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Contents of Issue #70 Tefillin: An Ancient Acupuncture Point Prescription for Mental Clarity (Steven Schram); Point Combining: The Key to Successful Pain Control (Sun Peilin); The Extraordinary Vessels & Gynaecological Disease (Zhenbo Li); A Case History: Excess & Deficiency in Thrush (Cheng Hao Zhou); Cervical Spondylosis: Treatment with Abdominal Points (Xuan Lihua); The Management of Osteonecrosis with Acupuncture (Sanjeev Rastogi); Clinical Study: Acupuncture & Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints) (Matt Callison); The Substitution of Ren Shen by Dang Shen (Jelena Stefanovic & Jiang Yongping); Case Study: The Treatment of Crohn’s Disease with Modified Di Yu San (Mengke Kou); The Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Abstracts March & June 2002 (JTCM); Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Breast Cancer (Part Three) (Isaac Cohen, Mary Tagliaferri & Debu Tripathy); Reviews (For this item please quote stock ID 23842)

June Issue #81: ‘Space for Acupuncture' At Stanchester Community School Heather Rabone Stanchester Community School is a secondary comprehensive school with 900 pupils in the English county of Somerset. Since the Autumn of 2005 a small project has been offering acupuncture treatment on a voluntary basis to young people in the school identified with anxiety and stress, ADHD and problems controlling anger. This article describes the project, the treatment offered and the results of the treatment, including feedback from the pupils themselves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Treatment of Hyperthyroidism by Acupuncture Ian Appleyard This article discusses the treatment of hyperthyroidism by acupuncture and is intended as information for practitioners who already have an understanding of the theory and principles of Chinese medicine. An overview of hyperthyroidism from a Western medicine perspective is given as well as a suggested treatment strategy for acupuncturists. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spinal Cord Injury: Management by Acupuncture David Tai & David White The treatment of spinal cord injury presents major difficulties. Practitioners of both Western and Chinese medicine have tried various methods to restore proper physiological and neurological functioning to the many affected paraplegic patients in the world. This article will explore the management of paraplegia through the use of acupuncture, in combination with neuroanatomical science, in order to provide acupuncturists with a better understanding of this debilitating disorder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deqi Mark Bovey This review of deqi, the needling sensations associated with ‘grasping the qi’, is largely based on contemporary literature covering both research studies and clinical practice. Different understandings of the term deqi are classified according to the relative emphasis placed on practitioner or patient sensations. Both sets of sensations are explored, using theoretical and research data. The factors that may influence deqi are considered, particularly the variation that has been observed between acupuncture points and sham points, and that between different kinds of needling. The existing evidence for the therapeutic value of deqi is described, together with the limitations in this respect of most clinical trials. Deqi has been modelled in physiological terms and various physiological processes have been linked to deqi sensations: heart rate, blood flow, circulating hormones and neurological activity. The results from recent brain imaging studies are discussed. Finally, there is consideration of how the research results interact with different styles of acupuncture and how they lead onto questions pertinent to our own practical performance in the clinic. Ideas are put forward for research suited to practitioner-researchers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Treatment of Acne with Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Therapies Wei Liu & Wen Jiang Acne is a common skin disease, especially in adolescents. A Chinese medicine pattern differentiation for acne is offered, with acupuncture treatment according to pattern differentiation and treatment by local acupuncture and related therapies. A prognosis is offered for the different patterns of acne, and a sample case history given. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Treatment of Chronic Urticaria with the Thick Needle Xuan Lihua Outbreaks of acute urticaria last 24-48 hours and may be self-resolving, whereas chronic urticaria is defined as lasting more than six weeks and is extremely resistant to conventional Western medical treatment. This article describes the treatment of 39 cases of chronic urticaria with a particular needle technique employing 1.0mm thick needles. 29 patients experienced full remission of symptoms with ten treatments over a fortnight, and a further eight cases recovered with a second course of ten treatments. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clinical Application of the Bahuang Points Dr. Youping Qin & Dr. Guangying Zhou The ancient theory of ba guà is prevalent in many fields of Chinese philosophy and culture. The application of ba guà to Chinese medicine is not so widely known. This article explores the concept of ba guà in relation to scalp acupuncture, using the Bahuang points to treat neurological disorders. It is proposed that these points act as the front-mu points of the brain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Concept of Image in Chinese Medicine Lorraine Wilcox ‘Image’ is a word that is commonly found in Chinese texts on medicine, but rarely found in English. Image is the external manifestation of the body’s internal physiology and pathology. The importance of this concept is explored. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS, NEWS, NEWS 81 NEWS from The Journal of Chinese Medicine summarises recent research in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, as well as diet, lifestyle, exercise, relaxation and meditation and other miscellaneous subjects. Much of this information will help practitioners to accurately inform patients of the benefits or risks of lifestyle choices and give informed answers to patients’ questions, aid in the practice of preventive medicine and help practitioners take care of their own health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book Review: The Essential Guide t0 Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth' by Debra Betts Sharon Yelland -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Abstracts September/December 2005 Various (For this item please quote stock ID 26587)

October Issue #82: Not Very Traditional, Nor Exactly Chinese, So What Kind of Medicine Is It? TCM’s Discourse on Menopause and Its Implications for Practice, Teaching and Research Volker Scheid Textbooks of contemporary Chinese medicine regularly claim that the Chinese medical tradition makes available treatment strategies for biomedically defined disorders and that these treatment strategies are rooted in traditional doctrine and thousands of years of experience. The present article shows that at least for the case of menopausal syndrome this claim is plainly untrue. Chinese treatment strategies for menopausal syndrome emerged in the early 1960s as part of ongoing efforts to modernise Chinese medicine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Treatment of Children In An Acupuncture Setting: A Survey of Clinical Observations Alice Arena Lee & Renee Lenti This article examines the use of acupuncture, massage and herbal medicine for treating children, specifically highlighting diagnostic and treatment strategies that differ from those employed when treating adults. The case studies selected both demonstrate the relevance and necessity of remaining flexible when working with children, and highlight methods for assessing the progression of the treatment. Information is presented on a range of issues requiring special consideration in paediatric cases, such as the office setting, diagnostic assessment, treatment structure, needling techniques, herbal strategies and dosages for children, as well as ways to involve parents and caregivers in the healing process. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bird Flu & Chinese Medicine Bob Flaws, Michael Johnston, Timothy Rogers, Stacey Gruber, Rachel Horner, Donna Sigmond, Kandace Cahill & Jeffrey Fox This is a translation of a Chinese article discussing the Chinese medical pattern discrimination and treatment of highly contagious bird flu in humans. The Chinese original was created by a panel of experts in northern China with clinical experience in the treatment of bird flu in humans. Under each pattern, the authors give signs and symptoms, treatment principles and suggested formulas with ingredients. In most cases, they also suggest prepared medicines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Treatment of Alopecia with Acupuncture and Related Techniques/B> Wen Jiang & Wei Liu Alopecia is a common condition characterised by partial or complete hair loss of the scalp or other hair-rich areas. Forty million men and 20 million women are affected by hair loss in the United States and approximately two out of every three men are affected by hair loss at some stage of their lives. About half of the population is affected by hair loss by the age of 50. Most hair loss is in the category of androgenic alopecia (accounting for 95% of cases in men). This type of hair loss often starts between the ages of 12 and 40 in both men and women, but is more common in women after the menopause. This article outlines the Chinese medicine pattern differentiation commonly seen in alopecia and some effective systemic and local acupuncture treatments. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ‘Egg Factor’: Using Chinese Herbal Medicine to Improve Fertility in a 45-Year Old Woman Inga Heese Advanced female age is an important factor in low pregnancy outcome. In the following case study, a course of Chinese herbal medicine improved ovarian and uterine function in a 45-year old woman who had a very low response rate during her two IVF cycles and who was advised to opt for donor eggs for her next IVF attempt. She conceived naturally after five months of taking Chinese herbs and is now successfully into her second trimester. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Treating Different Diseases with the Point Ear Apex Xiaoyan Wang The function of the auricular point Ear Apex (Erjian M-HN-10) is discussed in this paper and case histories showing the effective treatment of herpes zoster, acute conjunctivitis, high fever, pharyngitis and aphonia by bleeding Ear Apex with a three-edged needle are discussed. In each case the patients’ suffering was alleviated within a few minutes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Bitter Pill Ngaio Richards & Zongwei Wang At a recent TCM conference an animal welfare campaigner took the floor to give a presentation outlining details of the bear bile trade, including photographs of captive bears. Due to time constraints, the speaker was unfortunately rushed off stage with no time for questions, which left me wanting to know the names of the bear bile products the speaker referred to, that are being sold in my country, as well as in others, and wanting to find out what to do to help the bears. I left the conference feeling frustrated and determined to find out more about the bear bile trade and practical ways to stop it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cupping Therapy Huang Shixi and Cao Yu Cupping therapy is a special treatment within traditional Chinese medicine. Due to its characteristics of being easy to learn and apply and having no side effects, cupping therapy is widely used all over the world. This article introduces cupping materials, methods and manipulations. It further outlines cupping treatment for eleven common diseases in detail: common cold, torticollis, sciatica, periarthritis of the shoulder, hemiplegia, epigastric pain, abdominal pain, lumbago, obesity, dysmenorrhoea and urticaria. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Towards A Standardised Nomenclature in TCM Tony Reid The World Health Organization (WHO) initiative towards the development of a standardised nomenclature in TCM is now in its final phases and the review process has been initiated. This paper aims to put forward a set of principles that should inform these efforts. Building on Professor Xie Zhu-fan’s seminal works, the nature and scope of a standardised nomenclature in TCM are examined. Arguments both for and against standardisation are discussed, in order to draw attention to the pressing need for it, as well as to its limitations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book Review: Needles, Herbs, Gods, and Ghosts: China, Healing, and the West To 1848' by Linda L. Barnes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Abstracts March 2006 Various (For this item please quote stock ID 27162)

The latest issue is number 89 published in February 2009

PULSE DIAGNOSIS: AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE FOR THE EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONER
Authors: Sean Walsh, Emma King and Greg Simpson
Pulse diagnosis is widely regarded as a core component of the diagnostic framework of Chinese medicine. Such regard for pulse diagnosis is founded on the premise that pulse assessment is a clinically reliable diagnostic method. The validity of the pulse as a diagnostic tool tends to be founded on its historical roots in antiquity; because pulse diagnosis has been in use for so long, its validity is rarely questioned. Such uncritical acceptance of the information provided by classical texts (and reiterated in contemporary literature) has left the pedagogical framework for the use of pulse diagnosis compromised, and subsequently its reliability as a diagnostic tool is questionable. In many cases, the information available for practitioners is either ambiguous, lacking clear instruction on the use of pulse diagnosis, or contradictory, with different authors holding opposing views. This paper aims to clarify some of the problems associated with the use of pulse diagnosis in a modern context, and to encourage practitioners to identify misconceptions regarding pulse diagnosis, thus facilitating its use as a reliable diagnostic tool in contemporary clinical practice.

SAN FU MOXIBUSTION AND LUNG-RELATED DISORDERS
Author: Lorraine Wilcox
San fu moxibustion is the application of a medicinal paste to acumoxa points to treat chronic asthma and other respiratory disorders. The paste causes irritation to the points, and is usually applied three times on special days during the hottest time of the year. This article explores the theory and practice of san fu moxibustion as well as clinical research on it.

ACUPUNCTURE IN THE TREATMENT OF TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Authors: Scott R. Smith
Foot pain can occur for a number of reasons. A clear understanding of the role the tarsal tunnel plays in the healthy functioning of the foot is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of painful conditions involving the heel, arch, mid‑ and forefoot, toes and ankle. This article describes the aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome using acupuncture. In particular, it focuses on the treatment of chronic tarsal tunnel syndrome caused by a root deficiency of the qi of the middle jiao.

SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO OMEGA‑3 FATTY ACID FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS: A CASE STUDY
Author: Shmuel Halevi
Oily fish and omega‑3 fatty acid supplements have become extremely popular in recent years, due in part to the proliferation of research studies that suggest that they can be beneficial for a wide variety of health problems. This article describes a case history in which a woman experienced a severe allergic reaction after consuming fish oil capsules that had been prescribed by her doctor. The resulting allergic symptoms were successfully treated using acupuncture, but only after complete abstinence from the fish oil supplements.

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CHOLESTEROL AND CHINESE MEDICINE
Author: Udi Luria & Keren Zelicha
Neither cholesterol nor hypercholesteremia exist as entities in traditional Chinese medicine. Nor, given that hypercholesteremia can be asymptomatic, is it necessarily easy to make a diagnosis and pattern differentiation. In order to understand hypercholesteremia better in terms of Chinese medicine, this article works forward from the known aetiology of hypercholesteremia and backwards from a. those disease processes that hypercholesteremia can precipitate, b. the nature of Chinese herbal substances that have been demonstrated to reduce cholesterol, and c. the actions and side‑effects of Western medical drugs used to treat hypercholesteremia. Five major treatment strategies based on differentiation of patterns are offered along with herbal prescriptions and acupuncture.

BLOODLETTING THERAPY IN THE HUANG DI NEI JING
Author: Henry McCann
Bloodletting has been an important therapeutic intervention from the earliest documented history of Chinese medicine. In this article the author describes the history and development of bloodletting, and explores its role in the treatment of diseases as described in the classical texts Nei Jing, Ling Shu and Su Wen (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, Divine Pivot and Plain Questions).

RAW HERB POWDERS AND POWDERED HERB EXTRACTS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC IDIOPATHIC PAIN: A METHODOLOGY AND CASE STUDY
Author: Peter Borten
Few effective biomedical treatment options exist for chronic pain of unknown origin. Treatment is usually palliative, with opioid and non‑opioid analgesic drugs frequently prescribed. While these drugs may provide some relief, they usually require continuous use, they rarely lead to long‑term improvement, and they often have negative side effects. Consequently, increasing numbers of these patients are turning to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In the United States, TCM is known mainly for acupuncture, but another TCM modality, Chinese herbal medicine, is an effective and comprehensive system deserving of more attention. Customised Chinese herbal formulas usually consist of several herbs, chosen via TCM’s sophisticated model of therapeutic synergy, to address each individual’s underlying aberrant physiological mechanisms as well as their presenting symptoms. In recent decades, convenience issues such as preparation time, affordability and portability have effected a shift away from the primary traditional method of administration – decoction – toward powders, pills, and concentrates. This case study details the treatment of a 56‑year‑old female with widespread, chronic, idiopathic pain using only Chinese herbs in powdered form. Though she reported no benefit from treatment with acupuncture, pharmaceutical drugs or massage, she claimed a dramatic improvement with herbs. Her herbal treatment fit her limited budget, and was free of any side effects, allowing her to work and exercise. It is reasonable to conclude that innumerable others struggling with chronic idiopathic pain might benefit similarly from Chinese herbs, though this clearly warrants further investigation.

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NEWS from The Journal of Chinese Medicine summarises recent research in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, as well as diet, lifestyle, exercise, relaxation and meditation and other miscellaneous subjects. Much of this information will help practitioners to accurately inform patients of the benefits or risks of lifestyle choices and give informed answers to patients’ questions, aid in the practice of preventive medicine and help practitioners take care of their own health.

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Current Issue #88: THE TREATMENT OF MALE SUBFERTILITY WITH ACUPUNCTURE IA Authors:Peter Deadman Male subfertility may be a factor in at least half of all couple infertility, yet apart from assisted reproduction technology (ART), biomedical treatment options are limited. There is growing evidence that acupuncture can improve sperm parameters and may therefore play a role in improving male fertility. This article offers a broad introduction to the subject and covers environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to generalised and individual male subfertility, gives the basic biomedical information that a practitioner needs to know, and discusses the Chinese medicine theory and differentiation, and the acupuncture treatment, of male subfertility. Finally a small number of research papers are discussed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MULTI-BED ACUPUNCTURE CLINICS: A NEW MODEL OF PRACTICE Author:Charlotte Stone Multi‑bed acupuncture clinics ‑ a recent and successful phenomenon in the UK ‑ utilise a new business model for the provision of more affordable acupuncture treatments. Patients benefit from reduced cost of treatment in exchange for some loss of privacy, and they overwhelmingly report being treated in a communal setting as a positive experience. Practitioners benefit from a highly stimulating and supportive working environment, a significantly increased potential client base and the satisfaction of providing more accessible treatment. http://www.jcm.co.uk/media/cms/File/Multibed.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHINESE HERBAL PATENT MEDICINES FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME Authors: May Wang Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is commonly encountered in the clinic. The use of Chinese herbal patent medicines, prescribed according to pattern differentiation, is discussed in this article.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDICTION & CHINESE MEDICINE Author: Yongping Jian This article explains addiction from a Chinese medicine perspective, including the properties and pathologies of addictive substances, the basic patterns of addiction, treatment principles and examples of both herbal and acupuncture treatment methods. The author believes that the addict’s strong desire to use substances is caused by a spirit (shen) disturbance, and that the direct cause of this spirit problem is invisible phlegm. Addictive substances may be divided into two categories: stimulating (yang‑type) and sedative (yin‑type). Generally speaking, stimulating substances are acrid, warm and aromatic. They therefore move qi and blood, enhance physical strength, lift the spirit and relieve stress. Since they have no tonifying function, these effects are short‑lived. If overused, they can damage yin and blood, build up phlegm‑fire, disturb the spirit and lead to addiction. Sedative substances have cool or neutral properties. Their main function is to calm the spirit. They therefore relax the mind and body, relieving fatigue and pain. If overused, they may cause stagnation of qi and blood, the build up of phlegm, consequent misting of the spirit, and finally, addiction. To treat addiction, we must make a clear diagnosis by understanding what type of substances are being used. Some useful herbal formulas and points are listed for reference. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HEAVENLY MOXIBUSTION AND MEDICINAL APPLICATION MOXIBUSTION Author: Lorraine Wilcox Heavenly moxibustion and medicinal application moxibustion are little known in the west. They involve applying warm or hot medicinal substances to acumoxa points. The history, materials and methods of application are described along with treatments for a number of conditions.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ZHANG CONG-ZHENG AND THE ATTACK AND DRAIN SCHOOL Author: Charles Buck This paper appraises the work of the Jin‑Yuan dynasty master Zhang Cong‑zheng, founder of the Attack and Drain School (Gong Xie Pai). It discusses his revival and refinement of the three methods of pathogen removal as described in the Su Wen and developed in the Shang Han Lun. (For this item please quote stock ID 30142)

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Contents of Issue #75: Acupuncture In The Treatment of Hormone Therapy Induced Hot Flushes in Breast & Prostate Cancer Patients (Mel Drisko) Treatment of hormone-dependent breast and prostate cancers with hormone analogues or medications that alter hormone levels are effective, but also carry several side effects. Symptoms secondary to hormonal therapy include vasomotor effects such as tachycardia, anxiety, profuse sweating and hot flushes. Of all the hormone therapy-induced symptoms in breast and prostate cancer patients, hot flushes are the most distressing and common complaint. Poor control of these symptoms often results in reduced patient quality of life, as well as premature discontinuation of adjuvant cancer treatment. There is a need for new and innovative therapies to reduce these symptoms, and electro-acupuncture provides a convenient, effective and safe method with a well defined mechanism of action specific to vasomotor symptoms. The role of electro-acupuncture - especially on the back-shu points - in reducing vasomotor symptoms and clinical case studies is provided. A Framework for Classifying Unpleasant Responses to Acupuncture (Daniel Schulman) The advance of acupuncture into mainstream healthcare in the West will inevitably subject the profession to a level of scrutiny it has not had to face to date. Issues such as standards of care and adverse response to treatment will be at the forefront, and unpleasant responses to treatment will be increasingly questioned by patients and other medical professionals. In anticipation of such developments, a differential framework for understanding the more common unpleasant responses to acupuncture treatment is required. This article demonstrates with case histories a variety of what might be considered unpleasant responses to acupuncture, and then classifies them according to their clinical significance. In most (but not all) cases, such reactions may be seen as part of a healing response. Hidden Dampness, Indoor Mould & Chinese Herbal Medicine (M. Van Benschoten) Exposure to indoor mould can cause severe respiratory and neurological illness that often evades diagnosis by conventional laboratory examination. A complete history that includes questions regarding the patient’s home and work environment can reveal the source of disease. Antifungal, antiallergy, immune-regulating and neuroprotective Chinese herbal medicines can assist patients in their recovery from this common environmental illness. This article details two case histories and demonstrates their treatment by Chinese herbal medicine. Time To Cool Down: The Treatment of a Case of Prolonged Low Grade Fever (Jason J. W. Tsai & Guo Hua Yang) Low-grade fever may be caused by different pathological factors. Here we report a single case of low-grade fever due to dampness and heat stagnating in the three (upper, middle and lower) jiao. The female patient had suffered from low-grade fever for more than two years, and despite treatment, had experienced no improvement until she was referred to this clinic. Pattern differentiation, treatment, and comparison with other cases of low-grade fever are discussed in detail. The Changing Face of Health & Beauty (Lillian Bridges) The face has always been used as a place to assess health in Eastern and Western medicine. This article discusses the main features used to read faces to determine health in both men and women, discusses the ideals of beauty and personality sought by traditional Chinese matchmakers, and relates these to modern cultural attitudes to male and female beauty. How To Learn Chinese Herbs (Part Five) (Lu Yubin) This latest part of Lu Yubin’s popular series on learning Chinese herbs discusses the meanings of herb names, and their shape, colour and characteristics in a way that students can get an entirely new perspective on the herbs and find it much easier to remember their properties. This article covers herbs that induce diuresis to remove dampness. The Application of Opposite Needling Techniques (Wei Liu & Changzhen Gong) Opposite needling technique (ju ci), also called crossing needling technique, is the method of selecting and needling points on the opposite side (left to right, top to bottom, front to back) of the body to the location of the disease. This method is widely applied in the treatment of motor diseases, disorders differentiated according to the channels, or diseases at the level of the channels. This article discusses all the methods of opposite needling techniques and illustrates their use with case history examples. The Needling Techniques of Xu Feng (Arnaud Versluys) Xu Feng, who lived in the early Ming dynasty, wrote the Ode of the Golden Needle in which h he summarises 14 needling techniques, derived from the Plain Questions [Suwen]. This article presents Xu feng’s 14 techniques for inserting and manipulating needles. The Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis by Acupuncture (Toni Tucker) Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a relatively little-known, but extremely distressing, disorder involving pain and urinary disturbance, mostly in women. The author specialises in its treatment by acupuncture, and here gives an overview of IC from both a modern western and traditional Chinese medical viewpoint. Basic acupuncture treatment protocols are presented and illustrated with case history examples. Reviews; The Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Abstracts December 2003; News (For this item please quote stock ID 23837)

Contents of Issue #72 Treating Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome with Integrated Chinese & Western Medicine: A Report on 103 Hospitalised Cases at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guanzhou University of Chinese Medicine, PRC (Lin Lin, De-ping He, Yun Han, Ju-yin Xu & Zhi-xiu Lin) The Safe Use of Difficult & Dangerous Acupuncture Points (Alicia Grant & Prof. Bo-Ying Ma) This article presents a thorough exposition of potentially dangerous needling locations and methods, considered from the anatomical, physiological and pathological points of view. Safe needling methods are described for the needling of locations close to blood vessels, nerves and internal organs, as well as special precautions that should be observed in infants, pregnant women, possible anatomical aberrations, and patients using drugs such as warfarin or who are fitted with pacemakers. Pao Zhi: Preparation of Chinese Herbs (Stefan Chmelik) Pao Zhi (‘frying and cooking’) of herbs is a procedure which is under-utilised in western clinics. Scanning formula books, one will commonly see that many of the formulas contain one or several herbs that have been prepared in some special way. Preparation in this case refers to any process carried out subsequent to the initial curing of the crude herbs after harvesting. The main methods (chao: dry stir frying, zhi: stir frying with liquid, pao: blast-frying, tan: char black/carbonising and duan: baking at high temperature/calcinating) are described in this article. For each, the methods employed, the energetic effect and the herbs that are most commonly prepared in this way, are discussed. All methods employed can be practiced in the smallest pharmacy or kitchen. Discussion of the Methodologies Employed In The Shanghan Lun for Pattern Differentiation & Formula Making (Professor Wan-Shan Hao & Dr. Zhi-Xiu Lin) It was in the Shanghan Lun that Zhang Zhongjing first put into practice the notion that treatment of diseases should be based on pattern differentiation (bianzheng shizhi). Besides the tremendous practical values of the herbal formulas in the text, the methodologies employed by Zhang Zhongjing in diagnosing diseases and composing formulas can be regarded as guiding principles in modern clinical practice. This article attempts to discuss and explain these methodologies, and the authors hope that understanding them will help readers in their study of this classic and in their clinical application of the formulas recorded in this great work. The specific methods discussed (with numerous examples) include >1. Recognise the disease and differentiate the pattern; select the appropriate formula according to the pattern differentiation >2. Grasp the main symptom(s) and use appropriate formulas to deal with them >3. When the disease is easy to recognise but the pattern is not, one can select appropriate formula to deal with the main symptoms >4. When both disease and pattern are difficult to recognise, one can select an appropriate formula solely according to the main presenting symptoms >5. Through the accumulation of experience, one can simplify the process of pattern differentiation and prescribe a formula according to a few main symptoms >6. Understand the pathogenesis of the disease and expand the clinical application of the formula >7. Grasp the main symptoms as well as know the pathogenesis of the disease >8. Focus on the auxiliary symptoms together with searching for the root cause of the disease. Treatment of Gastrointestinal Malaria by Acupuncture: A report of 46 Cases (Zang Hong & Ren Lin) Treating Tibetans in India (James Unsworth) ’Some time ago a colleague of mine told me of plans for a group of acupuncture practitioners to travel to Karnataka, South India and treat Tibetan refugees in the compound of a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The idea of doing this work immediately appealed to me. Helping people less well off and making something available to those who are in need was one of the reasons I became interested in acupuncture in the first place. But to combine this with travel to new unexplored places was difficult to resist.’ This enjoyable article is an account of the joys, trials and tribulations of treating members of the Tibetan exile community in a clinic set up in the Dzogchen monastery. Harmonising the Penetrating Vessel In the Treatment of Morning Sickness (Debra Betts) Morning sickness is a very common disorder, occurring in up to one half of all pregnancies, and recent research has demonstrated the effectiveness of individualised over simple (Neiguan P-6 only) and sham acupuncture for treating this condition. Despite this, many acupuncturists express a reluctance to treat morning sickness, voicing concerns over the safety of giving acupuncture treatment in early pregnancy, or past experience of disappointing therapeutic results unless treatment was given more frequently than was practical for the typical western clinic. Hopefully this article will address these concerns and encourage practitioners to actively promote treatment for women experiencing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Clinical Experience: Cosmetic Acupuncture (Radha Thambirajah) The author stumbled into cosmetic acupuncture by accidents, after noticing the changes occurring in patients being treated for other conditions. As she experimented and investigated she developed a unique holistic method of delivering acupuncture to enhance beauty and youthfulness, based on differentiation of patterns, and on both individualised, pattern-based and formulaic treatments. Radha now teaches cosmetic acupuncture widely throughout Europe. The Treatment of Heart Impotence in the Bian Zheng Lu (Mengke Kou) The Bian Zheng Lu (Record on Differentiation & Treatment) was written by Chen Shiduo of the Qing dynasty. Its contents are in case record form and integrate theory, treatment principle, formulae and herbs. This book is still a very important reference book for clinical practice in modern time. In traditional Chinese medicine, ancient physicians often used vivid words to describe symptoms. For instance, one of alternative terms for sexual intercourse is Zhan in ancient Chinese medicine book. The right part of the character is ge, which denotes an ancient weapon such as a dagger, lance or halberd. The left half of the character determines its pronunciation. The meaning of the whole character is ‘fight’. Thus sexual intercourse is like a battle ground in which men need impetuses to win the war. The heart always plays crucial role to arouse the courage and in the Bian Zheng Lu, the clinical information on the treatment of heart impotence is valuable, practical and unique. This article explains the theory of heart impotence and gives a variety of formulas from this great ancient book. (For this item please quote stock ID 23840)

The Journal of Chinese Medicine is the foremost English-language publication devoted to the whole field of Chinese medicine. Published three times a year - in February, June and October - Journal of Chinese Medicine is a must for the practitioner or student wishing to keep tabs on new developments in TCM. 'The Journal of Chinese Medicine is an important institution for the profession of Oriental medicine in the West' - Ted Kaptchuk 'Professional journals are an absolute necessity for truly professional practice. In the U.S., failure to read such journals is considered legally negligent. In my opinion the JCM is the best TCM journal in English' - Bob Flaws Back issues available at $28.35, 15% discount on 5+ back issues, & 20% discount on 10+ back-issues. (For this item please quote stock ID 13220)