Analysis of analogical function acupoints for mental diseases based on.

Jinying Zhao; Fuchun Wang

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Analysis of analogical function acupoints for mental diseases based on.

Author: Jinying ZHAO ¹ ; Fuchun WANG ²
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1. College of Acupuncture-Muxibustion and Tuina, Changchun University of CM, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, China.
2. Academic Subject Construction Office, Changchun University of CM, Changchun 130117, Jilin Province, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: acupuncture-moxibustion; analogical acupoints; mental disorders
From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2016;36(12):1331-1334
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo summarize the acupoints for mental diseases in(GB/T30233-2013) so as to provide theoretical evidence for acupoint compatibility and acupuncture-moxibustion prescription.
METHODSThe acupoints for mental diseases inwere artificially retrieved,and then their frequencies,meridians and locations were analyzed.
RESULTSEighty acupoints were collected totally. Shenmen (HT 7) was with the highest frequency,and Baihui (GV 20) was followed. The frequently-used meridians in turn were governor vessel (GV),bladder meridian of foot-,small intestine meridian of hand-and stomach meridian of foot-,etc.,among which GV showed the highest number with 17 (21.25%) acupoints. As for the positions of analogical function acupoints,they in turn were head and face,upper limbs,lower lumbs,back and waist,chest and abdomen,with 30 percent acupoints locating at head and face.
CONCLUSIONSAnalogical acupoints for mental diseases are focused at head and face,and they are mainly along GV. The treatment is based on syndrome differentiation.