Exploration of the diagnosis and treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia with acupuncture based on jingjin theory.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230322-0001
- Author:
Wen-Hao GUO
1
;
Pu LV
1
;
Bao-Ying LI
1
;
Han TANG
1
;
Yong-Hui LU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Point CV 3 (Zhongji);
acupuncture;
benign prostatic hyperplasia;
front-mu points;
jingjin theory;
sinew/fascia;
zangfu diseases
- MeSH:
Male;
Humans;
Prostatic Hyperplasia/therapy*;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Prostate;
Meridians;
Urinary Bladder
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(9):993-995
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is caused by kidney deficiency and impaired qi transformation of the urinary bladder and is manifested by the stagnation of essence chamber. Based on jingjin (muscle region of meridian, sinew/fascia) theory and taking the visceral membrane as the principal, acupuncture is delivered at sinew/fascia to promote qi circulation, resolve stasis and open the orifice. Guided by CT, the needle is inserted at Zhongji (CV 3), the front-mu point of the urinary bladder, and then goes to the prostatic capsule, meaning "the disease of zang organ is treated by needling the front-mu point". In treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, this acupuncture therapy stimulates the different layers of fascia, by which, the defensive qi on the exterior is regulated and "essence orifice" in the interior is adjusted so that the urination can be promoted.
