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Objective To summarize the rules in the application of Shuigou (GV 26) by sorting the ancient literatures involving Shuigou (GV 26).Method A database was established based on systemically rigidly sorting out the indications, paired acupoints, indications of paired acupoints, acupuncture and moxibustion methods, and stimulation dose of Shuigou (GV 26) by retrieving the 1000 books indexed byZhong Hua Yi Dian (Chinese Canon of Medicine) (4th edition).Result A total of 425 items about the indications of Shuigou (GV 26) were concluded, involving 171 ancient books, the frequency of using Shuigou (GV 26) was 240 times, and there were 109 acupoints used in pairs with it.Conclusion The top 10 acupoints used in pairs with Shuigou (GV 26) were Hegu (LI 4), Baihui (GV 20), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangxing (GB 23), Chengjiang (CV 24), Qihai (CV 6), Jiache (ST 6), Fengfu (GV 16), Zhongwan (CV 12), and Weizhong (BL 40). The common depth for acupuncture was 0.4 cun and the dose of moxibu- stion was 3 cones.
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Objective To summarize the rules in the application of Shuigou (GV 26) by sorting the ancient literatures involving Shuigou (GV 26).Method A database was established based on systemically rigidly sorting out the indications, paired acupoints, indications of paired acupoints, acupuncture and moxibustion methods, and stimulation dose of Shuigou (GV 26) by retrieving the 1000 books indexed byZhong Hua Yi Dian (Chinese Canon of Medicine) (4th edition).Result A total of 425 items about the indications of Shuigou (GV 26) were concluded, involving 171 ancient books, the frequency of using Shuigou (GV 26) was 240 times, and there were 109 acupoints used in pairs with it.Conclusion The top 10 acupoints used in pairs with Shuigou (GV 26) were Hegu (LI 4), Baihui (GV 20), Zusanli (ST 36), Shangxing (GB 23), Chengjiang (CV 24), Qihai (CV 6), Jiache (ST 6), Fengfu (GV 16), Zhongwan (CV 12), and Weizhong (BL 40). The common depth for acupuncture was 0.4 cun and the dose of moxibu- stion was 3 cones.
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The literature and relevant books on the scalp needling schools were retrieved to collect the main scalp needling schools and compare the point location principles and needling techniques so as to optimize the scalp needling scheme. Currently there are ten major schools of scalp acupuncture, representing for example by,and, etc. The principles of stimulating localization are different among the schools, in which,'s skull line localization is mainly for the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases,prefers the penetrating technique for the treatment of pain and mental disorders according to traditional meridian theory, and the other schools take the cortical functions into account for the stimulating localization. Regarding needling techniques,stresses on the deep puncture to the periosteum, and the rest school masters puncture beneath the bonnet aponeurosis. The quick rotation of needle is required in's scalp needling,'s skull needle,and the needling technique for opening brain and promotion collateral. The long-term needle retaining is required in's scalp needling and's scalp needling. It is believed that the stimulating localization principles are not standardized, the theoretic evidences are not clear and the needling depth is different among the schools. There are no standard criteria on needling angle, depth, direction, rotating speed and needle retaining time. The evidence-based medicine is recommended. Through strict scientific design, based on the clinical and experimental evidences, it is required to determine the theoretic scientific evidence of scalp acupuncture, the specificity of stimulating areas, the effective stimulating areas and quantify the needling manipulations and clarify the optimal scheme of scalp needling.
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Acupuncture to Gaohuang carries a risk of causing pneumothorax because it reaches the lungs at deep portion. This study was designed to consider a safe depth for acupuncture to Gaohuang.<BR>1) We inserted a needle to Gaohuang on both sides of a cadaver to examine the location of the needle tip and measure the distance from the body surface of the left Gaohuang to the pleura. The tip was located at the fifth intercostal region on both sides, and the distance was 44 mm with a rib thickness of 10 mm. 2) Using 104 students, we inserted a needle to the left Gaohuang until the tip reached the rib, and measured the distance between the bodysurface and rib. The minimal distance was 14 mm. 3) We inserted a needle to Gaohuang on both sides of two males and took CT-radiographs to examine the location of the needle tip and measure the distance from the body surface of Gaohuang to the pleura. In a man of standard body size, the needle reached the rib on the left and the intercostal region on the right. The thickness of the left rib was 10.9 mm, and the distance from body surface to pleura was 33.6 mm on the left and 28.4 mm on the right. In a man of thin body size, the needle reached the rib on both sides, with the rib thickness was 9.8 mm on the left and 8.8 mm on the right. The distance from body surface to pleura was 29.4 mm on the left and 31.8 mm on the right. The above results showed that needle insertion within 19 mm (the minimal value of the measured distance between the body surface and rib + the half thickness of the rib) is safe.