Treatment of Depression by Acupuncture in 36 Cases
- Author:
Guochuan YE
;
Yuanchun XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Depression;
Acupuncture-Moxibustion;
Syndrome Differ Classification
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2003;1(4):22-23
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Thirty-six cases of depression were mainlytreated by needling Shenmen ( HT 7), Sanyinjiao ( SP 6) and Zusanli (ST 36). In the case of liver-qi atagnation, Taichong ( LR 3) and Hegu ( LI 4) were added; in the case of phlegm-dampness accumulation, Fenglong ( ST 40) and Yinlingquan ( SP 9 ) were added; in the case of deficiency of both heart and spleen, Xinshu (BL 15) and Pishu (BL 20) were added. Fifteen cases were cured, 7 cases markedly improved, 8 cases improved and 6 cases failed.
