Experience of Seasonal Acupuncture for Treating Allergic Rhinitis Based on the Theory of Latent Pathogen
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2026.07.016
- VernacularTitle:基于伏邪理论采用应季针刺法治疗过敏性鼻炎经验
- Author:
Yixi ZHAO
1
;
Sheng CHEN
1
Author Information
1. Dongzhimen Hospital，Beijing University of Chinese Medicine，Beijing，100700
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
allergic rhinitis;
latent pathogen;
bi qiu （鼻鼽）;
seasonal acupuncture
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2026;67(7):798-802
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The seasonal onset or worsening of allergic rhinitis is consistent with the characteristics of not develo-ping， lurking in the body， and recurrent attacks due to the suffering of latent pathogen. Based on the theory of latent pathogen， a seasonal acupuncture treatment approach for allergic rhinitis is proposed. Qi is in the channels in spring， and it is advisable to take the Luo-connecting points and the Ying-spring points and transport points between the muscle interspaces of the body； qi is in the minute collaterals in summer， it is advisable to take the superficial collateral vessels and puncture them for bloodletting； qi is on the skin in autumn， and He-sea points and back-shu points are recommended； qi is in the bone marrow in winter， so it is advisable to take the Jing-well points and Ying-spring points and needle them deeply to the bone.
