Patients with cerebral atrophy often suffer from insomnia, forgetfulness and dementia, which correspond to the symptoms of “insomnia” and “dementia” in Chinese medicine. For general treatment, acupuncture points such as Hangzhong, Baihui and Dazhong can be selected.
1. Hanging Bell Point: Located 3 inches above the tip of the ankle, it belongs to the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian and has the effect of relaxing the tendons and mobilizing the qi, and can be used to treat dementia and other cases of insufficient marrow and sea.
2. Hundred Meetings Point: located 5 inches above the center of the front hairline, belonging to the Ren Vein, it has the effect of opening the orifices and waking up the brain, and can be used for treating dementia, forgetfulness and other signs of mental illness.
3. Dazhong Point: located at the lower part of the back of the inner ankle, in the depression of the anterior edge of the Achilles tendon attachment, belonging to the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, with the efficacy of regulating menstruation, and can be used for the treatment of dementia.
The above points are all effective points for treating cerebral atrophy. Patients who need treatment should go to the hospital for regular acupuncture.