Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment Characteristics of Insomnia in Ancient Times

VernacularTitle:Analysis of Acupuncture Treatment Characteristics of Insomnia in Ancient Times
Author: Ligong LIU ; Jie GU ; Qinfeng HUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Insomnia; Acupuncture-Moxibustion Therapy; Review Literature
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2007;5(4):193-197
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Statistical analysis was made through computer on the information of insomnia treated by acupuncture in 93 ancient medical books. Statistical results showed that 65 acupoints were used in ancient times, up to 108 times in frequency. The common acupoints are as follows:Gongsun (SP 4), Danshu (BL 19), Yinbai (SP 1), Qihai (CV 6), Tianfu (LU 3), Sanyinjiao (SP 6),Yinlingquan (SP 9), Feishu (BL 13), Yemen (TE 2), Guanyuan (CV 4), Yinjiao (GV 28) et al.The common meridians are Bladder Meridian, Spleen Meridian, Conception Vessel, Stomach Meridian, et al.