[On academic ideas of professor KONG Zhao-xia about acupuncture and moxibustion]

Abstract

Ideas of professor KONG Zhao-xia about acupuncture points were explained through the discussion of four aspects of meridian points and extra-ordinary points, confirmed points and non-confirmed points (Ashi points), located points and the area of points, the area of points and area of non-points. Acupoints are the special responsive spots of qi and blood on the body surface. All meridian points, confirmed points, extra-ordinary points, non-confirmed points possess peculiar functions, thus, more attention should be paid to selection and combination of points. The size of acupoint area, the therapeutic effects as well as acupuncture manipulation depend upon the location of acupoints. Acupuncture and moxibustion are two kinds of therapies, and both of them have own indications, so, you should attach same importance to the two therapies. Acupuncture and moxibustion are important therapeutic techniques and belong to external therapies. They could be applied alone, or be used in combination with Chinese herbal medicine according to conditions of the patient.