Research on comprehensive methods of acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the comprehensive methods of acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Based on The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic recovered and edited by Prof. HUANG Long-xiang, the characteristics of acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic was analyzed. On this basis and in combination with typical examples, it was mainly analyzed how to correctly understand the original intention and meaning of acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>To understand acupoint indications in The Yellow Emperor's Mingtang Classic, it should be taken apart layer upon layer successively, and then identify four contents acupuncture prescriptions and acupoint indications, different components of acupoint indications, syndrome groups, names of diseases and symptoms.</p>