LIU Xing's experience in treatment of primary trigeminal neuralgia by the integration of acupuncture and medication.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250123-0001
- Author:
Changchang ZHANG
1
;
Luyao SHI
2
;
Wanchun HU
3
;
Tong LIU
4
;
Dunlin FANG
3
;
Chu LI
5
;
Tianhui TAN
5
;
Xuemei CAO
5
;
Junjie ZHANG
4
Author Information
1. Fourth Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of CM, Shenzhen 518033, Guangdong Province, China.
2. Third Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of CM, Shenzhen 518033, Guangdong Province, China.
3. Fifth Clinical Medical School, Guangzhou University of CM, Shenzhen 518033, Guangdong Province, China.
4. Sixth Department of Acupuncture and Rehabilitation, Second TCM Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou
5. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shenzhen TCM Hospital.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
LIU Xing;
acupotomy;
acupuncture;
experience of famous doctor;
integration of acupuncture and medicine;
primary trigeminal neuralgia
- MeSH:
Humans;
Trigeminal Neuralgia/drug therapy*;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Acupuncture Points;
Female;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/administration & dosage*;
Combined Modality Therapy;
Adult;
Aged
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2025;45(12):1795-1799
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The paper introduces Professor LIU Xing's clinical experience and characteristics of integrative acupuncture and medication in treatment of primary trigeminal neuralgia (PTN). It is believed that the essential pathogenesis of PTN is pathogenic wind, and qi and blood obstruction results from invasion of pathogenic wind. Hence, dispelling wind is the key principle of treatment. Palpation is done at first in the neck, face and buccal mucosal region to detect the masses in treatment. Acupotomy is operated at the masses distributed at Shangguan (GB3), Xiaguan (ST7) and the white line of buccal mucosa, so as to release masses. Additionally, five-wind points (Fengfu [GV16], bilateral Fengchi [GB20], Yifeng [TE17], Bingfeng [SI12] and Fengmen [BL12]), three-nape points (bilateral Naokong [GB19], Tianzhu [BL10] and Jianjing [GB21]) and three-governor-vessel points (Baihui [GV20], Zhiyang [GV9] and Yintang [GV24+]) are selected to dispel wind and stop pain. Besides, herbal decoction (wu feng tang) and blood-letting at ear apex are administered in combination. The integration of acupuncture and medication obtains a holistic effect on PTN by dispelling wind pathogen, and promoting qi and blood circulation.
