Journal of Haehwa Medicine (혜화의학회지)

Research Institute of Korean Medicine (대전대학교 한의학연구소)
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The Literature Study on Etiological Cause, Pathogenesis, Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment of Hemafecia

변혈(便血)의 병인병기(病因病耭)와 침구치료(鍼灸治療)에 대한 문헌적 고찰

  • An, Geun-Hyeong (Dept. of Acupuncture College of Oriental Medicine, Graduate school of DaeJeon University) ;
  • Lee, Hyun (Dept. of Acupuncture College of Oriental Medicine, Graduate school of DaeJeon University)
  • 안근형 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 이현 (대전대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실)
  • Accepted : 2007.05.26
  • Published : 2007.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to search acupuncture & moxibustion treatment on hemafecia. Methods : We search thirty-seven oriental medical literatures related to hemafecia and arrange the articles according to the etiological cause, pathogenesis, acupuncture & moxibustion treatment. Results : 1. Hemafecia is mainly caused by intrinsic factors such as inadequate diet, habitual drinking, indiscreet sex and others. 2. Hemafecia is mainly due to the intestinal febrile state, but sometimes due to the infirmity of whole body energy including digestive system. 3. Governor Vessel Meridian, Bladder Meridian, Spleen Meridian and Stomach Meridian are frequently used for acupuncture & moxibustion treatment on hemafecia. 4. B57, GV1 are most frequently used for acupuncture & moxibustion treatment on hemafecia. 5. CV12, CV6, S36 are most frequently used for moxibustion treatment on hemafecia. 6. Acupuncture points are mainly distributed throughout the low back, lower abdomen and lower limb.

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