The mathematical theory of acupoints.
- Author:
Lian-Shi ZHUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture;
history;
Acupuncture Points;
China;
History, Ancient;
Humans;
Mathematical Concepts;
Medicine in Literature
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2013;33(12):1094-1098
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The ancient medical classics were retrieved to explore narrative on acupoints. And the relevant content of legal calendar in Shiji (Historical Records) and Hanshu (History of the Former Han Dynasty) were taken as a reference. The result showed that the total number of acu-points were based on the number of 365 days of a year. And the corrupts can be restored with the theory of numerology. The 59 heat point originated from the phase of moon, while the 57 water points originated from the number or year related with diasters. Although acupoints are considered to be related with numerology, the recognition of hot points and water points are held to be associated with experiential points in clinic.
