Theoretical discussion and application of tinnitus related theory based on the <italic>Huangdi Neijing</italic>

<x>Abstract</x> <sec> <title>Objective:</title> To explore the theory of tinnitus in <italic>Huangdi Neijing</italic> and identify effective traditional Chinese medicine treatments. </sec> <sec> <title>Methods:</title> A literature review and theoretical analysis of tinnitus were conducted to find better curative effect in clinical practice. </sec> <sec> <title>Results:</title> This study found that the <italic>Huangdi Neijing</italic> contains rich descriptions of the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of tinnitus, and provides new ideas and methods for the syndrome differentiation and treatment of tinnitus. In addition, in the clinical treatment of tinnitus using acupuncture and moxibustion, HE’s acupuncture is based on the <italic>Huangdi Neijing</italic>, and combined with the method of “Seven Skills and Five Methods” is applied to treat tinnitus, regulate meridian Qi and blood, and restore the circulation of meridian Qi, achieving good practical results. </sec> <sec> <title>Conclusions:</title> Based on the academic thoughts of <italic>Huangdi Neijing</italic> and HE’s Tube Acupuncture, this study puts forward a dialectical method of “meridian-Zangfu-syndrome” combination. Clinical practice shows that it is helpful to improve the accuracy of tinnitus classification and the pertinence of treatment plan. </sec>