Exploration of acupuncture treatment for insomnia induced by mental retardation: based on "trinity theory of shaoyang, sanjiao and haishi".
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220831-0005
- Author:
Jian-Ning REN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Jiangsu Hospital of TCM, Nanjing 210029, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture treatment;
haishi;
insomnia;
sanjiao;
shaoyang;
trinity
- MeSH:
Humans;
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/therapy*;
Intellectual Disability;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Meridians;
Acupuncture Points
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(8):955-958
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Insomnia induced by mental retardation is related to the synergistic dysfunction of "shaoyang, sanjiao and haishi (the period of the day from 9 pm to 11 pm) " in pathogenesis. Based on "trinity theory of shaoyang, sanjiao and haishi ", the acupoints of hand and food shaoyang meridians on the head and face (Fengchi [GB 20], Sizhukong [TE 23] and Jiaosun [TE 20]) and those on the four limbs (Sanyangluo [TE 8], Zhongzhu [TE 3], Qiuxu [GB 40] and Xiaxi [GB 43]) are selected to regulate the pivot function of shaoyang. Front-mu and back-shu points (Sanjiaoshu [BL 22], Danzhong [CV 17] and Tianshu [ST 5]), as well as auricular points (Gan [CO12], Dan [CO11] and Sanjiao [CO17]) are chosen to promote qi circulation of shaoyang and sanjiao meridians. In association with the relevant knowledge of time acupuncture at haishi, the circadian rhythm of sleep is set up and the appropriate sleep pattern is developed.
