's experience in the treatment of cortical blindness with acupuncture: report of medical cases.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.04.021
- Author:
Jin ZHANG
1
;
Weijie YANG
2
;
Jian LIU
3
Author Information
1. Shanghai TCM Literature Library, Shanghai 200020, China.
2. Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200020, China.
3. Shanghai No. 4 People's Hospital, Shanghai 200081.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ZHANG Ren;
acupuncture therapy;
benefiting qi and resolving stasis;
cortical blindness;
famous physician’s experience
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Blindness, Cortical;
therapy;
Humans
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2018;38(4):421-424
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
's experience is introduced in the treatment of cortical blindness with the comprehensive acupuncture therapy for benefiting and resolving stasis. The comprehensive therapy includes acupuncture at Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Xinming No.1 (Extra), Shang Jianming, Chengqi (ST 1), Xinming No.2 (Extra), optic area and visual area (scalp acupuncture); acupoint injection applied alternatively at Qiuhou (EX-HN 7) and Taiyang (EX-HN 5); the auricular point paste stimulation at Brain Point, Shenmen (TF), Gan (CO), Shen (CO), Yan (LO), Eye No.1 and Eye No.2; as well as the tapping therapy with skin needle at Zhengguang No.1 and Zhengguang No.2. Additionally, 3 typical cases of cortical blindness are introduced. The coordination of the different acupuncture techniques is analyzed so as to explain its actions as benefiting , resolving stasis, promoting blood circulation and nourishment of the eyes.
