Professor 's clinical characteristics in the treatment of chronic diarrhea with acupuncture and herbal medicine based on activity theory in .
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190215-k00044
- Author:
Chao ZHOU
1
;
Duo-Rui NIE
2
;
Ai-Hong YUAN
3
;
Jun YANG
3
Author Information
1. Graduate School of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230038, China.
2. First Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of CM.
3. Department of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
YANG Jun;
chronic diarrhea;
famous physicianʹs experience;
qi activity theory
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2020;40(2):207-210
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Professor believes that chronic diarrhea is located in the "intestine" and its pathogenesis focuses on the dysfunction of the spleen and the stomach which results in the impairment of activity. In the treatment, the comprehensive therapy is adopted, including acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, cupping method, etc. Regarding acupuncture therapy, Tianshu (ST 25) is selected specially for regulating the spleen and stomach function, Xiabai (LU4) for dispersing the lung to stop diarrhea, as well as Yintang (GV 29), Shuigou (GV 26), Chengjiang (CV 24), Qihai (CV 6), Guanyuan (CV 4) and Zhongwan (CV 12) for promoting the circulation of the conception vessel and the governor vessel. Regarding moxibustion therapy, moxibustion is exerted at the abdominal region to regulate and blood circulation and unblocking the meridians. Moreover, the retained cupping method is used at Shenque (CV 8) to consolidate the primary and the modified the herbal decoction is supplemented to tonify the acquired foundation for assisting the congenital one. All of these therapies co-work on promoting and regulating activity so as to stop diarrhea.
