(image) of meridian sinew and meridian sinew differentiation in treatment with cupping therapy / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

Cupping therapy is closely related to the meridian sinew system. " (image) of meridian sinew" is the reflection of " thinking" in meridian sinew system, e.g. morphology, function, color and lustre, temperature. Taking "(image) of meridian sinew" as the diagnosis object, the exploration is conducted in the paper in terms of classical theory, clinical practice and modern research. " (image) of meridian sinew" and "meridian sinew differentiation" are the important components in the improvement of cupping therapy system and the clinical development of acupuncture and moxibustion.