chi-square test,and factor analysis;pattern-specific auxiliary acupoints were extracted by combining multiple correspondence analysis,cluster analysis,and association rule mining.Results:Ten cross-pattern main acupoints(Baihui,Sishenzhen,Language Area 1,Language Area 2,Neiguan,Shenmen,Yongquan,Xuanzhong)were identified,and acupoint combination schemes for four major TCM patterns(Hyperactivity of Liver and Heart Fire,Deficiency of Kidney Essence,Deficiency of Both Heart and Spleen,Hyperactivity of Liver with Spleen Deficiency)were established.Conclusion:Acupuncture treatment should follow the principle of“regulating spirit and calming the brain as the root,and dredging collaterals based on pattern differentiation as the branch”.The synergy between main and auxiliary acupoints can accurately regulate the disease,providing a basis for precise clinical treatment.
