Study on lower He-sea points / 中国针灸

The development of the theory of lower He-sea points is analyzed, and the indication law of acupoints as well as its significance on understanding of meridians are discussed in this article. It is concluded that the application experiences of Zusanli (ST 36) has great significance to the recognition of major points for diseases of fu organs. However, it is held that the relationship between the major indications of Xiajuxu (ST 39) and the relation between Weiyang (BL 39) and Sanjiao are not the complete embodiment of application experiences. There is a precedence relationship between the formation consequence of the five-shu points and the lower He-sea points, which concerning the formation of the concept that He-sea points can treat diseases of their corresponding fu organs and the incomplete theory of the lower He-sea points. The formation of the theory of lower He-sea points also indicates the change of recognition of the relation between yang meridians and internal organs. Therefore, it is held that the relation between meridians and internal organs as well as the indication law of acupoints can be studied on the base of the above theory.

Concept and terminology study on Xiahe points (lower confluent point) / 中国针灸

The six points on the foot yang channels with the main indications of disorders of six fu organs are named as he points in ancient time, while as Xiahe points in modern times. Both of the names share the Chinese character of He, which confounded with He (sea) point of the five shu points. The related ancient literatures, modern compiled textbooks and dictionaries are studied, and the original meaning and paraphrase of the name are analyzed so as to make clear the concept of the so-called Xiahe points and standardized its name. And it is held that the terminology of Xiahe points is inappropriate with the definition unclear and the concept indistinct. In the Internal classic, Xiahe points is also named as he points following the He (sea) points of the five shu points, and there was no proper name for the points at that time. The meaning of "he" in Xiahe points are different from the meaning of "He" in He (sea) points. And the article proposes that Xiahe points should be replaced as Liu fu Xiashu (lower shu points of six fu organs) or redefined with other names.

Four seasons acupuncture and Five Shu Points / 中国针灸

The method of four seasons acupuncture was initially recorded in the Internal Classic. It has the important meaning for understanding the contents of acupoints, especially the Five Shu Points. Its original meaning is that the place of acupuncture is difference on each season in order to cooperate with the both qi from the depth of acupuncture and four seasons. Through the interpretation from different aspects, the depth of qi is mainly considered as layer location and further considered as acupoints, and then gradually formed the principle of using the Five Shu Points. Following this way, we could correctly understand the contents of the Five Shu Points.

On two modes of channel theories / 中国针灸

In the present paper the authors explore the differences in both theoretical and clinical significance between centripetal mode and cyclical mode which are the two modes of channel theories presented successively, from the following factors: (1) The centripetal mode focus on the regularity in the distant effects of acupoints on four limbs and embodies the primary meaning of hand-foot meridians, the cyclical mode explains qi-blood circulation mode and reflects the TCM knowledge of the principle of the coordination from structure and function of the whole body; (2) Most formation of channels and acupoints is based on the centripetal mode in stead of the cyclical mode; (3) The key reasons resulted in the major academic mistake in current research on channel knowledge are unknown or confusion of the different channel mode, under illusion about the cyclical mode is the subject or representative of channel theory and explaining or research on channels and acupoints within the framework of the cyclical mode of channels theory.

Randomized and controlled clinical study of modified prescriptions of Simiao Pill in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis / 中国结合医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the compatibility of a modified prescription of Simiao Pill in the treatment of acute gouty arthritis and to verify the clinical efficacy and safety of the drug through a clinical trial.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A randomized and controlled clinical trial was designed based on clinical epidemiological principles. A total of 107 patients with acute gouty arthritis were enrolled and randomly assigned to four groups. The first group (Group I) included 27 patients taking gout prescription I; the second group (Group II) included 27 patients taking gout prescription II; the third group (Group III) included 28 patients taking gout prescription III; and the fourth group (control group) included 25 patients taking indomethacin and Benzobromarone as a control group. The duration of the treatment in all 4 groups was two weeks. After the treatment, the index of blood uric acid, blood leukocyte count, score of clinical symptoms, etc. were observed and measured.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The total clinical effective rate of the three different modified prescriptions of the Simiao Pill was above 96%, significantly superior to that of the control group (68%, P<0.05). In terms of the improvement of main symptoms, the scores of four symptoms in all TCM treatment and control groups decreased after treatment, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). Moreover, the scores markedly fell more so in the three Chinese herb groups than in the control group, and especially in Group III (P<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in blood uric acid values before and after the treatment in the same group but no significant inter-group difference was seen.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The modified prescriptions, based on the clinical research, clinical experience and traditional Chinese medicine theory, did show a better effect than Western medicine in this clinical study. Moreover, the prescriptions were precise, with the herbs inexpensive and readily available. The patients had good compliance with less adverse reactions noted. The modified prescription has a favorable prospect for future development and is worthy of further blind trials with larger samples.</p>