Relay Needling at the Back with Three Insertions for Treatment of Flaccidity Syndrome

In this paper, the method of “Relay Needling at the Back with Three Insertions” is introduced. It has been confirmed that the therapy is very effective for treatment of muscular atrophy. Here, I would like to recommend it to my fellow colleagues.     

A Survey on TCM Treatment of Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

Polymyositis is an illness characterized byinflammation of the muscle(s) with uncertainetiological causes.Most of the physicians think thatviral infection,disturbances of immune functionsand/or pathological vascular changes might beresponsible for the condition.The manifestations inclinic include muscle weakness,pain,tenderness oratrophy in the proximal end of muscles of the limbs,     

TCM Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Supplementing the Kidney and Invigorating the Blood Circulation

The therapeutic effects in treating the intermediate and late rheumatoid arthritis by supplementing thekidney and invigorating blood circulation were observed.In the 43 cases of the treatment group,No.2Qu Feng Shi Ling capsules (祛风湿灵胶囊 2号) and Fenbid (芬必得) were prescribed,while in the 39cases of the control group Lei Gong Teng Tablets(雷工藤总甙片) and Fenbid were given.The resultsshowed that the total effective rate in the treatment group was more satisfactory than that in thecontrol(P<0.05 or P<0.01).With less toxic effects,the former could better improve the local swellingand lower the blood viscosity.     

Dr.Zhang Zhijun''''S Experience in Treating Stroke with Medicinal Insects

Dr.Zhang Zhijun,father of the authors,had richexperience in treating senile cardiovascular diseaseswith integrated TCM and western medicine.Thefollowing is an introduction to his experience in thetreatment of stroke with medicinal insects.The Medicinal Insects Indicated for Stroke     

Personal Experience in TCM Treatment of Reflux Esophagitis

Reflux esophagitis falls into the category of refluxgastroesophagopathy.It is characterized byinflammation,erosion,ulcer formation and fibrosis ofthe esophageal mucous membrane due to reflux ofthe content of the stomach and duodenum into theesophagus.TCM holds that this disorder is caused bydisturbance of the ascending and descendingfunctions of the middle-jiao,intolerance of     

Treatment of Hordeolum by Bloodletting at Ear Apex

Hordeolum,the acute pyogenic infection ofstaphylococci in the palpebral glands,is one of themost commonly seen disorders of the external eyediseases.According to the location of the lesion,itcan be divided into internal and external hordeolum.The early symptoms are redness,swelling,and painin the eyelid.In severe cases,the condition can be     

The Affects of Acupuncture at Sibai and Neiting Acupoints on Gastric Peristalsis

The frequency and amplitude of gastric peristaltic wave were significantly changed in 15 subjects whenSibai(ST 2)and Neiting(ST 44)acupoints of the Stomach Channel of Foot-Yangming were punctured.The results demonstrate that these acupoints are effective for treatment of stomach diseases,providingan experimental basis for the theory of channels and collaterals.