Research on comprehensive methods of acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic.
- Author:
Su-yun LI
1
;
Long-xiang HUANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; history; Diagnosis, Differential; History, Ancient; Humans; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; history
- From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2006;26(11):821-824
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the comprehensive methods of acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic.
METHODSBased on The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic recovered and edited by Prof. HUANG Long-xiang, the characteristics of acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic was analyzed. On this basis and in combination with typical examples, it was mainly analyzed how to correctly understand the original intention and meaning of acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic.
CONCLUSIONTo understand acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic, it should be taken apart layer upon layer successively, and then identify four contents: acupuncture prescriptions and acupoint indications, different components of acupoint indications, syndrome groups, names of diseases and symptoms.
