Review Article

Acupoints for Tension-Type Headache: A Literature Study Based on Data Mining Technology

Table 4

Association analysis of body parts and acupoints used in TTH treatment.

NumberBody partFrequencyProportion (%)Acupoints in each body part
NumberProportion (%)Selected acupoints and their frequency

1Head, face, and neck45759.93536.5Fengchi (GB20) 100, Baihui (GV20) 74, Taiyang (EX-HN5) 68, Touwei (ST08) 35, and Shuaigu (GB08) 29
2Lower limbs13617.81717.7Taichong (LR03) 47, Sanyinjiao (SP06) 22, Zusanli (ST36) 19, Kunlun (BL60) 9, and Taixi (KI03) 7
3Upper limbs10613.91111.5Hegu (LI04) 49, Shenmen (HT07) 13, Lieque (LU07) 11, Neiguan (PC06) 10, and Waiguan (TE05) 9
4Back and lumbar334.31818.8Jianjing (GB21) 7, Dazhui (GV14) 5, Ganshu (BL18) 4, Jianwaishu (SI14) 2, and Jianzhongshu (SI15) 2
5Chest and abdomen314.11515.6Zhongwan (CV12) 4, Guanyuan (CV04) 3, Qihai (CV06) 3, Juque (CV14) 2, and Huaroumen (ST24) 2