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[Discussion on locating of back-shu points]
Bingyan Cao1, Shipeng Zhu2, Tong Liu3
1Department of Qigong and Tuina, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|December 13, 2017
Summary
Acupuncturists developed various methods for locating back-shu points, with a definitive technique emerging in the Song dynasty. This study reviews these methods, exploring their historical context and proposing standardized locations as a central range for clinical adjustments.
Area of Science:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Anatomy
Background:
- Back-shu points, first detailed in the Lingshu (Miraculous Pivot), have a long history of varied location methods.
- A conclusive method for locating these points was established during the Song dynasty.
- Historical acupuncturists proposed diverse techniques for identifying back-shu points.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze the different historical methods for locating back-shu points.
- To discuss the reasons behind the discrepancies in various location theories.
- To explore the theoretical background and original establishment of back-shu points.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of historical acupuncture texts focusing on back-shu point location.
- Comparative analysis of different location methodologies.
- Exploration of theoretical underpinnings and historical context.
Main Results:
- Various location methods for back-shu points existed prior to the Song dynasty's conclusive method.
- Divergences in location theories stem from differing interpretations and historical contexts.
- The study identifies the theoretical background and original establishment of these points.
Conclusions:
- Standardized locations for back-shu points should be viewed as the center of a potential distribution range.
- Clinical application requires adjustments based on individual anatomical variations and palpation.
- Understanding historical context is crucial for accurate application of back-shu point location.
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