title: [Original meaning of ashi and derivation of ashi point].
abstract: The accurate annotation of ashi points depends on the understanding of ashi. The main reasons for the divergence of current three viewpoints on the annotation of ashi are the literature basis and its different interpretations. By conducting a comprehensive collection of ancient and modern literature and analyzing different interpretation methods, the original meaning of ashi is studied, so as to explain the understanding of ashi points and ashi method.
authors.forename: Shan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jiang
authors.forename: Jingsheng
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhao
mesh_terms: D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000266:history; D002681:China; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008513:Medicine in Literature