Review and reflection on the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian theory
10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20220124-00265
- VernacularTitle:中医经脉理论发展的回顾与省思
- Author:
Guoxiang LI
1
;
Wenxin SONG
;
Ling ZHU
;
Qi YU
;
Qiuxia PAN
;
Jinghua LI
;
Yinghui WANG
Author Information
1. 中国中医科学院中医药信息研究所中医药大健康智能研发中心，北京 100700
- Keywords:
Research on acupuncture moxibustion;
Meridian theory;
Symptoms;
Disease law;
Reflection
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2023;45(3):257-261
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The meridian theory is the pioneer of clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). From Shang Han Lun to Pi Wei Lun, the meridian theory has contributed important theoretical organization materials and clinical practice experience to the establishment of the diagnosis system of external and internal injuries. The acupoints contained in its clinical acupuncture and moxibustion record symptoms, and some laws summarized have been absorbed and used for reference. It shows the positive significance of its exploration in clinical diagnosis and treatment. A system of differentiation and treatment of external and internal injuries with acupuncture has not been formed, even though the meridian theory of TCM has a long history with many areas being explored, such as diseases, acupoints, acupuncture methods and stimulation amount. Therefore, this paper starts from the academic development history of meridians, reviews and analyzes the contribution and limitations of TCM acupuncture and moxibustion in the diagnosis and treatment of internal injury, in order to enlighten the current study and understanding of TCM.
