[Significance of chong vessel theory for climacteric reactions].
OBJECTIVE
To probe clinical application value of the Chong Vessel.


METHODS
Analyze characteristics of running of the Chong Vessel based on running and distribution of the Chong Vessel in ancient literatures, and summarize indication rule of the Chong Vessel from the function of the Chong Vessel in the human body and the indications of the Chong Vessel, further probe into relation between the Chong Vessel and function of the human endocrine system.


CONCLUSIONS
Acupuncture-moxibustion therapy can exert the action, which can not be attained by drugs, on the diseases and syndromes induced by endocrine imbalance, such as climacteric syndrome and the diseases and syndromes caused by deficiency of both qi and blood in the aged.
Zhang
Fo-ming
FM
College of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Beijing University of TCM, Beijing 100029, China. dec1231@sina.com
Guo
Chang-qing
CQ
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D002979:Climacteric; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D009071:Moxibustion; D013577:Syndrome