Application of meridian and acupoint diagnosis of three yin meridians of foot in the treatment for gynecological diseases with acupuncture and moxibustion.
- Author:
Guan-Qun WANG
1
;
Jia-Jia ZHANG
1
;
Shi-Hao DU
1
;
Xiao-Long XIE
1
;
Shuo DU
1
;
Guan-Xiong HAN
1
;
Bi-Hui PENG
1
;
Chang XU
1
;
Ji-Ping ZHAO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100700, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
gynecological diseases;
meridian and acupoint diagnosis;
positive reaction;
three yin meridians of foot
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Moxibustion;
Meridians;
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Foot;
Genital Diseases, Female/therapy*
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(5):565-568
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
With three representative types of gynecological diseases (dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammation, polycystic ovary syndrome) as examples, the application methods of meridian and acupoint diagnosis for gynecological diseases treated with acupuncture and moxibustion are discussed. During clinical diagnosis and treatment, it is recommended to examine the patient's leg segment along the three yin meridians of foot, aiming to explore the positive reactions of the meridians and acupoints (color, shape, skin temperature, sensory abnormalities, etc.). Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment at this positive reaction place can improve the clinical efficacy. Meridian and acupoint diagnosis could provide basis for meridian syndrome differentiation, thus guiding the selection of acupoint prescriptions; it is also helpful to clarify the deficiency, excess, cold and heat of the disease nature, thus guiding the selection of acupuncture and moxibustion methods. In addition, it is an auxiliary method to estimate the prognosis and outcome of the disease.
