Table 1 Acupuncture points and needle stimulation methods in treatment group
Acupuncture point | Stimulation method | Depth of insertion |
|---|---|---|
RN12 (Zhongwan) | Reducing twirling | Perpendicular needling 2.5–3.5 cm |
LR13(Zhangmen, bilaterally) | Reducing twirling | Oblique or perpendicular needling 1.3–2.5 cm |
RN6 (Qihai) | Tonic twirling | Perpendicular needling 2.5–3.5 cm |
ST25 (Tianshu, bilaterally) | Reducing twirling | Perpendicular needling 2.5–3.5 cm |
PC6 (Neiguan, bilaterally) | Reducing twirling | Perpendicular needling 1.3–2.5 cm |
ST36 (Zusanli, bilaterally) | Tonic twirling with electrical stimulation | Perpendicular needling 2.5–3.5 cm |