[Another symmetry--on the law of relation between locations and indications of acupoints].
OBJECTIVE
To expound the law of relation between acupoint and its indications.


METHODS
Analyze Lei points (specific points) in acupoint theory, theory of channels and collaterals, and experiences of acupoint combination in verse of acupuncture and moxibustion, and so on, to reveal recognition of ancient people on the law of acupoint indications.


CONCLUSIONS
The characteristics and the law of acupoint indications are correlated with acupoint region. For recognition of law of acupoint indications, ancient literature of acupuncture and moxibustion included mainly theory of channels and collaterals, theory of acupoints and experience of acupoint combination. Channels are expression of regularity of acupoint indications at vertical parts; and Lei points are expression of regularity of indications of symmetric parts. Generally speaking, the former is paid attention and the latter is neglected.
Zhao
Jing-Sheng
JS
College of Acupuncture & Massage, Nanjing University of TCM, Jiangsu 210029, China. Jsz21@yahoo.com.cn
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009071:Moxibustion