Open AccessAcupuncture and Moxibustion Theories of Zhang Ji
Author(s) -
Yong Chen,
Yinmin Le,
Jia Wang
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
chinese medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2151-1926
pISSN - 2151-1918
DOI - 10.4236/cm.2012.33020
Subject(s) - moxibustion , acupuncture , medicine , traditional medicine , alternative medicine , traditional chinese medicine , zhàng , acupuncture therapy , china , pathology , political science , law
This paper introduces the clinical experiences on acupuncture and moxibustion of Zhang Zhongjing, who was regarded as “medical Saint” of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He gave indications for acupuncture and moxibustion, developed robbing fire or inversing fire acupuncture principles to treat febrile diseases. His theories on acupuncture and moxibustion are precious and could be reference in clinical practice