HE Jing, CHE Cong, ZHOU Ying, et al. Treatment based on meridian differentiation and its application in clinical acupuncture research: reflections and recommendations[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2025, 45(5): 708-712.
HE Jing, CHE Cong, ZHOU Ying, et al. Treatment based on meridian differentiation and its application in clinical acupuncture research: reflections and recommendations[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2025, 45(5): 708-712.DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240321-k0002.
Treatment based on meridian differentiation is a characteristic method in clinical acupuncture diagnosis and treatment. Accurately defining and explaining its main content and core concepts is essential for effective clinical guidance. This paper reviews the historical and contemporary understanding
concepts
and primary content of treatment based on meridian differentiation. It proposes a four-step process for clinical application: meridian examination
treatment based on meridian differentiation
acupoint selection
and appropriate treatment methods
with TCM syndrome differentiation applied throughout. Constructing a diagnostic and treatment system which is based on meridian differentiation and suited to clinical acupuncture is significant for enhancing therapeutic efficacy and maximizing the benefits of acupuncture in disease treatment.