Objective : It is called ´Acupuncture following the four seasons´, to differ the acupuncturing depth in the skin or the curing region following different seasons on the ground of heaven-person corresponding thought. The method of using five Su points is generally introduced in Yongchu or Nanjing. They only suggest the curing principles and don´t mention the concrete location of the points. But definite points is shown in Maijing. Let me introduce Acupuncture following the four seasons in Maijing to you in this study.
Methods : In order to study Acupuncture following the four seasons in Maijing, the first we summarise Acupuncture following the four seasons using five Su points in Yongchu and Nanjing. The second, we search for Acupuncture following the four seasons in Maijing, and analyze its contents.
Results & Conclusion : According to the examination of Maijing, it succeeded to the theory of Nanjing, suggested Acupuncture following the four seasons with the method of using five Su points and acupuncture applying the principle of reinforcement and reduction. Furthermore, we know that the principle of apply not only acupuncture but also moxibustion to Acupuncture following the four seasons in Maijing.
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