title: [Acupuncture messenger--Pu Xiang-cheng].
abstract: PU Xiang-cheng is the eminent acupuncture master in modern history of China. He studied diligently in early years and devoted his life to the cause of acupuncture practice and education in Chinese medicine. Combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine, coordination of acupuncture and moxibustion, unique application of acupoints, flexible combination of acupoints and focusing on needling techniques are the essence of his academic thoughts. The life of PU Xiang-cheng, the acupuncture master, and his major academic thoughts are described in this paper, so as to commemorate his contributions to acupuncture theory, practice and promotions.
authors: Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China. scduhb@126.com
authors: Huai-bin
authors: HB
authors: Du
authors: Fan-rong
authors: FR
authors: Liang
mesh_terms: D026881:Acupuncture / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000266:history*; D002681:China; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans