Exploration of the Theory of the Treatment of Insomnia by Hewei-Acupuncture
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2024.07.003
- VernacularTitle:和胃针法治疗失眠理论探析
- Author:
Tianqi HUANG
1
;
Luyao FU
;
Kelin HE
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学第三临床医学院 杭州 310053
- Keywords:
Hewei-acupuncture;
insomnia;
theory of meridian symptoms;
spleen and stomach;
theoretical discussion;
foot Yangmin stomach meridian;
clinical experience;
MA Ruijie
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2024;48(7):781-786
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To summarize the clinical experience of Professor MA Ruijie in the treatment of insomnia by using Hewei-acupuncture,with a view to illustrating the theoretical basis and clinical application of Hewei-acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia.[Methods]Through the clinical study with the teacher,combined with the review of Chinese medical textbooks and modern medical clinical research literature on insomnia.Professor MA's understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of insomnia,the composition and basis of the acupuncture points of Hewei-acupuncture,and the theoretical and mechanistic study of Hewei-acupuncture for the treatment of insomnia were elaborated,and Professor MA's ideas of identification and treatment of this disease were analyzed.[Results]Professor MA believes that the sleep and wakefulness of human beings are controlled by the heart and spirit,and regulated by the Yin and Yang of Ying and Wei,which are related to the functions of internal organs,among which the malfunctioning of the spleen and stomach is closely related to the occurrence of insomnia.Professor MA's treatment of this disease is characterized by the importance of the theory of meridian and collateral disease and the Qi of the spleen and stomach in the middle-Jiao,and she believes that the foot Yangming stomach meridian Qi reversal,Ying and Wei are out of harmony;the spleen and stomach deficiency,the heart and spirit of the loss of nourishment;and elevation disorders,misdirection of the good offices are important reasons for the occurrence of insomnia.Hewei-acupuncture is a summary of Professor MA's clinical experience in treating insomnia and other neurological disorders by taking"Tianshu"(ST25),"Zusanli"(ST36),"Neiguan"(PC6)and"Gongsun"(SP4)as the main acupoints.This method relieves insomnia by regulating Qi of the spleen and stomach,strengthening the function of the spleen and stomach,and balancing Yin and Yang of the organism.[Conclusion]Hewei-acupuncture in the clinical treatment of insomnia is characterized by streamlining of acupoints,light pain,and good long-term efficacy,which is of practical significance in guiding the clinical treatment of insomnia.
