title: [Analysis on the contribution of HUA Tuo to acupuncture].
abstract: The academic contribution of HUA Tuo to acupuncture, such as HUA Tuo Jiaji points, the drawing of viscera and channels, "diagnosis by observing the eyes", focusing on the clinical application of moxibustion, being the first to treat headache with Geshu (BL 17), selecting essential acupoints and paying attention to spirit management, etc. were summarized in this paper. It was believed that HUA Tuo made an outstanding contribution to acupuncture, which still had important guiding significance and academic value for clinical acupuncture and research work.
authors.forename: Ronglin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cai
authors.forename: Ling
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hu
mesh_terms: D026881:Acupuncture / Q000266:history*; D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000266:history; D001877:Books / Q000266:history; D002681:China; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008513:Medicine in Literature; D000078329:Workforce