Analysis of clinical literature on acupuncture- moxibustion for dyspepsia based on data mining / 针灸推拿医学(英文版)
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
;
(6): 264-269, 2019.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-756726
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To summarize the point selection pattern and treatment method in acupuncture-moxibustion for dyspepsia through data mining of the related clinical literatures in recent two decades, and to provide reference for clinical application.Methods:
With data mining technology, clinical literatures related to acupuncture-moxibustion for dyspepsia published between January 1997 and July 2018 were collected from major Chinese databases, and the treatment methods, point and meridian frequencies were summarized and analyzed.Results:
A total of 106 studies were included. For meridians, the top 5 meridians used were the Stomach Meridian, Conception Vessel, Spleen Meridian, Liver Meridian and Pericardium Meridian. For point selection, the leading 5 points were Zusanli (ST 36), Zhongwan (CV 12), Shangwan (CV 13), Xiawan (CV 10) and Sanyinjiao (SP 6). For major and adjunct points, the 5 most significant major points were Zusanli (ST 36), Zhongwan (CV 12), Neiguan (PC 6), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Shangwan (CV 13); the 5 most significant adjunct points were Neiting (ST 44), Qihai (CV 6), Fenglong (ST 40), Yinlingquan (SP 9) and Tianshu (ST 25). For treatment method, the top 3 methods used were moxibustion alone, acupuncture alone and acupuncture combined with medicinal herbs.Conclusion:
The main meridian chosen in acupuncture-moxibustion for dyspepsia was the Stomach Meridian, and the points were mainly selected from the Stomach Meridian; treatment method was moxibustion alone, which may provide reference for clinical treatment of this disease.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
Year:
2019
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