Clinical Observation on Acupoint Application in the Hottest Summer Days for Asthmatic Diseases
- VernacularTitle:Clinical Observation on Acupoint Application in the Hottest Summer Days for Asthmatic Diseases
- Author:
Changju QI
;
Guoqi HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupoint Sticking Therapy;
Chinese Medicinal;
Natural Moxibustion;
Cough;
Asthma
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(3):189-190
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To observe the clinical effects of acupoint application therapy for asthmatic diseases in the hottest of summer days. Methods: 500 cases of patients with asthmatic diseases were treated by applying a herbal drug on the acupoints in the hottest summer days, namely herbal cake stuck on the acupoint with a piece of plaster, for 6 h every time, once respectively in the first, second and third period of the hottest summer days. Six months after the last session, the clinical effects were assessed by questionnaire. Results: In 500 cases of the patients, the results showed a remarkable effect in 267 cases, improvement in 182 cases, failure in 51 cases and the effective rate was 89.9%. Conclusion: The therapeutic effects are positive in the application of a herbal drug on an acupoint for asthmatic diseases. This method is convenient and needs to be popularized clinically.
