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[Acupoint selection for acute migraine treated with acupuncture]
Ya Wen1, Dan Wang1, Gangqi Fan2
1the Second Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of CM, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu Province, China.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|January 24, 2019
Summary
Acupuncture for acute migraine shows specific acupoint selection in traditional and modern medicine. Research analysis reveals key factors and proposes optimized approaches for improved treatment effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Neurology
- Acupuncture Research
Background:
- Acute migraine treatment often involves acupuncture, necessitating optimized acupoint selection.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern medicine offer distinct frameworks for acupoint selection.
- A comprehensive review is needed to synthesize current research and identify research gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress of acupoint research for acute migraine treated with acupuncture.
- To analyze factors influencing acupoint selection in both TCM and modern medicine.
- To propose optimized approaches for acupoint selection in integrated medicine.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of acupoint selection for acute migraine.
- Analysis of seven key factors: meridian tropism, acupoint property, and disorders.
- Exploration of optimal acupoint selection schemes.
Main Results:
- Acupoint selection for acute migraine exhibits specificity within both TCM and modern medicine.
- Key factors influencing selection include meridian pathways and acupoint characteristics.
- Current research presents shortages and gaps in understanding optimal selection strategies.
Conclusions:
- Acupoint selection for acute migraine is specific, drawing from both traditional and modern medical theories.
- Optimized approaches integrating TCM, modern medicine, and comprehensive methods are proposed.
- Further research is anticipated to advance the understanding and application of acupoint selection in acupuncture for migraines.
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