《難經(jīng)》針灸學(xué)成就探析

The achievements of acupuncture and moxibustion science in the Classic on Medical Problems were summarized. There are contribution of the following three aspects in the book: 1. Establish the theory of extra-channels, perfecting the theory of meridians; Initiate the name of eight extra-channels, perfecting the pathway of the eight extra-channels and describe in detail their physiology and pathology; 2. Explain specific points, paying equal attention to theory and practice; Initiate the eight influential points and their indications, perfecting the twelve source points and establish application principles of Five Shu points; 3. Establish several methods of point combination, perfecting the theory of needling and moxibustion; Establish the method of the combination of reinforcing mother point and reducing son point; Initiate the method of reducing south and reinforcing north, and open up the method of reinforcing and reducing by puncturing along and against the direction of the meridians respectively, and pay a great attention to reinforcing and reducing of Ying, Wei and four seasons.