[Treatment of chronic urticaria with acupuncture and moxibustion by "mind-body regulation" based on "psychosomatic medicine"]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2023 Apr 12;43(4):409-13. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221130-k0004.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The treatment idea for chronic urticaria with acupuncture and moxibustion by "mind-body regulation" is explored in reference with "psychosomatic medicine". Chronic urticaria refers to "mind and body comorbidity" because qi and blood dysfunction and emotional abnormality are presented simultaneously in the disease and affected each other. In clinical diagnosis and treatment, the mutual regulation of mind and body should be considered to improve the curative effect. In treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion, through regulating the mind of brain, heart and zang organs, as well as qi movement, the mental activity is adjusted; through harmonizing the defensive qi and the nutrient blood, eliminating wind and stopping itching, the unhealthy conditions of body are treated. The comprehensive therapy of acupuncture is adopted in combination with moxibustion, bloodletting and auricular point therapy, in which, "regulating the mind" goes through the whole process of treatment, and the doctors and patients are well cooperated to ensure the qi-blood harmonization and the mind-body wellness.

基于“心身医学”理论探讨针灸“调神治形”治疗慢性荨麻疹的思路。慢性荨麻疹同时存在气血功能失调和精神情志异常,二者相互影响,互为因果,即“心身同病”,临床诊治应重视心身同治,以协同增效。针灸“调神治形”治疗慢性荨麻疹,通过调脑神、心神、脏神、气机以“调神”,调气和营、祛风止痒为则以“调形”,采用针刺配合艾灸、刺络拔罐、耳穴疗法等综合治疗,将“治神”贯穿辨治全程,医患配合,共奏气血冲和、心身安宁之效。.

Keywords: acupuncture and moxibustion; chronic urticaria; mind-body regulation; psychosomatic medicine.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Points
  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Bloodletting
  • Chronic Urticaria*
  • Humans
  • Moxibustion*