Application of associated symptom and sign-based acupoint selection in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment.
- Author:
Xiao-Ting LIU
1
;
Zhi-Xing ZHANG
;
Lin XU
;
Chun-Ri LI
;
Bao-Qiang DONG
Author Information
1. Department of Staff, Liaoning University of TCM, Shenyang 110847, Liaoning Province, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Humans;
Moxibustion
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2013;33(7):658-660
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Based on traditional acupuncture-moxibustion treatment ideas, with differentiation of channels and collaterals as main part and feature, the important role of associated symptom and sign-based acupoint selection in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment is explained from angles of philosophy and medicine. Combined with clinical experience of acupuncture and moxibustion, the category of associated symptom and sign-based acupoint selection is explained in detail to make sure the accuracy of acupuncture-moxibustion differentiation. It could show uniqueness and advantage of theory and clinic in acupuncture-moxibustion and provide theoretical references in making acupuncture-moxibustion prescription to improve effectiveness of clinical treatment.
