Professor 's experience of acupuncture combined with medication for epilepsy.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.04.020
- Author:
Yajing FANG
1
;
Peilong WU
1
;
Yumei WANG
1
;
Kejie HE
1
;
Sujuan ZHANG
1
;
Xinsheng LAI
1
Author Information
1. Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
LAI Xinsheng;
combination of acupuncture and medication;
epilepsy;
experience of famous doctors;
tong-yuan therapy
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Combined Modality Therapy;
Electroacupuncture;
Epilepsy;
therapy;
Humans
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2018;38(4):417-420
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Professor 's experience of acupuncture combined with medication for epilepsy is summarized, which is explained from epilepsy's etiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of acupuncture and medication, respectively. Besides, the theoretical foundation and use instruction of acupuncture technique "-" for epilepsy are introduced. Professor highly values the adherence to etiology and pathogenesis, pays attention to syndrome differentiation and searches for the primary disease cause. He proposes the wind, phlegm, stasis and deficiency are the pathogenesis of epilepsy, and points out acupuncture could be applied during attack stage and remittent stage, but electroacupuncture should be used with caution. Regulating spirit is the key for treating epilepsy. The combination of acupuncture and medication could regulate the governor vessel and guide to the origin, which have significant curative effect.
