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[Explanation on acupoint intention].

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  • 1College of Acupuncture and Orthopedics, Hubei University of CM, Wuhan 430061, China.

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|December 13, 2017
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Acupoints are understood through the concept of circulating vital energy (qi), not physical structures. Acupuncture and moxibustion target this energy, not just anatomy, for therapeutic effects.

Area of Science:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
  • Acupuncture and Moxibustion
  • Medical History and Semantics

Background:

  • The Lingshu (Miraculous Pivot) describes acupoints using terms like "circulating qi" and "exiting and entering."
  • Understanding the original intent of acupoint terminology requires linguistic and theoretical analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To interpret key phrases related to acupoints in classical Chinese texts.
  • To elucidate the fundamental nature and function of acupoints in TCM.
  • To clarify the theoretical basis for acupuncture and moxibustion's clinical efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of terms from Shuowen Jiezi (Origin of Chinese Characters).
  • Integration with established Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory.
Keywords:
acupointcirculating, exiting, enteringspiritual qitheoretic research

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  • Synthesis of acupoint connotations based on textual interpretation and TCM principles.

    • Main Results:

    • Acupoint connotations summarized into four aspects: antipathogenic qi changes, pathway communication, diagnostic/therapeutic features, and 3D structure.
    • Antipathogenic qi and its dynamics identified as the most essential characteristic of acupoints.
    • Acupuncture and moxibustion are understood to act on acupoint qi activity, not physical tissues.

    Conclusions:

    • The essential nature of acupoints lies in vital energy (qi) dynamics, not anatomical structure.
    • Clinical therapeutic effects of acupuncture and moxibustion are fundamentally linked to qi activity at acupoints.
    • This understanding is crucial for contemporary clinical practice of acupuncture and moxibustion.