Objective, approach and symbolic achievement of the standardization on extraordinary points.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20191021-k0003
- Author:
Bao-Jin LI
1
;
Xiao-Dong WU
2
;
Long-Xiang HUANG
2
Author Information
1. School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China.
2. Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Huangdi Mingtang Jing;
approach;
extraordinary points;
objective;
standardization;
symbolic achievement
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Meridians;
Reference Standards
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2020;40(11):1241-1244
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Through sorting out the development of meridian points and the standardization of extraordinary points in dynasties, two objectives are discovered in the standardization of extraordinary points starting from the Tang Dynasty. The points with extraordinary effect are selected points and transferred to meridian points and the commonly-used key points are selected and developed to be standardized acupoints. Hence, 3 approaches are summarized. Approach No.1: a large number of "meridian-outside" points that are the potential supplementation but not included yet in meridian points are supplemented to meridian points. Approach No.2: based on the specified requirement, the key points are selected from the acupoints with determined locations and names, which is developed to be the standard of acupoints. Approach No.3: the acupoints with extraordinary effect are selected from the "meridian-outside" points and these points are collected for the formulation of the standard of extraordinary points. The latter two approaches provide for the development direction of teaching and standardization in the future.
