Exploration of acupuncture treatment protocols for chronic spontaneous urticaria based on xuanfu theory
Chronic spontaneous urticaria,as a clinically intractable skin disease,is characterized by the main symptom of recurrent itchiness.The skin lesions often recur and the itching is severe during the attacks,seriously affects the quality of life of patients.This article,guided by xuanfu theory,elucidates the core pathogenesis of chronic spontaneous urticaria as"abnormal opening and closing of xuanfu".Based on the pathogenesis,establish treatment principles of supporting body and eliminating evil,regulating xuanfu,and establish combination of acupuncture and blood-letting therapy.The acupoints of zhōngwǎn,guānyuán,tiānshū,and zúsānlǐ are the main formula of acupuncture,supplemented by dàzhuī and géshú as the main formula of blood-letting.Through xuanfu system of acupoints,meridians and organs,dispel wind and strengthen body,disperse blood stasis and unblock meridians,promote circulation of skin and organs,promote circulation of qi and blood,eliminate evil and restore righteousness,relieve rashes and maintain overall health.