Discussion on clinical application and regularity of the theory of"mind-regulating"in clinical acupuncture and moxibustion treatment
The active role of"Shen"(mind)in the process of disease treatment has always been valued by scholars of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)."Tiaoshen"(mind-regulating)is regarded as the fundamental component of TCM therapy."Mind-regulating"acupuncture and moxibustion therapy,as a treatment method for both body and mind,is consistent with the present bio-psycho-social medical model.In recent years,a large number of clinical studies have confirmed the exact efficacy of"mind-regulating"acupuncture and moxibustion therapy.This article reviewed the clinical applications of that in psychosomatic diseases,neurological diseases,and digestive diseases over the last decade.This article also summarized the research progress of various"mind-regulating"acupuncture and moxibustion methods,investigated the theoretical connotations of"Tongdu Tiaoshen"(dredging Governor Vessel and regulating mind)acupuncture,"Shugan Tiaoshen"(soothing liver and regulating mind)acupuncture,and the"Tiaoshen needling technique"(mind-regulating needling technique),and generalized the main acupoint selection rules.Lastly,future development directions were provided for the theoretical basis of clinical application of"mind-regulating"acupuncture and moxibustion therapy for further improvement.
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