Clinical research on auricular point therapy for 1477 cases of biased constitution.
- Author:
Ji-Hong LIU
1
;
Nian ZHANG
;
Shao-Ying SONG
;
Wei-Jie LIANG
;
Zhi-Ying YU
;
Bao-Ying CEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Acupuncture, Ear; Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Preventive Medicine; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2013;33(3):259-261
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe the efficacy of biased constitution patients treated by auricular point therapy on the basis of "preventive treatment" theory.
METHODSBy means of self-control, 1477 cases of biased constitution were regulated by auricular point sticking therapy or acupuncture, and follow-up and statistical analysis were conducted to observe the efficacy.
RESULTSThere were 322 markedly effective patients, 914 effective patients, 241 failed patients and the total effective rate was 83.7% (1236/1477).
CONCLUSIONThe comprehensive auricular treatment which is easy to operate and acceptable for patients has obvious effect in biased constitution patients. As a new direction of the "preventive treatment" theory, it can be promoted to be a new intervention way of health care.
