scholarly journals Acupuncture in Practice: Investigating Acupuncturists’ Approach to Treating Infantile Colic

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kajsa Landgren
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Infantile Colic ◽  
Weak Evidence ◽  
Practitioner Survey

Infantile colic is common, but no safe and effective conventional treatment exists. The use of acupuncture has increased despite weak evidence. This practitioner survey explores and discusses how infantile colic is regarded and treated in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The study is based on personal communication with 24 acupuncturists from nine countries. These acupuncturists specialize in pediatric acupuncture and represent different styles of acupuncture. Their experiences are discussed and related to relevant books and articles. Informants claimed good results when treating infants with colic. The TCM patterns commonly described by informants matched the textbooks to a great extent. The most common syndromes were “stagnation of food” and “Spleen Qi Xu.” Regarding treatment, some informants followed the teachers’ and the textbook authors’ advice on differentiated treatment according to syndrome. The points used most often were LI4, ST36, and Sifeng. Other informants treated all infants alike in one single point, LI4. The results demonstrate the diversity of TCM. The use of acupuncture for infantile colic presents an interesting option, but further research is needed in order to optimize the effects and protect infants from unnecessary or less effective treatment.

scholarly journals Homeopathic Clinical Features of 18 Patients in COVID-19 Outbreaks in Hong Kong

Homeopathy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 109 (03) ◽  
pp. 146-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Lun Aaron To ◽  
Yuen Ying Yvonne Fok
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Case Series ◽  
The Common ◽  
Gelsemium Sempervirens

Abstract Background Hong Kong is geographically located in the province of Guangdong which, after Hubei, has been the region of China second-most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to the pathognomonic symptoms of the named disease, homeopathic symptoms are always more helpful for homeopathic prescriptions. Aim This study reports and summarizes the homeopathic symptoms observed in 18 confirmed/suspected epidemiologically related cases in cluster outbreaks of COVID-19 in Hong Kong in early 2020. Methods Homeopathic symptoms from this case series were collected from 18 consecutive patients who, in addition to their concurrent conventional treatment or traditional Chinese medicine, actively sought help from homeopathy as an adjunctive measure for symptomatic relief from COVID-19. Cases were categorized according to outbreak clusters, focusing mainly on the homeopathic symptoms. In the analysis, frequency of all homeopathic medicines, common rubrics in all the cases, common rubrics in each of the top-ranked remedies, and differentiating symptoms for each top-ranked remedy were determined. Results Homeopathic symptoms of 18 cases, each identified as mild and belonging to one of six separate clusters, are reported. Eighteen common symptoms screened out of 79 selected rubrics constituted two sets of homeopathic symptom pictures: Bryonia alba (n = 4) and Gelsemium sempervirens (n = 12). Eight and seven differentiating features, respectively, were identified for Bryonia alba and Gelsemium sempervirens. Conclusion The common symptoms of 18 mild COVID-19 cases constituted two sets of homeopathic symptom pictures, indicating Bryonia alba or Gelsemium sempervirens; they were indicated in 4 and 12 cases, respectively, out of the 18 in total.

scholarly journals In Silico Target Analysis of Treatment for COVID-19 Using Huang-Lian-Shang-Qing-Wan, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1934578X2110308
Author(s):  
Ching-Wen Huang ◽  
Hai-Anh Ha ◽  
Shih-Chang Tsai ◽  
Chi-Cheng Lu ◽  
Chao-Ying Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Body ◽  
Network Pharmacology ◽  
Cell Physiology ◽  
Human Lung Cells

Due to the significantly negative impact of the coronavirus (CoV) disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the health of the community and the economy, it remains urgent and necessary to develop a safe and effective treatment method for COVID-19. Huang-Lian-Shang-Qing-Wan (HLSQW) is a herbal formula of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been applied extensively for treating “wind-heat-associated” symptoms in the upper parts of the body. The objective of the present in silico study was to investigate the potential effects of HLSQW in the context of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2 infection. We analyzed the possible interactions between bioactive compounds within HLSQW on targets that may confer antiviral activity using network pharmacology and pharmacophore-based screening. HLSQW was found to potentially target a number of pathways and the expression of various genes to regulate cell physiology and, consequently, the anti-viral effects against SARS-CoV-2. Bioactive compounds contained within HLSQW may exert combined effects to reduce the production of proinflammatory factors, which may trigger the “cytokine storm” in patients with severe COVID-19. Results from molecular modeling suggested that the bioactive HLSQW components puerarin, baicalin, and daidzin exhibit high binding affinity to the active site of 3-chymotrypsin-like cysteine protease (3CLpro) to form stable ligand-protein complexes, thereby suppressing SARS-CoV-2 replication. In addition, our results also demonstrated protective effects of the HLSQW extract against cell injury induced by the proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6, against reactive oxygen species production and nuclear factor-κB activity in normal human lung cells in vitro. To conclude, HLSQW is a potential TCM remedy that warrants further study with the aim of developing an effective treatment for COVID-19 in the future.

scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cancer Care: An Overview of 5834 Randomized Controlled Trials Published in Chinese

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 153473542110316
Author(s):  
Chun-Li Lu ◽  
Xun Li ◽  
Hong-Mei Zhou ◽  
Chi Zhang ◽  
Ya-Yue Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Symptom Improvement ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is widely integrated into cancer care in China. An overview in 2011 identified 2384 randomized and non-randomized controlled trials (RCTs, non-RCTs) on TCM for cancer published in the Chinese literature. This article summarizes updated evidence of RCTs on TCM for cancer care. Methods: We searched 4 main Chinese databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, SinoMed, and Wanfang. RCTs on TCM used in cancer care were analyzed in this bibliometric study. Results: Of 5834 RCTs (477 157 cancer patients), only 62 RCTs were indexed in MEDLINE. The top 3 cancers treated were lung, stomach, and breast cancer. About 4752 RCTs (81.45%) tested TCM combined with conventional treatment, and 1082 RCTs (18.55%) used TCM alone for treating symptoms and side-effects. Herbal medicine was the most frequently used TCM modality (5087 RCTs; 87.20%). The most frequently reported outcome was symptom improvement (3712 RCTs; 63.63%) followed by quality of life (2725 RCTs; 46.71%), and biomarkers (2384 RCTs; 40.86%). The majority of RCTs (4051; 69.44%) concluded there were beneficial effects using either TCM alone or TCM plus conventional treatment compared with conventional treatment. Conclusion: Substantial randomized trials demonstrated different types/stages of cancer were treated by various TCM modalities, alone or in combination with conventional medicine. Further evaluation on the effects and safety of TCM modalities focusing on outcomes such as quality of life is required.

Acupuncture to Boost Breast Milk in Postpartum Hypogalactia: Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (12) ◽  
pp. 1930-1936
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Breast Milk Production ◽  
Early Postpartum ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate

Background: Breast milk is appropriate and useful but the exclusive breastfeeding rate in Thailand was quite low at only 23.1%. Hypogalactia is one of the important barriers of breastfeeding. Studies in Asia and the west have shown that acupuncture could boost breast milk. However, some articles had controversial result. There has been no study to assess efficiency of acupuncture in early postpartum hypogalactia. Objective: To compare the efficacy of acupuncture and conventional treatment for stimulating breast milk in early postpartum hypogalactia at 48 hours. Materials and Methods: A randomized, prospective, clinical trial was used for the present study. Sixty postpartum hypogalactic women of term gestation in postpartum ward in Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital between March 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021 were enrolled. They were randomized into acupuncture and control groups. In the study group, mothers received once a day acupuncture at 13 acupoints without electrode for three consecutive days by qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner other than conventional treatment. Breast milk quantity were measured at day 1, day 7, and day 14 after the intervention. Results: Mean age of all participants was 29.72±5.96 year, mostly primigravida, delivered by vaginal route. Mean milk volume in the treatment group were significantly higher than the control group (p<0.05) with day 1 at 19.00±22.25 versus 5.97±6.08 mL, day 7 at 78.10±60.38 versus 40.17±28.82 mL, and day 14 at 128.33±64.86 versus 75.00±57.96 mL. The amount of breast milk in the treatment group were 3-fold, 2-fold, and 1.7-fold times more than the control group at day 1, day 7, and day 14, in respective order (p<0.05). Conclusion: Accurate acupuncture intervention could boost breast milk production in early postpartum hypogalactia at 48 hours. Keywords: Postpartum hypogalactia; Acupuncture; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese Medicine as Potential Therapy for COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (06) ◽  
pp. 1263-1277
Author(s):  
Shuang Li ◽  
Chang Liu ◽  
Fangyue Guo ◽  
Sarah J. Taleb ◽  
Mengying Tong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
National Health ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Chinese People ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, causing the disease COVID-19, spread from Wuhan throughout China and has infected people over 200 countries. Thus far, more than 3,400,000 cases and 240,000 deaths have occurred worldwide, and the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the globe. While numbers of cases in China have been steadying, the number of infections outside China is increasing at a worrying pace. We face an urgent need to control the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, which is currently expanding to a global pandemic. Efforts have focused on testing antiviral drugs and vaccines, but there is currently no treatment specifically approved. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is grounded in empirical observations and the Chinese people use TCM to overcome these sorts of plagues many times in thousands of years of history. Currently, the Chinese National Health Commission recommended a TCM prescription of Qing-Fei-Pai-Du-Tang (QFPDT) in the latest version of the “Diagnosis and Treatment guidelines of COVID-19” which has been reported to provide reliable effects for COVID-19. While doubts about TCM still exist today, this review paper will describe the rationalities that QFPDT is likely to bring a safe and effective treatment of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Medicine: an effective treatment for 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP)

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-Zhi DU ◽  
Xiao-Ying HOU ◽  
Yu-Huan MIAO ◽  
Bi-Sheng HUANG ◽  
Da-Hui LIU
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis on a Smartphone Using Skin Impedance at Acupoints: A Feasibility Study

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (16) ◽  
pp. 4618
Author(s):  
Kun-Chan Lan ◽  
Gerhard Litscher ◽  
Te-Hsuan Hung
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Skin Impedance ◽  
Pulse Diagnosis ◽  
Cost System ◽  
Skin Response ◽  
Pulse Type ◽  
Fully Connected

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis is one of the most important methods for diagnosis. A pulse can be felt by applying firm fingertip pressure to the skin where the arteries travel. The pulse diagnosis has become an important tool not only for TCM practitioners but also for several areas of Western medicine. Many pulse measuring devices have been proposed to obtain objective pulse conditions. In the past, pulse diagnosis instruments were single-point sensing methods, which missed a lot of information. Later, multi-point sensing instruments were developed that resolved this issue but were much higher in cost and lacked mobility. In this article, based on the concept of sensor fusion, we describe a portable low-cost system for TCM pulse-type estimation using a smartphone connected to two sensors, including one photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor and one galvanic skin response (GSR) sensor. As a proof of concept, we collected five-minute PPG pulse information and skin impedance on 24 acupoints from 80 subjects. Based on these collected data, we implemented a fully connected neural network (FCN), which was able to provide high prediction accuracy (>90%) for patients with a TCM wiry pulse.

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