Professor YANG Jun's experience in treatment of neuropathic tinnitus with acupuncture and moxibustion based on disease elements

Based on Chinese medicine classics, combined with clinical experience and modern research findings, Professor YANG Jun deepens the analysis on the etiology and pathogenesis of neuropathic tinnitus, and has summarized the TCM elements of this disease, including "qi and blood stagnation" and "shen (spirit) hidden and orifices closed". The multiple therapies are used in combination, such as acupuncture, electroacupuncture, warm needling, borneol-moxibustion and herbal medication. The different acupoints are combined according to individuals, especially the application of Tinggong (SI 19) and Yamen (GV 15). The comprehensive treatment overlaps the dose effects, co-acts on activating blood circulation in meridians, calming-down the spirit and opening the orifices so that the therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion can be improved on this disease.