Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of thunder-fire moxibustion on pediatric testicular hydrocele. Methods Thunder-fire moxa was used for suspending moxibus on on Shu？dào（水道 ST 28） and Guānyuán...Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of thunder-fire moxibustion on pediatric testicular hydrocele. Methods Thunder-fire moxa was used for suspending moxibus on on Shu？dào（水道 ST 28） and Guānyuán（关元 CV 4） on both sides for 10 children with tes cular hydrocele,the moxa s ck was kept 2–3 cm above from the skin and the moxibustion was carried out until the skin become red and hot for about 15–20 min. The treatments were carried out once a day and ten mes were considered as a treatment course,and the therapeutic efficacy was subjected to statistics after two treatment courses. Results Eight cases were cured,and eff ec ve in 2 cases; the cured rate was 80% and the effective rate was 100%. Conclusion Thunder-fire moxibustion has rela vely good clinical effi cacy in trea ng tes cular hydrocele in children.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical effect in treatment of globus hystericus with acupoint bloodletting and thunder-fire moxibust-ion therapy. Methods Twenty patients were subject to bloodletting at Ganshu （肝俞 BL 18...Objective To observe the clinical effect in treatment of globus hystericus with acupoint bloodletting and thunder-fire moxibust-ion therapy. Methods Twenty patients were subject to bloodletting at Ganshu （肝俞 BL 18） in both sides and to thunder-fire moxibustion at Danzhong （膻中 CV 17） and Zhongwan （中脘 CV 12）. Once a day, twenty treatments were given. Results Sixteen cases were cured and 4 cases effective; cured rate was 80% and effective rate 100%. Conclusion Bloodletting comb for globus hystericus is better ined with thunder-fire moxibustion therapy n clinical efficacy, significantly improving the patients＇ clinical symptoms.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical effect differences of knee osteoarthritis(KOA)with cold-damp type between electroacupuncture(EA)combined with thunder-fire moxibustion and medication.Methods:A total of 72 cases of KO...Objective:To observe the clinical effect differences of knee osteoarthritis(KOA)with cold-damp type between electroacupuncture(EA)combined with thunder-fire moxibustion and medication.Methods:A total of 72 cases of KOA patients with cold-damp type were randomly divided into a combined treatment group of EA and thunder-fire moxibustion(combined treatment group)and a medication group,36 cases in each group.In the combined treatment group,the acupoints for EA were Dubi(犊鼻ST35),Neixiyan(内膝眼EX-LE4),Zusanli(足三里ST36),Yanglingquan(阳陵泉GB34),Yinlingquan(阴陵泉SP9),Xuehai(血海SP10),Liangqiu(梁丘ST34)and Heding(鹤顶EX-LE2).During the period of EA,the suspending thunder-fire moxibustion was applied to Shenque CV8)and Guanyuan(关元CV4).In the medication group,diclofenac sodium double release intestine-sol capsule and Fugui gutong capsules were prescribed for oral administration.The treatment for 14 days was taken as one course and the consecutive 2 courses of treatment were required in each group.Before and after treatment,as well as in the follow-up visit,the pain score(visual analogue scale,VAS),the knee function score(Western Ontario and McMaster University,WOMAC,the expressions of interleukin 6(IL-6)and transforming growth factorβ1(TGF-β1)in the joint fluid as well as the difference in the clinical therapeutic effect were observed in the two groups separately.Results:(1)The pain score:compared with those before treatment,the VAS scores were all reduced after treatment and in the follow-up in the two groups(all P<0.05).After treatment and in the follow-up,VAS scores in the combined treatment group were lower than those in the medication group(both P<0.05).(2)The knee function score:WOMAC score of each item,i.e.pain,stiffness and function,as well as the total score after treatment and the follow-up were all lower than those before treatment in the patients of the two groups(all P<0.05).The score of each item,i.e.pain and function,as well as the total score in the combined treatment group were all lower than those in the medication group after treatment and the follow-up respectively(all P<0.05).(3)The expressions of IL-6 and TGF-β1:the level of IL-6 in the joint fluid was reduced after treatment as compared with that before treatment in either group and the level of TGF-β1 was increased,indicating the statistical differences(all P<0.05).After treatment,the level of IL-6 in the combined treatment group was lower than that in the medication group and the level of TGF-β1 was higher than that of the medicating group,indicating the statistical significance(both P<0.05).(4)The total effective rate in the combined treatment group was 97.1%,higher than 78.8%in the medication group,indicating the statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion:The clinical effect of the combined treatment of electroacupuncture and the thunder-fire moxibustion is remarkable on knee osteoarthritis of cold-damp type.The combined treatment presents a more advantageous at the sustainability of the therapeutic effect as compared with medication.展开更多
Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupotomy combined with thunder-fire wonder moxibustion for calcaneodynia. Methods： Acupotomy combined with thunder-fire wonder moxibustion was applied in 165 cases of ...Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupotomy combined with thunder-fire wonder moxibustion for calcaneodynia. Methods： Acupotomy combined with thunder-fire wonder moxibustion was applied in 165 cases of calcaneodynia on single foot. Acupotomy was used to the releasing and stripping at the local tender point of the affected heel. Thunder-fire wonder moxibustion was carried out around the incision after the acupotomy. After treatment for once, the patients were asked to visit to hospital again after 1 week to observe the curative effect. If the symptom disappeared, the treatment can be terminated. If not, the treatment for another time was conducted. Treatment should not be performed for more than 3 times. Results： A total of 25 patients were cured after treatment for once, accounting for 15.2%（25/165） of the whole. A total of 105 patients were cured after treatment for 2 times, accounting for 63.6%（105/165） of the whole. A total of 20 patients were cured after treatment for 3 times, accounting for 12.1%（20/165） of the whole. A total of 15 patients were ineffective after treatment for 3 times, accounting for 9.1%（15/165） of the whole. The total cure rate was 90.9%. Conclusion： Acupotomy combined with thunder-fire wonder moxibustion for calcaneodynia has definite effect, which is worthy of clinical popularization and application.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of auricular point pressing combined with thunder-fire moxibustion in the treatment of abdominal distension and constipation after thoracic compression fracture.Methods:Totally 100 pati...Objective:To explore the effect of auricular point pressing combined with thunder-fire moxibustion in the treatment of abdominal distension and constipation after thoracic compression fracture.Methods:Totally 100 patients were randomly divided into 4 groups,the observation group 1(n=25)which were treated with conventional nursing combined with auricular piont pressing,observation group 2(n=25)treated with conventional nursing combined with thunder-fire moxibustion,observation group 3(n=25)treated with conventional nursing combined with auricular point pressing and thunder-fire moxibustion,and the control group(n=25)which adopted conventional nursing.First exhaust and defecation time after fracture in 4 groups were observed and compared.Results:The effect of observation group 3 was better than that of observation group 2,observation group 1 and control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:It is obvious that auricular point pressing combined with thunder-fire moxibustion has better result in treating abdominal distension and constipation after thoracic compression fracture.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of degenerative gonitis treated with triple needling combined with thunder-fire moxibustion for better promotion and clinical application. Methods Ninety-eight patients with...Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of degenerative gonitis treated with triple needling combined with thunder-fire moxibustion for better promotion and clinical application. Methods Ninety-eight patients with degenerative gonitis were randomly divided into a thunder-fire moxibustion group （group A） and an acupuncture group （group B） according to randon number table, with forty-nine cases in each group. In group A, Neixiyan （内膝眼 EX-LE 4）, Dubi （犊鼻 ST 35）, Yanglingquan （阳陵泉 GB 34）, Xuehai （血海 SP 10）, Liangqiu （梁丘 ST 34）, Zusanli （足三里 ST 36）, Yinlingquan （阳陵泉 SP 9） and Xiyangguan （膝阳关 GB 33） were selected to accept triple and needling thunder-fire moxibustion for 20 min after the needles were retained for 40 min. The patients in group B were only treated with acupuncture. Thunder-fire moxibustion was not applied in the group B. The treatment was given once a day for four weeks. Knee function score and knee stiffness score in both groups were recorded before and after treatment, and the therapeutic effect was assessed. Results After four weeks＇ treatment, the total effective rate of group A was 93.9% （46/49）, which was superior to 71.4% （35/49） in group B （P〈0.05）. Improvement in knee stiffness in group A was superior to that in group B （P〈0.01）. Conclusion Triple needling combined with thunder-fire moxibustion had clinical efficacy on degenerative gonitis, which is a better treatment option with the total efficacy significantly superior to that of acupuncture only.展开更多
This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of Thunder-Fire moxibustion combined with ovulation monitoring for the treatment of adenomyosis-associated infertility.A series of 120 patients diagnosed with uterine adenomy...This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of Thunder-Fire moxibustion combined with ovulation monitoring for the treatment of adenomyosis-associated infertility.A series of 120 patients diagnosed with uterine adenomyosis and infertility and cold coagulation blood stasis syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine(with the clinical manifestations of premenstrual or menstrual lower abdomen cold pain,pain reduction with heat application,and cold extremities)were randomized equally to treatment group with Thunder-Fire moxibustion and ovulation monitoring as well as control group with ovulation monitoring only.Treatment continued for six menstrual cycles.The pregnancy rate of the treatment group was significantly increased with the control group(50.0%vs.23.3%,P=0.021).Dysmenorrhea and the traditional Chinese medicine syndrome in the treatment group improved significantly compared with the control group(3.87±2.03 vs.5.70±1.01,P=0.002 and 7.33±4.11 vs.10.52±2.33,P=0.006,respectively),and there was also significant between-group differences in serum cancer antigen 125(55.45±14.65 vs.63.34±11.41,P=0.031).However,the average uterus diameters in the treatment and control groups were not significantly different(67.13±7.59 vs.69.89±5.30,P=0.137).Thunder-Fire moxibustion with ovulation monitoring improved the pregnancy rate of patients diagnosed with adenomyosis-associated infertility.展开更多
Objective:To summarize the clinical research of improvement of pain and joint function of knee osteoarthritis treated with thunder-fire moxibustion in the last five years,in order to provide more objective and scienti...Objective:To summarize the clinical research of improvement of pain and joint function of knee osteoarthritis treated with thunder-fire moxibustion in the last five years,in order to provide more objective and scientific theoretical basis for the clinical use of thunderfire moxibustion in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.Methods:By using"thunder-fire moxibustion"and"knee osteoarthritis"as keywords,the clinical literature on the treatment of knee osteoarthritis mainly by thunder-fire moxibustion in the past 5 years in PubMed,CNKI,WF and VIP were analyzed.Results:Thunderfire moxibustion and its compound therapy,including internal use of traditional Chinese medicine,external use of traditional Chinese medicine,drug injection,physical therapy,acupuncture,heat sensitive moxibustion,pricking collaterals,acupoint application and ozone,could relieve pain,improve joint function,improve joint activity,improve patients daily life ability and have less adverse reactions.Conclusion:Thunder-fire moxibustion was a safe,non-invasive and effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis.However,further research is necessary due to the non-rigidity of the current clinical trial design.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the effect of thunder-fire moxibustion combined with fire-dragon cupping on patients with acute peripheral facial paralysis with co-morbid anxiety and depression.Methods:A total of 80 patients wi...Objective:To evaluate the effect of thunder-fire moxibustion combined with fire-dragon cupping on patients with acute peripheral facial paralysis with co-morbid anxiety and depression.Methods:A total of 80 patients with acute peripheral facial paralysis with co-morbid anxiety and depression were selected and divided into two groups according to the random number table method,with 40 patients in each group.In the control group,acupuncture therapy combined with routine care was given;in the observation group,thunder-fire moxibustion and fire-dragon cupping therapy were added.Both groups were treated once a day,6 times a week,with 1 d of rest,for 4 consecutive weeks(a total of 24 treatments).The House-Brackmann(H-B)grading,facial clinimetric evaluation(FaCE),self-rating anxiety scale(SAS),and self-rating depression scale(SDS)were used before and after the intervention to evaluate the facial nerve function,quality of life,mental health,and clinical efficacy of the two groups.Results:After treatment,patients in both groups showed improvement in H-B grading,scores of all dimensions of the FaCE scale,and SAS and SDS scores compared to those before treatment,and the differences within the groups were statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the total effective rate was 95.0%in the observation group and 75.0%in the control group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the H-B grading of the observation group was better than that of the control group(P<0.05);the scores of all dimensions of the FaCE scale and SAS and SDS scores of the observation group were better than those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Adding thunder-fire moxibustion and fire-dragon cupping therapy to acupuncture and routine care can promote the recovery of facial nerve function,reduce anxiety and depression,and improve the patients’living standard,and thus is suitable for popularization and application.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of thunder-fire moxibustion for hypomenorrhea after induced abortion.Methods:A total of 74 patients with hypomenorrhea after induced abortion were randomized into two groups,...Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of thunder-fire moxibustion for hypomenorrhea after induced abortion.Methods:A total of 74 patients with hypomenorrhea after induced abortion were randomized into two groups,with 37 cases in each group.The control group was treated with conventional hormone sequential therapy,and the observation group was treated with thunder-fire moxibustion.The course of treatment was 3 menstrual cycles.The traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptom scores,menstrual volume,endometrial thickness and the sex hormone levels were observed before and after treatment.The clinical efficacy was compared after treatment.Results:The total effective rate in the observation group and the control group was 91.4%and 73.5%,respectively,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the TCM symptom scores in both groups decreased significantly(all P<0.05),and the scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The menstrual volume,endometrial thickness and each sex hormone level of the patients in both groups were significantly improved after treatment(all P<0.05),and the improvements in the observation group were more significant than those in the control group(all P<0.05).Conclusion:Thunder-fire moxibustion can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of patients with hypomenorrhea after induced abortion;it can increase menstrual volume and endometrial thickness,and regulate the sex hormone levels,producing a better curative effect than the conventional hormone sequential therapy.展开更多
Objective： To observe the effect of acupuncture plus thunder-fire moxibustion on the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-3 （MMP-3）, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 （TIMP-1） and transforming growth fac...Objective： To observe the effect of acupuncture plus thunder-fire moxibustion on the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-3 （MMP-3）, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 （TIMP-1） and transforming growth factor-β1 （TGF-β1） in cartilage of knee osteoarthritis （KOA） rats, and to explore the mechanism of acupuncture plus thunder-fire moxibustion in the treatment of KOA. Methods： Thirty Sprague-Dawley （SD） rats were randomly divided into a blank control group, a model group and an acupuncture-moxibustion group by random digits table, 10 rats in each group. Rats in the model group and the acupuncture-moxibustion group were injected with papain in the right posterior knee joint to prepare the models. The levels of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in rat synovium of each group were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELBA） after 2 weeks of treatment. The level of TGF-β1 was determined by Motic B5 Micro-camera system. Results： The levels of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in the cartilage of the model group were significantly higher than those in the blank control group （all P〈0.01）; the levels of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were lower than those in the model group, and the between-group differences were statistically significant （all P〈0.05）. The levels of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were higher than those in the blank control group, and the differences were statistically significant （all P〈0.05）. The level of TGF-β1 in cartilage tissues of the model group was significantly lower than that in the blank control group （P〈0.01）; the level of TGF-β1 in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was higher than that in the model group （P〈0.05）, but it was lower than that in the blank control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture plus thunder-fire moxibustion can effectively recover the abnormal expressions of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in KOA model rats and somewhat up-regulate TGF-β1, which may be one of its mechanisms of acupuncture plus thunder-fire for KOA.展开更多
Objective:To observe the effects of acupuncture-moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on limb function and surface electromyography(sEMG)in patients with hemiplegia after stroke(HAS).Methods:Eighty-four HA...Objective:To observe the effects of acupuncture-moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on limb function and surface electromyography(sEMG)in patients with hemiplegia after stroke(HAS).Methods:Eighty-four HAS patients were divided into a control group and a combined group using the random number table method,with 42 cases in each group.The control group received dynamic-static balance rehabilitation training,and the combined group additionally received Fu Zheng Bu Tu(strengthening the healthy Qi and invigorating the spleen)acupuncture-moxibustion therapy.After 4 weeks of treatment,their clinical efficacy was compared,and they were also observed for changes in limb motor function,muscle spasticity level,balance ability,sEMG indices,and hemorheological parameters,as well as adverse reactions.Results:After treatment,the combined group had a higher total effective rate than the control group(P<0.05).After the intervention,both groups presented significant increases in the upper-and lower-limb Fugl-Meyer assessment(FMA)score,Berg balance scale(BBS)score,maximum voluntary contraction(MVC),root mean square(RMS),and integrated electromyography(iEMG);the combined group had superior improvements compared to the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the modified Ashworth scale(MAS)scores of the elbow,wrist,knee,and ankle joints,and the levels of plasma viscosity(PV),whole blood viscosity(WBV),and hematocrit(HCT)dropped in both groups and were lower in the combined group than in the control group(P<0.05).Neither group showed significant adverse reactions during the treatment period.Conclusion:Fu Zheng Bu Tu acupuncture-moxibustion plus dynamic-static balance rehabilitation training can effectively alleviate muscle spasticity,improve balance ability,enhance sEMG signal levels,modulate hemodynamics,and promote the recovery of limb motor function in HAS patients.展开更多
目的:分析子午流注雷火灸(辰时)联合中药贴敷(巳时)对老年功能性消化不良(functional dyspepsia,FD)患者的临床疗效。方法:选取2022年1月—2024年12月在南通市第三人民医院中医科住院的120例老年FD患者,随机平分为对两组,对照组采用口...目的:分析子午流注雷火灸(辰时)联合中药贴敷(巳时)对老年功能性消化不良(functional dyspepsia,FD)患者的临床疗效。方法:选取2022年1月—2024年12月在南通市第三人民医院中医科住院的120例老年FD患者,随机平分为对两组,对照组采用口服多潘立酮片治疗,观察组在对照组基础上采用子午流注雷火灸(辰时)联合中药贴敷(巳时)治疗,两组患者均治疗2周。比较两组患者的临床疗效,治疗前后的中医证候积分,内脏敏感性指数和健康调查简表(short form 36 health survey,SF-36)评分,血清胃肠激素水平变化以及不良反应情况。结果:观察组的总体临床疗效明显高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组的主、次中医证候积分明显低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组内脏敏感性指数较对照组降低更明显(P<0.05),观察组SF-36评分较对照组提高更明显(P<0.05);观察组血清胃动素、胃泌素水平较对照组显著升高(P<0.05);两组不良反应情况比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:在子午流注理论的指导下,雷火灸与中药贴敷的联合应用能显著改善老年FD患者临床表现,调节胃肠动力,提高老年患者的生活质量。展开更多
文摘Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of thunder-fire moxibustion on pediatric testicular hydrocele. Methods Thunder-fire moxa was used for suspending moxibus on on Shu？dào（水道 ST 28） and Guānyuán（关元 CV 4） on both sides for 10 children with tes cular hydrocele,the moxa s ck was kept 2–3 cm above from the skin and the moxibustion was carried out until the skin become red and hot for about 15–20 min. The treatments were carried out once a day and ten mes were considered as a treatment course,and the therapeutic efficacy was subjected to statistics after two treatment courses. Results Eight cases were cured,and eff ec ve in 2 cases; the cured rate was 80% and the effective rate was 100%. Conclusion Thunder-fire moxibustion has rela vely good clinical effi cacy in trea ng tes cular hydrocele in children.
文摘Objective To observe the clinical effect in treatment of globus hystericus with acupoint bloodletting and thunder-fire moxibust-ion therapy. Methods Twenty patients were subject to bloodletting at Ganshu （肝俞 BL 18） in both sides and to thunder-fire moxibustion at Danzhong （膻中 CV 17） and Zhongwan （中脘 CV 12）. Once a day, twenty treatments were given. Results Sixteen cases were cured and 4 cases effective; cured rate was 80% and effective rate 100%. Conclusion Bloodletting comb for globus hystericus is better ined with thunder-fire moxibustion therapy n clinical efficacy, significantly improving the patients＇ clinical symptoms.
基金Supported by Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Health and Family Planning Commission Guangxi Medical and Health Appropriate Technology Development and Application Project:S2017057.
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical effect differences of knee osteoarthritis(KOA)with cold-damp type between electroacupuncture(EA)combined with thunder-fire moxibustion and medication.Methods:A total of 72 cases of KOA patients with cold-damp type were randomly divided into a combined treatment group of EA and thunder-fire moxibustion(combined treatment group)and a medication group,36 cases in each group.In the combined treatment group,the acupoints for EA were Dubi(犊鼻ST35),Neixiyan(内膝眼EX-LE4),Zusanli(足三里ST36),Yanglingquan(阳陵泉GB34),Yinlingquan(阴陵泉SP9),Xuehai(血海SP10),Liangqiu(梁丘ST34)and Heding(鹤顶EX-LE2).During the period of EA,the suspending thunder-fire moxibustion was applied to Shenque CV8)and Guanyuan(关元CV4).In the medication group,diclofenac sodium double release intestine-sol capsule and Fugui gutong capsules were prescribed for oral administration.The treatment for 14 days was taken as one course and the consecutive 2 courses of treatment were required in each group.Before and after treatment,as well as in the follow-up visit,the pain score(visual analogue scale,VAS),the knee function score(Western Ontario and McMaster University,WOMAC,the expressions of interleukin 6(IL-6)and transforming growth factorβ1(TGF-β1)in the joint fluid as well as the difference in the clinical therapeutic effect were observed in the two groups separately.Results:(1)The pain score:compared with those before treatment,the VAS scores were all reduced after treatment and in the follow-up in the two groups(all P<0.05).After treatment and in the follow-up,VAS scores in the combined treatment group were lower than those in the medication group(both P<0.05).(2)The knee function score:WOMAC score of each item,i.e.pain,stiffness and function,as well as the total score after treatment and the follow-up were all lower than those before treatment in the patients of the two groups(all P<0.05).The score of each item,i.e.pain and function,as well as the total score in the combined treatment group were all lower than those in the medication group after treatment and the follow-up respectively(all P<0.05).(3)The expressions of IL-6 and TGF-β1:the level of IL-6 in the joint fluid was reduced after treatment as compared with that before treatment in either group and the level of TGF-β1 was increased,indicating the statistical differences(all P<0.05).After treatment,the level of IL-6 in the combined treatment group was lower than that in the medication group and the level of TGF-β1 was higher than that of the medicating group,indicating the statistical significance(both P<0.05).(4)The total effective rate in the combined treatment group was 97.1%,higher than 78.8%in the medication group,indicating the statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion:The clinical effect of the combined treatment of electroacupuncture and the thunder-fire moxibustion is remarkable on knee osteoarthritis of cold-damp type.The combined treatment presents a more advantageous at the sustainability of the therapeutic effect as compared with medication.
文摘Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of acupotomy combined with thunder-fire wonder moxibustion for calcaneodynia. Methods： Acupotomy combined with thunder-fire wonder moxibustion was applied in 165 cases of calcaneodynia on single foot. Acupotomy was used to the releasing and stripping at the local tender point of the affected heel. Thunder-fire wonder moxibustion was carried out around the incision after the acupotomy. After treatment for once, the patients were asked to visit to hospital again after 1 week to observe the curative effect. If the symptom disappeared, the treatment can be terminated. If not, the treatment for another time was conducted. Treatment should not be performed for more than 3 times. Results： A total of 25 patients were cured after treatment for once, accounting for 15.2%（25/165） of the whole. A total of 105 patients were cured after treatment for 2 times, accounting for 63.6%（105/165） of the whole. A total of 20 patients were cured after treatment for 3 times, accounting for 12.1%（20/165） of the whole. A total of 15 patients were ineffective after treatment for 3 times, accounting for 9.1%（15/165） of the whole. The total cure rate was 90.9%. Conclusion： Acupotomy combined with thunder-fire wonder moxibustion for calcaneodynia has definite effect, which is worthy of clinical popularization and application.
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of auricular point pressing combined with thunder-fire moxibustion in the treatment of abdominal distension and constipation after thoracic compression fracture.Methods:Totally 100 patients were randomly divided into 4 groups,the observation group 1(n=25)which were treated with conventional nursing combined with auricular piont pressing,observation group 2(n=25)treated with conventional nursing combined with thunder-fire moxibustion,observation group 3(n=25)treated with conventional nursing combined with auricular point pressing and thunder-fire moxibustion,and the control group(n=25)which adopted conventional nursing.First exhaust and defecation time after fracture in 4 groups were observed and compared.Results:The effect of observation group 3 was better than that of observation group 2,observation group 1 and control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:It is obvious that auricular point pressing combined with thunder-fire moxibustion has better result in treating abdominal distension and constipation after thoracic compression fracture.
文摘Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of degenerative gonitis treated with triple needling combined with thunder-fire moxibustion for better promotion and clinical application. Methods Ninety-eight patients with degenerative gonitis were randomly divided into a thunder-fire moxibustion group （group A） and an acupuncture group （group B） according to randon number table, with forty-nine cases in each group. In group A, Neixiyan （内膝眼 EX-LE 4）, Dubi （犊鼻 ST 35）, Yanglingquan （阳陵泉 GB 34）, Xuehai （血海 SP 10）, Liangqiu （梁丘 ST 34）, Zusanli （足三里 ST 36）, Yinlingquan （阳陵泉 SP 9） and Xiyangguan （膝阳关 GB 33） were selected to accept triple and needling thunder-fire moxibustion for 20 min after the needles were retained for 40 min. The patients in group B were only treated with acupuncture. Thunder-fire moxibustion was not applied in the group B. The treatment was given once a day for four weeks. Knee function score and knee stiffness score in both groups were recorded before and after treatment, and the therapeutic effect was assessed. Results After four weeks＇ treatment, the total effective rate of group A was 93.9% （46/49）, which was superior to 71.4% （35/49） in group B （P〈0.05）. Improvement in knee stiffness in group A was superior to that in group B （P〈0.01）. Conclusion Triple needling combined with thunder-fire moxibustion had clinical efficacy on degenerative gonitis, which is a better treatment option with the total efficacy significantly superior to that of acupuncture only.
文摘This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of Thunder-Fire moxibustion combined with ovulation monitoring for the treatment of adenomyosis-associated infertility.A series of 120 patients diagnosed with uterine adenomyosis and infertility and cold coagulation blood stasis syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine(with the clinical manifestations of premenstrual or menstrual lower abdomen cold pain,pain reduction with heat application,and cold extremities)were randomized equally to treatment group with Thunder-Fire moxibustion and ovulation monitoring as well as control group with ovulation monitoring only.Treatment continued for six menstrual cycles.The pregnancy rate of the treatment group was significantly increased with the control group(50.0%vs.23.3%,P=0.021).Dysmenorrhea and the traditional Chinese medicine syndrome in the treatment group improved significantly compared with the control group(3.87±2.03 vs.5.70±1.01,P=0.002 and 7.33±4.11 vs.10.52±2.33,P=0.006,respectively),and there was also significant between-group differences in serum cancer antigen 125(55.45±14.65 vs.63.34±11.41,P=0.031).However,the average uterus diameters in the treatment and control groups were not significantly different(67.13±7.59 vs.69.89±5.30,P=0.137).Thunder-Fire moxibustion with ovulation monitoring improved the pregnancy rate of patients diagnosed with adenomyosis-associated infertility.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(81460763,81960908)Guangxi Medical and Health Appropriate Technology Development and Promotion and Application Project of Health and Family Planning Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(S2017057)。
文摘Objective:To summarize the clinical research of improvement of pain and joint function of knee osteoarthritis treated with thunder-fire moxibustion in the last five years,in order to provide more objective and scientific theoretical basis for the clinical use of thunderfire moxibustion in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.Methods:By using"thunder-fire moxibustion"and"knee osteoarthritis"as keywords,the clinical literature on the treatment of knee osteoarthritis mainly by thunder-fire moxibustion in the past 5 years in PubMed,CNKI,WF and VIP were analyzed.Results:Thunderfire moxibustion and its compound therapy,including internal use of traditional Chinese medicine,external use of traditional Chinese medicine,drug injection,physical therapy,acupuncture,heat sensitive moxibustion,pricking collaterals,acupoint application and ozone,could relieve pain,improve joint function,improve joint activity,improve patients daily life ability and have less adverse reactions.Conclusion:Thunder-fire moxibustion was a safe,non-invasive and effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis.However,further research is necessary due to the non-rigidity of the current clinical trial design.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the effect of thunder-fire moxibustion combined with fire-dragon cupping on patients with acute peripheral facial paralysis with co-morbid anxiety and depression.Methods:A total of 80 patients with acute peripheral facial paralysis with co-morbid anxiety and depression were selected and divided into two groups according to the random number table method,with 40 patients in each group.In the control group,acupuncture therapy combined with routine care was given;in the observation group,thunder-fire moxibustion and fire-dragon cupping therapy were added.Both groups were treated once a day,6 times a week,with 1 d of rest,for 4 consecutive weeks(a total of 24 treatments).The House-Brackmann(H-B)grading,facial clinimetric evaluation(FaCE),self-rating anxiety scale(SAS),and self-rating depression scale(SDS)were used before and after the intervention to evaluate the facial nerve function,quality of life,mental health,and clinical efficacy of the two groups.Results:After treatment,patients in both groups showed improvement in H-B grading,scores of all dimensions of the FaCE scale,and SAS and SDS scores compared to those before treatment,and the differences within the groups were statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the total effective rate was 95.0%in the observation group and 75.0%in the control group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the H-B grading of the observation group was better than that of the control group(P<0.05);the scores of all dimensions of the FaCE scale and SAS and SDS scores of the observation group were better than those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Adding thunder-fire moxibustion and fire-dragon cupping therapy to acupuncture and routine care can promote the recovery of facial nerve function,reduce anxiety and depression,and improve the patients’living standard,and thus is suitable for popularization and application.
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of thunder-fire moxibustion for hypomenorrhea after induced abortion.Methods:A total of 74 patients with hypomenorrhea after induced abortion were randomized into two groups,with 37 cases in each group.The control group was treated with conventional hormone sequential therapy,and the observation group was treated with thunder-fire moxibustion.The course of treatment was 3 menstrual cycles.The traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptom scores,menstrual volume,endometrial thickness and the sex hormone levels were observed before and after treatment.The clinical efficacy was compared after treatment.Results:The total effective rate in the observation group and the control group was 91.4%and 73.5%,respectively,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the TCM symptom scores in both groups decreased significantly(all P<0.05),and the scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).The menstrual volume,endometrial thickness and each sex hormone level of the patients in both groups were significantly improved after treatment(all P<0.05),and the improvements in the observation group were more significant than those in the control group(all P<0.05).Conclusion:Thunder-fire moxibustion can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of patients with hypomenorrhea after induced abortion;it can increase menstrual volume and endometrial thickness,and regulate the sex hormone levels,producing a better curative effect than the conventional hormone sequential therapy.
基金supported by Project of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. LP0118041~~
文摘Objective： To observe the effect of acupuncture plus thunder-fire moxibustion on the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-3 （MMP-3）, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 （TIMP-1） and transforming growth factor-β1 （TGF-β1） in cartilage of knee osteoarthritis （KOA） rats, and to explore the mechanism of acupuncture plus thunder-fire moxibustion in the treatment of KOA. Methods： Thirty Sprague-Dawley （SD） rats were randomly divided into a blank control group, a model group and an acupuncture-moxibustion group by random digits table, 10 rats in each group. Rats in the model group and the acupuncture-moxibustion group were injected with papain in the right posterior knee joint to prepare the models. The levels of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in rat synovium of each group were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELBA） after 2 weeks of treatment. The level of TGF-β1 was determined by Motic B5 Micro-camera system. Results： The levels of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in the cartilage of the model group were significantly higher than those in the blank control group （all P〈0.01）; the levels of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were lower than those in the model group, and the between-group differences were statistically significant （all P〈0.05）. The levels of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in the acupuncture-moxibustion group were higher than those in the blank control group, and the differences were statistically significant （all P〈0.05）. The level of TGF-β1 in cartilage tissues of the model group was significantly lower than that in the blank control group （P〈0.01）; the level of TGF-β1 in the acupuncture-moxibustion group was higher than that in the model group （P〈0.05）, but it was lower than that in the blank control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Acupuncture plus thunder-fire moxibustion can effectively recover the abnormal expressions of MMP-3 and TIMP-1 in KOA model rats and somewhat up-regulate TGF-β1, which may be one of its mechanisms of acupuncture plus thunder-fire for KOA.
基金supported by the Health and Medical Science Research Project of Shaanxi Province(陕西省卫生健康科研项目,No.2021H0217).
文摘Objective:To observe the effects of acupuncture-moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on limb function and surface electromyography(sEMG)in patients with hemiplegia after stroke(HAS).Methods:Eighty-four HAS patients were divided into a control group and a combined group using the random number table method,with 42 cases in each group.The control group received dynamic-static balance rehabilitation training,and the combined group additionally received Fu Zheng Bu Tu(strengthening the healthy Qi and invigorating the spleen)acupuncture-moxibustion therapy.After 4 weeks of treatment,their clinical efficacy was compared,and they were also observed for changes in limb motor function,muscle spasticity level,balance ability,sEMG indices,and hemorheological parameters,as well as adverse reactions.Results:After treatment,the combined group had a higher total effective rate than the control group(P<0.05).After the intervention,both groups presented significant increases in the upper-and lower-limb Fugl-Meyer assessment(FMA)score,Berg balance scale(BBS)score,maximum voluntary contraction(MVC),root mean square(RMS),and integrated electromyography(iEMG);the combined group had superior improvements compared to the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the modified Ashworth scale(MAS)scores of the elbow,wrist,knee,and ankle joints,and the levels of plasma viscosity(PV),whole blood viscosity(WBV),and hematocrit(HCT)dropped in both groups and were lower in the combined group than in the control group(P<0.05).Neither group showed significant adverse reactions during the treatment period.Conclusion:Fu Zheng Bu Tu acupuncture-moxibustion plus dynamic-static balance rehabilitation training can effectively alleviate muscle spasticity,improve balance ability,enhance sEMG signal levels,modulate hemodynamics,and promote the recovery of limb motor function in HAS patients.
文摘目的:分析子午流注雷火灸(辰时)联合中药贴敷(巳时)对老年功能性消化不良(functional dyspepsia,FD)患者的临床疗效。方法:选取2022年1月—2024年12月在南通市第三人民医院中医科住院的120例老年FD患者,随机平分为对两组,对照组采用口服多潘立酮片治疗,观察组在对照组基础上采用子午流注雷火灸(辰时)联合中药贴敷(巳时)治疗,两组患者均治疗2周。比较两组患者的临床疗效,治疗前后的中医证候积分,内脏敏感性指数和健康调查简表(short form 36 health survey,SF-36)评分,血清胃肠激素水平变化以及不良反应情况。结果:观察组的总体临床疗效明显高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组的主、次中医证候积分明显低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组内脏敏感性指数较对照组降低更明显(P<0.05),观察组SF-36评分较对照组提高更明显(P<0.05);观察组血清胃动素、胃泌素水平较对照组显著升高(P<0.05);两组不良反应情况比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:在子午流注理论的指导下,雷火灸与中药贴敷的联合应用能显著改善老年FD患者临床表现,调节胃肠动力,提高老年患者的生活质量。
