A New Exploration on the Property and Usage of Shenshu Points / 广州中医药大学学报

As an acupoint where the qi of the kidneys is infused in the back and waist,Shenshu(BL23)points belongs to the category of the foot taiyang bladder meridian,which is widely used clinically in the treatment of genitourinary system diseases.Shenshu points are located in the back of the human body foot taiyang bladder meridian direct branch circulation,and for the foot shaoyin meridian of where the symptom is,therefore it has a special property.However,there is a lack of in-depth research on the point properties and utilization of Shenshu points,thus this paper explores their acupoint properties based on the theories of channel,symptom and root cause,and the four seas,and investigates the correlations between their therapeutic efficacy and the method of moxibustion,acupoint matching,and depth of needling through the ancient books and clinical practice.The results showed that different methods of acupuncture and moxibustion,the combination of acupoints,and the depth of needling can stimulate the different therapeutic effects of the Shenshu.Therefore,the therapeutic effects of the Shenshu points can only be better utilized if the acupoints are clearly identified and supplemented with appropriate methods of acupuncture and moxibustion,the compatibility of acupoints,and the depth of needling.

The clinical observation of Yangming meridian acupuncture combined with needle pushing based on the theory of"treating flaccidity through Yangming meridian"in the treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome / 实用医学杂志

Objective To observe the clinical effect of Yangming meridian acupuncture combined with acupuncture push based on the theory of"treating flaccence and taking Yangming"in the treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome.Methods 52 cases of patients with conventional rehabilitation combined with Yangming meridian acupuncture combined with acupuncture based on the theory of"treating potence and taking Yangming alone"were taken as the study group and 52 cases of patients with conventional rehabilitation alone as the control group.Limb muscle strength score,clinical efficacy,limb sensory function,limb motor function,upper limb median nerve electrophysiology and daily living ability were compared between the two groups.Results After treatment,muscle strength scores of proximal lower extremity,distal lower extremity,proximal upper extremity,distal upper extremity,median sensory nerve action potential(SNAP),motor conduction velocity(MCV),sensory conduction velocity(SCV)and modified Barthel index(MBI)were increased in 2 groups(P＜0.05).The study group was more obvious(P＜0.05).The total effective rate of the study group(86.54%)was higher than control group(69.23%)(P＜0.05).After treatment,the sensory function and motor function of limbs in 2 groups were better than before treatment(P＜0.05),especially in the study group(P＜0.05).After treatment,the distal motor latency(DML)of upper limb median nerve was decreased in 2 groups(P＜0.05),and more significantly in the study group(P＜0.05).Conclusion Yangming meridian acupuncture combined with acupuncture pushing based on the theory of"treating impotence and taking Yangming"is effective in the treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome,which can improve the muscle strength,sensation and motor function of limbs,and regulate nerve electrophysiology.

Brief introduction of Qilu modern acupuncture methods / 中国针灸

Qilu acupuncture and moxibustion has promoted the formation and development of traditional Chinese medicine, which has a special historical position. By systematically collecting, sorting out and summarizing the characteristic acupuncture methods and academic ideas of several Qilu acupuncturists since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the understanding of the advantages and characteristics of Qilu modern acupuncture methods is deepened, aiming to exploring the inheritance and development pattern of Qilu acupuncture methods in the new era.

Professor YANG Danhong's Experience in Treating Pain through the Meridian Acupuncture Method / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective]To summarize Professor YANG Danhong's clinical experience in the treatment of pain.[Methods]Through learning from teacher,reviewing ancient books and modern literature research,based on the pathogenesis of pain,the theoretical basis of Professor YANG's meridian acupuncture method and its application prospect for the treatment of pain were discussed.Two clinical medical cases were cited to support.[Results]The mechanism of pain is"obstruction leads to pain"and"malnutrition leads to pain",mainly because the Qi mechanism does not run smoothly.Professor YANG believes that the treatment should be aimed at smoothing the Qi mechanism.Based on the theory of"Gen-Jie"and"Genliu Zhuru"in Huangdi Neijing,the meridian acupuncture method named"the meridian acupuncture method"are proposed for pain.It is also treated according to Professor YANG's own clinical experience and combining with the piercing method.The acupuncture method,which emphasizes the theory of the treatment based on the channel's differentiation of pain,takes the head and tail points of the meridians passed by the disease position.After quickly twisting and getting Qi,and the well points are blooded.The two medical cases attached were caused by obstruction of Qi mechanism.The treatment took the first and last points of the meridians through the meridian acupuncture method,so that Qi and blood could be carried out and the pain was cured.[Conclusion]Professor YANG pays attention to the theory of the treatment based on the channel's differentiation of pain,and emphasizes the combination of the first and last points and the well points.Cooperated with the pricking collaterals therapy to strengthen the circulation of Qi and regulating Qi and blood,the effect was quite good,which was worthy of clinical promotion.

Clinical research progress of motion style acupuncture / 国际中医中药杂志

Motion style acupuncture is generally used in combination with the movement therapy of affected parts in the process of needle acupuncture. In the process of acupuncture, the "movement" of the affected part can play a targeted guiding role in "spirit" and "Qi", It can lead the mind (spirit) and Qi to the place of disease, so as to achieve the realm of "treating spirit", "guiding Qi" and "keeping Qi", and eliminate diseases by activating the self-healing force of the human body. It is not only an important operation method of this acupuncture, but also the core idea and the key to take effect. In this acupuncture method, local acupoints or acupoints on the distal unaffected side are selected for acupuncture. The exercise methods include active and passive exercise. In the treatment of depression syndrome, hiccup, angina pectoris and other medical diseases, they often cooperate with respiratory exercise, as well as massage and self feeling. This acupuncture method is mostly used in the treatment of orthopedic and traumatological diseases, and can also treat facial paralysis, depression, anxiety, stroke and stroke sequelae, hiccup, angina pectoris and other medical diseases. It is less used in gynecology, or facial features. The treatment effect is better than simple acupuncture. It can also be combined with electroacupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine to improve the curative effect. In the future, it is necessary to further explore the relevant dominant diseases and explore the exercise methods more suitable for the relevant diseases. More attention should also be paid to the thinking of exercise inducing Qi and the concept of treating God contained in this acupuncture method.

Comparison of different schools of hand acupuncture therapies / 中国针灸

The historical origin of hand acupuncture therapies were collected. The positioning method, acupuncture manipulation and dominant diseases, etc. were compared among 8 kinds of extensively used hand acupuncture schools, such as traditional hand acupuncture, Korean finger needle and

Effects of Bushen Huoxue Acupuncture Method on Learning and Memory Abilities and Endogenous Neural Stem Cells Proliferation in Hippocampus of SAMP8 Mice / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of Bushen Huoxue acupuncture method on the behavioral changes and the proliferation of endogenous neural stem cells (NSCs) in hippocampus of Alzheimer disease (AD) model mice. Methods 18 male SAMP8 mice, seven months old, were randomly divided into acupuncture group, non-acupoint control group, and model control group. And another age-matched 6 male SAMR1 mice were prepared as normal control group. Mice in acupuncture group were intervened by acupuncture method in the acupoints of "Shenshu", "Baihui", "Xuehai", and "Geshu". Mice in non-acupoint control group were treated by stimulating the fixed non-point under the bilateral rib, while mice in model control group and normal control group were raised without special treatment but administered the stimulation of catching with the same time and the same stimulus intensity. All treatrment lasted for 8 weeks. After the intervention, the learning and memory abilitities and brain hippocampus Brd U positive cells of all groups were detected. Results Compared with the nomal control group, mice in the model control group had longer escape latency and less time spent in former platform quadrant (P＜0.05); the number of Brd U positive cells decreased significantly (P＜0.05). Compared with the model control group and the non-acupoint control group, mice in the acupuncture group had shorter escape latency and more time spent in former platform quadrant (P＜0.05); the number of Brd U positive cells increased significantly (P＜0.05). Conclusion Bushen Huoxue acupuncture method can improve the learning and memory abilities of SAMP8 mice AD model by inducing the proliferation of hippocampal endogenous NSCs.

Effects of Bushen Huoxue Acupuncture Method on Proteomics Expression in Amygdaloid Tissue of SAMP8 / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To observe the effects of Bushen Huoxue acupuncture method on amygdaloid protein expression in SAMP8; To explore the potential target protein for acupuncture treatment of Alzheimer disease (AD). Methods Thirty six-month-old male SAMP8 mice were randomly divided into acupuncture group and control group, 15 mice in each group. Acupuncture group selected Baihui (GV20), Shenshu (BL23), Geshu (BL17) and Xuehai (SP10) to intervene. The control group was given the same time to catch and stimulate. After 8 weeks, the amygdala was extracted and the differential expression protein spots were identified by proteomic techniques. Results Compared with control group, acupuncture group eventually identified 9 differential expression protein spots, of which 6 up-regulated and 3 down-regulated. According to the relevant information provided in the protein database, the main function of differential expression proteins involved in the mitochondrial energy metabolism, oxidative stress, and production of Aβ. Conclusion Bushen Huoxue acupuncture method can regulate multiple protein expressions in amygdala, suggesting that it may be through improving mitochondrial energy metabolism, oxidative stress, reducing production of Aβ to realize the potential therapeutic effects on AD.

Clinical observation of Shu-acupuncture method in Nei Jing (Classic of Internal Medicine) for shoulder and arm pain / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective: To observe the clinical effects of Shu-acupuncture method in Nei Jing (Classic of Internal Medicine) in the treatment of shoulder and arm pain. Methods: A total of 90 patients with shoulder and arm pain were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 45 cases in each group. The treatment of Shu-acupuncture method in Nei Jing (Classic of Internal Medicine) was adopted in the observation group, routine acupuncture was used in the control group. The two groups were treated once every day, with 5 treatments as one course, and a 2-day rest between two courses. After 3 courses, pain was assessed by visual analog scale (VAS), and the clinical effects were compared between the two groups. Results: After the treatment, VAS scores were significantly changed in both groups (both P<0.01). The VAS score was lower in the observation group than that in the control group, with a statistical difference between the two groups (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 100% in the observation group, versus 91.1% in the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect of Shu-acupuncture method in Nei Jing (Classic of Internal Medicine) is better than that of routine acupuncture in treating shoulder and arm pain.

"Xingnao Kaiqiao" Acupuncture(Acupuncture Technique for Restoring Consciousness) Combined with Hyperbaric Oxygen in Patients with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Clinical Observation and Its Influence on Blood Rheology / 针刺研究

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of "Xingnao Kaiqiao" acupuncture(acupuncture technique for restoring consciousness) combined with hyperbaric oxygen in patients with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and assess its influence on blood rheology. METHODS: Forty patients with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy were randomly divided into treatment group and control group with 20 cases in each group. The treatment group received "Xingnao Kaiqiao" acupuncture combined with hyperbaric oxygen, and the control group received hyperbaric oxygen only. The two groups of patients were treated once per day for 6 consecutive days, which consisted of one course of treatment, and the total treatment lasted for four courses. Before and after treatment, the patients underwent the mini mental state examination (MMSE) to evaluate cognitive function and the barthel index score for activities of daily living. The changes of whole blood viscosity, plasma viscosity, and erythrocyte aggregation index were determined. RESULTS: After treatment, both the treatment and control groups showed improvements in cognitive function，activities of daily living, and blood rheology compared with those before treatment (P<0.05). However, these improvements in the treatment group were significantly greater than those in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Application of "Xingnao Kaiqiao" acupuncture combined with hyperbaric oxygen in patients with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy can result in an integrated curative effect, a significant improvement in the blood rheology indexes, and promote the recovery of brain cells.

Preliminary Discussion of Zheng Kuishan "Periocular Heat" Acupuncture Manipulation / 上海针灸杂志

"Periocular heat" acupuncture manipulation refers to the application of Zheng Kuishan "warming and unblocking acupuncture method" to treatment for eye diseases and the use of this method at point Fengchi(GB20) to produce a heat sensation and make it reach the periocular position. It is one of characteristic techniques from Gansu Zheng's acupuncture academic school. The main point of its performance is the cooperation between pressing hand and needle-holding hand. The pressing hand is valued to promote periocular arrival of needling sensation, unblock periocular meridian, replenish qi to improve eyesight and activate blood to dissipate stasis. It is clinically used to treat eye diseases such as myopia, amblyopia, xeroma and scleritis.

Operations and Application Experience of Perpendicular Acupuncture at the Back-Shu Points of the Five Zang-organs / 上海针灸杂志

The Back-Shu points of the five Zang-organs are a group of points where qi and blood pour into the back and lumbar regions. Acupuncture at these points has a wide indication scope. However, it’s reported that internal organs were punctured in some cases because of improper control of needling depth, angle, and intensity during acupuncture. We used perpendicular needling instead of conventional oblique needling during the acupuncture of the Back-Shu points of the five Zang-organs. We found that when patients were completely relaxed, acupoints were correctly selected, the needling depth, the way of holding the needle, and inserting methods were well controlled, perpendicular needling of the Back-Shu points of the five Zang-organs can produce stronger needling sensation, and it’s easier to operate, safer, and more effective compared to oblique needling.

"""Activating Brain and Regaining Consciousness"" Acupuncture Method Combined with Surrounding Needling Acupuncture on Shoulder Joint in Treatment of Periarthritis of Shoulder" / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

This study was aimed to observe curative effect of periarthritis of shoulder with activating brain and re-gaining consciousness acupuncture method combined with surrounding needling acupuncture on shoulder joint. A to-tal of 120 patients were randomly divided into the treatment group (60 cases) and the control group (60 cases) on the basis of routine internal medicine treatment and rehabilitation exercises. Cases in the control group received conven-tional acupuncture treatment. And cases in the treatment group received activating brain and regaining conscious-ness acupuncture method combined with surrounding needling acupuncture on shoulder joint. The treatment course was 28 days. And then, the curative effect evaluation was conducted. The results showed that the effective rate was 73.33% in the control group and 93.34% in the treatment group. There was statistical significance on effective rate between both groups(P< 0.05). It was concluded that the activating brain and regaining consciousness acupuncture method combined with surrounding needling acupuncture on shoulder joint had significant curative effects for peri-arthritis of shoulder. This treatment method is worthy of further popularization and application.

Acupuncture Teratment for Lower Back Pain-Multi-center Randomized Controlled Trial using Spam Acupuncture as a Control / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

[Objective] We performed a multi-center randomized controlled trial using sham acupuncture as a control in the 11 institutions of Aichi and Shizuoka prefecture at which we practice our original acupuncture method. <BR>[Design · Methods] Patients were randomly allocated to four groups : A group, “Taikyoku-Ryoho” (whole body acupuncture method) pole treatment combined with low frequency electroacupuncture; B group, “TaikyokuRyoho” pole treatment; C group, low frequency electroacupuncture; D group, sham acupuncture. Therapeutic effectiveness was evaluated using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and criteria of the Japanese Orthopedic Association for low back pain (JOA score). After these evaluations, patients in B group received low frequency electroacupuncture and patients in C group received “Taikyoku-Ryoho” pole treatment. Patients in D group received both therapies. Thus, all patients eventually received the entire series of therapies. [Results] Significant improvement (P<0.05) in VAS and JOA scores was recognized after one acupuncture treatment in A, B and C groups, but not in D group. There were no differences in terms of the effectiveness among A, B and C groups.<BR>[Conclusion] Our original acupuncture method of “Taikyoku-Ryoho” combined with low frequency electroacupuncture was superior to sham acupuncture. However, the definition of sham acupuncture needs to be more clearly defined in future research.

Influence of Jinsanzhen Therapy on the Motor Function and Activities of Daily Life of the Apoplectic Hemiplegia Patients / 中医杂志

Objective To evaluate the influence of Jinsanzhen therapy (A 3-point acupuncture method created by prof.JIN) on the motor function and activities of daily life of the apoplectic hemiplegia patients.Methods Totally 135 apoplectic hemiplegia patients were randomized into three groups:Jinsanzhen group,Rehabilitation group,and Jinsanzhen plus rehabilitation group,with 45 cases in each.The degree of hemiplegia motor function and activities of daily life of the patients was assessed with Fugl-Meyer assessment (FM) and Barthel index before,14 and 28 days after treatment.Results After 14 and 28 days' treatment,the FM value and Barthel index score of all the three groups are significantly increased (P