Ancient LiteratureAnalysis of Point Shenmai Indications and the Characteristics of Acupuncture and Moxibustion / 上海针灸杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo summarize point Shenmai(BL62)indications and the characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion by sorting out literature on point Shenmaiin ancient literature.MethodShenmai, Yangqiao and Guilu were used as search words to search Chinese Medical Classics to sift out items on indications for point Shenmai and its combination and the characteristics of point combination and acupuncture and moxibustion and establish the relevant database. Statistical analysis was made using the SPSS19.0 software.ResultTwo hundred and eighty-seven items on point Shenmai and 274 items on the indications met the inclusion criteria. There were 47 indications for the single acupoint and 19 kinds of diseases on which the single acupoint had a marked therapeutic effect. Lumbago, ophthalmalgia, vertigo, headache and mania were ranked in the top five. There were 64 indications for its combination and 22 kinds of diseases on which its combination had a marked therapeutic effect. Epilepsy, Lumbago, stroke, podalgia and headache were ranked in the top five. The commonly used depth of needle insertion was 3 fen, acupuncture time was 6-7 respiratory cycles and stimulation intensity of moxibustion was 3 moxa cones.ConclusionSingle point Shenmai and its combination are both good at treating internal medicaldiseases and especially meridian diseases in the limb. Acupuncture and moxibustion are the commonly used methods.