To explore the TCM pathogenesis and acupuncture-moxibustion differentiation and treatment of Crohn's disease (CD) based on the "liver-spleen-in

testine" axis. It is considered that liver depression with

qi

disorder

which triggers the imbalance between the spleen and intestine

is the initiating factor of CD. The key pivotal point lies in the failure of the spleen in transportation due to spleen deficiency

which generates dampness

restricts the liver

and stagnates the intestine.Intestinal disorders affecting the internal organs

and harming the

qi

of the liver and spleen

are the final stage. The treatment takes "relieving liver stagnation-strengthening spleen function-regulating intestine" as the principle

using acupuncture and moxibustion as the method

and achieves holistic treatment through core main acupoints-selection of acupoints based on syndrome differentiation-symptomatic selection of acupoints. The primary acupoints include Taichong (LR3)

Qimen (LR14)

Yinlingquan (SP9)

Zusanli (ST36)

Tianshu (ST25)

and Shangjuxu (ST37)

and modifications are made according to symptoms

which can smooth liver

qi

dispersion

strengthen spleen-stomach function

and harmonize bowel activity. The above treatment methods can improve the symptoms of CD patients and provide new ideas for the clinical prevention and treatment of CD in TCM.