Exploration of the Clinical Regularity of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment for Insomnia

Objective To review year 1956–2007 literature and explore the regularity of points selection and methods for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of insomnia. Methods A comprehensive analysis was made by a method of metrological review according to the data from “China Modern Acupuncture-moxibustion Information Databank”. Results It is indicated that points Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Shenmen (HT 7) were most frequently used. Acupuncture was the main treatment. Conclusion It is suggested that Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (Ex-HN 1), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Shenmen (HT 7) were used as basic points for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of insomnia, which is combined with point selection based on syndrome differentiation.