Rules of Meridians and Acupoints Selection in Treatment of Parkinson's Disease Based on Data Mining Techniques.
10.1007/s11655-017-2428-6
- Author:
Zhe LI
1
;
Ying-Yu HU
2
;
Chun-Ye ZHENG
1
;
Qiao-Zhen SU
1
;
Chang AN
1
;
Xiao-Dong LUO
3
;
Mao-Cai LIU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Encephalopathy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510370, China.
2. Department of Business Development, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China.
3. Department of Encephalopathy, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510370, China. luoxiaod@126.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Parkinson's disease;
acupuncture and moxibustion;
association rules;
data mining;
meridians and acupoints
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2020;26(8):624-628
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To help selecting appropriate meridians and acupoints in clinical practice and experimental study for Parkinson's disease (PD), the rules of meridians and acupoints selection of acupuncture and moxibustion were analyzed in domestic and foreign clinical treatment for PD based on data mining techniques.
METHODS:Literature about PD treated by acupuncture and moxibustion in China and abroad was searched and selected from China National Knowledge Infrastructure and MEDLINE. Then the data from all eligible articles were extracted to establish the database of acupuncture-moxibustion for PD. The association rules of data mining techniques were used to analyze the rules of meridians and acupoints selection.
RESULTS:Totally, 168 eligible articles were included and 184 acupoints were applied. The total frequency of acupoints application was 1,090 times. Those acupoints were mainly distributed in head and neck and extremities. Among all, Taichong (LR 3), Baihui (DU 20), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4) and Chorea-tremor Controlled Zone were the top five acupoints that had been used. Superior-inferior acupoints matching was utilized the most. As to involved meridians, Du Meridian, Dan (Gallbladder) Meridian, Dachang (Large Intestine) Meridian, and Gan (Liver) Meridian were the most popular meridians.
CONCLUSIONS:The application of meridians and acupoints for PD treatment lay emphasis on the acupoints on the head, attach importance to extinguishing Gan wind, tonifying qi and blood, and nourishing sinews, and make good use of superior-inferior acupoints matching.
