[Discussion on the acupuncture and constitution according to the Miraculous Pivot].
The texts on constitution of Miraculous Pivot were analyzed and summarized according to literature study. The findings show that constitution is an important element in acupuncture treatment according to the texts of Miraculous Pivot. Different constitution generates the difference of yin-yang, deficiency or excess of qi and blood which is the important basis for syndrome differentiation of Miraculous Pivot. Therefore, the improvement in constitution is the way to increase the therapeutic effect of acupuncture.
Li
Xue-Qing
XQ
Department of TCM, North China Coal Medical College, Tangshan 063000, China. llixue3666@sohu.com
Ma
Shu-Xiang
SX
Cui
Jian-Mei
JM
Li
Qi
Q
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D001824:Body Constitution; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional