An analysis of the clinical application of the Daling points in Zhenjiu Dacheng
Objective:Zhenjiu Dacheng(《针灸大成》)is a classic of acupuncture and moxibustion in ancient in China,in which the application of the Daling points(PC7)is discussed in detail.The purpose of this paper is to sort out and analyze the records about Daling points in Zhenjiu Dacheng,and summarize its name,location,meridian orientation,acupuncture and moxibustion methods and compatibility rules,so as to provide reference and theoretical basis for clinical application of the Daling points,and promote the Daling points and its acupuncture and moxibustion treatment.Methods:Taking Zhenjiu Dacheng as the source of document retrieval,with the key word of Daling,the item about the Daling points in Zhenjiu Dacheng was screened and analyzed by means of computer search and manual search,and the corresponding database was established by IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 and Cytoscape_V3.9.1 Data processing software to conduct data processing and frequency analysis,summarize the acupoint name,location,treatment,compatibility rules,and indications of Daling acupoints,and analyze the mechanism of action of the Daling acupoint in combination with modern medical research.Results:The Daling acupoints are located in the transverse line at the distal end of the palmar side of the wrist,between the palmaris longus tendon and the flexor carpi tendon,and the methods acupuncture,moxibustion,or pushcan be performed on then.The conventional acupuncture depth is about 0.99~1.67 cm equal to of the needle,and the conventional moxibustion amount is 3 times.The Daling acupoint is good for treating heart diseases and has good therapeutic effects on pain related diseases,digestive system diseases,surgical ulcers,etc..Conclusion:The Daling points,first seen in Huangdi Neijing(《黄帝内经》),is one of the thirteen ghost points commonly used in clinical practice and has extensive indications and significant curative effects in clinical application.When applying the Daling acupoint in clinical practice,treatment should be based on specific symptoms and combined with the application of other acupoints to achieve better therapeutic effects.
Zhenjiu DachengThe Daling pointsClinical applicationAnalysis of laws