Controlled study on acupoint group prescriptions for electroacupuncture treatment of insomnia.
- Author:
Li CHEN
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Electroacupuncture; Humans; Research Design; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2005;25(10):687-688
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo probe into the best acupoint group prescription for electroacupuncture treatment of insomnia.
METHODSSixty-six cases were randomly divided into 3 groups. In the group I Sishencong (EX-HN 1) and Fengchi (GB 20) were selected, in the group II, Baihui (GV 20) and left Shenmen (HT 7), in the group III. Yin-tang (EX-HN 3) and Shenting (GV 24). Their therapeutic courses and therapeutic effects were compared.
RESULTSThe effective rate was respectively 72.73%, 77.27% and 95.45% in the 3 groups, the group III being significantly better than the group I and the group II (P < 0.01), but there was no significant difference between the group I and the group II (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSIONElectroacupuncture at Yintang (EX-HN 3) and Shenting (GV 24) has obvious therapeutic effect on insomnia.
