Analysis of the Treatment of Menstrual Disorders in the Acupuncture and Moxibustion Classic
The Acupuncture and Moxibustion Classic is the earliest and most complete acupuncture monograph in existence.It has been highly praised by doctors of all dynasties and is also the earliest ancient book to have gynecologi-cal diseases as a separate chapter.Menstrual disorders are the most common type of gynecological diseases.The symp-toms of this type of disease are extensive and prolonged,and the treatment is difficult.The articles in the book dis-cussing menstrual disorders are detailed,the acupoint are clear,and the treatment is distinctive.Therefore,this article analyzes the acupoint selection and treatment characteristics of menstrual disorders in the Acupuncture and Moxibus-tion Classic,summarizes the relevant articles,and provides ideas and references for the clinical acupuncture treatment of menstrual disorders.
Acupuncture and Moxibustion ClassicMenstrual disordersEtiology and pathogenesisAcupointTreatment characteristics