Discussion on point selection and compatibility of acupuncture formula.
- Author:
Ying-Ru CHEN
1
;
Jiang ZHU
;
Jia-Shan SONG
;
Yan-Fen SHE
Author Information
1. Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
history;
China;
History, Ancient;
Humans;
Medicine in Literature;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional;
history
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2012;32(1):65-68
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Acupuncture prescription is the key and effectiveness guarantee to acupuncture treatment. Proper selection of acupoint is directly related to the therapeutic effect of acupuncture. Several issues were discussesed, which were acupoint indications, clinical syndrome differentiation and acupoints selection. Acupuncturists should grasp the acupoints characteristic and pay attention to syndrome differentiation. Also they should have flexible selection of acupoints and keep pace with research updates when facing clinical problems in order to maximize the curative effect of acupuncture.
