Study on origin of meridians and collaterals through pain relieving effect of muscle regions / 中国针灸
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
;
(12): 711-713, 2011.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
Through analysis on sequencing of meridians and their muscle regions, their pertaining organs, run ning courses, linking and indications described in Zubi Shiyimai (Eleven Meridian of Foot and Hand), Yinyang Shiyimai (Eleven Meridian of Yinyang), Lingshu Jingmai (Miraculous Pivot Meridian) and Lingshu Jinjing (Miraculous Pivot Muscle Meridian), it is found that most of the indications of acupuncture in ancient time are symptoms of the muscle regions. 62.59% points of the national standard acupoints location close to tender points of the muscle regions, which indicates that the origin of early acupoints are tender points along the running courses of the muscle regions. Thus, it is concluded that meridians and their muscle regions have the same origin, which provides new train of thinking for a better comprehension of origin of meridians and collaterals.
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Main subject:
Pain
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Pathology
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Acupuncture Points
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Acupuncture Therapy
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China
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Meridians
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History, Ancient
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Pain Management
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History
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Muscles
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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