[New explaination of mechanisms of indications of Suliao (GV 25) and Shuigou (GV 26)].
OBJECTIVE
To newly explain mechanisms of indications of Suliao (GV 25) and Shuigou (GV 26).


METHODS
Analyze mechanisms of indications of Suliao (GV 25) and Shuigou (GV 26) in TCM "viscera-state doctrine" as the center and in combination with anatomy of western medicine.


RESULTS
Not only put forward the corresponding relation ("re-preparation" of external forms) of the five sense organs with five solid organs, and also use this theory to explain the reasons why Suliao (GV 25), Shuigou (GV 26) and round some extra-ordinary points (Bijian, Bizhonggou) have same indications.


CONCLUSIONS
This thinking has guiding significance for developing new acup-moxibustion treatment points and determining the angle and direction of needling.
Lu
Mei
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Hubei College of TCM, Wuhan, China. lumei0712@163.com
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional