[Unity and separation of lifting-thrusting and twirling reinforcing-reducing manipulation].

To analyze the collaborative use and separation reasons of lifting-thrusting and twirling reinforcing and reducing manipulation. Lifting-thrusting manipulation and twirling manipulation are two important contents of acupuncture methods. In traditional acupuncture and moxibustion, the two methods were used in reinforcing and reducing concert, which was mainly related to the therapeutic thought guided by the -blood theory and the influence of the human body structure on the technique manipulation.

[Analysis on the route of conception vessel and governor vessel in (')].

On the base of the analysis on the original text in ( ¢) and in association with the meridian tracing experiment results in transparent fish, rats and human body, the routes of conception vessel and governor vessel were recognized de novo. The starting site of conception vessel has been described as "the center of uterus" and "the inferior part of Zhongji (CV 3)", which refer to the same region. The running course of conception vessel includes 3 routes, named the deep abdominal route, the deep dorsal route and the superficial abdominal route.

[Thought on diagnosis and treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion for facial spasm based on theory].

In the guidance of ( street, path of ) theory, the thought on diagnosis and treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion for facial spasm is analyzed. theory is a summary of the horizontal distribution rule of human body and the conclusion of the characteristics of function and indication in a certain area. In terms of spatial location and functional characteristics, facial spasm is related to "head ".

[Improvement in dyspepsia related symptoms treated with acupuncture in 278 patients with postprandial distress syndrome: a secondary analysis of a multi-center randomized controlled trial].

Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect of acupuncture for the improvements in various dyspeptic symptoms of postprandial distress syndrome.

Methods: The secondary analysis on the data of a multi-center randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted. 278 patients with postprandial distress syndrome were randomized into an acupuncture group (138 cases) and a sham-acupuncture group (140 cases).

[Effect of fire needling on mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis and related serum inflammatory cytokines].

Objective: To compare the clinical effect of fire needling and filiform needling for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and observe the influence on related serum inflammatory sytokines.

Methods: A total of 60 patients with mild to moderate KOA were randomly divided into an observation group (30 cases, 4 cases dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 4 cases dropped off). Both groups were given basic health management, and the acupoints of the two groups were Liangqiu (ST 34), Xuehai (SP 10), Neixiyan (EX-LE 4), Dubi (ST 35), Yanglingquan (GB 34) and point.

[Overview of five-element acupuncture development after returning China].

To introduce the historical origin of five element acupuncture and its development after returning to China, including the domestic inheritance mode, the clinical application, the establishment and operation of the Society of Five Element Acupuncture. This paper analyzed the challenges and opportunities faced by the development of five element acupuncture in China, which provides reference for the further development and expansion of the five element acupuncture.

[Consideration on existing problems in development of clinical practice guidelines for acupuncture and moxibustion in China].

To sort out the existing problems within the published 35 evidence-based acupuncture-moxibustion clinical practice guidelines (group standards) in Chinese: the development methods and the development process are not clear and strict enough; the evidence evaluation system fails to fully reflect the characteristics of acupuncture and moxibustion. Therefore, , should require the guideline developers to consider the characteristics of acupuncture discipline, evaluate modern literature evidence comprehensively, and integrate ancient literature and medical experts' experience, to form proper recommendations for clinical practice. Specific requirements should be made simultaneously in the development process to make it clearer and stricter.

[Effect of acupuncture on intestinal flora and TLR4 in brain and intestinal tissues in rats with stress gastric ulcer].

Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture at "Guanyuan" (CV 4) and "Xiajuxu" (ST 39) on intestinal flora and Toll-like receptors-4 (TLR4) in brain and intestinal tissue in rats with stress gastric ulcer (SGU), and to explore the possible mechanism of acupuncture for SGU.

Methods: Thirty-one male SD rats were randomly divided into a blank group (=7), a model group (=8), an acupuncture group (=8) and a drug group (=8). The rats in the model group, acupuncture group and drug group were treated with modified restraint plus water-immersion stress method to establish SGU model.

[Effect of electroacupuncture on lung dysplasia in rats with intrauterine growth restriction induced by maternal food restriction].

Objective: To investigate the protective effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at "Zusanli" (ST 36) in pregnant rats on lung dysplasia of newborn rats with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) induced by maternal food restriction.

Methods: Twenty-four female SD rats were randomly divided into a control group, a control+EA group, a model group and a model+EA group, 6 rats in each group. From the 10th day into pregnancy to the time of delivery, the rats in the model group and the model+EA group were given with 50% dietary restriction to prepare IUGR model.

[Application and reflection on pilot study in acupuncture clinical research].

Pilot study is essential prerequisite for large-scale research. Acupuncture is a complex intervention measure. The factors of its clinical effect and effect mechanism are complicated.

[Acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy based on data mining].

Objective: To analyze the rules of acupoint selection in the acupuncture treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy by data mining.

Methods: The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding acupuncture for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy published from July 15 of 2009 to July 15 of 2019 were retrieved from databases of CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, SinoMed, PubMed and EMbase. A database was established with Microsoft Excel 2016.

[Objective, approach and symbolic achievement of the standardization on extraordinary points].

Through sorting out the development of meridian points and the standardization of extraordinary points in dynasties, two objectives are discovered in the standardization of extraordinary points starting from the Tang Dynasty. The points with extraordinary effect are selected points and transferred to meridian points and the commonly-used key points are selected and developed to be standardized acupoints. Hence, 3 approaches are summarized.

[Discussion on the body conception of the medical scholars at the early eras based on the description of meridians in bamboo slip and silk medical books].

In the paper, the basic situation and description of meridians are introduced on () and () unearthed from Mawangdui, () from Zhangjiashan, the lacquer figure from Shuangbaoshan, the lacquer figure as well as () unearthed from Laoguanshan. By analyzing the differences of the records of the aforementioned unearthed literature and the meridians described on the excavated lacquer figures in comparison with the "twelve meridians" in ( '), it is viewed that the development of meridian system, from "eleven meridians" to "twelve meridians", from "independent flowing line" to the circular motion channel as "endless cycling", is influenced by the symbolic model of image numerology of "6 for the Heaven and 5 for the Earth" and the law of the reciprocal change of and . The description of meridians by the medical scholars at the early eras are based on various kinds of practices, such as clinical diagnosis and treatment, and .

[Therapeutic effect of 's triple nine needling combined with medication on optic atrophy].

Objective: To explore the effect of 's triple nine needling on visual acuity and visual field in patients with optic atrophy.

Methods: A total of 90 patients with optic atrophy were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 45 cases in each one. Treatment of 's triple nine needling combined with conventional medication were adopted in the observation group, conventional medication was given in the control group.

[International standard -: experience and recommendation].

The 22236 --, as the first international standard (IS) in acupoint thread-embedding field, has been officially published by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2020. The background of its development, difficulties and countermeasures in the process of development were reviewed, and the experience of standard development was summarized, aiming to provide methods and references for future IS development of acupuncture and moxibustion instruments. It is suggested that strengthening the discourse power in the process of IS development, increasing the compound talents cultivation for IS, valuing the importance of enterprises in the development of IS, and creating an advantageous environment for the development of IS are the keys to improve the level of standardization of acupuncture and moxibustion instruments and play a more important role in the IS development.

[Quchi (LI 11) for treatment of allergic diseases based on coincidence of key therapeutic characteristics of acupoints and pathogenesis of allergic diseases].

According to the etiology, allergic diseases are related to wind and heat; according to the pathogenesis, most of allergic diseases are -blood diseases; from the theory of , allergic diseases are closely related to the depressed heat of and stomach-intestine, and the common elements of the pathogenesis of allergic diseases are wind, heat, , blood and . With reviewing the ancient literature and modern research, the key therapeutic effect of Quchi (LI 11) and its special treatment effect on allergic diseases are summarized. It is suggested that the key therapeutic characteristics of Quchi (LI 11), including dispelling the wind, clearing the heat, cooling the blood and regulating stomach-intestine function, are in accordance with the common causes and pathogenesis of allergic diseases.

[Effect of acupuncture on knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score in patients with knee osteoarthritis].

Objective: To verify the clinical effect of acupuncture on knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Methods: Forty-two patients with KOA were randomly divided into an acupuncture group (21 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a sham acupuncture group (21 cases, 1 case dropped off). The patients in the acupuncture group were treated with routine acupuncture at 5-6 local acupoints [Dubi (ST 35), Neixiyan (EX-LE 4), Heding (EX-LE 2), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Xuehai (SP 10), Zusanli (ST 36), etc.

[Acupoint selection rules in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease with acupuncture in China based on data mining].

Objective: To analyze the rules of acupoint selection in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease in China using data mining technology.

Methods: The published literature of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease with acupuncture was retrieved from electronic databases from January 1, 1983 to December 1, 2019, including SinoMed, CNKI, Wanfang and VIP database. Acupuncture prescription database was established, and the rules of acupoint selection were explored by statistical software SPSS 20.

[Collection methods, stylistic layout and value of extraordinary points in (')].

The literature source, collection methods and stylistic layout, value and influence of 32 extraordinary points in (') were collected. The sources of the literature are extensive. The collection methods include 5 aspects, named inheritance, integration and repair; name rectification, identification and differentiation; new point explication on the base of extraordinary points; well arrangement of points and mutual use of three methods for stylistic layout; as well as integrative illustration with text and picture, and determined location.

[Effect of electroacupuncture at "Zusanli" (ST 36) and its matching point at abdomen on intestinal motility in mice with postoperative ileus].

Objective: To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at different acupoint combination on intestinal motility and expression of inflammatory factors IL-6 and TNF-α in intestinal muscle layer in mice with postoperative ileus (POI), so as to provide reference of acupoint combination of clinical EA intervention for POI.

Methods: A total of 78 SPF-grade male C57BL/6 mice aged 8-12 weeks were randomly divided into a sham operation group, a model group, a ST 36+ non-acupoint group, a ST 36+ ST 25 group, a ST 36+ CV 4 group and a ST 36+ CV 12 group, 13 mice in each group. The model of POI was established by intestinal manipulation.

[Acupuncture based on meridian diagnosis for chronic atrophic gastritis].

Objective: To compare the efficacy between acupoint selection of meridian diagnosis and regular acupoint selection for chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG).

Methods: A total of 70 cases of CAG were randomly divided into an observation group (35 cases, 5 cases dropped off) and a control group (35 cases, 5 dropped off). In the observation group, according to the hand diagnosis of meridians and the results of 80-channels energy determinator, based on the principle of child-mother relation acupoint combination, the -connecting point and back- points were added for excess syndrome, and the -primary point, front- points and -sea point of foot meridians were added for deficiency syndrome; in addition, the acupoints of the eight extraordinary meridians were added based on the nature of acupoints.

[Reporting quality of RCTs of acupuncture for vascular dementia].

Objective: To evaluate the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for vascular dementia.

Methods: The RCTs of acupuncture for vascular dementia were systematically retrieved from the Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMbase, CNKI, SinoMed, VIP and Wanfang databases from the date of establishment to October 31, 2018. The reporting quality of RCT was evaluated based on the internationally-recognized Consolidated Standards for Reporting of Trials (CONSORT) statement and Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA).

[Professor 's concept and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease].

In view of the five major misunderstandings in the clinical understanding of gastroesophageal reflux disease in traditional Chinese medicine, that is, wrong main symptoms, wrong position of the disease, wrong character of the disease, treating acid with acid, and attaching importance to drugs and neglecting acupuncture-moxibustion in treatment, Professor has proposed the corresponding solving strategies, which includes grasping the main disease, carefully examining the disease position, distinguishing the character of disease, and no acid suppression for acid regurgitation. In addition, Professor highly values the external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine. In particular, the acupuncture therapy of " (promote the circulation of the governor vessel and reduce the reversed )" based on many years of clinical experience provides new ideas and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease in traditional Chinese medicine.

[Acupuncture for secondary dysmenorrhea of adenomyosis: a prospective case-series study].

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture by stages on secondary dysmenorrhea of adenomyosis through prospective case-series study.

Methods: A total of 36 cases of adenomyosis patients with moderate-to-severe dysmenorrhea were treated with acupuncture by stages. The acupoints of Diji (SP 8), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Ciliao (BL 32) and Shiqizhui (EX-B 8) were selected and acupuncture was given once a day during menstrual period; the acupoints of Guanyuan (CV 4), Zigong (EX-CA1), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Zusanli (ST 36) ect.

[Clinical observation of herb-separated moxibustion combining western medication on allergic rhinitis of kidney- deficiency type and correlation with infrared thermal imagining].

Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of herb-separated moxibustion combined with budesonide nasal spray (rhinocort) on moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis (AR) of kidney- deficiency type, and to explore the correlation between nasal temperature and condition of allergic rhinitis.

Methods: A total of 70 patients with moderate to severe persistent AR were randomized into an observation group (35 cases) and a control group (35 cases, 3 cases dropped off). Both groups were treated with rhinocort, one spray on each side of the nostril (approximately 64 μg each spray), once in the morning and once in the evening, for 4 weeks.