A Perspective on the Identity of the Acupoint.

IF 0.9 Q4 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Bong Hyo Lee
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Abstract

Recently, several previously undiscussed concerns in acupuncture research have been brought to light. Among these, the core issue stems from the ambiguity surrounding the identity of acupoints. Hence, the question "What is the identity of acupoints?" remains of particular importance in acupuncture research. To answer this question, we reviewed the original concept of acupoints explained in Oriental medicine, from which acupuncture treatment originated, and examined scientific research on acupuncture and acupoints. We then proposed a perspective on the identity of acupoints and speculated about a possible reason for their elusive nature: qi, which congregates at and flows in and out of acupoints, might be bioelectricity, making these points inherently difficult to measure anatomically or histologically. Consequently, acupoints are suggested to be spaces where bioelectricity congregates, thus inevitably exhibiting electrical characteristics.

穴位特性透视。
最近,针灸研究中出现了几个以前未曾讨论过的问题。其中,最核心的问题是穴位身份的模糊性。因此,"腧穴的特性是什么?"这一问题在针灸研究中仍然尤为重要。为了回答这个问题,我们回顾了针灸疗法的起源--东方医学对腧穴概念的最初解释,并考察了有关针灸和腧穴的科学研究。然后,我们提出了关于穴位特性的观点,并推测了穴位难以捉摸的可能原因:聚集在穴位并进出穴位的 "气 "可能是生物电,这使得这些穴位在本质上难以用解剖学或组织学方法测量。因此,穴位被认为是生物电聚集的空间,因而不可避免地表现出电特性。
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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-
CiteScore
1.50
自引率
10.00%
发文量
35
审稿时长
12 weeks
期刊介绍: The Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal featuring high-quality studies related to basic and clinical acupuncture and meridian research. It also includes new paradigm of integrative research, covering East–West and traditional–modern medicine. Manuscripts should fall into one of the categories: topical review, original research paper, brief ... click here for full Aims & Scope The Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal featuring high-quality studies related to basic and clinical acupuncture and meridian research. It also includes new paradigm of integrative research, covering East–West and traditional–modern medicine.
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