[Study on teaching techniques of meridians and acupoints]

Full Abstract

According to the law of circulation of meridians and the locations of acupoints, the opposite acupoints were proposed. It facilitates comprehension of the routes of meridians and the locations of acupoints. Application of opposite needling or penetrative needling, it is easy to practice and the effectiveness is significant. Promoting this concept into acupuncture training, can expand out from acupoint to meridian, from one meridian to other meridians, it will generate good rewards.

Author information

Author/s: Yang, Zhi-xin (ZX); Du, Shao-jie (SJ); Jiang, Yu-ping (YP);

Affiliation: Department of Acupuncture and Massage, Chengde Medical College, Chengde 067000, China. yzx19972003(-atsign-)yahoo.com.cn

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhen Jiu), published in China. (Language: chi)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 29 (issue 9) : pp 749-51

Dates: Created 2009/10/06; Completed 2009/10/22;

PMID: 19803246, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/22/2009, IMS Date: )

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