Discussion on several basic issues of acupuncture-moxibustion science.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2016.10.029
- Author:
Guangjun WANG
1
Author Information
1. Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture-moxibustion science;
basic scientific issues;
branch of learning
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2016;36(10):1101-1103
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Nine basic issues on acupuncture-moxibustion science are discussed in this paper. The author believes those include the universal property of acupoints,the placebo effect of acupuncture and moxibustion,the continuous transmission of acupuncture information,the factors of the effects such as growth as well as acquired shape and properties,the classification evidence of acupoint function,the compatibility of acupoints,the change of functional state of acupoint and. The universal property of acupoints means whether there is identical position of acupoint among different ethnic groups. The continuous transmission of acupuncture information is seen as whether the delivery which mainly shows as diffusion maintains active in special region and situation. The classification evidence of acupoint function refers to if there exists universal biological basis.
