Research on the Application of Brain-kidney-Du Meridian Axis Fire Dragon Moxibustion Combined with Auricular Acupressure in Patients with Yang Deficiency Type Insomnia
Objective:To study the application effect of brain-kidney-Du meridian axis fire dragon moxibustion combined with auricular acupressure on patients with Yang deficiency type insomnia.Method:A total of 100 patients with Yang deficiency type insomnia treated in Huai'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from September 2020 to September 2023 were selected for the study.According to the random number table method,patients were divided into control group and observation group,with 50 cases in each group.The control group received auricular acupressure treatment,while the observation group received brain-kidney-Du meridian axis fire dragon moxibustion combined with auricular acupressure.The sleep status[Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)],therapeutic effects,traditional Chinese medicine symptom scores,and negative emotions[Hamilton anxiety scale(HAMA),Hamilton depression scale(HAMD)]of the two groups were compared.Result:Before intervention,there were no significant differences in PSQI scores,dreaminess and waking easily,difficulty falling asleep,drowsiness and fatigue,total score of traditional Chinese medicine symptom scores,HAMA score and HAMD score between the two groups(P>0.05).After the intervention,PSQI scores,dreaminess and waking easily,difficulty falling asleep,drowsiness and fatigue,total score of traditional Chinese medicine symptom scores,HAMA score and HAMD score in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,and the total treatment effective rate was significantly higher than that in the control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:The effect of brain-kidney-Du meridian axis fire dragon moxibustion combined with auricular acupressure in the treatment of Yang deficiency type insomnia is significant,which can effectively improve the sleep quality of patients,reduce the symptoms of dreaminess and waking easily,difficulty falling asleep,drowsiness and fatigue,and significantly reduce the anxiety and depression scores of patients.
Brain-kidney-Du meridian axis fire dragon moxibustionAuricular acupressureYang deficiency type insomniaSleep statusTraditional Chinese medicine symptoms