[Origin of syndrome differentiation according to meridian and collateral theory and its clinical application].
Through tracing to the source of syndrome differentiation according to meridian and collateral theory, Lingshu: Jingmai (Miraculous Pivot * Meridians) is studied in this article. Considered the requirement and concept of treatment according to syndrome differentiation, the application of proper syndrome differentiation methods based on meridian and collateral theory in acupuncture clinic is discussed. Theories, key factors as well as historical relations of syndrome differentiation according to meridian and collateral are also analyzed. The feature and origin of syndrome differentiation according to meridian and collateral, which are considered to be more important, are also discussed. Focuses of explanation are put on the functions, significances, connotations, relationship and clinical application of two major factors of syndrome differentiation, namely the running course of meridian and collateral and signs.
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D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D016740:Meridians; D013577:Syndrome