WANG Ziyang, FAN Qinhua, WU Guiqin, et al. JI Laixi's experience in acupuncture treatment of chronic mastitis at lump stage based on "stagnation"[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2026, 46(2): 275-280. DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250211-k0004.
DOI:
WANG Ziyang, FAN Qinhua, WU Guiqin, et al. JI Laixi's experience in acupuncture treatment of chronic mastitis at lump stage based on "stagnation"[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2026, 46(2): 275-280. DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250211-k0004.DOI:
JI Laixi's experience in acupuncture treatment of chronic mastitis at lump stage based on "stagnation"
The paper summarizes the clinical experience of Professor
JI Laixi
in acupuncture treatment for chronic mastitis at lump stage. Professor
JI Laixi
believes that the essential pathogenesis of this disease is "stagnation". The obstruction in the affected meridians and collaterals due to
qi
stagnation
qi
deficiency
phlegm retention or fire accumulation leads to mastitis. Hence
the treating appr
oach of acupuncture and moxibustion focuses on "relieving stagnation"
and 4 principles of treatments are determined
namely regulating
qi
tonifying
qi
promoting
yang
circulation and reducing accumulated heat. Clinically
4 acupuncture techniques are adopted accordingly. Regulating
qi
and unblocking the circulation in the breast: Hegu (LI4) and Taichong (LR3) are used to relieve masses and stagnation
promote
qi
movement and improve meridian circulation of the breast. Benefiting
qi
and regulating
qi
movement in the breast: Zusanli (ST36)
Qihai (CV6) and Neiguan (PC6) are selected to replenish the spleen and stomach
nourish the acquired
qi
and maintain the free flow of
qi
in the breast. Promoting
yang
circulation and resolving masses: the tender points corresponding to Jueyinshu (BL14) and Xinshu (BL15) are stimulated
besides
the patient is required to flex or extend the spine to its maximum position while coordinate with inhalation and exhalation
so as to promote the circulation of heart meridian
propel
yang qi
movement
warm up and enhance the movements of
qi
blood and body fluids to remove stagnation in the breast. Reducing accumulated heat and promoting circulation in the breast: acupuncture is applied to Neiting (ST44)
Shangjuxu (ST37)
Fenglong (ST40)
Neiguan (PC6) and Jianjing (GB21)
combined with pricking technique with three-edge needle at Zhongchong (PC9) and Lidui (ST45)
and the hooking technique with hook needle at the positive points in the thoracic section of the bladder meridian of foot-
taiyang
on the back
so as to release the damp-heat stagnation and restore the circulation in the breast.
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