Discussion on the acupuncture and constitution according to the Miraculous Pivot.
- Author:
Xue-Qing LI
1
;
Shu-Xiang MA
;
Jian-Mei CUI
;
Qi LI
Author Information
1. Department of TCM, North China Coal Medical College, Tangshan 063000, China. llixue3666@sohu.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Body Constitution;
Humans;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2010;30(5):434-436
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The texts on constitution of Miraculous Pivot were analyzed and summarized according to literature study. The findings show that constitution is an important element in acupuncture treatment according to the texts of Miraculous Pivot. Different constitution generates the difference of yin-yang, deficiency or excess of qi and blood which is the important basis for syndrome differentiation of Miraculous Pivot. Therefore, the improvement in constitution is the way to increase the therapeutic effect of acupuncture.
