"Analysis on Neiguan in""Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion""" / 浙江中医药大学学报

ABSTRACT

[Objective] By means of study of related literature records about Neiguan points in Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, it is intended to provide a theoretical foundation for the application of Neiguan points in modern clinical acupuncture and moxibustion. [Method] Collect articles with regard to Neiguan points inGreat Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion , and systematically analyze its location, needling and moxibustion techniques, as well as clinical application law. To investigate the clinical application of differences between ancient and modern Neiguan. [Results] InGreat Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Neiguan points are located at 2-inch above palm strips. Needle can be penetrated into 3/10 inch, 1/2 inch, and 1.2inch between two tendons. Neiguan point is a collateral-connecting acupoint for pericardium meridian, and mainly treats cardiothoracic excess and deficiency related diseases. If matching with yangchi point, it can be called Yuan-primary point and collateral-connecting point combination that can treat triple energizer meridian related diseases. The Neiguan point is also regarded as the eight confluence point connecting Yinwei meridian that can treat mental diseases, Yinwei vessel is associated three yin meridians of foot diseases, conception vessel diseases and Yangming Channel penetration diseases. [Conclusion] It is concluded the location, needling therapy and clinical application law of Neiguan points in Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, which is of reference significance to the application of Neiguan points in modern clinical acupuncture and moxibustion.