Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2025;45(3):361-364

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240311-0001

Professor SUN Shentian's experience in the theoretical basis and practice of Ningshen point.

Yihao ZHOU 1 ; Dongyan WANG 2 ; Rongyu XU 1 ; Danping LI 1 ; Hong HUO 2 ; Ying ZHANG 2 ; Xingyan ZHU 1 ; Shentian SUN 2

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Keywords

Ningshen point; SUN Shentian; acupuncture; famous doctor's experience; idea for point selection

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

The paper introduces Professor SUN Shentian's experience in clinical practice of Ningshen (tranquilizing the mind) point. This point is an empirical point discovered by Professor SUN on the basis of meridian differentiation, nerve function and anatomic location, and in association with the years of clinical practice. The point is located in the prefrontal area, jointed with the distribution of the governor vessel, and responded to the body surface projection area of the frontal pole. It works on regulating the mind, regaining consciousness, improving cognition, alleviating depression, mutually treating physical and mental disorders, as well as unblocking collaterals, regulating the tendons and relieving spasm. This point is widely used in treatment of mental disorders, stroke and extrapyramidal diseases and obtains the reliable therapeutic effect in clinical practice.