Table 2 Acupoints used in the study
From: Tian Jiu therapy for allergic rhinitis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Name of acupoints | Areas | Special qualification | Effects of stimulation | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dazhui (GV 14) | In a depression below the processus spinosus of the 7th cervical and above the 1st thoracic vertebrae | A crossing point by which the leading sinartery communicates with all yang conduits | Stabilising and regulating the qi of centre; strengthening the hepatic and pulmonal orb, keeping the nasal passages open | Cough and asthma |
Feishu (UB 13) | 1.5 cun laterally of the processus spinosus of the 3rd thoracic vertebrae | Dorsal inductor (inductorium dorsale) for the pulmonal orb | Stabilising and harmonizing the pulmonal and the renal orb; regulating the qi; strengthening the yin | Cough with asthma, common cold, nasal congestion |
Shenshu (UB 23) | 1.5 cun laterally of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae | Dorsal inductor of the renal orb | Strengthening and harmonizing the renal orb; improving hearing and clearing vision | Cough, asthma, asthenic breathing |