Tian Jiu Therapy for the Treatment of Asthma in Adult Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Abstract

All studies indicated that tian jiu therapy has a positive effect on adults with asthma and that it is relatively safe because of its noninvasive nature. However, the limitations of the research design of the existing studies resulted in high risk of bias. More randomized controlled trials of better methodologic quality are needed to further confirm efficacy and safety of this therapy.

Effect of summer acupoint application treatment (SAAT) on gut microbiota in healthy Asian adults: A randomized controlled trial

“…[43] Chan et al performed a meta-analysis and found that san fu tian (a form of SAAT) therapy has positive effects on adult asthma and this technology is relatively safe because of its noninvasive nature. [15] The results of Shi et al indicated SAAT with Shenhuang plaster reshaped the composition of the microbiota, especially butyrate-producing gut bacterium, and promotes intestinal peristalsis, and the combination of paclitaxel with Shenhuang SAAT exerted potent immunostimulatory effects. [23] At present, there have been several studies applying SAAT or other forms of acupuncture to the remission of coronavirus disease 2019-related symptoms, including headache, [46] diarrhea, [47] and fatigue.…”

“…[21,22] Correspondingly, the main acupuncture points used in combination include the Bladder meridian (BL), Ren meridian, and Du meridian according to clinical syndrome differentiation. [13,15] Specifically, BL13 (Feishu) is the most fundamental point for AAT, followed by BL17 (Geshu), BL20 (Pishu), and BL23 (Shenshu) acupoints. [19,23,24] In the Chinese medical system, a season-based AAT approach has also been applied to improve or prevent recurrent seasonal diseases.…”

“…[13] Indeed, the AAT approach has been applied to treat severe chronic and allergic diseases. [14][15][16] For example, the basic drugs in the prescription for AAT in summer to treat the pulmonary diseases attacking in winter include Rhizoma Corydalis, Semen Sinapis Albae, Radix Euphorbiae Kansui, and Herba Asari. [13,17] Semen Sinapis Albae is pungent and hot in nature and has the effects of warming the lung, resolving phlegm, eliminating swelling, unblocking the ligaments, and relieving pain, while Herba Asari, is pungent in taste and warm in nature, which could warm the lung, dissolve phlegm, dispel wind, and disperse cold.…”

A systematic review and meta-analysis of acupoint application combined with western medicine therapy in the treatment of bronchial asthma

“…CWMT has the advantages of being low cost and simple (take drugs) compared to AAT with CWMT (10,11). However, as well as having poor overall efficacy, long-term administration of western medicines can cause adverse reactions and the development of drug resistance during treatment (11).…”