Point-selection Rules Analysis in Acupuncture-moxibustion Treatment of Asthma Based on the Evaluation of Pulmonary Function
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.11.1376
- VernacularTitle:基于肺功能评价的针灸干预哮喘选穴规律探讨
- Author:
Yu-Ting WEI
1
;
Xing-Ke YAN
;
Zhao-Xia CAO
;
Xiao-Juan LI
Author Information
1. 甘肃中医药大学
- Keywords:
Acupuncture-moxibustion;
Asthma;
Acupoint;
Pulmonary function;
Literature study
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2017;36(11):1376-1380
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss and summarize the point-selection rules in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of asthma,by arranging and analyzing the relevant clinical studies with pulmonary function as the evaluation index.Method A total of 264 eligible articles of clinical trials about acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of asthma published in the last 10 years were analyzed by using frequency statistical method.Result and Conclusion In acupuncturemoxibustion treatment of asthma,acupoints frequently used majorly included Feishu (BL 13),Dingchuan (EX-B 1),Danzhong (CV 17),Pishu (BL 20),and Shenshu (BL 23),mainly distributed in the Bladder Meridian,Conception Vessel,Governor Vessel,Stomach Meridian,and extra points;syndrome differentiation,symptomatic analysis,and empiric selection were predominant in the point-selection rules.Acupuncture-moxibustion at the above points can effectively improve pulmonary function indexes and attenuate asthma symptoms,thus worth promoting in clinic.
