Objective

2

To observe the clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture combined with ear tip bloodletting for insomnia with phlegm-fire disturbing heart.

Methods

2

A total of 60 cases with insomnia of phlegm-fire disturbing heart were selected

and the treatment of electroacupuncture combined with ear tip bloodletting was delivered. Acupuncture was applied at Yintang (GV24

+

)

Shenting (GV24)

Sishencong (EX-HN1) and bilateral Shenmen (HT7)

Quchi (LI11)

Zhaohai (KI6)

Shenmai (BL62)

Fenglong (ST40)

Neiting (ST4)

Yintang (GV24

+

) and Shenting (GV24) were connected to electroacupuncture

continuous wave

2 Hz in frequency. In addition

bloodletting was applied at ear tip. The treatment was given for 4 weeks. Before treatment

and after 1

4 weeks into treatment

the scores of Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI)

Athens insomnia scale (AIS)

insomnia severity index (ISI) and TCM syndrome were compared

and the clinical efficacy was evaluated in the patients.

Results

2

After 1

4 weeks into treatment

the scores of PSQI

AIS

ISI an

d TCM syndrome were decreased compared with those before treatment in the patients (

P

<

0.05). Of 60 cases

30 cases were cured

19 cases markedly effective

9 cases effective and 2 cases failed

and the total effective rate was 96.7% (58/60).

Conclusion

2

Electroacupuncture combined with ear tip bloodletting can improve the sleep quality and clinical symptoms in patients with insomnia of phlegm-fire disturbing heart.