Review Article

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

Table 5

Different types of specific acupoints applied in TTH treatment.

NumberSpecific acupointFrequencyAmount of acupointsSelected acupoints and their frequency

1Crossing point35330Fengchi (GB20) 100, Baihui (GV20) 74, Touwei (ST08) 35, Shuaigu (GB08) 29, and Sanyinjiao (SP06) 22
2Five-Shu point13017Taichong (LR03) 47, Zusanli (ST36) 19, Shenmen (HT07) 13, Kunlun (BL60) 9, Houxi (KI03) 7, and Taixi (KI03) 7
3Yuan-primary point1185Hegu (LI04) 49, Taichong (LR03) 47, Shenmen (HT07) 13, Taixi (KI03), and Daling (PC07) 2
4Eight confluent points446Lieque (LU07) 11, Neiguan (PC06) 10, Waiguan (TE05) 9, Houxi (SI03) 7, and Zulingqi (GB41) 4
5Luo-connecting point324Lieque (LU07) 11, Neiguan (PC06) 10, Waiguan (TE05) 9, and Fenglong (ST40) 2
6Lower He-sea point242Zusanli (ST36) 19 and Yanglingquan (GB34) 5
7Eight converging points114Yanglingquan (GB34) 5, Zhongwan (CV12) 4, Tanzhong (CV17) 1, and Xuanzhong (GB39) 1
8Front-Mu point115Zhongwan (CV12) 4, Guanyuan (CV04) 3, Juque (CV14) 2, Tanzhong (CV17) 1, and Tianshu (ST25) 1
9Back-Shu point74Ganshu (BL18) 4, Feishu (BL13) 1, Xinshu (BL15) 1, and Pishu (BL20) 1