Discussion on postpartum hypogalactia treated with Shaoze (SI 1) based on the theory of "milk-blood homology".
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240127-k0003
- Author:
Jiale KANG
1
;
Sheng CHEN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100700, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Point SI 1 (Shaoze);
acupoint specificity;
acupuncture-moxibustion theory;
postpartum hypogalactia
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Pregnancy;
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Lactation;
Lactation Disorders/therapy*;
Meridians;
Postpartum Period
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2024;44(12):1449-1452
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Based on the theory of "milk-blood homology", the evidence of Shaoze (SI 1) in treatment of postpartum hypogalactia was explored and the clinical application introduced. In traditional Chinese medicine, small intestine meridian and the functions of small intestine are extensively involved in the procedure of milk formation, i.e. transformation, transportation and connection. Shaoze (SI 1) communicates the meridians of hand-taiyang and hand-shaoyin. It enhances the connection of the small intestine with the heart, spleen and stomach. It is the jing-well point for unblocking and moistening to promote the transformation and transportation of qi and blood and improve lactation. This acupoint is specifically characterized as promoting lactation in the small intestine meridian and is valuable considerably in clinical practice of hypogalactia of deficiency pattern/syndrome.
