Exploration and analysis of the specific acupuncture treatment method for posttraumatic stress disorder in the era of post epidemic situation / 国际中医中药杂志

By summarizing and analizing the relevant literature of modern special acupuncture method in clinic treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this paper aims to provide a reference for acupuncture and moxibustion in the era of post epidemic situation. At present, there are four major specific acupuncture treatments which include: Anshen- Xingnao- Tiaoshen Method, Tongdu- Tiaoshen Method, Shugan- Tiaoshen Method, Wentong Method. Although there are some differences in diagnosis, treatment ideas, meridian and acupoint selection and operation methods, the diagnosis and treatment ideas are mainly focusing on regulating the spirit and soothing the liver. The rules of selecting meridians and acupoints are Nao-acupoints, soothing Liver-qi, regulating mind and strengthening the spleen and kidney. Electric acupuncture is used more offen, but pure acupuncture treatment is used more less.

Progress on the specific acupuncture treatment for depressive disorder / 国际中医中药杂志

At present, there are five major specific acupuncture treatments mainly including Shugan-Tiaoshen acupuncture therapy, Lingping’s Tongdu-Tiaoshen acupuncture therapy, Zhuang’s Tiaoshen acupuncture therapy, Tong Yuan acupuncture therapy, and Dong ' s Tiaoshen-Jieyu acupuncture therapy. Although there are subtle differences, three commons arefoundthrough comparing and analyzing, including ' Shen’ regared as the core treatment of depression, regulating qi duringtreatment, and Du channel points mainly used.