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[Acupoint selection patterns for epilepsy in ancient texts based on visual network analysis].

Wentao Yang1, Hua Cui1, Chaojie Wang1

  • 1Graduate School of Heilongjiang University of CM, Harbin 150040, China.

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Ancient acupuncture texts reveal precise acupoint selection for epilepsy, emphasizing Baihui (GV20) and Shenmen (HT7). Treatments focused on calming the spirit and associated symptoms, offering insights for modern clinical practice.

Keywords:
Chinese Medical Classicsacupoint selection patternacupuncture and moxibustionepilepsy

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Area of Science:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Acupuncture Research

Background:

  • Epilepsy treatment has historically involved various modalities.
  • Ancient acupuncture texts offer a rich source of information on therapeutic strategies.
  • Understanding historical acupoint selection provides context for current practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze disease patterns and acupoint characteristics for epilepsy in classical acupuncture literature.
  • To provide references and insights for contemporary clinical acupuncture for epilepsy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of acupuncture texts from the *Chinese Medical Classics* (5th edition) concerning epilepsy.
  • Statistical analysis of acupoint frequency, meridian association, distribution, and needling techniques.
  • Application of the Apriori algorithm for association rule analysis and complex network analysis for high-frequency acupoints.

Main Results:

  • Analysis of 205 acupuncture prescriptions revealed differentiation-based treatments for epilepsy subtypes (epilepsy, wind epilepsy, five epilepsy).
  • Commonly used acupoints included Baihui (GV20), Jiuwei (CV15), Shenmen (HT7), Shenting (GV24), and Xinshu (BL15), primarily from the Governor, Bladder, and Conception vessels.
  • Core acupoint combinations identified through network analysis were Baihui (GV20)-Shenting (GV24), Baihui (GV20)-Shenmen (HT7), and Baihui (GV20)-Zhaohai (KI6). Treatment often involved moxibustion or combined acupuncture and moxibustion.

Conclusions:

  • Ancient texts demonstrate precise acupoint selection for epilepsy, frequently utilizing key points like Baihui (GV20) and Shenmen (HT7).
  • Therapeutic emphasis was placed on calming epilepsy, awakening the spirit, relaxing tendons, and nourishing the heart.
  • These findings offer valuable historical context and potential guidance for modern acupuncture protocols in epilepsy management.