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He HL, Zhang GS, Xiao SF, Liu HH, Zhong H, Chang XR, Liu Q, Liu M. [Effects of moxibustion at "Tianshu"(ST25) and "Shangjuxu" (ST37) on colonic metabolites and inflammatory factors in rats with Crohn's disease]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2023; 48:736-45. [PMID: 37614131 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000⁃0607.20221276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effects of moxibustion at "Tianshu"(ST25) and "Shangjuxu"(ST37) on the colonic metabolites and inflammatory factors in rats with Crohn's disease(CD), so as to explore the mechanisms of moxibustion in protecting colon of CD rats based on metabolomics. METHODS Twelve rats were first randomly selected from 36 male SD rats as a normal group(NG). The CD model was induced by 2, 4, 6 trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid(TNBS) enema on the rest 24 rats. After successful modeling, rats were randomly divided into model(TNBS) and moxibustion(TNBS+MOX) groups(n=10 rats/group). Moxibustion was applied at bilateral ST25 and ST37 for 30 min, once daily for 7 consecutive days in the TNBS+MOX group, while rats in the NG and TNBS groups did not receive any interventions. Body weight of rats was recorded and disease activity index(DAI) was assessed during the experiment. After interventions, HE staining was performed to observe pathological damage of colon. Serum levels of inflammatory factors were measured by ELISA. NMR hydrogen spectroscopy was used to detect colonic metabolites of each group, and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA) was used to screen differential colonic metabolites between groups, followed by pathway analysis using MetaboAnalyst 5.0 platform. RESULTS After modeling, compared with the NG group, the body weight of the rats in the TNBS group was significantly decreased(P<0.05), the DAI score was increased (P<0.05), the colon had obvious inflammatory damage and the pathological injury index was increased(P<0.05), and levels of serum tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin(IL)-1β and interferon-γ(IFN-γ) were significantly increased(P<0.05). After moxibustion intervention, compared with the TNBS group, the body weight was significantly increased(P<0.05), while the levels of serum TNF-α, IL-1β, IFN-γ, and DAI score of the rats in the TNBS+MOX group were significantly decreased(P<0.05), with alleviated colonic inflammatory injury detected by HE staining. Compared with the NG group, the relative expressions of colonic hypoxanthine, betaine, creatine, inositol, taurine, uracil, and methanol of the TNBS group were decreased(P<0.05), while the relative expressions of histidine, leucine, proline, lysine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, propionic acid, and valine were increased(P<0.05) in the TNBS group, among which, relative expressions of hypoxanthine, leucine, lysine, isoleucine, betaine, tyrosine, and taurine were reversed in the TNBS+MOX group relevant to the TNBS group, mainly involving phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, and taurine and subtaurine metabolism pathway. CONCLUSION The mechanism of moxibustion at ST25 and ST37 for CD may be related to improving colon metabolic disorder state by regulating multiple metabolic metabolites and metabolic pathways, and reducing the level of inflammatory factors, so as to maintain intestinal immune homeostasis.
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- Hao-Long He
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina, Rehabilitation and Pain, Liuyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liuyang 410300, Hunan Province
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion & Tuina, Rehabilitation and Pain, Liuyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liuyang 410300, Hunan Province; Key Laboratory of Acupuncture Bioinformatics, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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Feng WX, Tang C, Zhang JP, Li XY, Zhang H. [Heat-sensitive moxibustion for migraine without aura: a randomized controlled trial]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:921-4. [PMID: 37577889 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220910-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical effect between heat-sensitive moxibustion and mild moxibustion for migraine without aura. METHODS A total of 54 patients with migraine without aura were randomized into an observation group (27 cases, 2 cases dropped off) and a control group (27 cases, 2 cases dropped off). The basic western medication treatment was adopted in the two groups. In the control group, mild moxibustion was applied at Shuaigu (GB 8), Fengchi (GB 20) and Yanglingquan (GB 34) on the affected side. In the observation group, the frequent acupoint areas of the affected side i.e. Shuaigu (GB 8), Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (EX-HN 5), Taichong (LR 3), Yanglingquan (GB 34) were determined, 3 acupoints with strong heat-sensitive sensation were selected each time and mild moxibustion was adopted. The treatment was given once a day, 5 times of treatment was as one course and 2 courses were required in the two groups. Before and after treatment, the scores of migraine symptom, visual analogue scale (VAS), migraine specific quality of life questionnaire (MSQ) were observed, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment in the two groups. RESULTS After treatment, the scores of migraine symptom and VAS were decreased compared with those before treatment (P<0.01), while the MSQ scores were increased compared with those before treatment (P<0.01) in the two groups. After treatment, the scores of migraine symptom and VAS in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05), while the MSQ score in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.01). The total effective rate was 92.0% (23/25) in the observation group, which was superior to 72.0% (18/25) in the control group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Both heat-sensitive moxibustion and mild moxibustion can effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms, improve the headache degree and life quality in patients with migraine without aura, the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion is superior to that of mild moxibustion.
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- Wei-Xing Feng
- Department of Encephalopathy, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of CM, Xianyang 712000, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Shaanxi University of CM
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- Department of Encephalopathy, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of CM, Xianyang 712000, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Shaanxi University of CM
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- Department of Encephalopathy, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of CM, Xianyang 712000, China
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Li LL, Jiang X, Wan YX, Qi XW, Huang JC. [Exploration of the thinking and methods in treatment of cancer pain with acupuncture and moxibustion on the base of the fascia theory]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:894-8. [PMID: 37577884 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230210-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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There is a commonality between jingjin (muscle region of meridian) and the fascial network for coordinating the balance in the body. The occurrence and the progression of tumor may disrupt the overall coordination between the fascial network and jingjin directly or indirectly, thereby, the impairment of this coordination may result in cancer pain. Rooted on the theory of overall balance of the fascial network, and combined with understanding of pain in jingjin theory, professor HUANG Jin-chang emphasizes the importance of "relaxing the knot" in treatment of cancer pain. It is recommended to select the fascia reaction point as the target point, in accordance with the principle of balance adjustment and apply various acupuncture and moxibustion therapies, such as Fu's subcutaneous needling, small-needle scalpel therapy, fire needling, and moxibustion.
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- Li-Ling Li
- Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China
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- Oncology Department of Acupuncture and Minimally Invasive Treatment, Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029
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- Oncology Department of Acupuncture and Minimally Invasive Treatment, Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029; Institute of Acupuncture and Oncology, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029
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- Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China
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- Oncology Department of Acupuncture and Minimally Invasive Treatment, Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029; Institute of Acupuncture and Oncology, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029
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Li SX, Gao M, Xu G, Liu TY, Tang WC, Wen JL. [Development and application of visual analysis teaching software for acupoint compatibility laws]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:965-9. [PMID: 37577897 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221227-k0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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A user-friendly teaching software for visual analysis of acupoint compatibility laws has been developed based on the principles of partial order mathematics. This software is designed to provide auxiliary teaching of structured organization and visualization of law knowledge of compatibility data of acupuncture and moxibustion prescriptions from ancient texts, textbooks, and clinical case records. The software is installed as a plugin in the Microsoft Office Excel, allowing the generation of visually appealing graphs and associated rules that align with the cognitive patterns of teachers and students majoring in acupuncture and moxibustion. Its aim is to facilitate the discovery and analysis of underlying patterns and structured knowledge embedded in acupoint compatibility data, thus contributing to the enhancement of teaching effectiveness in acupoint compatibility.
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- Shao-Xiong Li
- College of Acupuncture- Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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- College of Acupuncture- Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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- College of Acupuncture- Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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- College of Acupuncture- Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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- College of Acupuncture- Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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- College of Acupuncture- Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China
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Huang LX. [Evolution of acupuncture techniques for jin diseases and the rise and fall of jingjin doctrine]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:855-67. [PMID: 37577879 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230316-k0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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It has the important enlightenment and reference significance for the inheritance and innovation of jin (sinew/fascia) diseases and its theoretic basis, jingjin (muscle region of meridian) doctrine by sorting out the origin of the acupuncture techniques for jin diseases and exploring the root of its rise and fall. Using context analysis, overall investigation and practice test, the paper elaborates the basic concepts, e.g. needling techniques for jin, jingjin, jinji (muscular contracture) and jiejin (knotted tendon), and jingjin doctrine. In particular, the three key concepts, i.e. fanzhen jieci (heating after needling), yizhi weishu (feelings from patients and acupuncture operators) and yitong weishu (the worst painful sites of muscle spasm) are deeply investigated. These three concepts, involved in the treatment of jingjin disorders, treatment principles and methods, are of a great controversy in the current academic circle. The author clarified the category of needling for jin disease and main needling techniques, investigated specially the origin of fanzhen jieci and guancifa (repeated needling directly on the foci), and explored the evolution of the needling methods that had been controversial or neglected for a long time, i.e. neire cifa (technique for inducing heat inside for cold obstruction), guancifa, tiaocifa (inserting the needles around the foci), fencifa (intramuscular needling) and mucifa (deep puncturing to the peritoneum or on front-mu points). Finally, from the relationship between jin and mai (meridian), and the differences between dry needling and acupuncture technique for jin diseases, the author explored the crucial problems and countermeasures urgently required in the future development of jingjin doctrine so as to provide the references for the theoretical innovation of acupuncture- moxibustion science.
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- Long-Xiang Huang
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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Yin HN, Cui Y, Sun ZR, Wang DL, Zhou XY, Yin JT, Zhang S, Liu GJ. [Research progress on the effect mechanism of acupuncture- moxibustion for pressure injuries]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:970-6. [PMID: 37577898 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221013-k0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Evidence shows that acupuncture-moxibustion could promote the healing of pressure injuries (PI), but its action mechanism is not fully understood. This review summarizes the basic research literature of acupuncture-moxibustion for PI and identifies that the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion for PI is related with regulation of related signaling pathway target proteins, improvement of inflammatory response, modulation of vascular microenvironment, attenuation of oxidative stress damage, and inhibition of cell apoptosis. The review also points out the current limitations and future research directions. It emphasizes the need for further exploration of the upstream regulatory mechanism, specific cellular molecules, and the interactions among these molecules. A multi-level, multi-target, and multi-dimensional approach is required to fully understand the mechanism underlying the promotion of PI healing by acupuncture-moxibustion.
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- Hong-Na Yin
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of TCM, Harbin 150001, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of TCM, Harbin 150001, China; Heilongjiang University of TCM
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of TCM, Harbin 150001, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of TCM, Harbin 150001, China
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- Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of TCM, Harbin 150070
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Wang XQ, Qiao Y, Duan PB, Du SZ, Yang LH. Efficacy and safety of moxibustion on cancer-related fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:508. [PMID: 37548752 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07977-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this research was to review the literature from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the impacts of moxibustion on cancer-related fatigue (CRF) as well as provide credible evidence to guide clinical practice. METHODS Three English electronic medical databases (PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library) and two Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang) were searched. Only randomized controlled trials on the effect of moxibustion on CRF were included in this systematic review. Study selection, data extraction, and validation were all carried out independently by two reviewers. The revised Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess the quality of the RCTs (RoB 2.0). The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system was applied to assess effect sizes in individual RCTs and pooled effect sizes in meta-analyses. Data were meta-analyzed using Stata (version 14.0). RESULTS In a random-effects meta-analysis of 24 RCTs with 1894 participants, the aggregated standardized mean difference (SMD) revealed a statistically significant association between moxibustion and alleviation from cancer-related fatigue (SMD = - 1.66, 95% CI = - 2.05, - 1.28, p = 0.000). Pooled results, however, show significant heterogeneity (I2 = 92.5%), and the evidence is insufficient to determine whether this association varies systematically by measuring tools and moxibustion modalities. Furthermore, evidence ranging from very low to low showed that moxibustion had an immediate positive effect on patients with CRF. CONCLUSION Moxibustion may have a therapeutic effect on cancer-related fatigue. However, further large-scale, multicenter, high-quality RCTs on moxibustion for fatigue relief and safety are still needed because of the handful of studies included and the low methodological quality.
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- Xiao-Qing Wang
- Surgical Oncology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Surgical Oncology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Qixia District, Nanjing, 210046, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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Chen H, Wang Y, Wang ZM, Zhang Y, Zhao RP. Effect of moxibustion on ureteral stent-related symptoms after ureteroscopic lithotripsy. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 43:1251-1256. [PMID: 37984921 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230422-k0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To observe the clinical efficacy of moxibustion combined with western medication on ureteral stent-related symptoms after ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URL). METHODS One hundred and fifty patients with upper urinary tract calculus implanted with ureteral stents after URL were randomly divided into a moxibustion group (50 cases, 1 case dropped out), a placebo moxibustion group (50 cases, 3 cases dropped out) and a blank control group (50 cases). No intervention was performed in the blank control group. On the basis of oral administration with tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained release capsule (starting from the first day after surgery, once a day, 0.2 mg each time, continuously for 4 weeks), in the moxibustion group, moxibustion was operated at Guanyuan (CV 4) and bilateral Shenshu (BL 23); the sham-moxibustion was delivered at the same acupoints in the placebo moxibustion group, once daily, 6 times a week, for 15 min in each treatment. The duration of treatment was 4 weeks. Before treatment, and after 1, 2 and 4 weeks of treatment, the scores of lower urinary tract symptoms, body pain, general health, work performance and satisfaction of sexual matters were compared among the 3 groups. The tract calculus clearance rate, urinary infection and the oral administration of painkillers were compared after 4 weeks of treatment in the 3 groups. RESULTS The scores of lower urinary tract symptoms, body pain and general health after 1 week of treatment, and the scores of lower urinary tract symptoms, body pain, general health and work performance after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment were lower than those before treatment in the 3 groups (P<0.01). The scores of lower urinary tract symptoms and body pain in the moxibustion group after 1, 2 and 4 weeks of treatment were lower than those in the blank control group and the placebo moxibustion group (P<0.01, P<0.05) respectively. The score of general health in the moxibustion group was lower than that in the blank control group after 1 week of treatment (P<0.01), and lower than those of the blank control group and the placebo moxibustion group after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment (P<0.01, P<0.05). Regarding the score of work performance, it was lower in the moxibustion group after 1 and 2 weeks of treatment compared with those in the blank control group (P<0.05, P<0.01), and lower than those of the blank control group and the placebo moxibustion group after 4 weeks of treatment (P<0.01, P<0.05). The tract calculus clearance rate in the moxibustion group was 95.9% (47/49), higher than that in the blank control group (80.0%, 40/50, P<0.05). The proportion of oral administration of painkillers in the moxibustion group (28.6%, 14/49) and the placebo moxibustion group (40.4%, 19/47) was lower than that in the blank control group (76.0%, 38/50, P<0.01) respectively. CONCLUSIONS Moxibustion combined with western medication relieves lower urinary tract symptoms and body pain, and accelerate the recovery of general health and work performance in the patients after URL.
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- Hao Chen
- Graduate School of Henan University of CM, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Graduate School of Henan University of CM, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Graduate School of Henan University of CM, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Graduate School of Henan University of CM, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Urology Department of First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of CM, Zhengzhou 450099.
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LI X, LIU Q, XIA R, LIU J, WANG D, SHI J, KUANG Y, DAI Y, HUANG H, TANG W, CHEN S. Moxibustion modulates working memory in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment: a functional magnetic resonance imaging study. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2023; 43:801-808. [PMID: 37454266 PMCID: PMC10320444 DOI: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.20230526.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the correlation between changes in brain activity associated with working memory and assessment scales of memory scores in amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) before and after moxibustion therapy. METHODS aMCI patients were randomized into the moxibustion treatment (MT) group and the placebo moxibustion (PM) group. Each group received either moxibustion therapy or a placebo moxibustion for eight weeks. Neuropsychological performance and functional brain responses to a working memory task were assessed at baseline and at the end of treatment. Memory function was evaluated individually by the Rivermead behavioral memory test (RBMT), and working memory was assessed by the N-back task. RESULTS Compared with the PM group, RBMT score changes were significant ( < 0.05). In the MT group, the accuracy of the N-back texts increased compared with those before the intervention. After moxibustion intervention, the right insula, postcentral gyrus, precentral gyrus, superior temporal gyrus, thalamus, lingual gyrus, calcarine sulcus, posterior cingulate gyrus, middle frontal gyrus and anterior frontal gyrus were significantly activated (= 0.01, Cluster-level Family-Wise Error = 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that the insula, lingual gyrus and posterior cingulate gyrus were associated with changes in N-back score. Spearman correlation analysis showed that the postcentral gyrus, superior temporal gyrus, thalamus, lingual gyrus, and posterior cingulate gyrus were correlated with RBMT score changes. CONCLUSION Moxibustion treatment improved memory in aMCI patients and was associated with the activation of the brain region of the insula, lingual gyrus, posterior cingulate gyrus, postcentral gyrus, superior temporal gyrus, and thalamus, which may be an important mechanism by which moxibustion improves the memory function.
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- Xingjie LI
- 1 College of Acupuncture and Massage, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Southern Medical University, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- 1 College of Acupuncture and Massage, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Southern Medical University, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- 1 College of Acupuncture and Massage, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Southern Medical University, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Southern Medical University, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Southern Medical University, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Southern Medical University, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Southern Medical University, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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- 1 College of Acupuncture and Massage, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- 2 Department of Rehabilitation, The People's Hospital of Baoan Shenzhen, Southern Medical University, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, China
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Yin Y, Wang L, Zhao L, Lin L, Shen X. Effect of 10.6 μm laser moxibustion on inflammation in diabetic peripheral neuropathy rats. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1203677. [PMID: 37593350 PMCID: PMC10427917 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1203677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the main cause of disability in diabetes patients but the efficacy of available drugs is poor. Moxibustion is an adjunctive treatment for DPN that can reduce symptoms. The peak value of the far infrared wavelength of 10.6 μm laser moxibustion is close to the infrared radiation spectrum of traditional moxibustion. Its effect is similar to that of moxibustion and does not cause pain, infection or produce irritating smoke. Twenty-four male SD rats were divided into control (Con), DPN, laser moxibustion (LM), and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) groups (n=6/group). The DPN, LM and PDTC group rats were intraperitoneally injected with 1% streptozotocin (STZ) to induce a model of DPN. LM group rats were irradiated with a laser at bilateral ST36 acupoints for 15 min, once every other day, for 14 days. PDTC group rats were intraperitoneally injected with PDTC once a day. Body weight, blood glucose, and paw withdrawal mechanical threshold (PWMT) were measured and laser speckle imaging (LSI) performed before and after modeling and at 1 and 2 weeks after intervention. Two weeks after intervention, changes in serum interleukin 1β (IL1β), interleukin 6 (IL6), tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) and nerve growth factor (NGF) were analyzed, and the abundance of NF-κB and IκB-α proteins and levels of NF-κB and IκB-α mRNAs in the sciatic nerve were observed. The results showed that 10.6 μm laser moxibustion can relieve pain, improve microcirculation, and alleviate inflammation in DPN rats, possibly via the NF-κB inflammatory pathway.
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- Yue Yin
- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Laboratory of Systemic Physiology for Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai Research Center of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai, China
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Zhou XL, Wang H, Li J, Wu S, Wu F, Lu W, Fu YM. [Effect of acupuncture- moxibustion stimulation of combined "Biao-Ben" acupoints on autonomic nervous activity and related factors in rats with irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2023; 48:635-42. [PMID: 37518956 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of acupuncture and moxibustion of the combined "Biao-Ben" acupoints on autonomic nervous function and related factors in rats with irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea (IBS-D). METHODS Female SD rats were randomly divided into normal control, IBS-D model, "Biao-Ben" acupoint combination, and conventional acupoint combination groups, with 10 rats in each group. The IBS-D model was established by repeated chronic stress stimulation (water or food deprivation, painful tail pinching, exposure to a 43 ℃ environment, forced swimming in 4 ℃ water, day-night inversion and horizontal vibration) for 28 d, and followed by acute restraint stress (wrapping of shoulders, forelimbs and trunk) for 1 h and gavage of senna fluid, once daily for 28 d. For rats of the "Biao-Ben" acupoint combination group, acupuncture and moxibustion were applied to "Guanyuan" (CV4), bilateral "Zusanli" (ST36), and "Neiguan" (PC6), and for rats of the conventional acupoint combination group, acupuncture and moxibustion were applied to bilateral ST36, "Tianshu"(ST25), and "Shangjuxu"(ST37). Both acupuncture and suspension moxibustion treatment were conduced for 15 min, once daily for 21 days. The fecal water content was calculated, and the spontaneous activity behaviors (total distance of crossing and the number of squares crossed in 5 min) were evaluated by open-field tests. The abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR) was detected. H.E. staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of colon tissue. The domains of heart rate variability (HRV) including low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), and LF/HF were analyzed using an electrophysiological recorder. The contents of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in serum and noradrenaline (NE) in plasma were detected using ELISA. The expression level and immunoactivity of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in colon tissues were detected by Western blot and immunofluorescence histochemistry, separately. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the model group had a striking increase in fecal water content, AWR scores at 20, 40, 60, and 80 mm Hg, NE and CGRP contents, LF, LF/HF, and 5-HT protein expression and immunoactivity (P<0.01), and an obvious decrease in the total distance of crossing, the number of squares crossed, and HF of HRV (P<0.01). In comparison with the model group, the fecal water content, AWR scores at 20, 40, 60, and 80 mm Hg, NE and CGRP contents, LF, LF/HF, and 5-HT protein expression and immunoactivity were significantly decreased (P<0.01,P<0.05), while the total distance of cros-sing, number of squares crossed, HF of HRV were considerably increased (P<0.01, P<0.05) in both "Biao-Ben" acupoint combination and conventional acupoint combination groups. The effects of the "Biao-Ben" acupoint combination were apparently superior to those of conventional acupoint combination in down-regulating the fecal water content, AWR score at 20, 40, 60 and 80 mm Hg, NE and CGRP contents, LF, LF/HF, and 5-HT expression and immunoactivity, and in increasing the number of squares crossed, and HF of HRV (P<0.01, P<0.05). HE staining showed no pathological changes in colonic mucosa in all groups. CONCLUSION Acupuncture and moxibustion stimulation of combined "Biao-Ben" acupoints can effectively improve the symptoms (spontaneous activities, visceral hypersensitivity) of IBS-D model rats, which may be related to its functions in regulating autonomic nervous activities, and down-regulating blood NE and CGRP contents and colonic 5-HT protein expression and immunoactivity, and the effects of "Biao-Ben" acupoint combination are superior to those of conventional acupoint combination.
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- Xu-Liu Zhou
- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Orthopedics-traumatology, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Orthopedics-traumatology, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Orthopedics-traumatology, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Orthopedics-traumatology, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Orthopedics-traumatology, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Orthopedics-traumatology, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430061, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Orthopedics-traumatology, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan 430061, China
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Park YC, Park KJ, Goo BH, Kim JH, Seo BK, Baek YH. Oriental medicine as collaborating treatments with conventional treatments for knee osteoarthritis: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34212. [PMID: 37478276 PMCID: PMC10662853 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of oriental medicine (OM) treatments as monotherapy and add-on therapy compared to conventional treatments for knee osteoarthritis and assess the quality of evidence for these results. OM treatment included acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacoacupuncture, and moxibustion. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Google Scholar, 4 Korean medical databases (KoreaMed, Korean Studies Information Service System, Research Information Service System, and Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System), and one Chinese database (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) were searched for articles published between January 1, 2000, and January 1, 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effect of OM interventions, single or combined with conventional treatments, on knee osteoarthritis were searched. The risk of bias and quality of evidence of the included studies were evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias tool and Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation methods, respectively. RESULTS A total of 3911 relevant studies were retrieved and only 23 studies were included for systematic review. Most of the studies showed a significant effect on knee osteoarthritis. 21 studies comparing single OM treatment with conventional treatment were included in the meta-analysis. The effect size of standardized mean difference (SMD) was analyzed as a "small effect" with 0.48 (95% CI -0.80 to -0.16, Z = 2.98, P = .003). In addition, a meta-analysis of 4 studies comparing integrative treatment with conventional treatment showed a "very large effect" with 1.52 (95% CI -2.09 to -0.95, Z = 5.19, P < .001). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that single OM treatment and integrative treatment significantly reduce pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. However, there is a limited number of RCTs considering integrative treatment which implies more related RCTs should be conducted in the future.
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- Yeon-Cheol Park
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Joint Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Joint Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Spine Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Joint Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Xu CW, Wang TT, Chen LP, Liu XL, Yang Z, Chen DR, Zhou FF, Zhao D. Observation on the short-term efficacy of inverse moxibustion at the Baihui point and Dazhui point in preventing post-stroke depression. Explore (NY) 2023; 19:607-610. [PMID: 36797083 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In this study, inverse moxibustion was performed at the Baihui and Dazhui points in patients with ischemic stroke, and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale 17 (HAMD) score, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, modified Barthel index (MBI) score, and incidence of post-stroke depression (PSD) were observed. METHODS Eighty patients with acute ischemic stroke were enrolled and randomly divided into two groups. All enrolled patients were given routine treatment for ischemic stroke, and those in the treatment group were also given moxibustion at the Baihui and Dazhui points. The course of treatment was four weeks. The HAMD, NIHSS, and MBI scores of the two groups were evaluated before and four weeks after the treatment. The differences between the groups and the incidence of PSD were evaluated to determine the effect of inverse moxibustion at the Baihui and Dazhui points on the HAMD, NIHSS, and MBI scores and prevention of PSD in patients with ischemic stroke. RESULTS After the four weeks of treatment, the HAMD and NIHSS scores of the treatment group were lower than those of the control group, their MBI was higher than that of the control group, and their incidence of PSD was statistically significantly lower than that of the control group. CONCLUSION Inverse moxibustion at the Baihui acupoint in patients with ischemic stroke can effectively promote the recovery of neurological function, improve depression, and reduce the incidence of PSD and should be considered for application in clinical practice.
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- Chuan-Wei Xu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Lianyungang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Lianyungang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Lianyungang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Lianyungang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Haibin Sanatorium of Jiangsu Province, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Haibin Sanatorium of Jiangsu Province, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Haibin Sanatorium of Jiangsu Province, Lianyungang, 222000, China.
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Chen K, Hou C, Liu C, Meng Y. Efficacy comparison of different moxibustion treatments for allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32997. [PMID: 36862898 PMCID: PMC9981372 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND At present, there are many commonly used moxibustion methods in clinical practice, but it is unclear which moxibustion is more suitable for the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR), so we used a network meta-analysis to analyze the effectiveness of various moxibustion types in the treatment of AR. METHODS We searched 8 databases for comprehensive inclusion of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for moxibustion in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. The search time was from the beginning of database establishment to January 2022. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to analyze the risk of bias of the included RCTs. Bayesian network meta-analysis of the included RCT was performed using the R software GEMTC and the RJAGS package. RESULTS A total of 38 RCTs were included, involving 4257 patients and 9 types of moxibustion. The network meta-analysis results revealed that heat-sensitive moxibustion (HSM) not only has the best effect in terms of effective rate (Odd ratio [OR]: 32.77, 95% Credible intervals [CrIs]: 1.86-1360.2) among the nine types of moxibustion, but also has good effect in improving the quality of life score (standard mean differences [SMD]: 0.6, 95% CrIs: 0.07-1.29). In terms of improving IgE and VAS scores, various types of moxibustion were comparable to the efficacy of western medicine. CONCLUSION The results showed that HSM was the most effective treatment for AR compared with other types of moxibustion. Therefore, it can be regarded as a complementary and alternative therapy for AR patients with poor effects of traditional treatment and patients who are susceptible to adverse reactions of western medicine.
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- Ke Chen
- Second Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of general practice, Anhui Medical University, He Fei, China
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- Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yong Meng, Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Second Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450003, China (e-mail: )
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Chen B, Guo Q, Zhang Q, Di Z, Zhang Q. Revealing the Central Mechanism of Acupuncture for Primary Dysmenorrhea Based on Neuroimaging: A Narrative Review. Pain Res Manag 2023; 2023:8307249. [PMID: 36852393 PMCID: PMC9966569 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8307249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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Objective The central mechanism of acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea was explored by summarizing the changes in different regional networks of the brain induced by acupuncture stimulation by analyzing the existing studies. Methods The original studies were collected and selected from three English databases such as PubMed and four Chinese databases as China Knowledge Network (CNKI). The main keyword clusters are neuroimaging, acupuncture, and primary dysmenorrhea. Results The literature review yielded 130 possibly qualified studies, and 23 articles fulfilled the criteria for inclusion. Regarding the type of acupuncture studies, 6 moxibustion studies and 17 manual acupuncture studies for primary dysmenorrhea were included. Based on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI), and positron emission tomography-computer tomography techniques (PET-CT), one or more analysis methods such as amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF), regional homogeneity (ReHo), functional connectivity (FC), and independent components analysis (ICA) were used. The results are summarized. To summarize the high-frequency brain area alterations observed in patients with acupuncture-induced primary dysmenorrhea were the anterior cingulate gyrus, thalamus, insula, precentral gyrus, middle frontal gyrus, postcentral gyrus, putamen, and cerebellum. Conclusion The results suggest that the mechanism of acupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea is the involvement of networks regulating different areas of the brain in the analgesic effects of acupuncture. The brain regions involved in primary dysmenorrhea acupuncture analgesia were mainly located in the pain matrix, default mode network, salience network, and limbic system.
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- Benlu Chen
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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He M, Chen F. Analysis on the academic characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion in YANG Jizhou's Sheng Yu Ge. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 44:105-108. [PMID: 38191168 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230412-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Taking Sheng Yu Ge (Verse on Better-Than-Jade Acupoints) as the object, combining with the notes of Yu Long Ge (Verse on Jade-Dragon Acupoints) by YANG Jizhou and the medical cases of Zhenjiu Dacheng (Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion), the paper introduces the systematic collection of YANG's academic characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion. In Sheng Yu Ge, the diseases are extensively recorded, focusing on pain syndrome. The diagnosis and treatment of acute and critical diseases are specifically described, with high value of clinical application. The theory of meridian and collateral is emphasized and specific point and single-use of acupoint are predominated in acupoint selection. In clinical practice, the great attention is laid to syndrome differentiation and reinforcing and reducing techniques; and acupuncture and moxibustion are equally effective. YANG Jizhou inherits and develops the approaches to acupoint selection explained in Yu Long Ge and enrichs the clinical experience in acupoint selection.
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- Mingxiang He
- Graduate School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
- Department of TCM and Acupuncture, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang Province
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- Department of TCM and Acupuncture, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang Province.
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Qiu M, Wu Q, Tao J, Song Z, Yuan X, Li J. Application and thinking of musculoskeletal ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases with acupuncture and moxibustion. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 44:39-42. [PMID: 38191157 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230630-k0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is characterized as the dynamic, real-time and continuous visualization, the quantitative and qualitative localization,the simple operation and the absence of use contraindication. As a tool for auxiliary examination, treatment, evaluation and research, in acupuncture and moxibustion, MSUS may improve the accuracy of acupoint location, guide the direction and depth of needle insertion, monitor the reactions of deqi, guarantee the safety of operation and quantify the effect evaluation. Hence, it may provide an objective basis for acupuncture and moxibustion research and be conductive to display the operation techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion by means of objective approaches such as imaging and data.
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- Manli Qiu
- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion,Shanghai Putuo District Hospital of TCM
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai Putuo District Hospital of TCM, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Shanghai Putuo District Central Hospital
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion,Shanghai Putuo District Hospital of TCM
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- Shanghai Putuo District Central Hospital
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- Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 200437.
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Zhao J. Highlighting of Tianhui medical bamboo slips: differentiation and integration of Shu and Mai. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2023; 44:99-104. [PMID: 38191167 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230915-k0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The characteristics of acupoint indications vary according to the distribution of acupoints on the body, which is particularly prominent from the perspective of the differences between the acupoints on the trunk and those on the four limbs. The most of meridian-acupoint theories, especially the early theories are based on these differences and collected in Huangdi Neijing (the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic). Through the interpretation of the newly unearthed Tianhui medical bamboo slips, it is found that the relevant explanation of Shu (six shu-points [back-shu points and Yuanye, GB 22], distributed on the trunk) and Mai (similar to the names of meridians, referring to those except six shu-points; distributed mostly below the elbows and knees of four limbs, especially on the pulsating sites of the wrists and ankles) also confirms the identification of the differences in both indications and theories between the acupoints located on the trunk and those on the four limbs. In the paper, the essential connotation of the relevant classical theories and their construction path are explored so as to reveal the understanding of the core rules of acupuncture-moxibustion theories.
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- Jingsheng Zhao
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
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Huang F, Zhang T, Li B, Wang S, Xu C, Huang C, Lin D. NMR-based metabolomic analysis for the effects of moxibustion on imiquimod-induced psoriatic mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2023; 300:115626. [PMID: 36049653 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Moxibustion is a traditional medical intervention of traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the direct or indirect application of ignited moxa wool made of mugwort leaves to acupuncture points or other specific parts of the body for either treating or preventing diseases. Moxibustion has been proven to be effective in treating skin lesions of psoriasis. AIM OF THE STUDY This study was performed to elucidate molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of moxibustion treatment on imiquimod-induced psoriatic mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS We established an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriatic mice (Model) and assessed the effects of moxibustion (Moxi) treatment on skin lesions of psoriatic mice by the PASI scores and expressions of inflammation-related factors relative to normal control mice (NC). We then performed nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-based metabolomic analysis on the skin tissues of the NC, Model and Moxi-treated mice to address metabolic differences among the three groups. RESULTS Moxi mice showed reduced PASI scores and decreased expressions of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-8, IL-17A and IL-23 relative to Model mice. Compared with the Model group, the NC and Moxi groups shared 9 characteristic metabolites and 4 significantly altered metabolic pathways except for taurine and hypotaurine metabolism uniquely identified in the NC group. To a certain extent, moxibustion treatment improved metabolic disorders of skin lesions of psoriatic mice by decreasing glucose, valine, asparagine, aspartate and alanine-mediated cell proliferation and synthesis of scaffold proteins, alleviating histidine-mediated hyperproliferation of blood vessels, and promoting triacylglycerol decomposition. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of moxibustion treatment on the skin lesions of psoriasis, potentially improving the clinical efficacy of moxibustion.
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- Feng Huang
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100010, China; Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Science, Beijing, 100700, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100010, China
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- Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Research and Communication Center of Exercise and Health, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, 361024, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China.
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Mao N, Wu X, Wang C, Mao H, Wei J. Effect of Moxibustion Combined With Cisplatin on Tumor Microenvironment Hypoxia and Vascular Normalization in Lewis Lung Cancer Mice. Integr Cancer Ther 2023; 22:15347354231198195. [PMID: 37694878 PMCID: PMC10498697 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231198195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study was developed to evaluate the effects of moxibustion on tumor microenvironmental hypoxia in a murine model of Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC). METHODS Twenty-four tumor-bearing mice were randomized into tumor group (T), tumor + cisplatin group (TC), tumor + moxibustion group (TM), and tumor + cisplatin + moxibustion group (TMC) (n = 6/group). Six age-matched C57BL/6 mice were employed as control group (Ctrl). A tumor model was established by implanting LLC cells into the right flank of each mouse. Animals in the TM group received moxibustion treatment at the ST36 (bilateral) and GV4 acupoints on the day of visible tumor formation. Moxibustion treatment was performed every other day for a total of 7 sessions. Animals in the TC group were intraperitoneally injected with cisplatin (3 mg/kg) on day 3 after visible tumor formation, and this treatment was performed every 3 days for 4 times. Animals in the TMC group underwent combined moxibustion and chemotherapy treatment, following the same conditions as outlined above. Following treatment, the concentrations of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), CD31, and Ki67 were measured using ELISA, Western blot, and immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS Compared to the tumor group, treatment in the TM, TC, and TCM groups resulted in varying reductions in tumor growth (P < .001 or P < .05), while tumor microenvironmental hypoxia was alleviated as evidenced by the downregulation of HIF-1α, VEGFA, and CD31(P < .001-P < .05). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that a combined approach of moxibustion and cisplatin can alleviate intratumoral hypoxia, promote vascular normalization, and slow the growth of LLC tumors in mice.
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- Ni Mao
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Zhang XH, Li PC, Sun ZX, Zhang ZG, DU JG, Wei XX. [Dumai moxibustion combined with low-dose tadalafil for erectile dysfunction: Evaluation of therapeutic effect]. Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue 2023; 29:83-87. [PMID: 37846838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical effect of dumai (governor meridian) moxibustion combined with low-dose tadalafil in the treatment of ED with decline of vital gate fire. METHODS We enrolled in this study 130 ED patients with decline of vital gate fire who met the inclusion criteria and equally randomized them into a control and an experimental group, the former treated with low-dose tadalafil tablets at 5 mg once a day while the latter by dumai moxibustion once a week in addition, all for 4 weeks. Of the total number of subjects, 62 in the control group and 63 in the experimental group completed the experiment. We recorded the scores on IIEF-5, Erection Quality Scale (EQS), Erection Hardness Scale (EHS), TCM symptoms and Treatment Satisfaction Scale (TSS) as well as the penile hemodynamic parameters peak systolic velocity (PSV), end diastolic velocity (EDV) and resistance index (RI) before and after treatment and compared them between the two groups. RESULTS The total response rate was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control (87.30% vs 66.13%, P < 0.05). IIEF-5, EQS, EHS and TSS scores, PSV and RI were markedly increased while TCM symptoms and EDV remarkably decreased in both groups after treatment (P < 0.05), even more significantly in the experimental than in the control group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Dumai moxibustion combined with low-dose tadalafil can improve erectile function, increase penile blood flow velocity and alleviate clinical symptoms in ED patients with decline of vital gate fire, with definite clinical effect and safety.
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- Xing-Hua Zhang
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Henan Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China
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Xi DL, Yang SQ, Wang Y, Chen J, Lu XQ, Zhou HY, Ma WB, Wu F, Yang X. [Effect of moxibustion on JAK2/STAT3 signal pathway in synovial tissues of rabbits with adjuvant arthritis under the overexpression of NLRP3 inflammatory bodies]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:1095-100. [PMID: 36571225 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20211160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of moxibustion on Janus protein tyrosine kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (JAK2-STAT3) signal pathway and interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 in synovial fluid of adjuvant arthritis (AA) rabbits, so as to explore the mechanism of moxibustion in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS Twenty-eight rabbits were randomized into control, model, moxibustion, and NLRP3 overexpression groups, with 7 rabbits in each group. AA rabbit model was established by injection of Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA, 0.5 mL/kg) into the rabbits' bilateral hind-knee joint cavities. On the third day after modeling, the NLRP3 lentiviral vector (40 μL) were injected into the bilateral hind-knee joint cavities of rabbits in NLRP3 overexpression group. Moxibustion was used to bilateral "Shenshu" (BL23) and "Zusanli" (ST36), 5 cones every time, once daily, 6 days a week for 3 weeks in the moxibustion and NLRP3 overexpression groups. The perimeters of rabbits' hind legs were measured after modeling and after the intervention. The contents of IL-1β, IL-18 in synovial fluid were detected by ELISA and the expression levels of NLRP3, JAK2 and STAT3 mRNAs in synovial tissue were detected by real-time PCR. RESULTS In comparison with the control group, the perimeters of bilateral knee joints were significantly increased at each time point (P<0.05),and the contents of IL-1β, IL-18 in synovial fluid and the expression levels of NLRP3, JAK2, STAT3 mRNA in synovial tissue were significantly increased (P<0.05) in the model group. Compared with the model group, the perimeters of bilateral knee joints were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the contents of IL-1β, IL-18 in synovial fluid and the expression levels of NLRP3, JAK2, STAT3 mRNAs in synovial tissue were significantly decreased (P<0.05) in the moxibusion group. Compared with the moxibustion group, the above indexes were higher in the NLRP3 overexpression group (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Moxibustion may play an anti-inflammatory and detumescent role in AA rabbits by regulating JAK2-STAT3 signal pathway, and its therapeutic effect may be closely related to the expression of NLRP3.
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- Dong-Lai Xi
- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Health and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Health and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Health and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Foreign Languages, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Health and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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Lu L, Wen Q, Zhang X, Lv J, Zhang L, Liu L, Yu X, Li N. Moxibustion as adjuvant therapy for preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e062677. [PMID: 36523246 PMCID: PMC9748964 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Postmenopausal osteoporosis, caused by ageing and oestrogen deficiency, seriously threatens women's physical and mental health. Postmenopausal osteopenia is the transition from healthy bone to osteoporosis, and it may be the key period for preventing bone loss. Moxibustion, a physical therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has potential benefits for osteoporosis treatment and prevention, but it has not been adequately studied. This study aims to explore the clinical effects and safety of moxibustion in delaying bone loss in postmenopausal women. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In this parallel-design, randomised, patient-blind and assessor-blind, controlled clinical study, 150 women with osteopenia at low fracture risk will be randomly assigned to a moxibustion treatment (MT) group or a placebo-moxibustion control (PMC) group in a 1:1 ratio. In addition to the fundamental measures (vitamin D3 and calcium) as recommended by the guidelines, participants of the two groups will receive MT or PMC treatment for 42 sessions over 12 months. The primary outcome will be the bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine at the end of the 12-month treatment, and secondary outcomes will be the BMD of the femoral neck and total hip, T-scores, bone turnover markers, serum calcium levels, serum magnesium levels, serum phosphorus levels, serum parathyroid hormone levels and 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, intensity of bone pain, quality of life, incidence of osteoporosis and fractures, usage of emergency drugs or surgery, participant self-evaluation of therapeutic effects and the rate of adverse events. All statistical analyses will be performed based on the intention-to-treat and per-protocol principle. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval has been obtained from the Ethics Committee on Biomedical Research, West China Hospital of Sichuan University (permission number: 2021-1243). The results are expected to be published in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR2100053953.
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- Lingyun Lu
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Laboratory of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Laboratory of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Laboratory of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Li X, Yan Z, Xia J, Sun Y, Gong P, Fan Y, Wang X, Cui X. Traditional Chinese acupoint massage, acupuncture, and moxibustion for people with diabetic gastroparesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e32058. [PMID: 36482537 PMCID: PMC9726351 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese acupoint therapy has been used for thousands of years on gastrointestinal diseases. In this work, we evaluated the efficiency and safety of traditional Chinese acupoint therapies versus standard therapies, nursing or recovery treatments in the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis.e expect that traditional Chinese medicine acupoint therapy can be noticed by more people, so as to provide more high-quality clinical evidence. METHODS Randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis. The treatment groups received traditional Chinese acupoint therapy, while the control groups received standard therapies, nursing, or recovery treatments. The relative risk and weighted mean difference with 95% confidence interval for the total effective rate, gastrin level, gastric-emptying time, fasting blood glucose level, 2-hour blood glucose level, and glycosylated hemoglobin level were evaluated using RevMan 5.3 software. Bias assessment was performed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. RESULTS A total of 59 articles were included in the analysis. In comparison with the control groups, the acupoint therapy groups showed higher total effective rates (P < .00001), enhanced gastric-emptying rates (P < .00001), and reduced glycosylated hemoglobin levels. CONCLUSION In comparison with Western medicine or conventional care, traditional Chinese acupoint therapies showed a significant advantage in the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis. However, considering the low quality and high risk of the included studies, more high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm the results.
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- Xiaoming Li
- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- * Correspondence: Xinjie Cui, College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310000, China (e-mail: )
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ZHOU H, ZHONG Y, GAO X, WU F, JIA M, YANG X. Efficacy of Moxa-burning heat stimulating Zusanli (ST36) and Shenshu (BL23) on expressions of macrophage migration inhibitory factor and macrophage apoptosis in rabbits with adjuvant-induced arthritis. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2022; 42:980-987. [PMID: 36378057 PMCID: PMC9924787 DOI: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.20220817.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of moxa-burning heat stimulating acupoints Zusanli (ST36) and Shenshu (BL23) on macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and its related molecules which can provide scientific experimental basis for the clinical application of moxibustion treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS Thirty rabbits were randomly assigned to control group, RA model (established by injecting Freund's Complete Adjuvant) group (RA group) and RA model with moxibustion group [Moxa group, Zusanli (ST36) and Shenshu (BL23), 5 moxa pillars/day, 6 d × 3]. The expressions of MIF mRNA were evaluated with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction; the apoptosis rates of macrophages were detected by erminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dTUP nick end labeling; the expressions of related signal molecules were detected with immunohistochemical S-P method and the levels of IL-2 were detected with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS The expressions of MIF mRNA, extracellular regulated protein kinases 2, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase and nuclear factor-κ-gene binding p65 in synovial tissue of RA group were significantly increased when compared with control group, which were lower remarkably in moxa group than those in RA group. The apoptosis rates of macrophages in RA group were significantly down-regulated as compared with the control group, which were up-regulated in moxa group compared with the RA group. The levels of IL-2 in synovial fluid from the RA group were elevated significantly as compared with that from control group, but those of the moxa group were reduced when compared with those from RA group. CONCLUSIONS Moxibustion may simultaneously regulate the expressions of MIF and its related signaling pathways molecules, the apoptosis rate of macrophages in synovial tissue, as well as the level of inflammatory factors in synovial fluid. The results suggest that the anti-inflammatory effect of moxibustion on RA may be related to inhibit the expression of MIF in synovial tissue, the molecules of some related signaling pathways and promote the apoptosis of macrophage.
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- Haiyan ZHOU
- 1 School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
- 2 Pain Department, Chengdu First People's Hospital/ Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu 610095, China
- 3 Centre of Preventive Treatment of Disease, Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
- 4 Foreign Languages School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
- 5 Acupuncture Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, China
- 6 Health Rehabilitation School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- 2 Pain Department, Chengdu First People's Hospital/ Chengdu Integrated TCM & Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu 610095, China
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- 3 Centre of Preventive Treatment of Disease, Teaching Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- 4 Foreign Languages School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- 5 Acupuncture Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, China
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- 6 Health Rehabilitation School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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Liu L, Zhang L, Li X, Xu ML, Wang WY, Gong ZX, Ai K. [Effect of moxibustion on AMPK/ULK1 signaling pathway in synovium tissue of toes in rats with rheumatoid arthritis]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:1019-1024. [PMID: 36453680 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of moxibustion on AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/UNC-51-like kinase 1 (ULK1) signaling pathway in the synovial tissue of toes in rheumatoid arthritis rats, so as to explore the mechanism of mo-xibustion in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS A total of 45 SD rats were randomly divided into blank, model, moxibustion, methotrexate and rapamycin groups, with 9 rats in each group. RA rat model was established by injection of Freund's complete adjuvant. Moxibustion was applied to "Zusanli" (ST36) and "Guanyuan" (CV4) for 20 min, once a day for 3 weeks. Methotrexate group was given methotrexate (0.35 mg/kg) by gavage, twice a week for 3 weeks. Rapamycin group was intraperitoneally injected with rapamycin (1 mg/kg),once every other day for 3 weeks. The toe volume of the left hind limb of rats was measured by the toe volume measuring instrument. The content of AMP in toe synovium was detected by ELISA. The expression of AMPK and VPS34 protein in toe synovium was detected by Western blot.The expression of ULK1 and Atg13 mRNA in toe synovium was detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS Compared with the blank group, the volume of toe in the model group was increased (P<0.01),while the content of AMP, the expression of AMPK and VPS34 proteins, the expression of ULK1 and Atg13 mRNAs were significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group, the volume of toe in the moxibustion,methotre-xate and rapamycin groups was decreased (P<0.05); the content of AMP, the expression of AMPK and VPS34 proteins, the expression of ULK1 and Atg13 mRNAs were significantly increased(P<0.05) in the moxibustion group; the content of AMP, the expression of VPS34 protein, the expression of Atg13 mRNA were significantly increased(P<0.05) in the methotrexate group; the expression of AMPK and VPS34 proteins, the expression of ULK1 and Atg13 mRNAs were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the rapamycin group. Compared with the moxibustion group, the expression of AMPK protein in the methotrexate group and the content of AMP in the rapamycin group were significantly decreased (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Moxibustion can improve joint swelling in RA rats, and the mechanism may be related to promoting the activity of AMPK/ULK1 signaling pathway.
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- Li Liu
- The First Affiliated Hospital/The First Clinical College of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Diagnostics of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- Nursing College, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- Nursing College, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- The First Affiliated Hospital/The First Clinical College of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Massage, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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Zhou JY, Lai YT, Ding PT, Liu M, Li N, Zhang GS, Qiu RR. [Effect of "joint treatment of lung and intestine" with moxibustion on lung function and airway inflammation in asthmatic rats]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:969-974. [PMID: 36453673 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the role of moxibustion of "Feishu" (BL13),"Tianshu" (ST25) for asthma by simultaneously treating lung and intestine (i.e., treating both lung and intestine at the same time) in asthmatic rats. METHODS A total of 48 SD rats were randomly divided into normal, model, lung treatment and joint-treatment of lung and intestine (joint-treatment) groups, with 12 rats in each. The asthma model was established by subcutaneous (bilateral back and inguinal regions) and intraperitoneal injection of mixture solution of albumin and Aluminium Hydroxide gel (on day 1st, and 9th) and followed by inhalation of atomized 1% ovalbumin (on day 15th, 20 min each time, once daily for 1 week). Moxibustion was applied to bilateral BL13 for rats of the lung treatment group or bilateral BL13 and ST25 for rats of the joint-treatment group. One hour after the intervention, the rats in the later three groups were separately given nebulized 1% ovalbumin solution inhalation for 20 min. The treatments were conducted once daily for 14 consecutive days. After intervention, the lung functions including the forced expiratory flow 25% (FEF 25%), maximal mid-expiratory flow (MMEF), dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn), forced expiratory volume/ forced vital capacity (FEV/FVC), peak expiratory flow (PEF), and lung resistance (RL) were measured by using a small animal lung function detector, and pathological changes and collagen deposition in the lung tissues were observed by H.E. and Masson staining, separately. The levels of interleukin (IL)-17, IL-4, IL-13, IL-33, IL-5, leukotriene (LT) and thymic stromal lymphocyte (TSLP) in the lung tissue were measured by ELISA. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the FEF 25%, MMEF, Cdyn, FEV/FVC and PEF were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the pulmonary RL, collagen deposition, and contents of IL-17, IL-4, IL-13, IL-33, IL-5, TSLP and LT were notably increased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the model group. After intervention, the MMEF and Cdyn in the lung treatment group, PEF, MMEF, Cdyn, FEV/FVC, FEF 25% in the joint-treatment group, were markedly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01), whereas the collagen deposition, IL-17, IL-4 and TSLP in both the lung treatment and joint-treatment groups, RL, IL-13, IL-33, IL-5 and LT in the joint-treatment group were considerably down-regulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). The effects of the joint treatment were apparently superior to those of lung treatment in down-regulating the contents of TSLP and LT (P<0.05, P<0.01). H.E. staining showed thickened alveolar wall, infiltration of a large number of inflammatory cells in the bronchus of the model group, which was relatively milder in the joint-treatment group. CONCLUSION "Joint treatment of lung and intestine" with moxibustion is superior to "lung treatment" alone in ameliorating the lung function and mitigating airway inflammation in rats with asthma.
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- Jing-Ying Zhou
- Graduate School of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Graduate School of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- Graduate School of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion-Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion-Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion-Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007
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BACKGROUND Warm needling is a type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which uses burned moxa to generate warmth and exerts a therapeutic effect on human skin. Additionally, based on TCM theory, warm needling could improve deficiency-cold syndrome. Research has found that warm needling has analgesic effects as well as effects on the immune system, endocrine system, nervous system, and lower urinary tract symptoms. However, the mechanism of warm needling on the meridians is not fully understood. In modern studies, the electric characteristics of the meridians have been discovered and the combination of semiconductor and TCM theory could explain the meridian phenomena through physics. However, there is no known research exploring the relationship between thermal effect and electric property on the meridians. METHODS A total of 30 healthy participants older than 20 years of age will be recruited for this study. The participants would first be administered acupuncture, following which the electric characteristics will be measured using the semiconductor analyzer Agilent B1500A/Agilent 4156C. The visual analog score (VAS) will also be rated. Thereafter, a burned moxa will be added to the acupuncture needles as a method for warm needling. The electric characteristics and VAS will be measured again. We will use the paired t-test and repeated measure two-way ANOVA to compare the electric characteristics and VAS before and after warm needling in each participant. OBJECTIVES This protocol aims to explore the thermal effect on the electric characteristics of meridians in a warm needling model and provide a scientific explanation of TCM through the aspect of physics.
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- Chiao-Hsuan Hsieh
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- College of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Medical University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- * Correspondence: Chien-Hung Lin, Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833401, Taiwan (e-mail: )
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You TY, Zhang HY, Ma TM. [Current status, challenges and countermeasures of acupuncture data mining literature researches]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:1036-1040. [PMID: 36453683 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Data mining is an analytical method for revealing the implicit internal relations among the data elements, and is also widely used in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine. However, there exist some significant deficits in the rationality of design and implementation, preciseness, repeatability, comprehensiveness, objectivity and depth of insights in some current acupuncture data mining researches. In the present paper, we summarized the literature on acupuncture data mining published in the past five years, and analyzed their common shortcomings in the design, implementation and reporting process, including too broad research scope, fuzzy and limited descriptions about the inclusion criteria, not definite retrieval scope and strategy, rarely seen original researches about the assessment of the report quality, lack of detailed descriptions about the literature screening and data processing procedure, incomplete narration about the research outcomes and their clinical significance, and lack of comprehensiveness and subjectiveness and available coping strategies in the discussion of the research papers, etc., in order to promote the improvement of literature methodology and quality of acupuncture data mining research, and then improve the reliability and clinical reference value of such research results.
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- Tian-Yi You
- Graduate School, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 110033, China
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- Graduate School, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 110033, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Tuina, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 110033, China
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Zhang YQ, Wen J, Li YN, Liu RR, Zhang XP, Zhang X, Jia CS. [Visual analysis of the acupoint prescription characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:1311-1316. [PMID: 36397232 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211111-k0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Using the complex network technology, the characteristics of the core acupoint prescriptions and the application of acupuncture-moxibustion techniques were analyzed in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) so as to provide the evidences for acupoint selection and therapeutic methods for RA treated with acupuncture and moxibustion. The articles of acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment of RA in recent 20 years were collated and imported, and the database of the acupoint prescriptions was developed. Using Cytoscape 3.9.2 software, the acupoints in the prescriptions were visualized for the common occurrence network analysis. The association rule analysis was performed with IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 software and the complex network analysis was by Gephi 0.9.2 software. A total of 798 articles were screened, in which, 3 258 prescriptions were extracted with 253 acupoints involved. The analysis of acupoint selection was conducted in terms of syndrome/pattern differentiation, acupoint locations and main acupoints, and therapeutic methods. The results showed that the most common TCM syndromes of RA included painful bi syndrome, wandering bi syndrome, fixed bi syndrome and bi syndrome due to wind, damp and heat. Regarding the core combination of acupoints, painful bi syndrome: Guanyuan (CV 4) and Shenshu (BL 23); fixed bi syndrome: Yinlingquan (SP 9), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Pishu (BL 20) and Fenglong (ST 40); wandering bi syndrome: Fengchi (GB 20), Geshu (BL 17), Fengmen (BL 12), Xuehai (SP 10) and Waiguan (TE 5); bi syndrome due to wind, damp and heat: Dazhui (GV 14), Quchi (LI 11) and Hegu (LI 4). Regarding the acupoint locations, the acupoints located in the upper limbs, lower limbs and spinal region were generally selected. Quchi (LI 11) was one of the main acupoints in prescriptions with the highest use frequency. Zusanli (ST 36) and Shenshu (BL 23) presented the highest co-occurrence intensity, while Zusanli (ST 36) and Quchi (LI 11) indicated the highest correlation. The treatment of acupuncture-moxibustion for RA is generally complied with the principle as "the synthesis of main acupoints, supplementary acupoints in local affected area and those based on syndrome differentiation". Warm needling and the combination of acupuncture and herbal medication are the most common therapeutic methods for RA.
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- Yi-Qing Zhang
- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina of Hebei University of CM, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina of Hebei University of CM, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina of Hebei University of CM, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina of Hebei University of CM, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina of Hebei University of CM, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina of Hebei University of CM, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina of Hebei University of CM, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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Xiao QE, Wei YZ, Lin SY, Lin GH. [Professor LIN Guo- hua's experience in the clinical application of "Dayingxiang"]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:1294-1296. [PMID: 36397229 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211013-k0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The paper introduces professor LIN Guo-hua's experience in treatment with acupuncture-moxibustion at "Dayingxiang". Based on the application of Neiyingxiang (internal LI 20), professor LIN defines the entire nasal cavity and its adjacent nasopharynx as "Dayingxiang", of which, "Neiyingxiang" and "Biyandian" (nasopharynx point) are commonly stimulated with acupuncture-moxibustion. "Dayingxiang" may regulate lung qi and promote the circulation of the marrow sea in treatment of the disorders of lung system and the marrow. Fire needling with twirling or burning-scallion technique is predominated in manipulation. "Neiyingxiang" is stimulated for the shallow-located disorders, while, "Biyandian" is for the deep-located ones. These two points are optioned alternatively or in combination to enhance the therapeutic effect.
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- Qing-E Xiao
- Frist Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of CM
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- Frist Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China; Rehabilitation Center of First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province
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- Frist Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China; Rehabilitation Center of First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province
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Hou XS, Yuan F, Sun JQ, Wang SS, Ji X, Tian HF, Tan C. [Constructing of clinical thinking of acupuncture and moxibustion, improving the medical record writing ability of standardized training physicians: teaching experience of the standardized training textbook Acupuncture and Moxibustion for national TCM resident physicians]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:1306-1310. [PMID: 36397231 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211106-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To explore the methods of cultivating the clinical thinking ability of acupuncture and moxibustion in the standardized training of resident physicians, so as to improve the medical record writing ability of the regular training physicians. The clinical diagnosis and treatment of acupuncture and moxibustion has its own characteristics and can't copy the syndrome differentiation and treatment mode of TCM internal medicine. In the treatment section, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, a standardized training textbook for national TCM resident physicians, takes clinical cases as the breakthrough point and uses the problem as the guide, guides the training physicians to cultivate acupuncture and moxibustion clinical diagnosis and treatment from three aspects: disease diagnosis, syndrome diagnosis, and treatment ideas, forms a complete understanding of the disease, and improves the standardization, logicality and systematicness of medical record writing through repeated practical training.
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- Xue-Si Hou
- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100010, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100700
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Shao J, Li B, Yuan AH, Hu XQ, Guo J, Ren MX, Yang J. [ Huayu Tongluo moxibustion combined with intradermal needling in patients with mild to moderate depression after cerebral infarction]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:1211-1215. [PMID: 36397216 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220424-k0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of Huayu Tongluo (resolving stasis and promoting collateral circulation) moxibustion combined with intradermal needling on depressive symptoms, quality of life and cognitive impairment in patients with mild to moderate depression after cerebral infarction on the basis of western medicine treatment. METHODS Fifty patients with mild to moderate depression after cerebral infarction were randomly divided into an acupuncture combined with western medication group (group A, 25 cases) and a western medication group (group B, 25 cases). In the group B, paroxetine hydrochloride tablets were taken orally, 20 mg after breakfast, once a day, and the dose could be adjusted to the maximum 40 mg/d according to the patients' condition, for 4 weeks totally. On the basis of the treatment in the group B, the group A was treated with Huayu Tongluo moxibustion, namely aconite cake-separated moxibustion at Baihui (GV 20) and suspended moxibustion at Dazhui (GV 14) and Shenting (GV 24), combined with intradermal needling at Shenmen (HT 7), Jianshi (PC 5), Zusanli (ST 36), etc. Huayu Tongluo moxibustion was performed 6 times a week, and intradermal needling was performed 3 times a week,for 4 weeks totally. In the two groups, the scores of Hamilton depression scale (HAMD), stroke specific quality of life scale (SS-QOL) and mini mental state examination (MMSE) were observed before and after treatment, and the clinical efficacy and safety were compared. RESULTS After treatment, the HAMD score in the each group was decreased compared with that before treatment (P<0.05), and that in the group A was lower than the group B (P<0.05); after treatment, the SS-QOL score in the group A and MMSE score in the two groups were increased compared with those before treatment (P<0.05), and the SS-QOL score in the group A was higher than the group B (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 88.0% (22/25) in the group A, which was higher than 60.0% (15/25) in the group B (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups (4.0% [1/25] vs 16.0%[4/25], P>0.05). CONCLUSION On the basis of the treatment of western medication paroxetine hydrochloride tablets, Huayu Tongluo moxibustion combined with intradermal needling therapy can effectively improve the depressive symptoms, quality of life and cognitive impairment of patients with mild to moderate depression after cerebral infarction.
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- Jun Shao
- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China; Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Anhui Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medication, Hefei 230031
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Anhui Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medication, Hefei 230031
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China; Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Anhui Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medication, Hefei 230031
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Anhui Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medication, Hefei 230031
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Anhui Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medication, Hefei 230031
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Anhui Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medication, Hefei 230031
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- Second Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230031, China
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Zhang XP, Bai XH. [Analysis on the gastrointestinal motility disorder of gastroesophageal reflux disease and the mechanism of acupuncture- moxibustion from the perspective of autonomic nervous system]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:1299-1303. [PMID: 36397230 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220608-k0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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From the perspective of autonomic nervous system, this paper analyzes the mechanism, current western medicine treatment methods and acupuncture-moxibustion treatment mechanism of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is believed that the main cause of GERD is that the gastric acid goes to the wrong place due to gastrointestinal motility disorder, which belongs to "acid dislocation". At present, western medical treatment cannot effectively target the pathogenesis of the disease, and its effect is limited. Acupuncture-moxibustion could regulate the neuroendocrine immune network to regulate the function of autonomic nerve, restore the power of digestive tract to treat GERD, which is worthy of further research.
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- Xue-Ping Zhang
- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China
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- College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China
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Yin Y, Zhao Q, Li S, Jiang H, Yin C, Chen H, Zhang Y. Efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy for simple obesity in adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31148. [PMID: 36316908 PMCID: PMC9622642 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy compared to non-acupuncture therapy in the treatment of simple obesity in adult. METHODS Randomized clinical trials concerning acupuncture and moxibustion therapy as a treatment of simple adult obesity were searched in the following Chinese and English databases: Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Science and Technology Journal Database, WanFang Database, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Medline and Cochrane Library. Two researchers independently screened suitable literature according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data, and evaluated the quality of included studies using the Jadad score scale. After that, data analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1 software, Stata 17.0 software and SPSS 25.0 software. RESULTS A total of 14 studies involving 1116 adults with simple obesity were included in the meta-analysis. Results revealed that BMI, body weight, waist circumference, total effective rate, triglyceride in the acupuncture group were superior to those in the non-acupuncture group, while there was no statistical difference in improving low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein and total cholesterol. As to the selection of acupoints, the acupoints of the stomach meridian of Foot Yangming have the highest frequency of use, with a frequency of 30 times, accounting for 35%. The acupoints can be divided into three clusters: the first category: RN9-SP9-SP6-RN4; the second category: ST40-RN6-SP15-ST36; the third category: ST25-RN12. CONCLUSION Acupuncture and moxibustion is effective in treating adult simple obesity; however, due to the low score of the included studies, we still expect the results of higher-quality literature to provide a higher-level evidence-based basis for clinical decision-making. Furthermore, for the treatment of adult simple obesity, acupoints analysis revealed that Tianshu (ST25), Zhongwan (RN12), Zusanli (ST36), Fenglong (ST40) and Qihai (RN6) can form the basis for the treatment of simple obesity in adult.
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- Yu Yin
- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Qi Zhao, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, No. 88, Changling Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300192, China (e-mail: )
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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Gu Y, Wang XY, Zhang YF, Cheng J, Mao D, Tian YS. [Biblio-metrology analysis on clinical application of Chengshan (BL57) in ancient Chinese medical literature]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:927-932. [PMID: 36301172 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze and sum up clinical application regularities of Chengshan (BL57) acupoint in ancient Chinese literature. METHODS The book Zhonghua Yidian (Collection of Chinese Medical Classic Works, 5th edition) containing 1 156 ancient medical books was used as the retrieved literature source. The key retrieval words used were BL57 acupoint related indications, prescriptions, treatment methods and taboos, followed by sorting out relevant articles and establishing a database. RESULTS A total of 196 articles meeting our inclusion standards of the present study, involving 61 ancient books which contain 174 related terms covering 56 diseases or syndromes of internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, ophthalmology and otorhinola-ryngology, etc.. Among them, the most frequently attending disease treated by single BL57 or acupoints combination was limb meridian disorders, and the most frequently used auxiliary acupoint was Kunlun (BL60). The most frequently used auxiliary meridian was the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang. In addition, a total of 71 terms involved the acupuncture and moxibustion techniques of BL57, covering 7 treatment methods. In terms of the treatment methods, the dose of moxibustion was five cones in each session, and the depth of acupuncture needle insertion was about seven fen. CONCLUSION BL57 is widely used in various clinical departments, especially for limb meridian diseases.
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- Yu Gu
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450008, China
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- Department of Neck-shoulder-low back-leg Pain, the Affiliated Hospital of Henan Academy of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450004
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- Department of Neck-shoulder-low back-leg Pain, the Affiliated Hospital of Henan Academy of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450004
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450008, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450008, China
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- Department of Neck-shoulder-low back-leg Pain, the Affiliated Hospital of Henan Academy of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450004
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Wen J, Han P, Wu HH, Zhang ZD, Liu JX, Zhang X, Zhang XP, Jia CS, Li XF. [Analysis on clinical application characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of Meniere's disease based on topology model by complex network]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:918-926. [PMID: 36301171 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the application characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion in clinical treatment of Meniere's disease by using complex network technology, so as to provide evidence for selecting acupoints, needling and moxibustion methods and treatment ideas. METHODS Articles both in English and Chinese published from the inception of databases of CNKI, Wanfang VIP, Chinese biomedical literature database (SinoMed), PubMed, Embase, EBSCO (Academic Search Pre-mier), Web of Science and Ovid to April of 2021 were retrieved by using key words "acupuncture" or "moxibustion" or "acupuncture and moxibustion" and "Meniere disease" or "Meniere's syndrome" or "Ménières vertigo" or "otogenic vertigo" or "auditory vertigo", followed by screening the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and establishing a database of clinical li-terature about acupuncture treatment of Meniere's Disease with software Epidata 3.1. Then, the descriptive analysis was conducted first, followed by association rule analysis using SPSS Modeler 18.0, and complex network analysis using Gephi 0.9.2 software. RESULTS A total of 232 articles were included, containing 152 acupoints [97 body acupoints as Baihui (GV20), Fengchi (GB20), Neiguan (PC6), etc., 28 otopoints as Ershenmen (MA-TF1), Shen (MA-SC), etc., 20 scalp points as Yunting Area, 7 extra-points as Sishencong (EX-HN1), Taiyang (EX-HN5), etc.] which were used to be a total frequency of 1 569. Descriptive analysis showed that the main meridians were the Governor Vessel, Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming, Trienergizer Meridian of Hand Shaoyang, and Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang. Acupuncture was the most commonly used therapy for Meniere's disease. The association analysis showed that the most relevant combination of acupoints was GV20 and GB20, GV20 and PC6, reflecting the principles of local acupoint selection and combination of local and distant acupoints. Finally, "K-core Analytic Hierarchy Process" and "Community Analysis" revealed that 3 core acupoint groups were most frequently used in clinical treatment of Meniere's disease, including 1) auricular acupoints, as MA-TF1, MA-SC, Neier(MA-L), Zhen(MA-AT) and Pizhixia(MA-AT1), 2) acupoints of the 14 meridians and extra-points, as Tinggong(SI19), Yifeng(TE17), GB20, 3) acupoints of the Shaoyang meri-dians of hand and foot, as Shuaigu (GB8), Tinghui (GB2), Zhongzhu (TE3), Ermen (TE21), etc. CONCLUSION The principle of acupoint selection is mainly based on the combination of acupoints along the meridians and local areas, while paying attention to the coordination among the auricular points, scalp acupoints and extra-points, which may provide a reference for the clinical treatment and scientific research on acupuncture treatment of Meniere's disease.
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- Jing Wen
- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijia-zhuang 050200, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijia-zhuang 050200, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijia-zhuang 050200, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijia-zhuang 050200, China
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- Hebei Key Research Office of Efficacy Specificity of Needling-moxibustion Methods, Shijiazhuang 050091
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijia-zhuang 050200, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijia-zhuang 050200, China
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- Hebei Key Research Office of Efficacy Specificity of Needling-moxibustion Methods, Shijiazhuang 050091
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijia-zhuang 050200, China
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Wang FM, Xiong J, Zeng F, He ZX. [A fixation frame for acupuncture and moxibustion of Shu-Mu acupoint combination in rats]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:938-940. [PMID: 36301174 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Shu-Mu acupoint combination is commonly employed in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. In animal experiments, it is difficult to implement such combination because of the uncontrollable features of animals. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an experimental device to facilitate the operation of acupuncture and moxibustion at Shu-Mu acupoints in rats. The present study designed a device equipped with a fixed plate and a moxibustion frame for rats. The fixed plate and the moxibustion frame with detachable connection can allow acupuncture on the back, chest, and abdomen of rats to meet the requirements of the Shu-Mu acupoint combination. The moxibustion frame is made of universal hose and equipped with moxa clip, which ensures moxibustion in any direction and performs moxibustion on acupoints in the back, chest, and abdomen simultaneously. This device is unique in structure and convenient in operation, with safety and reliability. It is beneficial to the development of animal experiments related to acupuncture and moxibustion of Shu-Mu acupoint combination in the future.
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- Fu-Min Wang
- College of Acupuncture and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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Xu XS, Ma W, Xiong LJ, Zhai CT, Li W, Tian YF. [Effect of herbal cake-separated moxibustion on behavioral stress reactions and blood lactic acid level and muscular AMPK/PGC-1α signaling in rats with chronic fatigue syndrome]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:878-884. [PMID: 36301164 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of herbal cake-separated moxibustion (HCSM) on serum lactic acid (BLA) level and AMPK/PGC-1α signaling pathway in the quadriceps femoris in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) rats, so as to explore its mechanisms underlying improvement of CFS. METHODS According to the random number table, 50 SD rats were divided into blank control, model, HCSM, sham HCSM and medication (herbal medicine gavage) groups, with 10 rats in each group. The CFS model was established by using chronic restraint and exhaustive swimming, alternately, once daily for 21 days. The herbal cake was made of Xiaoyao Powder (Mental Ease Powder, composed of [Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri), Fuling (Poria), Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis, Macrocephalae), etc.]. The HCSM was applied to "Shenque" (CV8), "Guanyuan "(CV4), bilateral "Zusanli" (ST36) and "Qimen" (LR14), 5 moxa-cones for each acupoint, once daily for 10 days. For sham HCSM, the excipient was instead of herbal cake, and the same 5 moxa-cones was given as the HCSM group. Rats of the medication group received gavage of Xiaoyao Powder suspension (60 mg·kg-1), once daily for 10 days. The open field test and tail suspension test were conducted for determining the animals' locomotor activity. The blood sample was taken from the abdominal aorta under anesthesia for assaying the levels of serum BLA, chemokine ligand CXCL9 and β-endorphin (EP) by ELISA. Bilateral quadriceps femoris were sampled for observing histopathological changes after staining with conventional H.E. technique, and for detecting the expression levels of phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase (p-AMPK) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α) by using immunohistochemistry. RESULTS Compared with the blank control group, the number of rearing and horizontal grid-crossing times, struggling times of tail suspension test were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the immobility time was obviously prolonged (P<0.05) in the model group. Compared with the model group, both HCSM and medication groups had a significant increase of rearing, horizontal grid-crossing times and struggling times (P<0.05), and the immobility time had a significant decrease (P<0.05). But there were no significant differences in the total movement distance among the 5 groups (P>0.05), and in the 5 indexes of behavioral measurements between the HCSM and medication groups (P>0.05). The sham HCSM could also evidently increase the struggling times and reduce the immobility time (P<0.05). The contents of serum BLA, CXCL9 and β-EP were obviously higher in the model group than in the blank control group (P<0.05), as well as remarkably lower in the HCSM and medication groups than in the model group (P<0.05). Whereas the expression levels of muscular p-AMPK and PGC-1α were considerably lower in the model group than in the blank control group (P<0.05), and significantly increased in both HCSM and medication groups relevant to the model group (P<0.05). Compared with the sham HCSM group, the contents of BLA, CXCL9 and β-EP in serum of the HCSM group and contents of CXCL9, β-EP in medication group were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the protein expressions of p-AMPK and PGC-1α in quadriceps femoris in both HCSM and medication groups were significantly increased (P<0.05). H.E. staining showed smaller intercellular space, uneven cytoplasmic staining in some muscle fibers, nucleus pyknosis and condensation, and inflammatory cell infiltration in the model group, which was milder in both HCSM and medication groups. CONCLUSION HCSM can mitigate the stress behavioral state in CFS rats, which may be related with its functions in lowering the levels of serum BLA, CXCL9 and β-EP, and activating AMPK/PGC-1α signaling pathway (balancing energy metabolism) in the quadriceps femoris.
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- Xiao-Shan Xu
- The Second Clinical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208
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- The Second Clinical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Taiyuan 030024, China
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Zhang YY, Wang ST, Long XH, Wei LH, Pang C, Guan Q, Li QY. Traditional Chinese Nursing Using Fennel With Coarse Salt for Ironing and Umbilical Moxibustion for Epigastric Pain With Spleen-stomach Vacuity Cold. Altern Ther Health Med 2022; 28:88-94. [PMID: 35951072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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CONTEXT Spleen-stomach vacuity cold is the primary TCM pattern for epigastric pain, accounting for 75% of the patients. According to the TCM theory of treating both the tip and the root, epigastric pain requires the caregiver to dissipate cold and relieve pain, the treatments for the tip, which warm and supplement the spleen and stomach, the treatments for the root. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore effectiveness of traditional Chinese nursing care using fennel mixed with coarse salt for ironing,with umbilical moxibustion, for epigastric pain, with a pattern of spleen-stomach vacuity cold. DESIGN The research team designed a randomized control trial (RCT). SETTING The study was conducted at Ruikang Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine in the capital city of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in the People's Republic of China. PARTICIPANTS Participants were 96 patients who had been admitted to the hospital between October and November 2020 with epigastric pain resulting from the TCM spleen-stomach vacuity cold pattern, equivalent to chronic atrophic gastritis in Western medicine. INTERVENTION The research team randomly divided participants into an intervention group (n = 48) and a control group (n = 48) using a random digits table. The intervention group received fennel mixed with coarse salt for ironing, combined with umbilical moxibustion, whereas the control group received routine care. OUTCOME MEASURES The study's instruments included the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Syndrome Score Scale (TCMSSS), Medical Outcome Study (MOS) Short Form 36 (SF-36), and Satisfaction with TCM Nursing Program (STCMNP). Data were collected and analyzed through descriptive statistics a Chi-square test and independent t test. A significance level of P < .05 was accepted for all statistical analyses. RESULTS The intervention group had mean scores that indicated significantly higher decreases in epigastric pain, and increases in quality of life and level of satisfaction with the traditional Chinese nursing care than the control group did (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS The traditional Chinese nursing care was able to improve epigastric pain, enhance quality of life, and increase satisfaction with the traditional Chinese nursing care.
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Yue J, Li XL, Gao RX, Zhang Q, Li A, Zhao WW, Li Y, Li SL. Research status, hotspots and trends of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: A bibliometric analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30858. [PMID: 36181105 PMCID: PMC9524865 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acupuncture and moxibustion (AM) are utilized to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, no bibliometric analysis has explored this issue. Thus, this study investigated the status, hotspots and trends of AM in the treatment of AD. METHODS CiteSpace and VOSviewer softwares were used to analyze the literature on the AM for AD in the Web of Science Core Collection database. We analyzed the data of countries/regions, institutions, journals, authors, keywords, and cited references. RESULTS After removing duplicates, 193 articles were retrieved. The number of publications on this topic has increased gradually. The most productive and collaborative country was China (143 documents), followed by South Korea (19). The top 3 active academic institutions were Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Capital Medicine University, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. The most productive journal was Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (13 documents), followed by the Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (10), Medicine (10), and Neural Regeneration Research (10). The top 3 co-cited journals were Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (156 citations), Acupuncture Electro-therapeutics Research (152), and Acupuncture in Medicine (146). The research hotspots in this domain are dementia, memory, hippocampus, mouse models, and Parkinson's disease. Major frontiers are comparing the therapeutic effects of acupuncture and donepezil and electroacupuncture at different frequencies in this field. CONCLUSION This bibliometric study identified relevant hotspots and trends in research on AM in the treatment of AD, which can provide researchers with key information in this domain and help further explore new research directions.
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- Jinhuan Yue
- Department of Tuina, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shenzhen Jiuwei Chinese Medicine Clinic, Shenzhen, China
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- Division of CT and MRI, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Graduate School of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Department of Tuina, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shenzhen Jiuwei Chinese Medicine Clinic, Shenzhen, China
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- Sanofi-Aventis China Investment Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Shu-Lin Li, First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, No. 26 Heping Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, China (e-mail: )
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Huang LX. [A new perspective on Su Wen re-collated in the Song Dynasty]. Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi 2022; 52:292-302. [PMID: 36268665 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112155-20201013-00165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The government of the Northern Song Dynasty collated and annotated Su Wen four times from 1026-1118. It examined a large number of errors in the collated edition by Wang Bing, and corrected the edition. However, for reasons of time and conditions, there still existed some mistakes, even serious ones, such as the selection of the original texts and the determination of the titles and many other details as well. Among these mistakes, the one which seriously prevented learning medical classics for following generations was that the quoted texts from early medical books were modified based on the Su Wen collated by Wang Bing and Jia Yi Jing on Acupuncture and Moxibustion. This led to the distortion of some early important medical books. This paper examines the re-collation of Su Wen by the officials of the Song Dynasty in a specific historical background and environment, focuses on the errors that have not been perceived today, and pays attention to the investigation and analysis of the causes of those errors, so as to provide a reference for collation of ancient medical classics today.
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- L X Huang
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700,China
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Mai W, Fan YS, Miao FR. [Effect of electroacupuncture combined with Zhuang-medicine-thread moxibustion on expression of apoptosis-related factors in gastric antrum of diabetic gastroparesis rats]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:801-808. [PMID: 36153455 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20220268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) combined with Zhuang-medicine-thread moxibustion on expression of apoptosis-related factors in gastric antrum of diabetic gastroparesis (DGP) rats, so as to explore its mechanism underlying improvement of DGP. METHODS Male SD rats were randomly divided into normal, model, medication, EA, Zhuang-medicine-thread moxibustion (moxibustion) and EA+moxibustion (combination) groups (12 rats in each group). The DGP model was established by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (STZ). Rats of the medication group were treated by gavage of 0.15 mg/mL mosapride citrate suspension (10 mL/kg). EA (10 Hz/50 Hz, 2 mA, 20 min) or Zhuang-medicine-thread moxibustion (3 cones) was applied to "Zhongwan" (CV12), bilateral "Neiguan" (PC6) and bilateral "Sanyinjiao" (SP6) of the related groups, once a day for 3 weeks. The blood glucose, gastric emptying rate and intestinal propulsion rate of rats were measured. The apoptosis index of gastric antrum cells were observed by TUNEL staining. The protein and mRNA expressions of Caspase-3, B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax) in gastric antrum were detected by Wes-tern blot and real-time quantitative PCR, respectively. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the blood glucose, the apoptosis index, the protein and gene expressions of Caspase-3 and Bax were significantly increased (P<0.01), and the gastric emptying rate, intestinal propulsive rate, the protein and gene expressions of Bcl-2 were considerably decreased (P<0.01) in the model group. In contrast to the model group, the blood glucose in the EA, moxibustion and combination groups, the apoptosis index in the 4 treatment groups, as well as Caspase-3 protein, Bax protein and mRNA expressions in the medication, EA and combination groups, Caspase-3 protein and mRNA, Bax mRNA expressions in the moxibustion group were significantly decreased (P<0.01, P<0.05); while the gastric emptying rate and intestinal propulsive rate in the 4 treatment groups, and Bcl-2 protein and mRNA expressions in the medication and combination groups, Bcl-2 mRNA expressions in the EA and moxibustion groups were obviously increased (P<0.01). The effects of EA+moxibustion were significantly superior to those of simple EA, moxibustion or medication in increasing gastric emptying rate and intestinal propulsive rate, and in lowering blood glucose (P<0.05, P<0.01). And the effects of the combination treatment were better than those of EA in lowering Caspase-3 protein and Bax mRNA expressions (P<0.01), and in increasing Bcl-2 protein and mRNA expressions (P<0.05, P<0.01). Also the effects of the combination treatment were better than those of moxibustion in lowering the apoptosis index, Caspase-3 protein, and Bax protein and mRNA expressions (P<0.01, P<0.05), and in increasing Bcl-2 protein expression (P<0.05). CONCLUSION EA combined with Zhuang-medicine-thread moxibustion can reduce blood glucose and improve gastrointestinal motility in DGP rats, which may be related to its effect in regulating of Caspase-3, Bax and Bcl-2 expression.
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- Wei Mai
- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001,China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001,China
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- College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001,China
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Li Y, Xu Y, Chen B, Xu ZF, Wang SJ, Fang YX, Liu YY, Chen ZL, Guo YM, Guo Y. [Progress of researches on acupuncture- moxibustion treatment of cartilage damage of osteoarthritis]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:837-842. [PMID: 36153460 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cartilage damage is the key pathological mechanism in the progressive development of osteoarthritis(OA). Slowing down cartilage damage and accelerating cartilage repair are strategies for effective treatment of OA. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapies are widely used in relieving symptoms of OA and have a protective effect on cartilage. In this paper, we reviewed the mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion underlying relieving cartilage damage from three aspects: 1) promoting chondrocyte homeostasis by inhibiting apoptosis and improving cellular autophagy, 2) regulating extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism (inhibiting decomposition and promoting synthesis) by suppressing the release of inflammatory factors and the activity of proteolytic enzymes, and 3) improving OA microenvironment by reducing the number of macrophagocyte 1 (M1) and increasing the ratio of M2/M1 in the local inflammatory locus. In addition, most studies on the mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion underlying remission of OA focus on the improvement of pathological changes, such as joint histopathology, cartilage morphology, synovial inflammatory reaction and infiltration, subchondral bone remodeling, etc., thus, the exact functions of acupuncture and moxibustion in ameliorating cartilage injury remain unknown. In view of the important role of mitochondrial dysfunction in promoting OA development and cartilage damage and the current use of tissue engineering methods of chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells to repair articular cartilage injury, it is highly recommended that future studies should pay more attention to these aspects.
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- Yuan Li
- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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- Research Center for Experimental Acupunctology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 300381
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Li HY, Chen Y, Hu ZY, Chen W, Tang HY, Yu ZY, Ye J. [Meta analysis of acupuncture and moxibustion for anxiety and depression in irritable bowel syndrome]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:821-829. [PMID: 36153458 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of anxiety and depression in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by meta-analysis. METHODS China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, China Scientific Journal Database (VIP), China Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed), PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of IBS anxiety and depression from database inception to June 30, 2021. RevMan5.3 and Stata16.0 were used to conduct Meta-analysis of relevant outcome indicators. RESULTS A total of 11 RCTs were included in this study, involving 774 IBS patients (431 in the intervention group and 343 in the control group). Eight of them used manual acupuncture (MA) intervention, and the other three used electroacupuncture (EA) intervention. Meta-analysis showed that compared with the western medicine, MA improved the sedation-agitation scale (SAS) scores (MD=5.24, 95%CI=[3.49, 7.00], P<0.000 01) and self-rating depression scale (SDS) scores (MD=8.50, 95%CI=[4.68, 12.32], P<0.000 1) in IBS patients, and there was no significant difference between MA or EA and western medicine in the improvement of Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HAMA) scores (MD=1.10, 95%CI=[0.36, 2.56], P=0.14) and Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD) scores (MD=0.53, 95%CI=[0.89, 1.94], P=0.47). In terms of total effective rates (RR=1.21, 95%CI=[1.12, 1.31], P<0.000 01) and the irritable bowel syndrome severity scoring system (IBS-SSS) scores (MD=42.16, 95%CI=[27.40, 56.91], P<0.000 01), both MA and EA therapy was superior to western medicine in alleviating gastrointestinal symptoms of IBS patients. CONCLUSION MA and EA can improve the anxiety and depression of IBS patients, while the influence of other acupuncture and moxibustion interventions needs to be deeply explored with more high-quality RCTs.
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- Huai-Yu Li
- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341002, Jiangxi Province
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- Emergency Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004
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Deng CY, Hu XW, Tang LM, Huang H, Huang P, Liu H. [Design and application of a new type of long snake moxibustion box]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:847-50. [PMID: 36153462 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Long snake moxibustion, a kind of indirect moxibustion therapy for stimulating the midline part of the back of the patient's body after playing a layer of ginger or garlic mud, is frequently used to treat spine disorders and deficiency-cold type syndromes. In the present paper, we introduced our newly made moxibustion box for applying long snake moxibustion which is safe and easy to operate and can be freely moved at any time in the treatment of vertebral diseases, and conveniently makes the ignited-moxa close to the locus. This newly-designed moxibustion box is made of two lines of paralleled flexible connection side plates hinged ends to ends and two U-like connection plates at the opposite two ends to construct a rectangular frame device. The hinged design makes the long snake moxibustion box conform to the physiological curvature of human body and its length can be adjusted according to the height of patients. When used in clinical practice, it can enhance the patients' safety and reduce the operator's working intensity, and may be helpful to the popularization and development of long snake moxibustion therapy.
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- Chen-Ying Deng
- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330000, China; Jiangxi Clinical Research Center of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000; Nanchang Key Laboratory of Efficacy Mechanism and Specificity of Long Snake Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330000, China; Jiangxi Clinical Research Center of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000; Nanchang Key Laboratory of Efficacy Mechanism and Specificity of Long Snake Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330000, China; Jiangxi Clinical Research Center of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000; Nanchang Key Laboratory of Efficacy Mechanism and Specificity of Long Snake Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330000, China; Jiangxi Clinical Research Center of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000; Nanchang Key Laboratory of Efficacy Mechanism and Specificity of Long Snake Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330000, China; Jiangxi Clinical Research Center of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000; Nanchang Key Laboratory of Efficacy Mechanism and Specificity of Long Snake Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000
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- Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330000, China; Jiangxi Clinical Research Center of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000; Nanchang Key Laboratory of Efficacy Mechanism and Specificity of Long Snake Moxibustion, Nanchang 330000
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Liu J, Wang T, Xu DM, Liu LY, Ji FQ, Xu HN, Chen M, Cao YN, Huang CH. [Effects of thunder-fire moxibustion on the motor function in the patients of osteoporosis with low skeletal muscle mass: a randomized controlled trial]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2022; 47:809-813. [PMID: 36153456 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effects of thunder-fire moxibustion on the visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Young's modulus of multifidus and 6 m walking speed in the patients of osteoporosis with low skeletal muscle mass. METHODS Sixty patients of osteoporosis with low skeletal muscle mass were randomly divided into a medication group (30 cases) and a medication+thunder-fire moxibustion group (30 cases). In the medication group, caltrate was prescribed for oral administration, 2 tablets/day (600 mg/tablet), for 4 weeks. In the medication+thunder-fire moxibustion group, on the base of oral administration with caltrate, thunder-fire moxibustion was exerted at Mingmen (GV4), Yaoyangguan(GV3), and bilateral Shenshu (BL23), Ganshu (BL18) and Dachangshu (BL25), 30 minutes at GV4, GV3 and BL18, and another 30 minutes at BL23 and BL25, once every other day, 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Before and after the treatment, VAS score, Young's modulus of the 4th lumbar multifidus and the average speed of 6 m walking were assessed. RESULTS After the treatment, the VAS score was decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01) and the speed of 6 m walking was increased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in both groups in comparison with their own pre-treatment. Compared with the medication group, VAS score was decreased remarkably (P<0.05) and the speed of 6 m walking remarkably increased (P<0.01) in the medication+thunder-fire moxibustion group after the treatment. Self-comparison showed that, compared with the same side before the treatment, the value of Young's modulus after the treatment was decreased on both sides in the medication+thunder-fire moxibustion group (P<0.01). After the treatment, compared with the medication group on the same side, the value of Young's modulus was decreased on both sides (P<0.01) in the medication+thunder-fire moxibustion group. CONCLUSION Thunder-fire moxibustion can relieve pain intensity, decrease the tension of the multifidus, and increase the walking speed.
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- Jing Liu
- Rehabilitation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China; Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210004
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- Rehabilitation Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210004
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- Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210004
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210004
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- Ultrasound Medicine Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210004
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- Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210004
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- Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210004
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- Acupuncture and Rehabilitation Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210004
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Wu YY, Song XG, Zhu CF, Cai SC, Ge X, Wang L, Jia YM. [Effect of moxibustion on autophagy in mice with Alzheimer's disease based on mTOR/p70S6K signaling pathway]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:1011-1016. [PMID: 36075597 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210705-k0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of moxibustion on autophagy and amyloid β-peptide1-42 (Aβ1-42) protein expression in amyloid precursor protein/presenilin 1 (APP/PS1) double-transgenic mice with Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS After 2-month adaptive feeding, fifty-six 6-month-old APP/PS1 double transgenic AD mice were randomly divided into a model group, a moxibustion group, a rapamycin group and an inhibitor group, 14 mice in each group. Another 14 C57BL/6J mice with the same age were used as a normal group. The mice in the moxibustion group were treated with monkshood cake-separated moxibustion at "Baihui"(GV 20), "Fengfu" (GV 16) and "Dazhui" (GV 14) for 20 min; the mice in the rapamycin group were intraperitoneally injected with rapamycin (2 mg/kg); the mice in the inhibitor group were treated with moxibustion and injection of 1.5 mg/kg 3-methyladenine (3-MA). All the treatments were given once a day for consecutive 2 weeks. The morphology of hippocampal tissue was observed by HE staining; the ultrastructure of hippocampal tissue was observed by transmission electron microscopy; the expression of Aβ1-42 protein in frontal cortex and hippocampal tissue was detected by immunohistochemistry; the expressions of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), phosphorylated mTOR (p-mTOR), p70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase (p70S6K) and phosphorylated p70S6K (p-p70S6K) protein in hippocampus were detected by Western blot method. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the number of neuron cells was decreased, cells were necrotic and deformed, and autophagy vesicle and lysosome were decreased in the model group. Compared with the model group, the number of neuron cells was increased, cell necrosis was decreased, and autophagy vesicle and lysosome were increased in the moxibustion group and the rapamycin group. Compared with the normal group, the protein expressions of Aβ1-42, mTOR, p-mTOR, p70S6K and p-p70S6K in the model group were increased (P<0.05); compared with the model group, the protein expressions of Aβ1-42, mTOR, p-mTOR, p70S6K and p-p70S6K in the moxibustion group, rapamycin group and inhibitor group were decreased (P<0.05); compared with the inhibitor group, the protein expressions of Aβ1-42, mTOR, p-mTOR, p70S6K and p-p70S6K in the moxibustion group and rapamycin group were decreased (P<0.05); compared with the rapamycin group, the protein expressions of mTOR, p-mTOR, p70S6K and p-p70S6K in the moxibustion group were decreased (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Moxibustion could enhance autophagy in hippocampal tissue of APP/PS1 double transgenic AD mice and reduce abnormal Aβ aggregation in brain tissue, the mechanism may be related to the inhibition of mTOR/p70S6K signaling pathway.
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- Yang-Yang Wu
- Graduate School of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230038, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Meridians, Anhui University of CM
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- Department of Geriatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230061
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- Department of Geriatrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230061
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- Department of Endocrinology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230061
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- Graduate School of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230038, China
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- Graduate School of Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230038, China
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Ye GC, Zhu ZW, Chen JQ, Zhang ZH, Miao RH, Li T. [Characteristics of Xin'an medical masters in treatment of bi syndrome with acupuncture and moxibustion based on consolidating the root and cultivating the primary]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2022; 42:1059-1063. [PMID: 36075606 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220327-k0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Based on the theory of consolidating the root and cultivating the primary, the paper collates and reviews the theoretical evidences and the characteristics of Xin'an medical masters in treatment of bi syndrome with acupuncture and moxibustion so as to provide the ideas for further research. Xin'an medical masters thoroughly acquainted with the theory of consolidating the root and cultivating the primary in treatment of bi syndrome with acupuncture and moxibustion, emphasizing the regulation of qi and blood, yin and yang, the nutrient qi and the defensive qi; and replenishing the middle jiao (spleen and stomach) and the lower jiao (kidney). The acupoint selection was distinctive, in which, the acupoints were selected and stimulated in terms of the etiology and the pathogenesis of diseases, as well as the properties of special points. The remarkable therapeutic effect on bi syndrome was ensured through specially selecting he-sea points, ashi points and "yin-yang opposite" points; effectively using the penetrating needling technique and moxibustion method and combining acupuncture with herbal medication.
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- Guan-Cheng Ye
- Second Clinical Medical College, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100078, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100078, China
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- Beijing Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Capital Medical University
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- Beijing Shijitan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091
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Zhao C, Li XY, Li ZY, Li M, Liu ZD. Moxibustion regulates T-regulatory/T-helper 17 cell balance by modulating the microRNA-221/suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 axis in a mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis. J Integr Med 2022; 20:453-462. [PMID: 35729047 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) progression is associated with the balance of T-regulatory (Treg) and T-helper 17 (Th17) cells, while the role of microRNAs (miRs) in regulating Treg/Th17 cell balance has not been clarified. This study aimed to assess whether moxibustion could regulate Treg/Th17 cell balance by modulating the miR-221/suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) axis in the RA mouse model. METHODS A mouse model of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) was established in male DBA/1J mice. Twenty-two days after CIA induction, the mice received daily treatment with moxibustion for 12 times. Pathological scores were assessed according to the levels of synovial hyperplasia. The expression levels of cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferon-γ (IFN-γ), IL-17 and IL-10 were analyzed in serum by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4+) splenocytes was analyzed by fluorescence-activated cell sorting. The expression levels of RA-related miRs and target genes were subsequently detected, and the target of miR-221 was confirmed by the dual-luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS It was revealed that moxibustion treatment decreased the pathological scores and downregulated the expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ and IL-17, while upregulated the expression level of IL-10. The Treg/Th17 cell balance was regulated by moxibustion treatment. The expression level of miR-221 was suppressed by moxibustion treatment. Furthermore, SOCS3 was found as the direct target of miR-221, which mediated the function of moxibustion by regulating the Treg/Th17 cell balance. CONCLUSION Moxibustion therapy regulated the Treg/Th17 cell balance by modulating the miR-221/SOCS3 axis in the RA mouse model.
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- Chuang Zhao
- Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Branch of Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China; Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Branch of Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China; Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Branch of Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China; Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Branch of Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China; Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Branch of Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China; Department of Acupuncture, Baoshan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Shanghai 201999, China.
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