Objective:To explore the rules of acupoint combination in acupuncture treatment of post-stroke pseudobulbar palsy(PBP),based on acupuncture prescriptions retrieved from literature and using complex network analysis.Methods:The articles were searched from China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wanfang and VIP databases as the source of data.The eligible articles were selected in accordance with inclusion and exclusion criteria.The relevant data were extracted to set up the acupoint prescription database in acupuncture treatment of PBP.By using co-occurrence relationship in acupoint prescriptions,the core acupoints and the combination rules were analyzed in acupuncture treatment of PBP.Results:A total of 194 articles were eligible finally,with 202 acupoint prescriptions extracted.19 core acupoints were collected in total,i.e.Liánquán(廉泉CV23),Fēngchí(风池GB20),Bǎihuì(百会GV20),Jīnjīn(金津EX-HN12),Yùyè(玉液EX-HN13),Fēngfǔ(风府GV16),Yǎmén(哑门GV15),Shuǐgōu(水沟GV26),Nèiguān(内关PC6),Fēnglóng(丰隆ST40),Wángǔ(完骨GB12),Sānyīnjiāo(三阴交SP16),Yìfēng(翳风TE17),Tōnglǐ(通里HT5),Tàichōng(太冲LR3),Hégǔ(合谷LI4),Hǎiquán(海泉EX-HN11),Jùquán(聚泉EX-HN10)and Yìntáng(印堂EX-HN3).The core acupoint groups were CV23-GB20,EX-HN12-EX-HN13 and GV26-PC6-SP6.Acupoints were mostly selected from governor vessel.The methods of acupoint combination included the combination of distal and nearby points,and the combination of the acupoints located in the front and on the back.Conclusions:In treatment of PBP with acupuncture,biaoben(manifestation and root cause)theory is emphasized,the methods for dispelling wind,resolving phlegm,regaining consciousness,and opening orifices are recommended.Moreover,the attentions are paid on spirit regulation,holistic adjustment,and syndrome differentiation in treatment.
