Disease location identification as a major guide to acupoint selection.
10.1007/s11655-013-1650-0
- Author:
Ji-ping ZHAO
1
;
Sheng CHEN
;
Federico MARMORI
;
Sheng-nan GUO
;
Yan-ping WANG
;
Jun WANG
;
Peng BAI
Author Information
1. Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100700, China, zjp7883@sina.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
China;
Disease;
classification;
Humans;
Practice Guidelines as Topic
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2013;19(12):894-899
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Selecting acupoints according to channel pathway is the major point selection principle in acupuncture treatment for which there is a consensus. However, defining the disease location remains the premise of acupoint selection based on channel pathway. What is the substance of disease location identification in clinical acupuncture? Besides indicating acupoint selection according to channel pathway, what guidance can it provide for acupuncture treatment? This is the main topic discussed in this article.
