Exploratory correlation analysis of ear morphological features and traditional Chinese medicine constitutions based on inspection diagnosis

Q3 Medicine

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jtcms.2023.09.003

Haotian Xie , Xiuyan Wu , Ning Li , Pengpeng Han , Yemeng Chen , Hongpeng Lv , Jieying Liao , Yingying Yang , Yuwen Che , Tianfang Wang

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Abstract

Objective

To explore the value of ear morphological inspection in identifying the nine constitutions of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by analyzing the correlation between these two research objects.

Methods

A cross-sectional research design was employed. The participants' ear morphology was determined using the Ear Morphology Inspection Information Evaluation Form, while constitution was assessed using the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire. Data were statistically analyzed, and one-way and multi-factor logistic regression analyses were conducted.

Results

Among 888 participants, 270 (30.41%) had a balanced constitution, and 618 (69.59%) had different biased constitution types. The analysis revealed that thick auricles (P < .05) and a moderately sized left earlobe (P = .010) were protective factors, while obtuse earlobes (P < .05) were risk factor for balanced constitution. Auricles close to the temple (P < .05) was a protective factor, while no Frank's sign in earlobes (P < .05) and obtuse earlobes (P < .05) were risk factors for qi-deficiency constitution. Clear structure of the helix (P < .05), no Frank's sign (P < .05), and a visible half left helix (P = .024) were risk factors, while auricles close to the temple (P < .05) and a triangular right ear apex (P = .029) were protective factors for phlegm-dampness constitution. No Frank's sign (P < .05) and moderate tragus shape (P < .05) were risk factors for qi stagnation constitution. Triangular ear apexes (P < .05), a left auricle close to the temple (P = .002), and moderate position of auricles (upper edge of the auricle levels with the top of eyebrows, P < .05) were protective factors for qi stagnation constitution.

Conclusion

A correlation between ear morphology and TCM constitutions may exist. Ear morphology may be used as reference values for the identification of TCM constitutions.

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基于检查诊断的耳部形态特征与中医体质的探索性相关性分析

目的通过分析两个研究对象的相关性，探讨耳部形态学检查在鉴别中医九种体质中的价值。方法采用横断面研究设计。参与者的耳朵形态使用耳朵形态检查信息评估表进行测定，而体质则使用中医体质问卷进行评估。对数据进行统计分析，并进行单因素和多因素逻辑回归分析。结果888名受试者中，270人（30.41%）具有平衡体质，618人（69.59%）具有不同的偏性体质类型。分析显示，厚耳廓（P<；.05）和中等大小的左耳垂（P=.010）是保护因素，而钝耳垂（P<：.05）是平衡体质的风险因素。耳垂靠近太阳穴（P<；.05）是气虚体质的保护因素，耳垂无弗兰克征（P<！.05）和钝耳垂无Frank征（P>；.05）为气虚体质的危险因素。螺旋结构清晰（P<；.05）、无弗兰克征（P<！.05）和可见的左半螺旋（P=.024）是危险因素，而靠近太阳穴的耳廓（P<？.05）和三角形右耳尖（P=.029）是痰湿体质的保护因素。无弗兰克征（P<；.05）和中度耳屏型（P<！.05）是气滞体质的危险因素。三角耳尖（P<；.05）、靠近太阳穴的左耳廓（P=.002）和耳廓的中等位置（耳廓上缘与眉毛顶部齐平，P<；0.05）是气滞体质的保护因素。结论耳部形态可能与中医体质有关。耳部形态可作为鉴别中医体质的参考值。

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Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences Medicine-Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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期刊介绍： Production and Hosting by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Peer review under the responsibility of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed publication featuring advanced scientific research in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The journal is sponsored by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Tsinghua University Press, and supervised by the Ministry of Education of China. The goal of the journal is to serve as an authoritative platform to present state-of-the-art research results. The journal is published quarterly. We welcome submissions of original papers on experimental and clinical studies on TCM, herbs and acupuncture that apply modern scientific research methods. The journal also publishes case reports, reviews, and articles on TCM theory and policy.