title: [Brief discussion on the life of ZENG Tian-zhi, a follower of Chengjiang acupuncture school].
abstract: ZENG Tian-zhi, as one of the disciples of Mr. CHENG Dan-an, is considered as one of the major successors of the Chengjiang acupuncture school in the South of the Five Ridges. By collecting Mr. ZENG's works and papers as well as the interviews with his followers, his life and achievements are verified and his existing representative works are introduced. It is found out that following CHENG Dan-an's steps, ZENG Tian-zhi has practiced the medicine and performed great deeds, established schools and taught students. Also he established the first educational institution of acupuncture in Hong Kong, namely College of Scientific Acupuncture. He has traveled to many places to promote the acupuncture and cultivate a large number of acupuncturists. His works are characterized by organized edition, bringing in modern medical theory and focusing on clinic applicability.
authors.forename: Nai-Qi
authors.initials: NQ
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Wei-Ping
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Fang
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D026881:Acupuncture / Q000193:education / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D001877:Books; D002681:China; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male