Analysis of Characteristics of Depression Treated by Acupuncture in Ancient Times
- Author:
Ligong LIU
;
Jie GU
;
Yuanchun XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Depression;
Acupuncture-Moxibustion;
Incunabula
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2003;1(4):8-10
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Information of the acupuncture treatment ofdepression in 93 ancient books has been made statistics with computer Results showed that Heart Meridian, Pericardium Meridian, Bladder Meridian, Governor Vessel,Conception Vessel, Spleen Meridian and Stomach Meridian have been used frequently; as to areas, the medi al aspect of upper limbs, head and face, medial aspect of legs, upper back, chest and abdomen have been mostly selected; as to treatment methods, needling,moxibustion and blood-letting therapies have been utilized.
