Professor FU Wenbin's experience of "acupuncture-moxibustion-consolidation" holistic idea in treatment of laryngeal herpes zoster with vocal cord paralysis

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2024 Feb 12;44(2):195-199. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230528-k0005.
[Article in English, Chinese]

Abstract

This paper introduces professor FU Wenbin's clinical experience in the treatment of laryngeal herpes zoster with vocal cord paralysis, using the holistic mode of treatment, in which, acupuncture, moxibustion and consolidation regimens are integrated. Regarding the core pathogenesis of the disease, the invaded exogenous toxic heat is transformed into fire that flows to the throat. Soothing liver and releasing heat is the general principle of treatment, guiding the entire process of treatment. For acupuncture regimen, the filiform needling is used and the acupoint prescription is composed of Baihui (GV 20), Yintang (GV 24+), Lianquan (CV 23), the four-gate points (bilateral Hegu [LI 4] and Taichong [LR 3]), the group points for conducting qi back to the primary (Zhongwan [CV 12], Xiawan [CV 10], Qihai [CV 6] and Guanyuan [CV 4]), as well as bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), Wangu (GB 12) and Yifeng (TE 17). Besides, the pricking technique is delivered to the posterior wall of the pharynx for soothing the liver, regulating the spirit, reducing the heat and benefiting the throat. For the moxibustion regimen, moxibustion is applied to Fengchi (GB 20), Feishu (BL 13), the four-flower points (bilateral Geshu [BL 17] and Danshu [BL 19]), Shenshu (BL 23) and Mingmen (GV 4), which nourishes the spleen and stomach and reduces the heat pathogen through the heating action of moxibustion specially. In the stage of consolidation, the bloodletting and cupping technique is used at Xinshu (BL 15), Ganshu (BL 18) and Jianjing (GB 21) to eliminate the liver stagnation and the intradermal needling is delivered to sustain the needling stimulation and consolidate the therapeutic effect.

介绍符文彬教授采用“一针二灸三巩固”的整合针灸模式治疗喉带状疱疹伴声带麻痹的临床经验。外感热毒化火并流窜喉部为本病核心病机,疏肝泄热为治则贯穿整个治疗过程。一针即毫针针刺,选取百会、印堂、廉泉、四关穴、“引气归元”组穴,双侧风池、完骨、翳风等,并点刺咽后壁以疏肝调神,泄热利咽;二灸即精灸疗法,选取风池、肺俞、四花穴、肾俞、命门等,可温养脾肾,以热引热;三巩固即选取心俞、肝俞、肩井运用刺络拔罐疏肝排淤,并通过皮内针埋针持续刺激巩固疗效。.

Keywords: FU Wenbin; experience of famous doctor; holistic acupuncture and moxibustion; laryngeal herpes zoster; vocal cord paralysis.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Points
  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Herpes Zoster* / complications
  • Herpes Zoster* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Moxibustion*
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis*