Abstract:

The development and application of BiaoBenGenJie theory are analyzed in this study.The theory of BiaoBenGenJie is appeared in Huang Di Nei Jing for the first time，which reveals its connotation and further explains the generation of this theory.

From the period of Sui and Tang dynasties， the theory of BiaoBenGenJie is combined with the clinical application， which makes this theory further developed.From the period of Song， Jin and Yuan dynasties to the period of Ming and Qing dynasties， the theory of BiaoBenGenJie has been gradually profound understood.With the widely using in clinical practice， the theory of BiaoBenGenJie has been further improved.Today this theory is further studied and is found that as the key meridian theory，BiaoBenGenJie has close relationship with the conbination of acupoints， which can guide clinical acupuncture.The conbination of acupoints theory is based on the theory of BiaoBenGenJie. The new concept of acupoint compatibility is proposed according to the theory of BiaoBenGenJie.

There are many kinds of acupoint compatibility in clinical treatment.The development of treatment methods shall be come from classical theoretical guidance， which can be a system after clinical validation and adaptation.This article aims to analyze the development and application process of BiaoBenGenJie，clear the origins of the compatibility mode， and thus broaden the application of this theory， and explore its widely use.

Key words: Manifestation and root cause, Root and knot, Teaching, Development of node