[Textual research on Zhenjiu Neipian]

Area of Science:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Acupuncture and Moxibustion Studies
• Medical History

Background:

• Zhenjiu Neipian (Inner Analects of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) is an acupuncture text.
• Authored by DA Zhongguang, a Qing Dynasty artist, around Emperor Kangxi's reign (1661-1692).

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a textual analysis of Zhenjiu Neipian.
• Determine its author, composition date, content, and academic significance.

Main Methods:

• Textual research and historical analysis.
• Comparative study with other classical acupuncture texts.

Main Results:

• The work is structured into four parts: general theories, meridian/acupoint diagrams, contraindications, and reinforcing/reducing techniques.
• It draws heavily from various classical acupuncture works and preserves lost texts, including those by Dou and Ling.
• Significant contributions are noted in acupoint selection, techniques, and indications.

Conclusions:

• Zhenjiu Neipian holds substantial literary and clinical value.
• It is an essential resource for understanding Ling's acupuncture techniques.