Analysis of the divergent meridians of twelve meridians.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20191127-k0002
- Author:
Bing GAO
1
;
Yue CHENG
2
;
Yong-Lei ZENG
3
;
Shu-Ping NIU
1
;
Yi-Ming LI
1
;
Yi WANG
1
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Anhui University of TCM, Hefei 230038, China.
2. College of TCM, Anhui University of TCM, Hefei 230038, China.
3. Department of Oncology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of TCM, Hefei
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Jingbie;
collaterals;
li-he-chu-ru;
liuhe point;
meridians;
route characteristics
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2020;40(8):887-890
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
This paper analyzes the problems existing in the current theory of divergent meridian (""), such as the unclear route of divergent meridian, the controversy in the "---" and the lack of in-depth research on the theory of "", clarifies the source and privides insights. The author analyzed the word "" by means of the four proofreading methods combined with philology method to explore the origin of " ". The divergent meridians is the remnant of the original meridians system in the bamboo and silk documents, which was put into the meridians system after being sorted out by doctors. The twelve meridians are combined in two, forming the "" point, which is located in the neck, and has a great influence on the blood circulation of the head and neck. "" point and theory can guide the differentiation of acupuncture and moxibustion, and has an important guiding significance for the treatment of empirical, emergency and head and face diseases.
