Discussion on Features of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Migraine Based on Ancient Books and Documents
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2024.10.014
- VernacularTitle:古籍文献中偏头痛针灸治疗特色探析
- Author:
Zhongjie CHEN
1
;
Jing HU
1
;
Jin HUO
1
;
Yaping LIU
1
;
Shuhua MA
1
;
Qi GAO
1
;
Shuo CUI
1
;
Jingjing WANG
1
Author Information
1. China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences， Beijing， 100700
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
migraine;
acupuncture and moxibustion;
ancient books and documents;
literature research
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2024;65(10):1063-1067
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This paper systematically analyzed the ancient monographs of acupuncture and moxibustion and comprehensive medical books from pre-Qin to 1911， and extracted the data according to the etiology and pathogenesis， treatment principles and methods， acupoint selection， needling and moxibustion， and taboos of needling and moxibustion. The pathogenesis of migraine in ancient books and documents is summarized as "the causes are diverse， and phlegm-dampness is the majority". For treatment， the features include "needling has a sequence， and the root and the branch should be treated separately" and "focusing on tonifying deficiency and drain excess". It is also obtained of the rich ideas of acupoints selection， extensive application records of moxibustion， unique application of bloodletting therapy and clear explanation of acupuncture and moxibustion taboos. All mentioned above is expected to enrich the ideas and methods of modern migraine treatment and improve the clinical effects.
