[Collection methods, stylistic layout and value of extraordinary points in Doutaishi Zhenjing (Master Dou' s Canon of Acupuncture)]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2020 Oct 12;40(10):1143-8. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20191030-k0013.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The literature source, collection methods and stylistic layout, value and influence of 32 extraordinary points in Doutaishi Zhenjing (Master Dou's Canon of Acupuncture) were collected. The sources of the literature are extensive. The collection methods include 5 aspects, named inheritance, integration and repair; name rectification, identification and differentiation; new point explication on the base of extraordinary points; well arrangement of points and mutual use of three methods for stylistic layout; as well as integrative illustration with text and picture, and determined location. In reference to the holistic layout of name, location, techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion and indications of extraordinary points in Doutaishi Zhenjing (Master Dou's Canon of Acupuncture), it is the first time to make a standardized and unified collection of extraordinary points, which is valuable in the historical literature, the theoretic research and clinical practice of extraordinary points. It brings a great impact on the special articles or books after the Yuan dynasty and even the establishment of national standards at present.

梳理《窦太师针经》中32个经外奇穴文献来源、整理方法与体例、价值与影响,其文献来源广泛,整理方法可以概括为传承有据、整合修齐;冠实以名、辨穴同异;据经奇穴、阐发新穴;排列有方、三法并用;文图互示、定位明确5个方面。《窦太师针经》依照经穴穴名、定位、刺灸法、主治病症的完整体例,首次对经外奇穴进行规范统一的整理,具有经外奇穴类文献史料价值、奇穴理论研究价值、经穴理论研究价值及临床实用价值,对元以后的经外奇穴专篇或专书直至今日的国家标准制定均产生了深远影响。.

Keywords: Doutaishi Zhenjing (Master Dou′s Canon of Acupuncture); collection method; extraordinary point; stylistic layout; value.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture / methods*
  • Acupuncture Points*
  • China
  • Humans
  • Moxibustion*