New discussion on the connotation of Star Twelve Points.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190804-k0005
- Author:
Zu-Yi PANG
1
;
Chun-Yan LIU
2
;
Zhen-Hua XU
3
Author Information
1. Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, China.
2. Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion, Guangdong Hospital of TCM.
3. Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of CM, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Star Twelve Points;
miscellaneous disease;
opening-closing-pivoting;
qi cycle in round;
the Big Dipper
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2020;40(8):881-884
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
With the discussion on the origins and the evolution of Star Twelve Points, combined with ancient astronomical stellar map, it is realized that the three-dimensional spatial diagram of Star Twelve Points can be approximately regarded as a Big Dipper map from the side view. Under the direction of image thinking, the function of Big Dipper was compared with the function of Star Twelve Points. Furthermore, according to "the opening-closing-pivoting" theory in and the theory of " cycle in round" proposed by , the mechanisms of Star Twelve Points on adjusting functional activities of and the movement of viscera-meridian--blood is elaborated, providing a new idea for acupuncture clinical treatment of miscellaneous diseases.
