Trigeminal neuralgia refers to recurrent severe pain within the distribution and branching region of the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve arises from the base of the middle part of the pons. It contains both sensory and motor nerve fibers, with sensory fibers constituting the majority. It gives off three major branches from the trigeminal (semilunar) … Read more
Trochlear nerve palsy is a clinical syndrome that occurs when the trochlear nerve is stimulated, compressed, or damaged by various causes, affecting the area it innervates. The trochlear nucleus is located in the anterior part of the central gray matter of the midbrain and primarily innervates the superior oblique muscle. Key Diagnostic Points There are … Read more
Oculomotor nerve palsy is a clinical syndrome resulting from damage to the oculomotor nerve caused by various factors. The oculomotor nerve is a motor nerve, primarily innervating the motor functions of the levator palpebrae superioris, superior rectus, medial rectus, inferior oblique, inferior rectus, and sphincter pupillae muscles. The etiology of this disease is diverse and … Read more
Optic atrophy involves degeneration of optic nerve fibers, leading to vision decline and visual field narrowing. It is classified as primary or secondary, with causes including tabes dorsalis, nerve compression, toxins, and prior optic neuritis. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points around the eye, with needles retained for one hour. Early-stage patients may see partial or … Read more
Retinal periphlebitis is associated with tuberculosis-related hypersensitivity, leading to retinal vein inflammation, thrombosis, and vitreous hemorrhage. It commonly affects young men, causing floaters and sudden vision loss. Fundus examination reveals venous sheathing, tortuosity, and hemorrhages. Severe cases may develop proliferative retinopathy or retinal detachment. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points including Xinming 1 and 2, Jingming, … Read more
Optic neuritis is an acute or chronic vision loss condition with complex causes, including systemic factors like infections, poisoning, demyelinating diseases, and local factors such as sinusitis or ocular inflammation. It presents as either optic papillitis or retrobulbar optic neuritis, each with distinct symptoms and fundus changes. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points around the eye … Read more
Olfactory nerve disorder is a clinical condition characterized by anosmia, hyperosmia, parosmia, and phantosmia, resulting from olfactory nerve injury due to various causes. The causes of olfactory nerve disorders are numerous. The most common include common cold, allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis, aura of epilepsy, schizophrenia, hysteria, neurasthenia, and nasal polyps. Other causes include arhinencephaly, olfactory … Read more
Hemp seed: The seed kernel of the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa L.) from the Moraceae family, a Chinese medicinal herb, referring to the dried mature fruit of Cannabis sativa L. Mainly produced in Shandong, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning. This substance has the effect of moistening the intestines to relieve constipation, and is primarily used … Read more
Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy is a unique therapeutic method created by the ancient working people of China. Its characteristic is that it treats diseases without medication; instead, it involves inserting needles into specific parts of the patient’s body or using the warm stimulation of fire to cauterize local areas, so as to achieve the purpose … Read more
The nearly ripe fruit of Chaenomeles sinensis (Thouin) Koehne, a plant of the Rosaceae family. 【Properties, Flavors and Meridian Tropism】 Warm in property, sour in flavor. Attributed to the Liver Meridian and Spleen Meridian. [Efficacy and Actions] Calm the liver, relieve tendon rigidity, harmonize the stomach, and resolve dampness. It belongs to the herbs for … Read more