The therapeutic effect of Huangdi internal acupuncture on knee joint pain
Objective:The Huangdi internal acupuncture(黄帝内针)is derived from the Juci method(巨刺法)and Miaoci method(缪刺法)in the Huangdi Neijing(《黄帝内经》),and through the old to form a set of theoretical system more perfect,more systematic,clinical application of more extensive acupuncture,is based on the overall concept of traditional Chinese medicine,reconcile Yin(阴)and Yang(阳),cure the disease and seek the root of the therapy.The Huangdi internal acupuncture prohibits the use of acupuncture above the elbow and knee and on the torso,which provides a simple,safe,and efficient diagnosis and treatment method for clinical acupuncture treatment of diseases.The paper summarized the theoretical basis of Huangdi internal acupuncture in the treatment of knee joint pain,so as to provide reference for seeking a simpler and more efficient method for clinical treatment of knee joint pain.Methods:The theoretical basis of Huangdi internal acupuncture theory for knee joint pain was sorted out and analyzed.The Huangdi internal acupuncture is used to achieve the purposes of right treatment for left disease,left treatment for right disease,lower treatment for upper disease,upper treatment for lower disease,seeking the same spirit,and exchanging Yin and Yang.The key of acupoint examination in clinical practice are"six,three,two,one",the pain of knee joint is treated by acupuncture at Ashi point(阿是穴)on the contralateral elbow with Tongqi.Results:Huangdi internal acupuncture can quickly relieve knee pain and limited activity.Conclusion:Huangdi internal acupuncture in the treatment of knee joint pain is simple,safe and efficient,and the acupoint selection is few and precise,and the patient compliance is relatively high,which is worthy of further study.