Origin and relationship of -well points and Shixuan (EX-UE 11).
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190423-0003
- Author:
Tian-Xiao ZENG
1
;
Jing-Rong LIANG
1
;
Xiao-Min HAO
1
;
Jiao SUN
1
;
Pei-Yi HUANG
1
;
Qing-Guo LIU
1
Author Information
1. School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of CM, Beijing 100029, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Point EX-LE 12 (Qiduan);
Point EX-UE 11 (Shixuan);
acupoint origin;
acupoint relationship;
jing-well points
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Humans;
Meridians;
Syndrome;
Yin-Yang
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2020;40(5):553-556
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Both the twelve -well points and Shixuan (EX-UE 11) are the commonly used first-aid points. These two kinds of acupoints are located closely and similar in function, hence, they are often confused in application. In order to explore the origin of their location and theory as well as their relationship, the relevant data were retrieved. It has been found that the relationship between -well points and Shixuan (EX-UE 11) is traced at the earliest time to (). It is believed that the -well points refer to the starting points or the ending points of the twelve regular meridians and Shixuan (EX-UE 11) are located at the crossing sites of - related meridians of the regular meridians. These two kinds of acupoints are interconnected, share the same source and are also different from each other. Qiduan (EX-LE 12) is also named as foot-Shixuan. Shixuan (EX-UE 11) and Qiduan (EX-LE 12) can be regarded as the same category, just like -well points. In clinical practice, the -well points are generally selected in treatment of internal diseases, local diseases and those on the running course of meridians. They can be used separately in treatment. Shixuan (EX-UE 11) is the first option, or combined with Qiduan (EX-LE 12) in the emergent treatment of tense syndrome and syncope. The -well points and Shixuan (EX-UE 11) are different even though sharing the same origin. They are mutually benefited and supplemented with each other in clinical practice.
