Based on"ascending clear and descending turbidity",the idea of acupoint selection for acupuncture treatment of insomnia was discussed
A Insomnia is one of the common neurological diseases,which seriously affects the quality of life of patients.In-somnia is related to the disorder of ascending and descending of qi activity.Under the guidance of the theory of"ascending clear and descending turbidity",the treatment principle of"first descending turbidity,attaching importance to ascending clear,activa-ting pivot,and not forgetting to regulate spirit"is put forward.The acupoints of descending turbidity are Neiguan(PC6),Zhong-wan(CV12),Sanyinjiao(SP6);the acupoints of ascending clear are Baihui(GV20),Daheng(SP15),Qihai(CV6),Zu-sanli(ST36);the acupoints of pivot is Tianshu(ST25);the acupoints of regulating spirit are Baihui(GV20),Shenting(GV24),Shenmen(HT7),Sanyinjiao(SP6).The combination of various acupoints plays the role of clearing ascending,tur-bid descending,and tranquilizing the position,so as to achieve the purpose of treating the disease and broaden the thinking for the treatment of insomnia.
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