Textual and theoretical study of Xiaotianxin acupoint
10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20210610-00084
- VernacularTitle:小天心穴位考析及理论研究
- Author:
Mengsen ZHANG
1
;
Yazheng PANG
;
Tian HUANG
;
Bin ZHANG
;
Juan YU
Author Information
1. 山东中医药大学针灸推拿学院，济南 250000
- Keywords:
Textual research;
Xiaotianxin acupoint;
Infantile tuina;
Theoretical research;
Chinese medical literature;
Acupoint location;
Clinical application
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2022;44(4):361-365
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Xiaotianxin acupoint is located at the middle root of the palm, in the depression of the junction between the major and minor thenar eminence. Manual operation includes kneading, pinching, pounding, pinching-kneading method, and it has the effect of clearing heat and promoting urination, tranquilizing fringt and mind, brightening vision, dredging meridians, sweating and releasing muscle, clinical indications of infantile convulsions, night crying, hot urine, jaundice, strabismus, low vision. This paper, by reviewing ancient and modern literatures, the positioning, operation methods and clinical application of Xiaotianxin acupoint are combed and analyzed. The mechanism of the acupoint should be explored from two aspects of traditional and modern medicine, in order to understand the acupoint comprehensively and deeply. And it will provide a theoretical basis for the treatment of diseases by Xiaotianxin, and guide the clinical application through theoretical research.
