An analysis of the connotation and extension of acupuncture and moxibustion
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4246.2015.01.002
- VernacularTitle:针灸学的内涵与外延
- Author:
Yongqing LIN
;
Shan REN
;
Xuguang YANG
;
Peiyu WANG
;
Xiyan GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture;
Connotation;
Extensio
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2015;(1):4-7
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The connotation and extension of the acupuncture changes along with the development of science and technology. Working out the principle on the connotation and extension of acupuncture at present will contribute to better inherit and development of acupuncture. In this paper, through literature analysis, the study on the process of formation and development of acupuncture, we believe connotation of acupuncture and moxibustion mainly include the basic theory of TCM, meridians theory, diagnosis, techniques, clinics, and literatures of acupuncture and moxibustion;and its extension include basic integrated medicine of acupuncture and moxibustion, physiology, pathology, and theories, techniques and clinics derived from modern science.
