Discussion on Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Parkinson's Disease Based on"Brain-Governor Vessel-Kidney"Axis
ZHANG Ruqi
TIAN Minghan
WANG Shengchun
Abstract：Based on the theory of the mutual reinforcement between the kidney and the brain,as well as the circulation and structural connection of the governor vessel,the"brain-governor vessel-kidney"axis is proposed,and it is believed that the disorder of this functional system is the key pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease(PD).The disharmony of the brain orifices is the primary cause,the deficiency of the kidney and subsequent loss of nourishment is the root cause,and the damage to the governor vessel makes it impossible to connect the brain and the kidney.These three factors jointly contribute to the occur-rence and development of PD.In the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment based on the"brain-governor vessel-kidney"axis for PD,the governor vessel points on the head and neck,such as Baihui(GV20),Shenting(GV24),Yintang(EX-HN3),Fengfu(GV16),and Yamen(GV15),should be selected first to invigorate the brain and replenish the marrow,unblock the governor vessel and regulate the spirit,and relieve tremors by raising yang.Moreover,points such as Taixi(KI3),Yongquan(KI1),Dazhong(KI4),and Shenshu(BL23)should be combined to tonify the kidney and supplement essence,consolidate the foundation and unblock the governor vessel,and nourish yin and cultivate yang.In addition,points like Sanyinjiao(SP6),Guanyuan(CV4),and Qihai(CV6)are used to regulate and tonify qi and blood.For common complications associated with PD,such as depressive and other negative emotional disorders,sleep disorders,and defecation and urination disorders,emphasis is placed on the simultaneous regulation of both body and mind,and acupuncture is administered based on syndrome differentiation to eliminate all symptoms.
Keywords：Parkinson's diseaseacupuncture and moxibustion"brain-governor vessel-kidney"axisdeficiency of the kidney and depletion of the marrow
Publication Date：2025-05-05
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 545-549 )