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[Theoretical basis of bone-touching acupuncture method for brain diseases based on the "bone-brain axis"]
Tianchen Yu1, Jia Wang1, Yuqing Wang1
1Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|December 10, 2024
Summary
This study explores the "bone-brain axis" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), linking bone-touching acupuncture to effective brain disease treatment. It aims to provide a theoretical basis for this therapeutic approach.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Context:
- Bone-touching acupuncture, a key TCM technique, shows efficacy in treating brain diseases.
- A lack of clear theoretical understanding hinders widespread clinical application.
- The intricate relationship between bones and the brain in TCM is explored.
Purpose:
- To elucidate the theoretical underpinnings of the
Summary:
- This paper investigates the physiological and pathological connections between bones and the brain within TCM.
- It introduces and explains the TCM concept of the "bone-brain axis".
- The study reviews the characteristics, history, and modern uses of bone-touching acupuncture for neurological conditions.
Impact:
- Provides a theoretical framework for bone-touching acupuncture in treating brain disorders.
- Offers new perspectives for clinical research and mechanistic studies.
- Enhances understanding of TCM's role in neurological therapeutics.
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