Professor Tian Cong-huo's principles, methods, prescription, acupoints and technic for the treatment of arthralgia
Yang, X-Chen.; Zhao, H.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 32(11): 1038-1040
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0255-2930 PMID: 23213999 Document Number: 659887
Professor Tian Cong-huo's clinical experience for the treatment of arthralgia is summarized on the basis of principles, methods, prescription, acupoints and technic. After 60 years of clinical practice, professor Tian is specialized in treating arthralgia with the method of "dispel stasis and promote regeneration, supplement and boost the spleen and kidney". During the treatment, acupuncture, moxibustion and herbs are given on the basis of syndrome differentiation, which showes remarkable efficacy in local symptom relieving, body function improving and life quality enhancing. Professor Tian's clinical thoughts and methods are analyzed in depth and typical cases are illustrated in the article as well.