scholarly journals Acupuncture Improves Sleep Conditions of Minipigs Representing Diurnal Animals through an Anatomically Similar Point to the Acupoint (GV20) Effective for Humans

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka-ichiro Takeishi ◽  
Masahisa Horiuchi ◽  
Hiroaki Kawaguchi ◽  
Yoshiki Deguchi ◽  
Hiroyuki Izumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Porcine Model ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
Animal Experiments ◽  
Miniature Pigs ◽  
Similar Point ◽  
Catecholamine Analysis

Acupuncture, an alternative medicine, has been widely applied for people with sleep disturbances; therefore, the effects should be evaluated objectively. Micro-minipigs (MMPigs), the smallest miniature pigs for animal experiments, were used. Acupuncture was performed at two different points: Dafengmen is located on the head and is an anatomically similar point to human-Baihui (GV20), an effective acupoint for sleep disturbances in humans; pig-Baihui is on the back. The procedure was performed as follows: shallow, within 5 mm depth for several seconds; deep, 10–20 mm depth for 20 min. The sleep conditions were evaluated by actigraph, and the amount of catecholamine in pooled urine after acupuncture treatment. MMPigs with deep acupuncture at Dafengmen showed significantly efficient values on actigraph and catecholamine analysis as compared with untreated MMPigs. The effective acupoint for sleep conditions in the porcine model is at an anatomically similar point to humans, rather than the point determined by traditional Chinese medicine.

Alternative Medicine

2002 ◽  
Vol 06 (04) ◽  
pp. 115-121
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
Heroin Addicts ◽  
Bona Fide ◽  
Good For

Ancient Chinese Recipe Good for Colds, Cancer. The Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese Doctor Invents Acupuncture Treatment for Heroin Addicts. From Quack Medicine to Bona Fide Cures — An Introduction to Mongolian Medicine. Hong Kong to Hold TCM Conference.

Alternative Medicine

2005 ◽  
Vol 09 (21) ◽  
pp. 1160-1164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl W. K. Tsim ◽  
Shao P. Li
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cordyceps Sinensis

Cordyceps sinensis—a Traditional Chinese Medicine Known as Winter-worm Summer-grass.

scholarly journals Treating Postlaparoscopic Surgery Shoulder Pain with Acupuncture

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gur Kreindler ◽  
Samuel Attias ◽  
Anna Kreindler ◽  
Haim Hen ◽  
Bassel Haj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
Common Side Effect ◽  
Analgesic Treatment

Objective.The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of acupuncture on postlaparoscopic shoulder pain (PLSP) which is a common side effect in patients undergoing abdominal laparoscopic surgery.Methods.Patients with moderate to severe PLSP in spite of analgesic treatment, which were referred by the medical staff to the Complementary-Integrative Surgery Service (CISS) at our institution, were provided with acupuncture treatment. The severity of PLSP and of general pain was assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from 0 to 10. Pain assessment was conducted prior to and two hours following acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture treatment was individualized based on traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis.Results.A total of 25 patients were evaluated during a 14-month period, from March 2011 to May 2012. A significant reduction in PLSP (mean reduction of6.4±2.3  P<0.0001) and general pain (mean reduction6.4±2.1  P<0.0001) were observed, and no significant side effects were reported.Conclusion.Individualized acupuncture treatments according to traditional Chinese medicine principles may improve postlaparoscopic shoulder pain and general pain when used in conjunction with conventional therapy. The primary findings of this study warrant verification in controlled studies.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingcheng Dong
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
Basic Structure ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Chinese Herbs ◽  
Pulse Diagnosis ◽  
Massage Treatment ◽  
Acupuncture Anesthesia ◽  
The Relationship

The essence of the traditional Chinese medicine has always been the most advanced and experienced therapeutic approach in the world. It has knowledge that can impact the direction of future modern medical development; still, it is easy to find simple knowledge with mark of times and special cultures. The basic structure of traditional Chinese medicine is composed of three parts: one consistent with modern medicine, one involuntarily beyond modern medicine, and one that needs to be further evaluated. The part that is consistent with modern medicine includes consensus on several theories and concepts of traditional Chinese medicine, and usage of several treatments and prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine including commonly used Chinese herbs. The part that is involuntarily beyond modern medicine contains several advanced theories and important concepts of traditional Chinese medicine, relatively advanced treatments, formula and modern prescriptions, leading herbs, acupuncture treatment and acupuncture anesthesia of traditional Chinese medicine that affect modern medicine and incorporates massage treatment that has been gradually acknowledged by modern therapy. The part that needs to be further evaluated consists not only the knowledge of pulse diagnosis, prescription, and herbs, but also many other aspects of traditional Chinese medicine.

scholarly journals Study on the Mechanism of Baimai Ointment in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking with Experimental Verification

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingyin Zhu ◽  
Wanling Zhong ◽  
Jing Peng ◽  
Huichao Wu ◽  
Shouying Du
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Signaling Pathway ◽  
Molecular Mechanism ◽  
Animal Experiments ◽  
Tibetan Medicine ◽  
Blue Staining ◽  
Network Pharmacology ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Purpose: The external preparation of the Tibetan medicine formula, Baimai ointment (BMO), has great therapeutic effects on osteoarthritis (OA). However, its molecular mechanism remains almost elusive. Here, a comprehensive strategy combining network pharmacology and molecular docking with pharmacological experiments was adopted to reveal the molecular mechanism of BMO against OA.Methods: The traditional Chinese medicine for systems pharmacology (TCMSP) database and analysis platform, traditional Chinese medicine integrated database (TCMID), GeneCards database, and DisGeNET database were used to screen the active components and targets of BMO in treating OA. A component–target (C-T) network was built with the help of Cytoscape, and the Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment through STRING. Autodock Tools which was used to dock the key components and key target proteins was analyzed. Animal experiments were performed to verify the key targets of BMO. Hematoxylin–eosin and toluidine blue staining were used to observe the pathology of joints. Protein expression was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results: Bioactive compounds and targets of BMO and OA were screened. The network analysis revealed that 17-β-estradiol, curcumin, licochalone A, quercetin, and glycyrrhizic acid were the candidate key components, and IL6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), MAPK1, VEGFA, CXCL8, and IL1B were the candidate key targets in treating OA. The KEGG indicated that the TNF signaling pathway, NF-κB signaling pathway, and HIF-1 signaling pathway were the potential pathways. Molecular docking implied a strong combination between key components and key targets. The pathology and animal experiments showed BMO had great effects on OA via regulating IL6, TNF, MAPK1, VEGFA, CXCL8, and IL1B targets. These findings were consistent with the results obtained from the network pharmacology approach.Conclusion: This study preliminarily illustrated the candidate key components, key targets, and potential pathways of BMO against OA. It also provided a promising method to study the Tibetan medicine formula or external preparations.

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