Characteristics and application of qicimai points in Huangdi Neijing.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221201-k0004
- Author:
Hao-Sheng WU
1
;
Hang SU
1
;
Chao ZHU
1
;
Sheng-Bing WU
2
;
Mei-Qi ZHOU
3
Author Information
1. Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230012, China.
2. Key Laboratory of Xin'an Medicine of the Ministry of Education.
3. Bozhou Institute of TCM, Anhui Academy of TCM, Bozhou 236800.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Huangdi Neijing;
acupoint characteristics;
clinical application;
neck gate;
qicimai
- MeSH:
Humans;
Meridians;
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(8):959-962
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The paper summarizes the definition, location and main indication of qicimai points recorded in Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor 's Inner Classic). It is found that qicimai points are the "upward moving points" in reference to the meridian distribution rule of "rooting, running, infusing and moving"; and corresponding to the sites of "running outwards and inwards" of the meridians' "separating, meeting and running outwards and inwards". It also includes the infusing points for the sea of qi and marrow. The new idea, "selecting qicimai points for the treatment of qi obstruction in the neck gate", is proposed. Based on the systematic application of the acupoints on the nape region, it is anticipated that a new approach will be provided to the treatment of the diseases in the neck, shoulder, head, face, the five sensory organs, mental disorders and zangfu qi dysfunction.
