Acupoint selection methods are generally divided into three categories: body surface marking method, folding method and finger measurement method. The positioning of body surface marks and folds measurement is relatively constant and accurate, and the application of finger measurement method is more convenient, but there are also great differences. Therefore, clinical acupoint selection should be appropriately selected and applied according to specific conditions.
Body surface marking acupoint selection method
Body surface signs can be divided into fixed signs and dynamic signs. Stereotypes such as facial features, hair, fingers (toes)
Nails, nipples, umbilical fossa and various bone and muscle markers. For example, the third thoracic spine has two shoulder blades, the seventh thoracic spine has two lower scapular angles, the second lumbar spine has two lower ribs, and the fourth lumbar spine has two condyles. Dynamic signs, such as skin wrinkles of each joint and muscle depression caused by activity, should be measured by certain actions (such as patting the tips of two ears for one hundred times; The index finger crosses at the end of the tiger's mouth and picks up the missing column; Grasp the inside of the knee by hand and draw blood from the big finger and other places.
Integral selection method based on measurement discount
The method of dividing all parts of the human body into several equal parts and selecting points according to the amount. Each part is divided into one inch, hence the name.
"Proportional reduction" method, also known as bone density method. This method can be applied to adults, children or tall, short, fat and thin, and it is more accurate.
Finger measurement selection point
Clinical acupoint selection is mostly based on body surface marking and wrinkle measurement, and is measured with fingers. Because everyone's fingers
Its length and width are proportional to other parts, measured with your own fingers, commonly known as "the same size." The surgeon can also measure other people's acupoints with his own fingers, but he should make appropriate expansion and contraction according to the height of the other person.
Point matching method
Acupoint matching is a method of selecting two or more acupoints with the same or similar indications and synergistic effects on the basis of acupoint selection. Its purpose is to strengthen the therapeutic effect of acupoints, and whether acupoints are properly matched directly affects the therapeutic effect. Commonly used acupoint matching methods mainly include meridian acupoint matching, exterior-interior acupoint matching, upper and lower acupoint matching, front and rear acupoint matching, and left and right acupoint matching. When matching points, we should properly handle the relationship between points and matching points, as little as possible, highlight the role of points, and properly match the points.
The acupoint matching method of this meridian
When a certain zang-fu organ or meridian is diseased, but other zang-fu organs are not involved, the acupoints on the diseased meridian are selected and formulated for treatment. Such as lung disease and cough, it is appropriate to nourish the lungs in the middle government, and at the same time learn from the size and depth of the book.
Acupoint matching method of exterior-interior meridians
This method is based on the relationship between yin and yang of zang-fu organs and meridians. That is, when a certain zang-fu organ or meridian is sick, acupoints on the exterior and interior meridians are taken to form a prescription for treatment. For example, liver disease can be selected from Taichong of Foot Jueyin Meridian and Yangling Spring of Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian.
Acupoint matching method of meridian with the same name
It is based on the theory that meridians with the same name communicate with the same qi, and the method of matching points with meridians with the same name of hands and feet is used. For example, toothache can be treated by combining hand Yangming meridian with foot Yangming meridian; Headache goes to the back flow of the temple and Kunlun Mountain with the temple.
Upper and lower acupoint matching method
Refers to the method of combining acupuncture points above the waist or upper limbs with acupuncture points below the waist or lower limbs. The method of matching upper and lower points is widely used in clinic, such as Neiguan with Zusanli for gastropathy, Hegu with Neiting for toothache, Baihui with Changqiang for proctoptosis or uterine prolapse. In addition, the coordination of the intersection points of eight meridians, such as Gongsun in Neiguan, Qie in Waiguan, Shenmai in Back Flow and Zhao Hai in Zhuxu, also belongs to the specific application of this method.
Anterior and posterior acupoint matching method
Front refers to the chest and abdomen, and back refers to the back and waist. The method of combining the front and back points is called the front and back point matching method, also known as the "abdomen and back yin and yang point matching method". This method can be used to treat visceral diseases. For example, take Zhongwan and Bimen before stomach pain, and then take Shu Wei and epigastric pain; Before the onset of asthma, take the acute attack and the middle of the abdomen first, then take sufei and Dingchuanling.
Left-right acupoint matching method
It refers to the method of selecting acupoints on the left and right sides of limbs and applying them together. In clinical application, the left and right points are generally selected at the same time, such as bilateral Xinshu and Neiguan for heart disease and bilateral Shu Wei and Zusanli for stomach pain. In addition, the left and right acupoints with different names can also be used at the same time, such as left facial paralysis, taking the left cheek cart and cellar and cooperating with the right valley; For migraine on the left side, take the left side of the head and bend the temple, and cooperate with the right side of Yanglingquan and Xiaxi.
In a word, as long as we master the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine and the indications of acupoints, choose acupoints properly and combine them reasonably, we can achieve good curative effect.