Study on the Disease Spectrum and Appropriate Symptoms of Auricular Apex Bloodletting Based on Bibliometrics
Objective To investigate the disease spectrum and appropriate symptoms of auricular apex bloodletting therapy,so as to guide clinical application.Methods CNKI,Wanfang Data,cqVIP,SinoMed and PubMed databases were searched to extract the names of diseases and adverse reactions.The search period was from January 1,2000 to May 25,2023.Results A total of 581 literatures were included.The treatment of auricular tip bloodletting involved 11 clinical branches,and the disease spectrum included 66 diseases,mainly in the department of ENT,neurology and dermatology.A total of 20 suitable diseases were found,8 of which were grade I suitable diseases,including hypertension,blepharitis,acne,fever,conjunctivitis,headache,insomnia and tonsillitis.Conclusions Great progress has been made in the treatment of auricular apex bloodletting,but it is necessary to carry out the diagnosis and treatment training of auricular apex bloodletting,strengthen the promotion and education and fund investment,and further expand the clinical application of the therapy.