Clinical thinking of acupuncture for snoring based on "disharmony qi leads to restlessness" / 中国针灸

This study summarizes the clinical thinking of acupuncture for snoring based on "disharmony qi leads to restlessness". According to the pathological characteristics of qi stagnation and blood stasis, phlegm dampness and internal obstruction in snoring patients, combined with the etiology, pathogenesis and location of the disease, the innovative viewpoint of "disharmony qi leads to restlessness" is proposed. It is believed that the key to snoring treatment lies in "regulating qi ". In clinical practice, acupuncture can directly regulate the qi of the disease's location, regulate the qi of the organs and viscera, and regulate the qi of the meridians to achieve overall regulation of the body's internal and external qi, smooth circulation of qi and blood, and ultimately achieve the therapeutic goal of harmonizing qi, stopping snoring, and improving sleep quality.

Relationship Between Metabolic Remodeling of Endothelial Cells and Tumor Angiogenesis Based on "Yin Fire" Theory and Intervention of Chinese Medicine / 中国实验方剂学杂志

Endothelial cells in the inner wall of blood vessels respond to physical and chemical signals of the body by regulating vascular homeostasis， vascular tension， cell adhesion， cell proliferation， coagulation resistance and inflammatory factors， to maintain the stability of blood vessels. Angiogenesis is the key condition for tumor evolution， and the pathological mode of tumor angiogenesis provides nutrients and oxygen for tumor growth and promotes its proliferation. In recent years， endothelial cells have participated in tumor vascular infiltration and driven angiogenesis， which is considered to be the point link in tumor metastasis. By regulating metabolic remodeling， vascular endothelial cells provide the materials and energy needed in the process of tumor angiogenesis， and their abnormal metabolic characteristics facilitate their adaption to the changes of tumor microenvironment， which is often regarded as an important basis for tumor angiogenesis. The ''Yin fire'' theory in traditional Chinese medicine， originating from Huangdi's Internal Classic （Huang Di Nei Jing）， originally meant Yin deficiency generates internal heat， and belonged to the category of fire of internal injury. After the deduction and changes by physicians over the ages， the pathogenesis of ''spleen and stomach Qi deficiency-Yin fire rising-Qi and fire disharmony'' was gradually formed. The pathogenesis of metabolic remodeling of endothelial cells manifests the pathological characterization of Yin fire in an objective way， which is consistent with the disease state of uncontrolled and hyperactive tumor neovascularization. Changes in spleen and stomach Qi deficiency as well as imbalance of Qi movement lead to the failure of water and food in distribution， and thus metabolic disorders occur. Long term retention turns in phlegm and blood stasis， which combat with blood vessels， and result in abnormal local environment （formation of tumor microenvironment）， adverse pulse channel （imbalance of endothelial cell metabolism）， and tumor neovascularization. Under the guidance of ''Yin fire'' syndrome elements and by focusing on the correlation between Qi and fire， prescriptions are made based on the treatment method of ''strengthening the body and regulating Qi'' to regulate the metabolic function of endothelial cells， thus achieving a relatively balanced state of the body and inhibiting tumor angiogenesis. As a result， this study， centering on the metabolic remodeling of endothelial cells and ''Yin fire'' theory， elucidated the academic ideas， with the purpose of providing some theoretical support for the intervention of tumor vascularization by Chinese medicine.

The Concept of Interoception in Modern Psychology and Its Clinical Applications from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine / 中医杂志

This study critically examines the current status of interoception research in modern psychology， taking into account perspective of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）， encompassing both foundational studies and clinical applications. The investigation highlights a deep interconnection between psychosomatic theories in TCM， such as the TCM emotions and viscera theory and the view of body-spirit syncretism， and the concept of interoception at the cognitive level. Moreover， philosophical principles， particularly the “Zhi Yi Lun” in TCM， align naturally with the three-dimensional interoception model. Importantly， this comparative analysis emphasizes that Western and Chinese medicine place different emphasis on interoception research with the former focusing on diagnosis and the latter on treatment. These differing approaches complement each other and provide opportunities for cross-fertilization. At the practical level of interoception application， “five-state personality classification” demonstrates promising potential for further clinical application. In addition， TCM has valuable insights for contemporary medical practices in terms of emotional regulation. TCM methods for emotional regulation， known as “Daoyin”， provide important knowledge in this area. One concept developed by TCM for clinical intervention targeting interoception is “Tiao Qi” （regulating qi）. This concept is used during diagnosis and treatment in TCM and plays a crucial role in managing interoceptive states. This paper aims to explain the cognitive and applied aspects of interoception in TCM， offering a perspective for future research and clinical application. By integrating modern psychology's psychosomatic medicine model， TCM can enhance its relevance and efficacy in contemporary medical contexts. This integration promotes a balanced relationship between the mind and body. TCM researchers have a responsibility to explore the inherent strengths and practical value of TCM in interoception research， and contribute to the advancement of TCM.

Analysis on "the essence of tuina, arrival of qi ensuring curative effect" / 中国针灸

In reference with the systematic review of the thought of deqi (arrival of qi) put forward in Huangdi Neijing (Internal Classic of Yellow Emperor) and other classic books of traditional Chinese medicine, in view of detecting qi and identifying qi before treatment, as well as the prerequisites of deqi in tuina, meaning the accurate syndrome differentiation and manipulations, the importance of deqi in treatment with tuina is expounded. In association with clinical experience, the specific manifestations of deqi in patients during tuina are summarized, e.g. soreness, distention, pain, numbness, warm feeling and slight sweating, local changes in intestinal sound and skin color, as well as mind regulation. It is anticipated that deqi of tuina may be drawn the attention in clinical practice, and the relevant study be expanded.

Analysis on targets of regulating Qi and activating blood based on activity spectrum of targets / 中国中药杂志

The traditional Chinese medicines(TCM) for activating blood circulation and the TCM for regulating Qi are often used in combination in clinical practice. However, their mechanisms are still unclear. The activity spectrum of targets can fuse the active components, targets and intensity of action, which provides support for the discussion of efficacy targets. The chemical components of common TCM sets for activating blood circulation and regulating Qi, as well as the negative sets not for activating blood circulation and re-gulating Qi were obtained from the database of TCM. By the similarity analysis of chemical components in TCM for activating blood circulation and DrugBank database, the predicted targets of chemical components in TCM for activating blood circulation were obtained, and the similarity value of the two was taken as the activity value of the active components and predicted targets. Then, the component-target activity value was weighted. The activity values of herb acting on the same target were fused to construct activity spectra of targets of the herbs for activating blood circulation, herbs for regulating Qi and negative herbs. The targets whose activity values of activating blood circulation and regulating Qi were higher than those of negative herbs were selected as potential targets of efficacy. Protein-protein interaction networks were constructed for topological, GO and KEGG enrichment analysis to determine the key targets of efficacy of activating blood circulation and regulating Qi. The component-target activity information collected from DrugBank database contained 4 499 compounds, 627 targets and 11 295 action relationships. The activating blood function protein-protein interaction network contained 206 nodes and 1 728 edges, while the regulating Qi function protein-protein interaction network contained 230 nodes and 986 edges. The enrichment analysis of topology, GO and KEGG showed that TCM for activating blood circulation mainly exerted its anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and angiogenic effects on signaling cascade pathway mediated by VEGF/VEGFR2, ERK signaling pathway, calcium signaling pathway and PI3 K-AKT signaling pathway, and the key targets included mitogen activated protein kinases 3(MAPK3), proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Src(SRC), mitogen activated protein kinases 1(MAPK1), epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR), phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha isoform(PIK3 CA), peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor gamma(PPARG), nitric oxide synthase 3(NOS3), prostaglandin G/H synthetase 2(PTGS2), matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP9), and vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA). TCM for regulating Qi mainly exerted anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects by acting on MAPK signaling pathway and PI3 K-AKT signaling pathway, and the key targets included mitogen activated protein kinases 8(MAPK8), SRC, mitogen activated protein kinases 14(MAPK14), and RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase(AKT1), mitogen activated protein kinases 3(MAPK3). Based on the activity spectrum of targets, the targets of the TCM for activating blood and the targets of the TCM for regulating Qi were analyzed to provide reference for the study of efficacy targets of TCM, and also provide some scientific basis for clinical application.

Ideas of Syndrome Differentiation in Treatment of Chronic Atrophic Gastritis with Precancerous Lesions / 中国中医药信息杂志

Chronic atrophic gastritis with gastric precancerous lesions is a kind of difficult disease of digestive disease, with long course of disease and difficulty in cure. This article believed that the main pathogenesis was spleen-stomach deficiency, qi-blood stasis and blood stasis poison accumulation by analyzing the causes, pathogenesis and pathology, which should be treated by nourishing spleen and stomach, regulating qi and blood circulation, detoxifying and dissipating stasis.

Clinical study for treating steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome by the methods of Shugan-Yiqi-Yangyin / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To observe the clinical effect of the method of Shugan-Yiqi-Yangyin treatment for the steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). Methods A total of 80 patients with SRNS were divided into 2 groups by random number table method, 40 in each group. The control group received glucocorticoids combined with Tripterygium Glycosides;and the treatment group received Shugan-Yiqi-Yangyin on the basis of the control group, 3 month as a course. The 24 h urine protein quantitative (propagated), plasma albumin, blood lipid (total cholesterol, triglycerides), hemorrheology, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr), urinary inhibition C (Cys C) were detected before and after the treatment of two groups, and the clinical effect was compared. Results The total effective rate of the treatment group was 92.50% (37/40) and 82.50% (33/40) in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (Z=-1.966, P<0.05). After the treatment, the 24 hPRO (1.03 ± 0.64 mg vs.2.81 ± 1.43 mg,t=3.025),Cys C(0.35 ± 0.41 mg/L vs.0.76 ± 0.51 mg/L, t=3.058) of the treatment group was significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).The Alb(34.88 ± 2.17 mg vs. 31.69 ± 2.05 mg, t=2.986) of the treatment group was significantly higher than this of the control group (P<0.05), After treatment,the whole blood high shear viscosity(7.84 ± 1.42 mPa?s vs.8.94 ± 1.38 mPa?s,t=3.160),the whole blood low shear viscosity(4.55 ± 0.37 mPa?s vs.5.02 ± 0.44 mPa?s,t=3.825),plasma viscosity(1.33 ± 0.10 mPa?s vs.1.95 ± 0.26 mPa?s,t=2.981),hematocrit(0.28 ± 0.03 vs.0.34 ± 0.03,t=2.993),fibrinogen(3.96 ± 0.57 g/L vs.4.52 ± 0.47 g/L,t=4.863)of the treatment group were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).The TC(5.04 ± 1.72 mmol/L vs.6.99 ± 1.06 mmol/L,t=3.67),TG(1.4 ± 0.64 mmol/L vs.2.02 ± 0.31 mmol/L, t=3.040) of the treatment group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions The Shugan-Yiqi-Yangyin treatment for SRNS can obviously improve the symptoms,reduce the side effects of hormone of antagonism. The possible mechanisms are to restore kidney function, improve blood viscosity and lower blood lipid levels.

Experiences of Prof.SUN Zhiguang on the Treatment of Overlap Syndrome in Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Harmonizing Liver and Spleen and Regulating Qi / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective] To sum up professor SUN Zhiguang's experiences in the treatment of overlap syndrome in gastro-esophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome.[Method] Expound the academic perspective and clinical experience of Professor SUN Zhiguang in the treatment of this overlap syndrome from the etiology and pathogenesis,therapeutic principle and method,differential diagnosis and treatment,administer medical herbs and prescription,and one case.[Result] Professor SUN considers that exogenous and internal injuries are causes of GERD overlapping IBS,leading to spleen deficientcy and the liver depression.He points out that "incoordination between liver and spleen,disturbance of qi" is the basic pathogenesis of this disease.According to holistic concept,it should be treated by the principle of harmonizing liver and spleen,regulating qi,simultaneously treating stomach and bowl.It is divided into two types,depressing qi is important in the constipation-predominant,and regulating heat and cold is significant in the diarrheapredominant.[Conclusion] Professor SUN specializes in the treatment of the GERD overlapping IBS.This clinical experience has clinical significance.

FAN Wenhu 's Experience in Treating Dampness Prevalent Diseases with Flexible Use of Wetting Method / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective]Analysis of the famous doctor FAN Wenhu treatment of dampness prevalent diseases experience with a view to the clinical treatment of it to provide reference.[Methods]By consulting the relevant FAN Wenhu's medical information and screening out the treatment of dampness prevalent diseases of his cases to further analyze and sum up his clinical experience in the treatment of it. [Result] It was found out that he was skilled in using wetting treatments for dampness prevalent diseases, which the wet wilt in the upper body used Qingzhen decoction to clear dampness wetting,the vomid malaria used Huopusini powder to regulate qi and dispel wet, the damp-heat invagination used Huopuwuling powder to activate yang to remove dampness. [Conclusion]FAN Wenhu was flexibled to use varieties of dampness methods in the treatment of dampness prevalent disease in order to eliminate wet evil and isolate hot evil.These cases had accurate effect and distinct treatment characteristics,it is worthy of reference.

Acupuncture with smoothing liver and regulatingfor post-stroke slow transit constipation and its gastrointestinal hormone level / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the efficacy between acupuncture with smoothing liver and regulatingand lactulose for post-stroke slow transit constipation(STC) and to explore the mechanism.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty patients were randomized into an acupuncture group and a medication group,30 cases in each one. Based on the comprehensive stroke unit care,acupuncture with smoothing liver and regulatingwas used at Danzhong(CV 17),Qihai(CV 6),Tianshu(ST 25),Neiguan(PC 6),Gongsun(SP 4) and Taichong(LR 3) in the acupuncture group,once a day. Lactulose oral liquid was taken at a draught in the morning in the medication group,20 to 30 mL a time,once a day. The study period was 11 weeks,including 1-week baseline evaluation,6-week treatment and 4-week follow-up. We recorded the time of the first independent defecation,constipation symptom score,and gastrointestinal hormone level,including somatostatin(SS),motilin(MTL),P substance(SP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP). Also,the side effects were recorded at any time.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The time of the first independent defecation was (30.18±16.14) h in the acupuncture group,which was significantly different from (43.22±28.42) h in the medication group(<0.05). The constipation scores after 6-week treatment and at follow-up were lower than those before treatment in the two groups (all<0.05),with better results in the acupuncture group(both<0.05). MTL and SP increased,as well as SS and VIP decreased after treatment in the two groups(all<0.05). The changes were better in the acupuncture group(all<0.05). The side effect was not observed in the two groups.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Acupuncture with smoothing liver and regulatingachieves better effect than lactulose for post-stroke STC in terms of efficacy onset,extent,and long term. The mechanism may relate to increasing excitatory regulatory peptide and reducing inhibitory regulatory peptide.</p>

Analysis of Medication Principles of Professor Liu Fengbin for Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome / 广州中医药大学学报

In this study,we collected the prescriptions of Professor Liu Fengbin used for the out-patients with irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),counted the usage frequency of the herbs and core-combination herbs in the prescriptions,analyzed the medication principles of Professor Liu Fengbin,and mined the new recipes for IBS by the methods of association rule mining and complex system entropy clustering presented in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Support System.The results showed that Professor Liu is experienced in treating IBS based on liver-spleen differentiation,mainly applying the therapies of invigorating spleen and replenishing qi,soothing liver and regulating qi,also using the methods of resolving dampness,alleviating depression,relieving pain and activating blood,and prescribing the basic recipe of Chai Shao Sijunzi Decoction.The medication principles of Professor Liu Fengbin for the treatment of IBS will be beneficial to the further exploration of the syndrome pattern distribution of IBS and new recipes for IBS.

CHENG Zhiqing’s Experience in Treating Chest Stuffiness and Pains by Soothing-liver Regulating Qi and Activating Stagnated Yang / 浙江中医药大学学报

Objective]To sum up Pro.CHENG Zhiqing’s clinical experience in treating coronary heart disease.[Method] By following and studying Pro. CHENG Zhiqing’s clinical experienced cases in treating coronary heart disease, Pro. CHENG Zhiqing’s academic viewpoints and characterizes were summed up from soothing liver and activating stagnated Yang, with one case for detailed explanation. [Result]Pro. CHENG obtains that liver-qi invasion and thoracic yang obstruction are both main traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) syndrome types. In clinical practice, Pro. CHENG emphasizes that the liver qi should be recuperated to treatment of heart diseases,and activating stagnated Yang be paid attention while removing blood stasis and eliminating the phlegm.The good curative effect relies on her ingenious flexible selection of traditional Chinese medicine,as verified by the cited case.[Conclusion] The methods of soothing liver and activating stagnated Yang have good clinical effect in treating coronary heart disease, which worthy of peer reference.

Significance of Rehabilitation of Pelvic Floor Functional Dysfunction Based on TCM Adjusting Qi Activity / 中国中医药信息杂志

With the improvement of China's population aging and health care consciousness, female pelvic floor dysfunction gets increasing attention in society. Modern TCM scholars conclude TCM doctors’ theories about etiology and pathogenesis of pelvic floor dysfunction, summarized as debility of Chong Ren meridians and inability to lift, and then they advocated invigorating qi and elevating yang, with a purpose to protect pelvic floor stability. This article conducted relevant discussion on the significance of rehabilitation of pelvic floor dysfunction based on TCM adjusting qi activity.

Clinical Observation of Modified Xiaoyao Powder Plus Abdominal Needling for Conducting Fire Back to Its Source in Treating Swallowing Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease / 广州中医药大学学报

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of modified Xiaoyao Powder combined with abdominal needling for conducting fire back to its source for the treatment of swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, and to explore a more effective therapy for swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. Methods Forty-two Parkinson's disease patients suffering from swallowing dysfunction were divided into treatment group and control group, 21 cases in each group. The patients in both groups received routine swallowing function training. In addition to the training, the treatment group was treated with modified Xiaoyao Powder combined with abdominal needling for conducting fire back to its source, and the control group was given conventional western medicine of Domperidone and Levodopa Benserazide Hydrochloride. After treatment for 3 weeks, we compared the dysphagia scores and effective rate of the two groups. Results (1) All of the patients in the treatment group completed the trial, but 2 cases of the control group dropped out. Therefore, a total of 40 cases completed the trial. (2) The dysphagia scores of the two groups were much improved after treatment (P<0.01 compared with those before treatment) , and the improvement of the treatment group was superior to that of the control group (P < 0.05). (3) After treatment for 3 weeks, the total effective rate of the treatment group was 95.24% and that of the control group was 52 . 63%, and the difference was statistically significant between the two groups(P<0.01).(4) Gastrointestinal reaction occurred in 3 cases(one from the treatment group and 2 from the control group) , but there were no other side effects found in both groups. Conclusion Modified Xiaoyao Powder combined with abdominal needling for conducting fire back to its source is more effective for the treatment of swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson's disease than routine western medicine treatment.

Clinical trial of gastroesophageal reflux disease with the disharmony between liver and stomach syndrome treated with acupuncture regulatingbased on the compatibility of the five meridians / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the clinical effects of the acupuncture regulatingbased on the compatibility of the five meridians and common western medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease with the disharmony between liver and stomach.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty patients were divided into two groups according to non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) and reflux esophagitis (RE). Those in the two groups were randomly assigned into an observation group and a control group. There were 57 cases included (28 in the observation group with 2 dropping, 29 in the control group with 1 dropping). Based on the life care, patients in the observation group were treated with 30 min acupuncture regulatingbased on the compatibility of the five meridians at Zusanli (ST 36), Chongyang (ST 42), Weishu (BL 21), Zhongwan (CV 12), Xingjian (LR 2), Shaofu (HT 8), Dadun (LR 1), Taichong (LR 3), Ganshu (BL 18), Qimen (LR 14), Danzhong (CV 17), Zhongting (CV 16), three times a week. Patients in the control group were treated with rabeprazole orally. All the treatment was given for consecutive 8 weeks. The clinical symptom score was observed before and after treatment and 4 weeks after treatment. The effects were evaluated from 3 aspects, including the main symptoms, esophagitis improvement under gastroscope and total clinical symptoms.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>After treatment and at follow-up, the symptom scores decreased in the two groups compared with those before treatment (all<0.05), with better improvement in the observation group at follow-up (<0.05). The symptom scores after treatment of the two types in the two groups decreased compared with those before treatment (all<0.05). The total effective rate of heartburn after treatment in the observation group was 82.1% (23/28), which was lower than 93.1% (27/29) of the control group (<0.05). The total effective rate of belching after treatment in the observation group was 94.1% (16/17), which was better than 75.0% (15/20) in the control group (<0.05). The total effective rate of the esophagitis improvement under gastroscope after treatment in the observation group was 75.0% (12/16), and that in the control group was 82.4% (14/17), without statistical significance (>0.05). The total effective rate of the clinical symptoms after treatment in the observation group was 82.1% (23/28), and that in the control group was 86.2% (25/29), without statistical significance (>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Acupuncture regulatingbased on compatibility of the five meridians can effectively improve clinical symptoms and inflammation under gastroscope for gastroesophageal reflux disease with the disharmony between liver and stomach. This treatment has a longer curative effect and a greater alleviation of belching.</p>

Impacts on physical and mental health of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome treated with electroacupuncture:a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the impacts on physical and mental health of the patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) treated with electroacupuncture (EA) or Diane 35.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Seventy-two patients of PCOS were randomized into an acupuncture group and a western medication group, 36 cases in each group. In the acupuncture group, acupuncture was applied to relieving liver stagnation and regulatingactivity at Ganshu (BL 18), Danzhong (CV 17), Qimen (LR 14), Zhongwan (CV 4), Tianshu (ST 25), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zigong (EX-CA 1), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36) and Taichong (LR 3). Afterarrival, the electric stimulation was added for 30 min. Acupuncture treatment was given 3 times a week. In the western medication group, Diane 35 was taken since the 5th day of menstruation and lasted for 21 days. The cycle of treatment was 3 months in the two groups. Before treatment and at the end of treatment, the symptom scores were evaluated and the self-report symptom inventory, symptom checklist-90 (SCL-90) was used for the mental health evaluation and the comparison was made between the two groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared with those before treatment in the same group, the symptom scores were reduced significantly after treatment in the two groups (both<0.01). After treatment, the symptom scores in the acupuncture group were reduced significantly as compared with those in the western medicationgroup (<0.01). After treatment, the scores of somatization, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety and hostility were reduced significantly as compared with those before treatment in the acupuncture group (all<0.05). After treatment, the scores of somatization, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility and phobic factor were lower significantly than those in the western medication group (all<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>EA with relieving liver stagnation and regulatingactivity reduces the symptom scores of PCOS and SCL-90 scores, acting on regulating both physical and mental conditions. The effects achieved with acupuncture are better than those with Diane 35.</p>

Analysis of Mind-control and Qi-regulation:Tracing the Arrival of Qi Recorded by Nei Jing and Nan Jing / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To discuss the relationships between qi-arrival and mind-control, qi-arrival and qi-regulation, and to define qi-arrival by tracing the relevant records in Nei Jing (Classic of Internal Medicine) and Nan Jing (Classic of Difficult Issues). Method Thirty-seven relevant ancient books of the two classics were reviewed and the notes by WANG Bing, MA Shi, and YANG Shang-shan were referred. Result Mind-control requires the spirits of the practitioner, patient and environment, as well as observing and waiting for the arrival of qi. Regarding qi-regulation, theories involve that qi-arrival achieves same reinforcing and reducing effect as qi-regulation, qi-regulation is elucidated from the correct location of acupoint, proper needling depth and direction, and to regulate qi by observing the arrival of qi. Besides, the changes of internal and external environments also influence qi-arrival via qi-regulation and mind-control. Conclusion Qi-arrival is closely related to mind-control and qi-regulation in obtaining, differentiation, and adjustment. Mind-control and qi-regulation assist each other through the whole acupuncture process, which is the core of qi-arrival.

Clinical observation onpreventive treatment of primary dysmenorrhea with acupuncture of regulating Qi and relieving pain / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To study the effect of preventive treatment of primary dysmenorrhea (belonging to syndrome of stagnation of Qi and blood) by using “acupunctureof regulating Qi and relieving pain”. Methods 60 patientsfrom January 2013 to November 2013(in acupuncture and moxibustion department of Beijing Chinese Medicine Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University), with Qi and blood stasis type of primary dysmenorrhea were randomly divided into a treatment group (formula of regulating Qi and relieving pain)and a control group(routine acupuncture group), 30 cases in each group. The treatment group was treated with acupuncturing onlieque,fenglong,ligou as the main points while the control group withhegu, diji, sanyinjiao as the main points. All patients received 3 times of acupuncture treatment at the beginning of the week before menstruation and were treated three menstrual cycles altogether. VAS scores, length of pain and CMSSⅡscores during baseline period and three menstrual cycles were observed in order to determine the clinical effects. Results VAS score, length of pain and CMSSⅡscores were significantly reduced than before(P0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture of regulating Qi and relieving painmay effectively relieve pain, shortenlength of pain, improve symptoms of dysmenorrhea severity. It has a significant preventive treatment for Qi and blood stasis type of primary dysmenorrhea.

Pro. Shan Zhaowei’s Experience in Applying Rutaceae and Other Drugs Regulating Qi Flow / 浙江中医药大学学报

Pro.Shan Zhaowei is the well-known expert of splenic-gastric disease,learning from famous teacher,with rich experience and good skill,strict with drugs administration,esp.in clinically applying rutaceae and other drugs regulating Qi flow.

The Effects of Regulating Qi and Strengthening Spleen on the Patients of Chronic Ulcerative Colitis / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective] To observe the effects of regulating Qi and strengthening spleen on the patients of chronic ulcerative colitis.[Methods] 38 patients of chronic ulcerative colitis(UC)were randomized and divided into experiment group(20 patients)and control group(18 patients)according to the selected standard.The patients of experiment group were treated with complex prescription of regulating Qi and strengthening spleen,the patients of control group were treated with granules of Mesalazine.To observe the symptom of accumulated points and enteroscope appearance on two groups.[Results] The difference on the symptom of accumulated points of experiment group exceeded the control group(P0.05).[Conclusion] There is effect of regulating Qi and strengthening spleen on the patients of chronic UC.