《世界针灸杂志》(World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion)创刊于1991年,是国内针灸领域第一本英文科技期刊,由国家中医药管理局主管,世界针灸学会联合会、中国中医科学院针灸研究所和中国针灸学会主办。目前是中国科技核心期刊,中...《世界针灸杂志》(World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion)创刊于1991年,是国内针灸领域第一本英文科技期刊,由国家中医药管理局主管,世界针灸学会联合会、中国中医科学院针灸研究所和中国针灸学会主办。目前是中国科技核心期刊,中国科学引文数据库核心期刊(CSCD核心),被Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)、Science Direct(SD)、Excerpta Medica Database(EMBASE)、日本科学技术振兴机构中国文献数据库(JST)等国际数据库收录。展开更多
World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies,Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,China Academy of Chinese Medical Scie...World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies,Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,and China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.It is published quarterly worldwide.The focus of the jour nal in eludes,but is not confined to,clin ical researches,summary of clinical experiences,experimental researches,clinical reports,needling techniques,moxibustion techniques,acupuncture analgesia and acupuncture anesthesia,reviews,academic discussion,education and academic lectures,researches on historical documents,introduction to typical cases,meridian-collaterals and acupoints,proved acupoint or prescriptions of acupoints,news reports,newly-developed apparatuses,etc.The clinical,experimental papers and articles from teaching are welcomed.展开更多
Objective:To optimize preliminarily acupuncture regimen for gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD).Methods:A total of 80 patients of GERD were taken as the subjects in observation.The reflux disease questionnaire(RDQ)w...Objective:To optimize preliminarily acupuncture regimen for gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD).Methods:A total of 80 patients of GERD were taken as the subjects in observation.The reflux disease questionnaire(RDQ)was adopted to assess the relevant indicators.The orthogonal design method was used to observe the effects on GERD in acupuncture regimen with difference combinations among 5 factors and 2 levels at Nèiguān(内关 PC 6),including reinforcing-reducing technique by rotating needle(A),time of rotating needle(B),supplementary acupoint(C),time of needle retention(D)and treatment interval(E).The primary and secondary functions among 5 factors(variance analysis),advantages and disadvantages between 2 levels(multiplicity comparison)and superiority combination of 5 factors and 2 levels were determined preliminarily.Results:The reinforcing-reducing technique by rotating needle and the supplementary acupoint are the primary factors of therapeutic effects.The time of rotating needle,treatment interval and time of needle retention were the secondary factors.Conclusion:In the observation of five factors and two levels,the optimal regimen of acupuncture for GERD includes reducing technique by rotating needle at PC 6,the time of rotating needle for 60 s,Zúsānlǐ(足三里 ST 36)and Tàichōng(太冲 LR 3)as the supplementary acupoints,needle retention for 30 min and treatment interval of 24 h.展开更多
Allergic rhinitis(AR)is the frequently-encountered disease and commonly seen in clinic.Acupuncturemoxibustion therapy brings the significant therapeutic effects on it.In order to achieve the significant effects on AR,...Allergic rhinitis(AR)is the frequently-encountered disease and commonly seen in clinic.Acupuncturemoxibustion therapy brings the significant therapeutic effects on it.In order to achieve the significant effects on AR,the relevant key factors should be determined definitely in treatment with acupuncturemoxibustion therapy.In the combination of the theoretic study with clinical practice,the authors expounded the key factors in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for AR,including the identification of disease and syndrome of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),the differentiation of meridians,acupoint selection,manipulation key factors and timing.Moreover,the authors proposed a new pointcut for the future clinical research,aiming to further optimize the therapeutic regimen of acupuncture and moxibusiton for AR.展开更多
Objective To investigate lateralization and Coherence analysis of blood perfusion in bilateral Neiguan （内关 PC 6） in different ages. Methods Healthy volunteers （n=30） were placed in a temperature-controlled room ...Objective To investigate lateralization and Coherence analysis of blood perfusion in bilateral Neiguan （内关 PC 6） in different ages. Methods Healthy volunteers （n=30） were placed in a temperature-controlled room as a resting state for 40 min. Then the blood perfusion of bilateral PC 6 were carried out using PeriFlux System 5000 for 25 minutes. Mean blood flux of every 5 minutes was calculated. Then the participants were divided into groups of young （n=18） and the old （n=12） as the boundary of 40 years, the asymmetry index and coherence value of bilateral PC 6 were analyzed in different group. Results The mean blood flow of the right PC 6 was significantly higher than the left PC 6 in three different epochs, the mean blood flow of right PC 6 vs left PC 6 is 9.74±3.36 vs 6.73±2.22 （t=5.9, P〈0.001）, 9.83±3.63 vs 6.99±2.37 （t=5.11, P〈0.001） and 9.69±3.40 vs 6.77±2.32 （t=5.99, P〈0.001）, respectively. Although the asymmetry index is higher in old group than in young group, there is no statistically significant age-related differences. Coherence analysis suggest that there is significant difference in frequency value corresponding to peak crest between young and old group. Conclusion The blood perfusion in right PC 6 is higher than left PC 6. Coherence analysis of laser Doppler flowmetry signals in bilateral PC 6 might provide a potential non-invasive method to assess microcirculatory changes in different ages.展开更多
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Taiji needling in treatment of peripheral facial neuritis. Methods Sixty inpatients with peripheral facial neuritis were randomly divided into two groups： observation gro...Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Taiji needling in treatment of peripheral facial neuritis. Methods Sixty inpatients with peripheral facial neuritis were randomly divided into two groups： observation group （Taiji needling group, n=30） and control group （conventional acupuncture group, n=30）; the treatment was conducted once a day, which was not stopped until the patients were discharged from hospital after recovery. The curative effect was evaluated before and after treatment by applying the therapeutic outcome rating scale of peripheral facial neuritis （portmann scale）. Results The improve merit of efficacy indices in the observation group was superior to that in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）; the course of treatment was shortened in the observation group compared with the control group, and the difference was also statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion The efficacy index of Taiji needling in treatment of peripheral facial neuritis is superior to that of conventional acupuncture, and Taiji needling can obviously shorten the course of treatment.展开更多
On the foundation laid by the 1997 National Institutes of Health（NIH）Consensus Development Conference and the 2007 Society for Acupuncture Research conference,the National Cancer Institute（NCI）of the United States...On the foundation laid by the 1997 National Institutes of Health（NIH）Consensus Development Conference and the 2007 Society for Acupuncture Research conference,the National Cancer Institute（NCI）of the United States（US）held a special conference on＂Acupuncture for cancer symptom management＂on June 16 and 17, 2016, in the Natcher Auditorium of the NIH Main Campus in Bethesda, Maryland.展开更多
As the largest international standards development organization,the International Organization for Standardization（ISO）provides a structure for developing international standards over a huge range of industry sector...As the largest international standards development organization,the International Organization for Standardization（ISO）provides a structure for developing international standards over a huge range of industry sectors and these standards are globally respected and utilized.展开更多
Recently, the educators OT ury Neeclllng （DN） in tne West ofterl proctaime that DN is not acupuncture, and thus DN practitioners do not need to have the same training as acupuncturists. Their primary reason is that...Recently, the educators OT ury Neeclllng （DN） in tne West ofterl proctaime that DN is not acupuncture, and thus DN practitioners do not need to have the same training as acupuncturists. Their primary reason is that DN does not use the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）. in this paper, the authors refuted this claim. Through a systemic review on the global ＂Acupuncture Fever＂, there are several different manifestations of ＂De- Meridian＂ phenomena （meridian theory is not required for acupuncture and other related modalities）. Although De-Meridian has played a positive role in the development of acupuncture, it does not mean ＂De-Acupuncture＂ （modaiities derived from but different from acupuncture）. Given the clear definition of acupuncture by WHO, even though DN has certain attributes of De-Meridian that is similar to other forms of novel needling therapies, all of them belong to acupuncture. DN is a style of contemporary acupuncture, also called Trigger points （TrPs） acupuncture. This is because not only these myofascial TrPs stimulated by DN have always been acupoints, the needles and techniques used in DN are no different than acupuncture. Moreover, the mechanisms of DN and acupuncture are one in the same. The development of modern DN theory and its application are closely associated with the clinical trials and research of acupuncture. On the other hand, researches and clinical applications on myofascial TrP have highlighted the importance of stimulating reflex points in the clinic. However, as it refuses to inherit the theory and experience from thousands of years of acupuncture practice, it has shown obvious shortcomings in clinical applications.展开更多
Do you know acupuncture？ Do you use acupuncture？ Are there acupuncture stories around you？ Come on! Take out your camera to record the moments and share them with the world! YOU will be the one that tells the whole...Do you know acupuncture？ Do you use acupuncture？ Are there acupuncture stories around you？ Come on! Take out your camera to record the moments and share them with the world! YOU will be the one that tells the whole world how amazing and brilliant this ancient yet fashionable Chinese medicine is!展开更多
Objective To explore the curative effect of acupuncture for facial spasm. Method Acupuncture treatment was adopted in 200 cases of patients with facial spasm, Sīzhúkōng （丝竹空 TE 23）, Hég （合谷 LI 4）,...Objective To explore the curative effect of acupuncture for facial spasm. Method Acupuncture treatment was adopted in 200 cases of patients with facial spasm, Sīzhúkōng （丝竹空 TE 23）, Hég （合谷 LI 4）, Tàichōng （太冲 LR 3）, Wàiguān （外关 TE 5）, Yánglíngquán （阳陵泉 GB 34） and Zhōngzh （中渚 TE 3） were selected. The needles were retained for 30 min, once a day, fifteen days as a treatment course. After 2 courses, the effect was assessed. Result One hundred and twenty-eight cases were cured, accounting for 64.0%; 49 cases had marked efficacy, accounting for 24.5%; 19 cases were improved, accounting for 9.5%; 4 cases were ineffective, accounting for 2.0%. Conclusion Smoothing the liver and activating the qi along with syndrome differentiation produces rapid and ideal curative effect in the acupuncture for facial spasm展开更多
Patient, female, 46 years old. Date of first visit： February 17, 1996. Complaint： chronic nephritis for 3 years. The patient suddenly got dizziness of head, depression of chest, palpitation, abdominal distension, we...Patient, female, 46 years old. Date of first visit： February 17, 1996. Complaint： chronic nephritis for 3 years. The patient suddenly got dizziness of head, depression of chest, palpitation, abdominal distension, weakness and soreness of lumbus and knee, weakness of whole body, frequent low fever, edema of eyelid and low limbs,展开更多
Objective To observe influence of kinetic needling on functional restoration of upper limbs of patients with apoplexy-induced shoulder-hand syndrome. Methods Ninety patients were randomly divided into an observation g...Objective To observe influence of kinetic needling on functional restoration of upper limbs of patients with apoplexy-induced shoulder-hand syndrome. Methods Ninety patients were randomly divided into an observation group （45 cases） and a control group （45 cases）. Basic treatments selected according to corresponding stroke units were applied to both groups. Besides, scalp acupuncture at Dingnie Qianxiexian （MS 6, 顶颞前斜线）, Dingnie Houxiexian （MS 6, 顶颞前斜线） and Dingzhongxian （NS 5, 顶中线）, was applied in the treatment group. In the observation group, active and passive movement was carried out during the process of scalp acupuncture, and then needling plus bloodletting puncturing and cupping was applied. In the control group, only needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping was given. Therapeutic effects, pain scoring obtained by visual analogue scales （VAS）, FugI-Meyer and FugI-Meyer＇s scoring reflecting moving functions of upper limbs were made after 4 courses of treatments in both groups. Results The total effective rate was 95.5% and 91.1% in the observation group and control group, respectively, showing superiority of the former to the latter （P〈0.05）. After treatment, VAS scores were all obviously reduced in both groups （P〈0.01）, and the reduction in the former was significantly more than that in the latter （P〈0.01）. Moving functions of upper limbs shown by Fugl-Meyer＇s scoring were improved after 2 courses of treatment in both groups （P〈0.01）. The improvement was more obvious after 4 courses of treatment than that after 2 courses of treatment in both groups （P〈0.05）. After 4 courses of treatment, moving functions shown by FugI-Meyer＇s scoring were more remarkably improved in the observation group than those in the control group（t=3.9, P〈0.01）. Conclusion Both kinetic needling combined with needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping and simple needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping are effective in treating shoulder-hand syndrome after apoplexy, and the former is better than the latter.展开更多
Hiccup is induced by upward reversion of qi and mainly manifested as continuous short and repeated ＂hic＂ sound in the throat. It is quite a common symptom in clinic and its general causative factors are improper die...Hiccup is induced by upward reversion of qi and mainly manifested as continuous short and repeated ＂hic＂ sound in the throat. It is quite a common symptom in clinic and its general causative factors are improper diet, disharmony emotions and deficiency of anti-pathogenic qi. Reducing the reversed stomach qi is the major principle of treatment. The author had treated hiccup attacked within 3 days with acupuncture on Cuanzhu（攒竹 BL 2）. The summarization is as follows.展开更多
Background Clinical audits are well established in Western general practice medicine. Over the last ten years, researchers have started publishing results from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinical audits. Unfor...Background Clinical audits are well established in Western general practice medicine. Over the last ten years, researchers have started publishing results from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinical audits. Unfortunately, there has been a lack of standardization in both TCM data collection and reporting methods.展开更多
As the application of acupuncture has been increased year by year in the field of overseas reproduction, it has become crucial to give a scientific and objective evaluation of the safety and efficacy of acupuncture in...As the application of acupuncture has been increased year by year in the field of overseas reproduction, it has become crucial to give a scientific and objective evaluation of the safety and efficacy of acupuncture in the field of assisted reproduction, which attaches great importance to the sustainable development of acupuncture in the field of reproduction. This article aims to introduce the current situation of overseas clinical study in the field of assisted reproduction, analyze the existing issues profoundly and put forward measures to solve them, in order to enhance the level of international clinical study of acupuncture.展开更多
Objective： To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with massage for neurasthenia Methods：A total of 88 cases of neurcaism outpatients were randomly divided into acu（puncture）-massage group （n =5...Objective： To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with massage for neurasthenia Methods：A total of 88 cases of neurcaism outpatients were randomly divided into acu（puncture）-massage group （n =58） and medication group （n=30）. In acu-massage group, scalp-points as Dingzhongxian （顶中线 MS 5）, Ezhongxian （额中线 MS 1）, Zhensheng Zhengzhongxian （枕中正中线 MS 12）, etc, and body acupoints Taiyang （太阳 EX-HN 5）, Yintang （印堂 EX-HN 3）,Shanzhong （膻中 CV 17）, etc. acupoints were punctured, followed by performing massage frorn Yintang （EX-HN 3） to Shenting （神庭 GV 24） and to the superciliary arch and Taiyang （EX-HN 5）, etc. for 6-9 times. The treatment was conducted once daily with 10 times being a therapeutic course. In medication group, the patients were asked to take Alprazolam （0.4 mg, t. i.d. in the 1st 10 days; 0.8 rng, t. i.d. thereafter）, etc. Results： Following 3 courses of treatment, of the 58 and 30 cases in acu-massage and medication groups, 22 （37.93%） and 8 （26.67%） were cured, 18 （31.63%） and 11 （36.37%） had marked improvement in clinical symptoms, 16 （27.59%） and 4 （ 13.33% ） had improvement, 2 （3.45%） and 7 （23.33%） failed, with the total effective rates being 96.55% and 76.67% respectively. Three months after treatment, follow-up showed that of the 40 and 19 cases in acu-massage and medication groups, 2 （5.0%） and 4 （21. 1%） relapsed separately conclusion：The therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with massage is markedly superior to that of medication in relieving neurosism.展开更多
In the present paper, the authors review recent advances in clinical and experimental studies on acupuncture treatment of cerebral hemorrhage(CH). Regarding clinical studies, the resuscitation-inducing needling maneuv...In the present paper, the authors review recent advances in clinical and experimental studies on acupuncture treatment of cerebral hemorrhage(CH). Regarding clinical studies, the resuscitation-inducing needling maneuver, and main points of Shuigou(水沟GV 26),Baihui(百会 GV 20) and scalp-points Motor Area(MS 6), Sensory Area(MS 7), etc. are often involved. Concerning experimental studies, the underlying mechanisms of acupuncture of GV-26+“Neiguan”(内关 PC 6), GV-20,GV-26+GV-20, etc. in improving acute CH are introduced. In a word, acupuncture therapy works well in improving clinical symptoms and signs of CH patients, and acupuncture stimulation induced ameilioration of cerebral blood flow, favorable modulation of some bioactive substances as excitatory and inhibitory amino acids, endothelin, CGRP, heat shock protein 70, etc. and neuro-endocrine-immune network may contribute to the effect of acupuncture on CH. In addition, acupuncture combined with medicine and earlier application of acupuncture therapy in the acute stage of CH are recommended in clinical practice.展开更多
文摘World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion is an English academic journal sponsored by World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies,Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,and China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.It is published quarterly worldwide.The focus of the jour nal in eludes,but is not confined to,clin ical researches,summary of clinical experiences,experimental researches,clinical reports,needling techniques,moxibustion techniques,acupuncture analgesia and acupuncture anesthesia,reviews,academic discussion,education and academic lectures,researches on historical documents,introduction to typical cases,meridian-collaterals and acupoints,proved acupoint or prescriptions of acupoints,news reports,newly-developed apparatuses,etc.The clinical,experimental papers and articles from teaching are welcomed.
文摘Objective:To optimize preliminarily acupuncture regimen for gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD).Methods:A total of 80 patients of GERD were taken as the subjects in observation.The reflux disease questionnaire(RDQ)was adopted to assess the relevant indicators.The orthogonal design method was used to observe the effects on GERD in acupuncture regimen with difference combinations among 5 factors and 2 levels at Nèiguān(内关 PC 6),including reinforcing-reducing technique by rotating needle(A),time of rotating needle(B),supplementary acupoint(C),time of needle retention(D)and treatment interval(E).The primary and secondary functions among 5 factors(variance analysis),advantages and disadvantages between 2 levels(multiplicity comparison)and superiority combination of 5 factors and 2 levels were determined preliminarily.Results:The reinforcing-reducing technique by rotating needle and the supplementary acupoint are the primary factors of therapeutic effects.The time of rotating needle,treatment interval and time of needle retention were the secondary factors.Conclusion:In the observation of five factors and two levels,the optimal regimen of acupuncture for GERD includes reducing technique by rotating needle at PC 6,the time of rotating needle for 60 s,Zúsānlǐ(足三里 ST 36)and Tàichōng(太冲 LR 3)as the supplementary acupoints,needle retention for 30 min and treatment interval of 24 h.
基金Supported by Construction of Acupuncture alliance:ZY(2018-2020)-FWTX-4008
文摘Allergic rhinitis(AR)is the frequently-encountered disease and commonly seen in clinic.Acupuncturemoxibustion therapy brings the significant therapeutic effects on it.In order to achieve the significant effects on AR,the relevant key factors should be determined definitely in treatment with acupuncturemoxibustion therapy.In the combination of the theoretic study with clinical practice,the authors expounded the key factors in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment for AR,including the identification of disease and syndrome of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),the differentiation of meridians,acupoint selection,manipulation key factors and timing.Moreover,the authors proposed a new pointcut for the future clinical research,aiming to further optimize the therapeutic regimen of acupuncture and moxibusiton for AR.
基金Supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes:ZZ070806National Natural Science Foundation of China:81001553National Basic Research Program of China:2015CB554502
文摘Objective To investigate lateralization and Coherence analysis of blood perfusion in bilateral Neiguan （内关 PC 6） in different ages. Methods Healthy volunteers （n=30） were placed in a temperature-controlled room as a resting state for 40 min. Then the blood perfusion of bilateral PC 6 were carried out using PeriFlux System 5000 for 25 minutes. Mean blood flux of every 5 minutes was calculated. Then the participants were divided into groups of young （n=18） and the old （n=12） as the boundary of 40 years, the asymmetry index and coherence value of bilateral PC 6 were analyzed in different group. Results The mean blood flow of the right PC 6 was significantly higher than the left PC 6 in three different epochs, the mean blood flow of right PC 6 vs left PC 6 is 9.74±3.36 vs 6.73±2.22 （t=5.9, P〈0.001）, 9.83±3.63 vs 6.99±2.37 （t=5.11, P〈0.001） and 9.69±3.40 vs 6.77±2.32 （t=5.99, P〈0.001）, respectively. Although the asymmetry index is higher in old group than in young group, there is no statistically significant age-related differences. Coherence analysis suggest that there is significant difference in frequency value corresponding to peak crest between young and old group. Conclusion The blood perfusion in right PC 6 is higher than left PC 6. Coherence analysis of laser Doppler flowmetry signals in bilateral PC 6 might provide a potential non-invasive method to assess microcirculatory changes in different ages.
基金Supported by scientific research project of Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Sichuan:2014B078
文摘Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Taiji needling in treatment of peripheral facial neuritis. Methods Sixty inpatients with peripheral facial neuritis were randomly divided into two groups： observation group （Taiji needling group, n=30） and control group （conventional acupuncture group, n=30）; the treatment was conducted once a day, which was not stopped until the patients were discharged from hospital after recovery. The curative effect was evaluated before and after treatment by applying the therapeutic outcome rating scale of peripheral facial neuritis （portmann scale）. Results The improve merit of efficacy indices in the observation group was superior to that in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）; the course of treatment was shortened in the observation group compared with the control group, and the difference was also statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion The efficacy index of Taiji needling in treatment of peripheral facial neuritis is superior to that of conventional acupuncture, and Taiji needling can obviously shorten the course of treatment.
文摘On the foundation laid by the 1997 National Institutes of Health（NIH）Consensus Development Conference and the 2007 Society for Acupuncture Research conference,the National Cancer Institute（NCI）of the United States（US）held a special conference on＂Acupuncture for cancer symptom management＂on June 16 and 17, 2016, in the Natcher Auditorium of the NIH Main Campus in Bethesda, Maryland.
文摘As the largest international standards development organization,the International Organization for Standardization（ISO）provides a structure for developing international standards over a huge range of industry sectors and these standards are globally respected and utilized.
文摘Recently, the educators OT ury Neeclllng （DN） in tne West ofterl proctaime that DN is not acupuncture, and thus DN practitioners do not need to have the same training as acupuncturists. Their primary reason is that DN does not use the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）. in this paper, the authors refuted this claim. Through a systemic review on the global ＂Acupuncture Fever＂, there are several different manifestations of ＂De- Meridian＂ phenomena （meridian theory is not required for acupuncture and other related modalities）. Although De-Meridian has played a positive role in the development of acupuncture, it does not mean ＂De-Acupuncture＂ （modaiities derived from but different from acupuncture）. Given the clear definition of acupuncture by WHO, even though DN has certain attributes of De-Meridian that is similar to other forms of novel needling therapies, all of them belong to acupuncture. DN is a style of contemporary acupuncture, also called Trigger points （TrPs） acupuncture. This is because not only these myofascial TrPs stimulated by DN have always been acupoints, the needles and techniques used in DN are no different than acupuncture. Moreover, the mechanisms of DN and acupuncture are one in the same. The development of modern DN theory and its application are closely associated with the clinical trials and research of acupuncture. On the other hand, researches and clinical applications on myofascial TrP have highlighted the importance of stimulating reflex points in the clinic. However, as it refuses to inherit the theory and experience from thousands of years of acupuncture practice, it has shown obvious shortcomings in clinical applications.
文摘Do you know acupuncture？ Do you use acupuncture？ Are there acupuncture stories around you？ Come on! Take out your camera to record the moments and share them with the world! YOU will be the one that tells the whole world how amazing and brilliant this ancient yet fashionable Chinese medicine is!
文摘Objective To explore the curative effect of acupuncture for facial spasm. Method Acupuncture treatment was adopted in 200 cases of patients with facial spasm, Sīzhúkōng （丝竹空 TE 23）, Hég （合谷 LI 4）, Tàichōng （太冲 LR 3）, Wàiguān （外关 TE 5）, Yánglíngquán （阳陵泉 GB 34） and Zhōngzh （中渚 TE 3） were selected. The needles were retained for 30 min, once a day, fifteen days as a treatment course. After 2 courses, the effect was assessed. Result One hundred and twenty-eight cases were cured, accounting for 64.0%; 49 cases had marked efficacy, accounting for 24.5%; 19 cases were improved, accounting for 9.5%; 4 cases were ineffective, accounting for 2.0%. Conclusion Smoothing the liver and activating the qi along with syndrome differentiation produces rapid and ideal curative effect in the acupuncture for facial spasm
文摘Patient, female, 46 years old. Date of first visit： February 17, 1996. Complaint： chronic nephritis for 3 years. The patient suddenly got dizziness of head, depression of chest, palpitation, abdominal distension, weakness and soreness of lumbus and knee, weakness of whole body, frequent low fever, edema of eyelid and low limbs,
文摘Objective To observe influence of kinetic needling on functional restoration of upper limbs of patients with apoplexy-induced shoulder-hand syndrome. Methods Ninety patients were randomly divided into an observation group （45 cases） and a control group （45 cases）. Basic treatments selected according to corresponding stroke units were applied to both groups. Besides, scalp acupuncture at Dingnie Qianxiexian （MS 6, 顶颞前斜线）, Dingnie Houxiexian （MS 6, 顶颞前斜线） and Dingzhongxian （NS 5, 顶中线）, was applied in the treatment group. In the observation group, active and passive movement was carried out during the process of scalp acupuncture, and then needling plus bloodletting puncturing and cupping was applied. In the control group, only needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping was given. Therapeutic effects, pain scoring obtained by visual analogue scales （VAS）, FugI-Meyer and FugI-Meyer＇s scoring reflecting moving functions of upper limbs were made after 4 courses of treatments in both groups. Results The total effective rate was 95.5% and 91.1% in the observation group and control group, respectively, showing superiority of the former to the latter （P〈0.05）. After treatment, VAS scores were all obviously reduced in both groups （P〈0.01）, and the reduction in the former was significantly more than that in the latter （P〈0.01）. Moving functions of upper limbs shown by Fugl-Meyer＇s scoring were improved after 2 courses of treatment in both groups （P〈0.01）. The improvement was more obvious after 4 courses of treatment than that after 2 courses of treatment in both groups （P〈0.05）. After 4 courses of treatment, moving functions shown by FugI-Meyer＇s scoring were more remarkably improved in the observation group than those in the control group（t=3.9, P〈0.01）. Conclusion Both kinetic needling combined with needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping and simple needling plus blood-letting puncturing and cupping are effective in treating shoulder-hand syndrome after apoplexy, and the former is better than the latter.
文摘Hiccup is induced by upward reversion of qi and mainly manifested as continuous short and repeated ＂hic＂ sound in the throat. It is quite a common symptom in clinic and its general causative factors are improper diet, disharmony emotions and deficiency of anti-pathogenic qi. Reducing the reversed stomach qi is the major principle of treatment. The author had treated hiccup attacked within 3 days with acupuncture on Cuanzhu（攒竹 BL 2）. The summarization is as follows.
文摘Background Clinical audits are well established in Western general practice medicine. Over the last ten years, researchers have started publishing results from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinical audits. Unfortunately, there has been a lack of standardization in both TCM data collection and reporting methods.
文摘As the application of acupuncture has been increased year by year in the field of overseas reproduction, it has become crucial to give a scientific and objective evaluation of the safety and efficacy of acupuncture in the field of assisted reproduction, which attaches great importance to the sustainable development of acupuncture in the field of reproduction. This article aims to introduce the current situation of overseas clinical study in the field of assisted reproduction, analyze the existing issues profoundly and put forward measures to solve them, in order to enhance the level of international clinical study of acupuncture.
文摘Objective： To observe the therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with massage for neurasthenia Methods：A total of 88 cases of neurcaism outpatients were randomly divided into acu（puncture）-massage group （n =58） and medication group （n=30）. In acu-massage group, scalp-points as Dingzhongxian （顶中线 MS 5）, Ezhongxian （额中线 MS 1）, Zhensheng Zhengzhongxian （枕中正中线 MS 12）, etc, and body acupoints Taiyang （太阳 EX-HN 5）, Yintang （印堂 EX-HN 3）,Shanzhong （膻中 CV 17）, etc. acupoints were punctured, followed by performing massage frorn Yintang （EX-HN 3） to Shenting （神庭 GV 24） and to the superciliary arch and Taiyang （EX-HN 5）, etc. for 6-9 times. The treatment was conducted once daily with 10 times being a therapeutic course. In medication group, the patients were asked to take Alprazolam （0.4 mg, t. i.d. in the 1st 10 days; 0.8 rng, t. i.d. thereafter）, etc. Results： Following 3 courses of treatment, of the 58 and 30 cases in acu-massage and medication groups, 22 （37.93%） and 8 （26.67%） were cured, 18 （31.63%） and 11 （36.37%） had marked improvement in clinical symptoms, 16 （27.59%） and 4 （ 13.33% ） had improvement, 2 （3.45%） and 7 （23.33%） failed, with the total effective rates being 96.55% and 76.67% respectively. Three months after treatment, follow-up showed that of the 40 and 19 cases in acu-massage and medication groups, 2 （5.0%） and 4 （21. 1%） relapsed separately conclusion：The therapeutic effect of acupuncture combined with massage is markedly superior to that of medication in relieving neurosism.
文摘In the present paper, the authors review recent advances in clinical and experimental studies on acupuncture treatment of cerebral hemorrhage(CH). Regarding clinical studies, the resuscitation-inducing needling maneuver, and main points of Shuigou(水沟GV 26),Baihui(百会 GV 20) and scalp-points Motor Area(MS 6), Sensory Area(MS 7), etc. are often involved. Concerning experimental studies, the underlying mechanisms of acupuncture of GV-26+“Neiguan”(内关 PC 6), GV-20,GV-26+GV-20, etc. in improving acute CH are introduced. In a word, acupuncture therapy works well in improving clinical symptoms and signs of CH patients, and acupuncture stimulation induced ameilioration of cerebral blood flow, favorable modulation of some bioactive substances as excitatory and inhibitory amino acids, endothelin, CGRP, heat shock protein 70, etc. and neuro-endocrine-immune network may contribute to the effect of acupuncture on CH. In addition, acupuncture combined with medicine and earlier application of acupuncture therapy in the acute stage of CH are recommended in clinical practice.
