Literature analysis of tuina therapy for postpartum hypogalactia based on CNKI database / 国际中医中药杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the characteristics and efficacy of manual treatment for postpartum hypogalactia.Methods To retrieve the CNKI from 2007 to 2017 on the massage and manual treatment for postpartum hypogalactia,and analyze its syndrome differentiation,acupoint selection,manipulation rules,treatment frequency,treatment courses and clinical efficacy.Results Among the 83 articles included,the massage therapy for postpartum hypogalactia were based on the diseases and syndromes,and the selection of acupoints was diverse and combined with local and distance such as Danzhong (CV 17),Rugen (ST 18),Shaoze (SI 1),Zusanli (ST 36),Pishu (BL 20).The therapy were rich in techniques which often use acupoint stimulation and manipulation.Conclusions Tuina therapy for postpartum hypogalactia is widely used with safety and reliablility.But the operational procedures and efficacy standards need to be further standardized.