's experience of using mind-regulation acupuncture for postherpetic neuralgia.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.10.018
- Author:
Shu-Xin WANG
1
;
Xun ZHUANG
1
;
Mu-Xi LIAO
1
;
Xiao-Yan XIE
2
;
Li-Xing ZHUANG
1
Author Information
1. First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of TCM, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China.
2. Clinical College of Acupuncture and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of TCM.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ZHUANG Li-xing;
acupuncture and moxibustion;
experience of famous doctors;
herpes zoster;
postherpetic neuralgia
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Acupuncture, Ear;
Humans;
Neuralgia, Postherpetic;
therapy;
Pain Management
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2019;39(10):1095-1098
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Professor 's clinical experience of using mind-regulation acupuncture for postherpetic neuralgia is summarized. Professor believes that the physical pain symptoms in patients could cause negative emotions, which often lead to a series of mental symptoms, which in turn aggravate or induce pain. Therefore, the treatment for this disease should start with mind regulation, with Baihui (GV 20) through , Shenmen (HT 7), Neiguan (PC 6), Shenmai (BL 62), Zhaohai (KI 6), Siguan (Hegu (LI 4) and Taichong (LR 3)), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Shuigou (GV 26) and Suliao (GV 25) as main acupoints to regulate mind and relieve pain, in combination of local analgesia and ear acupuncture, which has obtained satisfied curative effect.
