Abstract:

Meridian pathology is one of the best indications for acupuncture treatment. By integrating traditional and contemporary studies to examine the core essence of Jing-jin, Jing-jin diseases, and academician Shi′s understanding and application of Jing-jin acupuncture methods, the following conclusions can be drawn. ①Jing-jin refers to a complex of soft tissue systems such as muscles and nervous system. Clinically, various conditions affecting the motor and nervous system, as well as disease of the chest and abdominal organ diseases can be classified as Jing-jin diseases, which also include the viscera conditionor Jing-jin condition related to Jing-jin. ②The acupuncture methods used to treat Jing-jin diseases or applying acupuncture to the Jing-jin are collectively referred to as " Jing-jin acupuncture methods". Academician Shi usually adopts the distinctive Jing-jin acupuncture methods, such as arrayed needles along the Jing-jin, shallow needling with multiple needles, and penetrating needles with multiple directions in order to take the disease position directly to achieve the therapeutic effect. ③Academician Shi′s acupuncture techniques are characterized by: lightly, fast and shallow needles, treatment depends on the Jing-jin differentiation, flexible combination of needling methods.The method of Jing-jin acupuncture techniques shows good curative effect in many diseases, efforts should be made to promote its clinical application and popularization.

Key words: Acupuncture moxibustion therapy, Muscle region needling method, Famous doctor's experience