Professor TIAN Conghuo's experience of "regulating both form and spirit" for treating dysmenorrhea.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240509-k0001
- Author:
Lu XIAO
1
;
Yun XU
2
;
Xingjuan CHEN
2
;
Rui WANG
3
;
Jiani WU
3
;
Tao YANG
3
Author Information
1. Health Office, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China.
2. Department of Cadre Health Care, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China.
3. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
TIAN Conghuo;
dysmenorrhea;
famous doctor's experience;
regulating both form and spirit
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Humans;
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Dysmenorrhea/therapy*
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2024;44(12):1431-1434
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This article summarizes Professor TIAN Conghuo's key points and features of acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea. Professor TIAN believes that the location of dysmenorrhea is in the uterus, and the fundamental pathogenesis is the disharmony of both form and spirit. During clinical treatment, he first conducts abdominal palpation, often detecting cord-like nodules around Guilai (ST 29), Huangshu (KI 16), and Zigong (EX-CA 1). Needling reaches the depth of these nodules. Additionally, the use of four acupoints around the navel (Shuifen [CV 9], bilateral Huangshu (KI 16), and Yinjiao [CV 7]), and four back-shu points (Ganshu [BL 18], Pishu [BL 20], Shenshu [BL 23], and Geshu [BL 17]) is applied to regulate the spirit and strengthen the body. Point selection is further based on syndrome differentiation. The "Three layers" needling technique is used, emphasizing the mental and emotional state of the patients, calming the spirit and regulating qi and blood, to achieve a harmonious treatment of both form and spirit for dysmenorrhea.
