Material base of acupuncture effects

Acupuncture is one of the common treatment methods in China, and its clinical effectiveness has now been accepted in many countries or it has been expanded worldwide and applied as a medical modality. In China, clinical practice has proved that the indications of acupuncture include more than 300 disorders in nervous system, endocrine system, immune system, circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, reproductive system, blood system, sensory system and motor system, and the indications are increasingly created with the development of the clinical application of acupuncture. Since 1949, China has attached great importance to the development of Chinese medicine cause, invested a large amount of money to finance Chinese medicine, and achieved fruitful results, as a result, to maintain the leading role of acupuncture in the world. Preceding researches have proven that acupuncture is effective in clinical practice, and it works in bi-directional regulation by many procedures such as nerve-endocrine-im-munenetwork, which undoubtedly shows the objectivity of acupuncture effects. Above research achievements have called extensive attention across the world.     

Notice of the 5th International Conference on the Demonstration of Specific Acupuncture Manipulation and Therapy

Acupuncture ＆ moxibustion is considered as the most invaluable treasure in Chinese culture, in which, the special acupuncture manipulation and therapy is especially exotic, presenting the incredible efficacy and playing the significant role in prevention and treatment of diseases. Aiming to extend the popularity of acupuncture ＆ moxibustion, conduct the researches of the theories and new technology of acupuncture ＆ moxibustion, and constantly expand the technological service scope of acupuncture ＆ moxibustion, Journal Center of the Institute of Acupuncture ＆ Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, and the Professional Committee of Specific Acupuncture Manipulation Research, Chinese Folk Association of Chinese Medicine will co-hold the 5th International Conference on the Demonstration of Specific Acupuncture Manipulation and Therapy. The relevant matters are notified as follows.     

Thinking on functional mechanism of acupuncture for inflammatory bowel diseases based on Metabolomics

Acupuncture has a good therapeutic effect in treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases （IBD）, but its functional mechanism has not been systematically explained. Metabolomics is the scientific study of dynamic chemical processes involving metabolites as well as metabolic response of living organisms. Metabolomics, a research method with integrity and dynamics, corresponds to the overall regulatory effect of acupuncture and is in line with the overall concept of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） and the concept of homeostasis. In the recent years, metabolomics has been extensively applied to the clinical and experimental study of IBD, and its potential applied value has been unanimously acknowledged by the researchers. In this article, the application status of metabolomics in acupuncture is summarized, and the research ideas to study the mechanism of acupuncture in the regulation and control of IBD by metabolomics are preliminarily explored.     

Introduction of Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion （Monthly, CN 31-1317/R, ISSN 1005-0957, 48 pages） is a modern professional and academic publication on Chinese traditional acupuncture- moxibustion science, initiated in 1982, sponsored by Shanghai Academy of TCM and Shanghai Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and undertaken by Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian. It won excellent scientific and technologic publication prizes awarded by national scientific and technical ministry, Shanghai scientific and technical committee and Shanghai science association respectively and was selected as double-hundred periodical of Chinese Journal Phalanx in 2001. All its articles are recorded in Chinese Journal Database and Chinese Biomedical Journal and Literature Database.     

CLINICAL OBSERVATION ON 44 CASES OF APOPLEXY WITH ZHU''''S SCALP ACUPUNCTURE

88 cases of apoplexy of recovering and sequela phases were divided randomly intotwo groups,group of Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture and group of somatic acupuncture There were 44 Casesin each group.Clinical effect of Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture was better than that of somatic acupuncture,percentage of basic cure and marked effect of the former was markedly higher than that of thelatter（P<0.05）.Clinical effect of Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture on recovering phase of apoplexy wasmarkedly better than that on sequela phase（P<0.01 for the rate of basic cure and marked effect andP<0.05 for the total effective rate）.Clinical effect of Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture on hemorrhagicapoplexy hadn’t marked difference with that on ischemic apoplexy（P>0.05）.Applying Zhu’s ScalpAcupuncture to treat apoplexy,only need a few points,it is easy to manipulate,the needling sensationsare intensive,the clinical effecct is good,it is easy to accept by patients.     

“烧山火”“透天凉”针法的改进及临床应用

＂Mountain burning manipulation （烧山火）＂ and ＂heavenly cool-inducing technique （透天凉）＂ were early seen in Great Completion of Acupuncture and Moxibustion ： Poem of Golden Needle （《针灸大全·金针赋》） written by Xu Feng in Ming dynasty, which are the basis of reinforcing and reducing manipulation of acupuncture. In such needling manipulations, several conditions are considered, such as the speed of insertion and withdrawal of needle, lifting and thrusting of needle, nine yang number and six yin number, as well as open or close of point after withdrawal; additionally, the needling manipulations are accomplished in three layers, named heaven, earth and human being. The manipulations of these two techniques are complicated and are not easily mastered, therefore, the successful rate of the clinical application is rather low and the many beginners feel difficult in learning.     

Research Advance in Functional Constipation Treated by Acupuncture in Past Ten Years

Constipation is the most common chronic clinical symptom of the digestive tract, which may trigger or aggravate other diseases. In Western medicine, symptomatic treatments such as purgatives are often adopted; however, these treatments have somewhat side effects and obstinate diarrhea-dependent constipation can develop after long-time use of purgatives. Acupuncture is safe, effective and less harmful in the treatment of constipation. Now the treatment of constipation by acupuncture is reviewed as follows.     

Introduction to professor ZHENG Hui-tian's clinical experience in treating urethral syndrome

Prof. ZHENG Hui-tian organized the project of "Acupuncture Treatment of Urethral Syndrome by the Method to Reinforce the Kidney and Warm Yang", which won the second prize for scientific achievements awarded by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the second prize for the scientific achievements awarded by Shanghai Municipal Science Commission in 1996 and was introduced to the whole nation as a scientific achievement of traditional Chinese medicine in 1997.     

Treatment of Visceral Pain Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome using Acupuncture: Mechanism of Action

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common condition characterized by abdominal pain, among other symptoms, that significantly impacts the quality of life of IBS patients. Therapeutic treatment of IBS results in limited success, and the focus is placed on relieving patients of some of the symptoms, visceral pain in particular. Acupuncture is commonly used as a treatment modality of choice. However, the debate on whether acupuncture can be effectively used for this purpose is ongoing. In this work, we critically review the available literature to establish a potential mechanism of action in treating visceral pain in IBS using acupuncture. The sources used are Google Scholar, EBSCO, Cochrane Library and PubMed as well as Chinese database sources. The keywords used in the literature search are “acupuncture,” “IBS,” “Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” and “visceral pain.” We find that the literature strongly indicates that acupuncture, by stimulating points located on the dermatomes proximal to the spinal level of the area where the sympathetic outflow of the particular gut area affected by the pain is, can interfere with the efferent signal that transports information about the noxious stimuli and interrupt the “connectivity” between the gut and brain, and as a final result, reduce or stop IBS pain. Our findings justify that clinical trials are conducted to test the utility of acupuncture in treating abdominal visceral pain in IBS.     

International expert consensus on clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine formula granules

Guided by the theory of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),TCM formula granules are made through the optimal process of extraction,concentration,drying,and granulation by combining modern new preparation technologies and pharmaceutical technologies.TCM formula granules are stable,safe,convenient,and effective.Compared with TCM decoction pieces,TCM formula granules can achieve the full process control of its industry chain from field to workshop and standardize the management of the origin of medicinal materials,processing of decoction pieces,processing technology,quality inspection,sales,and products distribution.TCM formula granules can partially replace Chinese patent medicines.Only available for around 800 common varieties of TCM,TCM formula granules cannot replace decoction pieces for many types which are not commonly used in clinical practice.A large number of formula granules are used in clinical and animal studies so that investigators no longer need to extract and control the quality of TCM decoction pieces.How to improve the production process,establish the quality standard,perfect the regulatory system,and expand the clinical application are the problems we need to solve as soon as possible for the better development of formula granules.     

国家标准《针灸技术操作规范第2部分：头针》的编制体会

本文着重对国家标准<针灸技术操作规范第2部分:头针>(<头针技术操作规范>)编制中的主要难点与问题进行了探讨.从标准编制的意义、术语的选择、规范性与中医特色、进针与行针的操作、标准制定的依据与科学性等问题进行详尽的阐述,同时还提出了<头针技术操作规范>需要进一步研究和完善的问题.     

头针对中风病患者血液流变性、血脂、载脂蛋白的影响

目的 探讨头针治疗中风病的作用机制。方法 观测头针对中风病患者血液流变学指标、血脂及载脂蛋白的影响。结果 经治疗患者血液流变学指标、血脂及载脂蛋白水平有明显改善。结论 头针治疗可以通过调整血液流变性及血脂代谢而达到治疗目的。     

中医导引术预防和辅助治疗肿瘤的相关研究进展

中医导引术以儒、道家等传统哲学思想为理论来源,结合古人养生保健的经验,不断得到传承与发展的传统功法,并且经过几千年的总结,以天人合一为中心思想,派生出如八段锦、五禽戏、太极拳等运动功法,通过“导气令和,引体令柔”达到疏通气血经络、颐养性情、强身壮体、调节心肺循环的疗效,收到广大群众的欢迎。而近年来中医导引术更是逐渐成为临床研究的焦点,并得到了广泛的应用。此外,经过多年的临床研究发现,中医导引术对防治肿瘤以及针对手术、放化疗后调理具有独特的作用,本文就近年来对导引术的概述以及防治肿瘤方面研究进展进行了综述。     

帕金森病中医系统治疗方案的文献研究

帕金森病是国际公认的医学难题,中医学在该领域中的研究大有可为;辨证论治是中医学诊疗疾病的特色,在中医学理论体系和医疗实践中占有举足轻重的地位。本课题旨在基于辨证论治基础上,以帕金森病为切入点,建立本病的系统治疗方案,以期更好的指导临床实践。通过对期刊文献中有关帕金森病的证型、治则治法、中药、方剂、西药、针刺取穴、电针和头针等内容进行整理、统计、分析后,初步得出帕金森病的中医系统治疗方案。     

缓慢捻进针法配合隔姜灸治疗肱骨外上髁炎疗效观察

目的:观察缓慢捻进针法配合隔姜灸治疗肱骨外上髁炎的临床疗效。方法:将96例患者按就诊顺序随机分成两组,治疗组48例采用缓慢捻进针法配合隔姜灸治疗,对照组48例采用常规针刺治疗,观察其疗效。结果:治疗组治愈率93.75%,有效率100%;对照组治愈率64.58%,有效率87.5%。经统计学处理,两组治愈率比较差异有非常显著性意义(P<0.01),两组有效率比较差异有显著意义(P<0.05)。结论:缓慢捻进针法配合隔姜灸治疗肱骨外上髁炎疗效优于常规针刺。     

基于MCU量化评价中医对项背疼痛亚健康状态的影响

目的通过导引、手法等中医干预手段在项背疼痛亚健康状态应用的临床研究,确立对于亚健康状态有效的中医干预方案。方法将130例符合标准的项背疼痛亚健康状态患者按电脑随机数字表法进行随机分配,分为导引组、手法组,应用国际公认的简视觉模拟量表(VAS卡)测定痛阈;通过美国BTE公司生产的等张颈肌功能评价技术(MCU)系统检测颈椎左侧旋转MCU、右侧旋转MCU、左侧屈MCU、右侧屈MCU、前屈MCU、后伸MCU、左侧屈(力量)MCU、右侧屈(力量)MCU、前屈(力量)MCU、后伸(力量)MCU等项目,以测定患者颈椎活动度及力量。结果 2组治疗后疼痛积分均有改善,2组间比较无显著性差异;2组治疗后MCU指标均改善,其中导引组MCU肌力指标改善情况优于手法组,手法组MCU活动度指标改善情况优于导引组。结论导引、手法等中医干预手段能有效改善项背疼痛亚健康状态,其中导引在增强肌力方面较为突出,手法在增加颈椎活动度方面较好。     

头针治疗帕金森病30例的临床观察

观察头针治疗帕金森病的疗效,将60例病人随机分为治疗组和对照组,治疗组30例,疗效优11例,良6例,可5例,无效8例,总有效率73.3%;对照组30例,疗效优0例,良8例,可4例,无效18例,总有效率40%;两组总有效率经X2检验,有显著性差异(P＜0.05).     

PRACTICE AND DEVELOPMENT ON ZHU'S AND CHAU'S SCALP ACUPUNCTURE

Zhu's and Chau's Scalp Acupuncture is one of the newly developed needling meth-ods which follows the "penetrating head acu-point needling" method. Through many years ofclinical experience, exploration and research in conjunction with the various advantages of differ-ent styles and sects of scalp acupuncture needling methods, a unique method of scalp acupuncturehas been developed. This method combines the modern medical theory and the traditional Chinesemedical theory. The region of head is divided into seven treatment areas: Shenting region (GV24), Touwei region (ST 8), Shuaigu region (GB 8), Baihui region (GV 2O), Qiangjian region(GV 18), Xinhui region (GV 22), Wangu region (GB 12). The manipulation is developed andcreated according to the Collection of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chouqi and Jinqi methods.In the process of the insertion of the needles, this method requires the cooperation of rapid andslow breathing by lifting, following and opposing the meridian course, including active and pas-sive br     

头针配合张力平衡针法治疗中风后痉挛性瘫痪随机对照临床研究

[目的]观察头针配合张力平衡针法治疗中风后痉挛性瘫痪的临床疗效。[方法]采用随机、对照方法。将中风后痉挛性瘫痪患者94例,随机分为治疗组（48例）和对照组（46例）。治疗组采用头针配合张力平衡针法,对照组采用常规针刺法,均1次/d,每次留针30min。观察治疗前后评定患者肌张力、肌痉挛状态变化。两组均以14d为1个疗程,疗程之间间隔2d,连续治疗2个疗程,疗程结束后判定疗效。[结果]治疗组总有效率87.50%,对照组总有效率63.04%,治疗组优于对照组（P〈0.01）。两组患者治疗后肌张力、肌痉挛状态均较治疗前有明显改善（P〈0.01）。两组治疗后组间比较差异均有统计学意义（P〈0.01）。[结论]头针配合张力平衡针法能显著改善中风后痉挛性瘫痪患者的肌张力、肌痉挛状态。