Five Element Acupucnture Diagnosis
Conditions
Interventions
Wood:Collection of skin odor and microbiota samples
Fire:Collection of skin odor and microbiota samples
Metal:Collection of skin odor and microbiota samples
Water:Collection of skin odor and microbiota samples
Sponsors
Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 120 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Age: =6 years; (2) Gender: Unrestricted; (3) Independently diagnosed by at least three Five-Element acupuncture practitioners with consensus, and the diagnosis has received positive clinical feedback in previous treatments (e.g., clear symptom relief, condition improvement); (4) Signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Long-term exposure to special work environments (kitchens, perfumeries, etc.); (2) Chronic smokers; (3) Diseases affecting body odor abnormalities (diabetic ketoacidosis, trimethylaminuria, etc.); (4) Pregnant/lactating women; (5) Local skin lesions at Dazhui (GV14); (6) History of alcohol allergy on skin; (7) Inability to cooperate due to illness or other reasons.
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Skin Odor;Skin Microbiota; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWang Jingjing
Institute of Acupuncture and moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed