Exploring acupuncture treatment strategies for snoring based on meridian theory.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230327-0006
- Author:
Yuan-Bo FU
1
;
Hui ZENG
2
;
Yu-Qiang SONG
2
;
Lin-Bo SHEN
2
;
Qing-Dai LI
2
;
Jing-Qing SUN
2
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Acupuncture Neuromodulation, Beijing 100010, China. fybsir@126.com.
2. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Acupuncture Neuromodulation, Beijing 100010, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture;
meridians;
obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome;
snoring;
theoretical discussion;
treatment based on syndrome differentiation
- MeSH:
Humans;
Meridians;
Snoring/therapy*;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders;
Mucus;
Acupuncture Points
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(11):1311-1314
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Starting from the perspective of meridian theory, this article briefly analyzes the meridian pathophysiology of snoring and the relationship between snoring and meridian theory. It proposes that acupuncture treatment for snoring should focus on regulating qi from the shaoyang meridians, harmonizing the spirit by the governor vessel, resolving phlegm through the three yang meridians, and harmonizing qi and blood from the yangming meridians. Additionally, attention is placed on both the root cause and the symptoms, the theory of "four seas". The ultimate goal is to promote the flow of meridian and qi-blood, improve symptoms such as nighttime snoring, poor sleep quality, and daytime sleepiness, and achieve the desired outcome of stopping snoring and ensuring restful sleep.
