Modern researches have proved that abnormal change of emotions is one cause of allergic rhinitis.Allergic rhinitis is closely related to external stimulus. Besides tangible allergens

such as dust

dust mite and pollen

the stimulus also contains intangible mental pressure from all aspects. Emotional abnormality owing to the stress may decrease patients’ immune function. Combination of internal and external factors may cause the development of allergic rhinitis and recurrent symptoms. Common points used to treat allergic rhinitis by acupuncture clinically are Baihui（ DU20）

Yintang（ EX-HN3）

back-shu points of five-zang

Taichong（ LR3）

Hegu（ LI4）

etc. This paper analyzes the connotation of mentality from the aspects of brain-mentality

zang-mentality and regulating Qi activity and emotions

in order to lay a solid foundation for prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis by acupuncture.