Experience of KONG Yaoqi in Treating Tic Disorder with Scalp Acupuncture Triotherapy
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2025.05.012
- VernacularTitle:孔尧其头皮针三合疗法治疗抽动障碍的临床经验
- Author:
Qinqin SHI
1
;
Lingzhen JIANG
;
Weibo MAO
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学基础医学院 杭州 310053
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
scalp acupuncture;
tic disorder;
children;
acupuncture and moxibustion;
acupoint application;
salt-separated moxibustion;
clinical experience;
KONG Yaoqi
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2025;49(5):606-610
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective]To investigate the clinical characteristics and efficacy of Chief KONG Yaoqi's scalp acupuncture triotherapy in the treatment of tic disorder.[Methods]This study analyzed and summarized the theoretical foundation and operational techniques of Chief KONG's scalp acupuncture triotherapy through collecting and analyzing the typical cases and relevant literature.Additionally,a supporting case is provided.[Results]Tic disorder is a common neuropsychiatric disease.Chief KONG believes that the location of tic disorder is in the brain and heart,emphasizing treatment based on the spirit.Scalp acupuncture can stimulate specific regions of the head,thereby enhancing neurological function.Body acupuncture is used to treat the cause and mechanism with tonification and purgation,while acupoint application is used to enhance the body's resistance and nourish the primordial energy.The patient in this case was caused by wind movement due to deficiency,Chief KONG used scalp acupuncture to calm the mind and spirit to stop the tics,body acupuncture to suppress wind and stop convulsions to control the movements,indirect moxibustion and acupoint application to tonify the kidney and spleen.The therapeutic effect was definite.[Conclusion]Chief KONG's combined therapy of scalp acupuncture emphasizes treating children's tic disorder based on the spirit and focuses on tonifying the liver,spleen and kidney.His clinical experience is worthy of promotion and application in clinical practice.
