The discovery, application and enlightenment of Lanwei (EX-LE 7).
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.07.015
- Author:
Bixia ZHOU
1
;
Mingzhu YE
2
,
3
;
Anji YANG
4
Author Information
1. Shuyuan Community Health Service Center of Pudng District, Shanghai 201304, China.
2. Jiangsu Street Community Health Service Center of Changning District
3. 3Shanghai University of TCM.
4. Shanghai University of TCM.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Point EX-LE 7 (Lanwei);
enlightenment;
extraordinary points;
reaction point
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2018;38(7):735-739
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The discovery and application of Lanwei (EX-LE 7) was reviewed to elaborate its enlightenment on the inheritance and innovation of acupuncture. Literature published before April of 2017 was searched in CNKI and VIP database with"Lanwei (EX-LE 7)"and"acupuncture"as key words. Related references and publications were retrieved. According to the purpose, literature was screened and key information was extracted to perform systematic review and analysis. The results indicated Lanwei (EX-LE 7), reflection of relationship between organ and body surface under the guidance of acupuncture and meridians theory, was not a point, but an area. The discovery and application of Lanwei (EX- LE 7) was the product of western and Chinese combination. The best indication was simple appendicitis, but operation should be applied once adhesion, purulent and perforation occurred. It is indicated to improve clinical efficacy and avoid accident, the reasoned core of theory system should be insisted and the communication with modern medicine should be reinforced.
