Summary of Zhuang Lixing's Experience in Treating Perimenopausal Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Mind-Regulating Acupuncture Therapy

VernacularTitle:庄礼兴调神针法治疗围绝经期广泛性焦虑障碍经验辑要
Author: Zipu ZHOU ¹ ; Xin LIU ; Jiayan ZHANG ; Lixing ZHUANG
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1. 广州中医药大学第一临床医学院,广东广州 510006
Keywords: mind-regulating acupuncture therapy; perimenopausal; generalized anxiety disorder; experience; Zhuang Lixing
From: Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(5):1182-1187
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Perimenopausal generalized anxiety disorder belongs to the category of"depression syndrome"in traditional Chinese medicine.It is caused by disharmony of blood vessels,stagnation of qi,and disturbance of the mind and brain,leading to excessive or insufficient qi in the five zang organs.Based on different clinical manifestations,it can be divided into five types of depression.In clinical treatment,Professor Zhuang Lixing applies the mind-regulating acupuncture therapy,with the main acupoints being Sishenzhen,Shenting(GV24),Yintang(EX-HN3),Shenmen(HT7),and Sanyinjiao(SP6).Additional acupoints can be selected according to the patient's symptoms.During the manipulation,the"guiding qi and harmonizing essence"reinforcing and reducing technique is used to regulate emotions and guide qi to relieve depression.This method has shown excellent clinical efficacy and is suitable for clinical promotion.