[Analysis of acupoints selection rules and efficacy evaluation of acupuncture and moxibustion for allergic rhinitis].

OBJECTIVE: To explore the rules of acupoints selection of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR) by using data mining technology, as well as to compare the efficacy of different acupoints selection methods. METHODS: Papers about acupuncture and moxibustion for treating AR published from January 2002 to August 2022 was retrieved from Chinese and English databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed and PubMed by using keywords of "acupuncture", "moxibustion" and "allergic rhinitis". According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the collected literature was screened to establish the AR database. Frequency statistic analysis was conducted for detecting high-frequency acupoints and specific acupoints frequency, and the curative effects of different acupoints selection methods were compared. SPSS26.0 software was used for factor analysis, cluster analysis and QUEST decision tree model identification. RESULTS: A total of 289 papers were included, with 384 acupuncture prescriptions extracted. A total of 99 acupoints were involved with the application frequency of 2 430 times. Among them, the application frequency of Yingxiang (LI20) is the highest (296 times, 12.18%), followed by Yintang (GV24+) and Hegu (LI4), etc. The main invloved meridians are the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang, the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming and the Governor Vessel. The involved specific acupoints with the highest frequency of application is the crossing acupoints. Nine common factors of acupoints combinations units were extracted by factor analysis, and two cluster prescriptions of acupoints combinations correlation were obtained by cluster analysis. Three decision paths of simplified acupoints selection were simulated by the decision tree, with LI20 as the dependent variable. CONCLUSION: In the treatment of AR with acupuncture and moxibustion, the regularities and characteristics of acupoints selection are as follows: 1) often selecting local acupoints and acupoint combinations along meridians, 2) focusing on combination of dispelling pathogenic factors with strengthening vital energy, 3) advocating diversification of acupoint matching methods. The combination of factor analysis, cluster analysis and QUEST decision tree application provides three directions for clinical acupoints selection of AR.

[Exploration on the rules of acupoints selection for phlegm disorder treated with acupuncture and moxibustion based on ancient literature study].

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the rules of acupoints selection for phlegm disorder in treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion in ancient literature so as to provide guidance to clinical treatment of phlegm disorder. METHODS: The word "phlegm" was taken as the search term and the relevant articles were retrieved from Zhonghuayidian (Dictionary of Chinese Medicine). According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the articles were screened and the database was set up. The analysis was conducted on acupoint selection, the correlation with meridians involved and distribution location, as well as the use frequency of specific points and acupoint combination. RESULTS: It was found that in treatment of phlegm disorder, the highest frequently used acupoints were Zusanli (ST36) and Zhongwan (CV12). The use frequency of three yang meridians was higher than that of three yin meridians. The commonly involved meridians were the Conception Vessel, Bladder Meridian of Foot-taiyang and the Governor Vessel. The acupoints located in the chest and abdomen were highly used. The use frequency of specific points was higher than that of non-specific ones. The sequence of the use frequency of specific points, from high to low, is the crossing point, the front-mu point and luo-connecting point. The combination of Danzhong (CV17) and Zusanli (ST36) is of the high frequency. CONCLUSION: Ancient medical scholars focus on regulating spleen and stomach functions, as well as qi activity in treatment of phlegm disorder with acupuncture and moxibustion, which is coincident with the treatment principle of phlegm disorder in traditional Chinese medicine. In treatment, acupuncture-moxibusiton is characterized as laying the emphasis on the specific points, the local acupoints and the holistic idea as " regulation of yang for yin disorder"．.

[Guan's acupuncture technique and the rules of acupoints selection on leg].

Guan's acupuncture technique is a kind of special acupuncture methods developed and improved by GUAN Zheng-zhai. It has unique curative effects on hysterical paralysis, schizophrenia, madness, epilepsy and traumatic paraplegia, etc. This acupuncture technique has the characteristics of "deep" "transparent" "moving" and "sensing". The acupoints selection is different from that of twelve meridian acupoints. The deep insertion of acupuncture needles is applied at acupoints located in the wrist joint, ankle joint and below, while the penetration needling method is applied at acupoints located in the area which has relatively thick muscles, and where yin-meridian and yang-meridian are symmetric with each other. The horizontal and deep connection of acupoints and the adjustment effect of qi-blood and yin-yang are emphasized during treatment.

's acupuncture technique and the rules of acupoints selection on leg / 中国针灸

's acupuncture technique is a kind of special acupuncture methods developed and improved by . It has unique curative effects on hysterical paralysis, schizophrenia, madness, epilepsy and traumatic paraplegia, etc. This acupuncture technique has the characteristics of "deep" "transparent" "moving" and "sensing". The acupoints selection is different from that of twelve meridian acupoints. The deep insertion of acupuncture needles is applied at acupoints located in the wrist joint, ankle joint and below, while the penetration needling method is applied at acupoints located in the area which has relatively thick muscles, and where meridian and -meridian are symmetric with each other. The horizontal and deep connection of acupoints and the adjustment effect of -blood and - are emphasized during treatment.

Characteristics of Acupoints Selection in Acupuncture-moxibustion Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea Based on Data Mining / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To summarize the characteristics of acupoints selection in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of primary dysmenorrhea (PD) based on data mining. Method Clinical literatures published in the recent 10 years related to acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of PD were collected to establish a prescription database by using Excel. The descriptive analysis, association rules analysis and clustering analysis were conducted by Python and Clementine12.0. Result A total of 74 acupoints were involved with a total frequency of 1072. The leading three meridians were Spleen Meridian (325 times), Conception Vessel (260 times) and Bladder Meridian (158 times); the leading acupoints were Sanyinjiao (SP6, 174 times), Guanyuan (CV4, 111 times), Diji (SP8, 79 times), Ciliao (BL32, 73 times) and Qihai (CV6, 67 times). The utilization of the specific acupoints accounted for 66.22% (49/74). The crossing acupoints were predominant (393 times), especially Sanyinjiao, Guanyuan and Zhongji (CV3), followed by the five-Shu points (195 times), Front-Mu points (195 times) and Yuan-Primary points (99 times). The association rules analysis showed that Guanyuan and Sanyinjiao had the most significant correlation. The clustering analysis figured out 8 core clustering groups. Conclusion The characteristics of acupoints selection revealed in this study provide ideas and references for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of PD in clinic.

Study on Rules of Acupoints Selection of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Treatment of Alzheimer Disease / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To explore the rule of acupoints selection of acupuncture and moxibustion in treating Alzheimer disease based on TCM Knowledge Service and Sharing System (V1.2.8); To provide references for the clinic. Methods Literature about acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of Alzheimer disease in CNKI, Choingqing Weipu, Wanfang database, and CBM from 1st January, 1996 to 1st January, 2016 was searched. Excel2007 was used to establish database and enter into TCM Knowledge Service and Sharing System (V1.2.8). The data were analyzed by data mining method such as frequency analysis, association rule analysis, point-to-pair analysis and core prescription analysis. Results After screening, 125 acupuncture prescriptions were included, involving 108 acupoints and 998 total acupoints selection frequency. Baihui had the highest frequency (78 times, 62.40％). The core acupoint combinations were Zusanli-Baihui, Zusanli-Sanyinjiao, and Baihui-Sishencong. The main core prescription was Bauhui, Zusanli, Sishencong, Shenmen, Taixi, Sanyinjiao, Neiguan, Taichong, Fenglong, Dazhui, Fengchi, Shenshu, Shenting, Xuanzhong. The second core prescription was Hegu, Yintang, Tanzhong, Xuehai, Geshu, Ganshu, Pishu, Qihai, Yanglingyuan, and Shangxing. Conclusion The rules of acupoints selection analyzed by TCM Knowledge Service and Sharing System (V1.2.8) for Alzheimer disease can be used to guide clinical application, but with modification according to symptoms.

[Exploration of acupoints selection law for post-traumatic stress disorder treated with acupuncture and moxibustion].

To analyze the modern clinical literature on post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) treated with acupuncture and moxibustion so as to summarize the acupoints selection law. The related articles from 2005 to 2014 were collected and then the frequencies were statistically analyzed. Finally 16 papers were gathered,while the main acupoints among the 23 acupoints refer to Baihui(GV 20),Sishencong(EX-HN 1),Shenting(GV 24),Fengchi(GB 20),Shenmen(HT 7),Neiguan(PC 6),Taichong(LR 3) and Sanyinjiao(SP 6). It is concluded that the law means taking smoothing liver and governor vessel to regulate the spirit as priority,and assisted by nourishing kidney and supporting yang to peace the spirit,as well as strengthening spleen and helping qi to smooth meridians.

Exploration of acupoints selection law for post-traumatic stress disorder treated with acupuncture and moxibustion / 中国针灸

To analyze the modern clinical literature on post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) treated with acupuncture and moxibustion so as to summarize the acupoints selection law. The related articles from 2005 to 2014 were collected and then the frequencies were statistically analyzed. Finally 16 papers were gathered,while the main acupoints among the 23 acupoints refer to Baihui(GV 20),Sishencong(EX-HN 1),Shenting(GV 24),Fengchi(GB 20),Shenmen(HT 7),Neiguan(PC 6),Taichong(LR 3) and Sanyinjiao(SP 6). It is concluded that the law means taking smoothing liver and governor vessel to regulate the spirit as priority,and assisted by nourishing kidney and supportingto peace the spirit,as well as strengthening spleen and helpingto smooth meridians.

Modern Literature Study on Acupuncture-moxibustion for Perimenopausal Insomnia / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To analyze the general situation of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating perimenopausal insomnia, as well as the treatment methods and acupoints selection.Method Domestic databases including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, VIP, and database of China Biomedical Literature (CBM) were retrieved by using computer, and the literatures related to acupuncture-moxibustion in treating perimenopausal insomnia, published till December of 2014 were recruited. The general data, treatment methods, and acupoints selection of the eligible studies were statistically analyzed.Result Finally 85 studies were enrolled, of which, 76 were clinical trials with acupoints recorded; according to the frequency, the treatment methods were dry acupuncture-moxibustion methods (57.9%), comprehensive treatment of Chinese medicine (23.7%), and integrated method of Chinese and Western medicine (18.4%); the use of body acupuncture ranked the top (51.3%) among the acupuncture-moxibustion methods, followed by auricular point therapy (23.7%), moxibustion (9.2%), abdominal acupuncture (7.9%), and acupoint application (7.9%); the following acupoints ranked the top 10 among the used acupoints: Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Shenmen (HT 7), Baihui (GV 20), Shenshu (BL 23), Taichong (LR 3), Xinshu (BL 15), Taixi (KI 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Pishu (BL 20), and Zusanli (ST 36). The corresponding meridians in order were the Bladder Meridian, Spleen Meridian, Kidney Meridian, Governor Vessel, Liver Meridian, Heart Meridian, Stomach Meridian, Conception Vessel, Pericardium Meridian, Gallbladder Meridian, Large Intestine Meridian, and Triple Energizer Meridian; the used points were mostly distributed on lower limbs, then head and neck, back, upper limbs, and chest and abdomen.Conclusion Currently, the research in this field is focused on clinical prevention and treatment, while the theory and mechanism studies are comparatively less; based on the treatment principle of targeting the fundamental cause, it also presents the principle of selecting points according to meridians and regions in the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia with acupuncture-moxibustion.

Acupuncture with Distant Acupoints Selection Versus Proximal Acupoints Selection in Treating Acute Headache / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To observe the difference in therapeutic efficacy between acupuncture with distant acupoints selection and proximal acupoints selection in treating acute headache.Method Sixty patients with acute headache were randomized into group A and group B, 30 cases in each group. Group A was intervened by acupuncture with distant acupoints selection, while group B was by acupoints with topical acupoints selection. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Present Pain Intensity (PPI) from McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) were observed before and after intervention, and the clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups. Result After treatment, the VAS and PPI scores were significantly different from that before treatment in both groups (P<0.01). The changes of VAS and PPI scores in group A after intervention were significantly different from that in group B (P<0.01). The total effective rate was 90.0% in group A versus 73.3% in group B, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.01). Conclusion Acupuncture with distant acupoints selection can produce a better therapeutic efficacy than acupuncture with topical acupoints selection.