An External CAM Therapy (Tian Jiu) versus Placebo in Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis: A Pilot Single-Blinded, Three-Arm, Randomized Controlled Study

Table 2

Acupuncture points used in the study.

Name	Areas	Special Qualification	Effects of Stimulation	Indications
Dazhui (GV 14)	In a depression below the processus spinosus of the cervical and above the thoracic vertebrae.	A copulo-conventory by which the leading sinartery communicates with all yang conduits.	Stabilising and regulating the qi of centre; strengthening the hepatic and pulmonal orb, keeping the nasal open.	Cough and asthma
Feishu (UB 13)	1.5 PI laterally of the processus spinosus of the thoracic vertebrae	Dorsal inductor (inductorium dorsale) for the pulmonal orb.	Stabilising and harmonizing the pulmonal and the renal orb; regulating the qi; strengthening the yin.	Cough with asthma, common cold, nasal congestion
Shenshu (UB 23)	1.5 PI laterally of the lumbar vertebrae	Dorsal inductor of the renal orb.	Strengthening and harmonizing the renal orb; improving hearing and clearing vision.	Cough, asthma, asthenic breathing