Qin’s
eight scalp needles, another acupuncture technique is reported improved both
motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, in the journal Zhonggou Zhen Jiu (Chinese
Acupuncture & Moxibustion).
The
term, the eight scalp needles, has been developed by Professor Qin Liang-Fu. It
includes bilateral GB8 (Shuaigu), GB15 (Toulinqi) and GB20 (Fengchi), as well
as Baihui (GV20) and Yintang (Ext2). Based on his years of clinical experience,
he observed the importance of Governor Vessel meridian for limb disorders and
miscellaneous diseases and that the similarity between the cephalic motor
region distribution and relevant scalp acupoints of many meridians. Professor
Qin then proposed the eight scalp needles which, in combination with different
body acupoints, has been shown effectively in treating neurodegenerative
disorders such as Parkinson’ and multiple sclerosis.
Qin’s
eight scalp needles in combination with other body acupoints has been show
improving tremor, rigidity, slow movement, anxiety and depression, and enhanced
memory function, sleep quality and decreased UPDRS scores in Parkinson’s
patients.
Qin’
eight scalp needles and “the seven acupoint of cranial base” reported here
before show the diversity of acupuncture techniques used to treat Parkinson’s
in China.
Reference:
Dong J & Cui HS,
Clinical experience of Qin’s eight scalp needles for treatment of Parkinson’s
disease. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2014 May;34(5):491-4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25022128
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