Published by The Journal of Chinese Medicine
Published: 2011

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Here is what you will get in Issue number 95 published in February 2011:

Contents in brief

• The Jingjin – A 21st Century Reappraisal.
  
• About A Pharmacy: An Interview With Mazin Al-Khafaji.
  
• Traditional Chinese Medicine and Human Immunodeficiency Virus‑Associated Neuropathy.
  
• Clinical Experience of the Treatment of Chronic Skin Diseases by Auricular Point- Pressing Therapy Combined with Chinese Herbal Medicine.
  
• Hierarchy of Patterns in the Clinical Application of Zhang Zhong Jing’s Formulas: An Empirical Approach.
  
• Is Stimulation Of The Acupoint Neiguan P-6 Suitable Prophylaxis For Post-Operative Nausea And Vomiting Compared To Or In Combination With Current Pharmacological Prophylaxis?   
  
• The Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Frequent Urination: How Modern Scientific Research Can Inform Traditional Acupuncture Practice.
  
• Chronic Urticaria and Acupuncture: A Case Study.  Book Reviews Jcm 95. News, News, News 95.
  
• The Journal Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Abstracts September 2010.

Contents in detail

The Jingjin – A 21st Century Reappraisal
Author: David Legge
The jingjin are a network of secondary channels that form part of the channel system of Chinese medicine.
Although described in contemporary texts, they have received relatively little attention since their introduction,
and are rarely used as tools of diagnosis or treatment in contemporary acupuncture practice. This article surveys the source texts that originally described the jingjin, and explores the clinical utility of these channels from the perspective of modern anatomy and physiology.

About A Pharmacy: An Interview With Mazin Al-Khafaji
Author: Peter Deadman
With legislative changes imminent that may significantly change the practice of Chinese herbal medicine in the UK, this interview with a highly respected UK practitioner explores what is involved in running a successful modern Chinese herbal pharmacy in the West.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Human Immunodeficiency Virus‑Associated Neuropathy
Authors: Joyce K. Anastasi, Michelle Chang, Bernadette Capili and Nigel Dawes
Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common neurological complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and continues to impact people living with HIV/AIDS. The pain associated with peripheral neuropathy can be severe and debilitating. Most pharmacological agents are inadequate in symptom management and are accompanied by adverse side‑effects. Acupuncture and moxibustion offer treatment approaches that can reduce HIV symptoms and/or the side‑effects of anti‑retroviral therapy and improve patients’ quality of life.
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Clinical Experience of the Treatment of Chronic Skin Diseases by Auricular Point- Pressing Therapy Combined with Chinese Herbal Medicine
Author: Xia Zhi Bo
Nodulocystic acne, chronic urticaria and verruca plantaris are commonly occurring skin diseases in clinical dermatology, and can be difficult to cure. According to the clinical experience of the author, auricular pointpressing therapy in conjunction with Chinese herbal medicine can be effective in treating chronic, stubborn skin diseases. In this paper the author presents three case studies and shares his experience of how to successfully treat chronic skin diseases using this method.

Hierarchy of Patterns in the Clinical Application of Zhang Zhong Jing’s Formulas: An Empirical Approach
Authors: Joon Hee Lee
Zhang Zhong Jing’s Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) and Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet) include over 250 time‑tested herbal prescriptions that are characterised by their clear clinical focus and small number of ingredients. In the original texts the indications for these formulas are not explained in terms of abstract theories, but rather as objective descriptions of clinical patterns. This article provides a brief historical background of Zhang Zhong Jing’s work and discusses the significance of patterns in clinical practice according to the Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue. The author also introduces the concept of the hierarchical nature of patterns (disease pattern, formula pattern and single herb pattern) derived from these texts and the works of the 18th‑century Japanese physician Yoshimasu Todo. Selected case studies demonstrate how these patterns can be combined and cross‑referenced in clinic to arrive at a precisely targeted formula.

Is Stimulation Of The Acupoint Neiguan P-6 Suitable Prophylaxis For Post-Operative Nausea And Vomiting Compared To Or In Combination With Current Pharmacological Prophylaxis?
Author: Peter Trueman
Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) affects up to two million patients annually in the UK alone. It causes severe mental and physical distress for those who suffer from it and increases healthcare costs. Pharmaceutical prophylactic anti-emetic agents, although effective, have potentially life-threatening side effects and are costly. Acupoint stimulation has been suggested as a cost-effective and safe method for combating the problem, either in conjunction with, or in place of, current pharmaceutical practices. Neiguan P-6 acupoint stimulation is as effective as single anti-emetic pharmacological prophylaxis and enhances the anti-emetic effects of pharmacological agents when used in combination. Neiguan P-6 prophylaxis can be recommended for universal use or as a first line anti-emetic for those at moderate risk. Neiguan P-6 stimulation can also be suggested for use in combination therapy for those patients at high risk.

The Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Frequent Urination: How Modern Scientific Research Can Inform Traditional Acupuncture Practice
Author: Lee Butler
Urinary Incontinence (UI) is a common and costly condition, which many people - especially women - suffer to varying degrees. Those most affected often seek medical treatment, whilst those with milder symptoms may simply choose to live with their condition. This latter group may present to practitioners of Oriental medicine with other concerns, and during treatment may report symptoms of UI. This paper outlines the prevalence of UI, its associated OM patterns of disharmony and the treatment strategies recommended in conventional medicine, as well as exploring modern medical research that can inform acupuncture treatment. Based on this research the author proposes acupuncture techniques that might be adapted and used by practitioners of OM.

Chronic Urticaria and Acupuncture: A Case Study
Authors: Emad Tukmachi and Ziad Tukmachi
This case study reports on the successful use of combined manual and electro‑acupuncture in the management of chronic urticaria. The theory and effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic urticaria is also evaluated, concluding that acupuncture offers a fertile field of study for clinical allergy researchers and a potentially effective intervention for dermatologists.

Book Reviews Jcm 93

• Medicinal Mushrooms: A Clinical Guide, by Martin Powell
• Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica - 120 Herbs in Western Use, by Jeremy Ross

News, News, News 93

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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The Journal Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Abstracts September 2009
Author: Various

• Acupuncture for promoting intelligence of children – an observation on 37 cases with mental retardation, by Tian Yong-ping et al.
Acupuncture plus cupping for treating insomnia in college students, by Zhang Yue-feng et al.
• Acupuncture treatment of insomnia by regulating the defensive qi and strengthening the brain and the spinal cord, by Gao Xi-yan et al.
• Combination of acupuncture with medication for treatment of hyperplasia of the mammary glands in 46 cases, by Yu Guo-hua et al.
• A study on the basic drugs and points for point application in summer to treat diseases with attacks in winter, by Fang Yi-gong et al.
• Clinical research into qufeng zhidong recipe used to treat 31 children with tic disorder, by Wu Min et al.
• Effect of yinian jiangya yin on primary hypertension in its early stage – a clinical observation on 40 patients, by Zhao Yong-hua et al.
• The ten methods used by Dr. Chen Guo-feng for treating allergic rhinitis, by Fu Xiao-dong
• Xu Yi-hou’s experience in herbal administration for the differential treatment of skin diseases, by Li Bo et al.
• Dr Chen Ying-yi’s experience in treating premature ovarian failure, by Qian Hai-mo et al.
• Treatment of insomnia based on the midnight-noon ebb-flow, by Yang Dong-dong et al.
• TCM dietotherapy for hypertension, by Deng Zi
• A review of qingchang shuan for treatment of ulcerative colitis, by Dai Yang-cheng et al.
• Experimental study on mechanical vibration massage for treatment of brachial plexus injury in rats, by Mei Rong-jun et al.
• Effects of bushen huoxue formula on the learning and memory function and the cerebral neurotransmitters in diabetic mice, by Tian Guo-qing et al.
• Effects of bushenyiqihexue formula on the endometrial gland apoptosis in mice with blastocyst implantation dysfunction, by Huang Dong-mei et al.

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