CHEN Qian, MA Ning, ZHANG Jingjing, et al. Analysis on the application of ghost points in tic disorders based on "the unity of body and spirit". [J]. Modern Chinese Clinical Medicine 30(5):84-88(2023)
DOI:
CHEN Qian, MA Ning, ZHANG Jingjing, et al. Analysis on the application of ghost points in tic disorders based on "the unity of body and spirit". [J]. Modern Chinese Clinical Medicine 30(5):84-88(2023) DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-6606.2023.05.017.
Analysis on the application of ghost points in tic disorders based on "the unity of body and spirit"
which is mainly characterized by motor and/or vocal tics. In addition to tic symptoms
most patients have negative emotion or psychological and behavioral problems. As the theory of "the unity of body and spirit" suggests
tic disorders belong to the category of psychosomatic comorbidities
the typical clinical characteristics of which are mental and physical restlessness. Emotional discomfort and failure of the spirit to maintain control of the body is an essential factor in the pathogenesis. Therefore
the treatment should give consideration to both the body and spirit
especially healing the spirit. "Ghost points" are the key points for the treatment of the spirit
and they also have the effect of regulating the body. Therefore
these points can be used to treat tic disorders. In terms of tic disorders
acupuncture at the ghost points can harmonize yin and yang
regulating emotions
and also promote qi and blood circulation
treat the body by relaxing sinew and extinguishing wind
which can calm the spirit and body
and prevent and control tic symptoms. By elaborating on the mechanism and clinical application of the ghost points in tic disorders
this article helps to provide a new perspective for acupoint combination for tic disorders.
关键词
抽动障碍形神合一鬼穴针灸
Keywords
tic disordersunity of body and spiritghost pointsacupuncture
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