Adding acupoint identification into the textbook Meridians and Acupoints: preliminary assumption].

To deepen the understanding of the acupoint indications, clarify the targeting of acupoints, and provide a basis for the composition of acupuncture prescriptions, it is suggested to add acupoint identification into the textbook Meridians and Acupoints, and a preliminary assumption that relevant acupoints can be identified by taking the indications, locations, and meridians as the key points is proposed. In this paper, acupoints for treating stomach disease, acupoints of eye region, and five-shu points of lung meridian are taken as examples, combined with ancient literature and modern scientific research achievements, the main indications of acupoint is identified, which is of great significance to the discipline's development, talent training, and achievement transformation.

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Rui-Qing Wang, Chun-Sheng Jia, Xuan-Ping Zhang, Xiao-Feng Li, Shen Zhang. Adding acupoint identification into the textbook Meridians and Acupoints: preliminary assumption]. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion. 2023 Jan 01;43(1):83-8

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