The biography

medical writings and family lineages of

Qilu

medical masters in the Ming and Qing dynasties were collected and collated

so as to analyze their contributions to expounding acupuncture and moxibustion theories

practicing medical ethics and morals

and academic inheritance in later generations; as well as exploring the valuable guidance to clinical practice of modern acupuncture and moxibustion.

ZHAI Liang

YUE Hanzhen

HUANG Yuanyu

and

LIU Kui

were representatives of

Qilu

masters in the Ming and Qing dynasties. They showed their respects on classics with high inclusion

laid stress on elaboration and innovation in theories and practice of meridians

acupoints and acupuncture technique specially. Based on family heritage and apprenticeship

not only the academic school of acupuncture-moxibustion with regional characteristics had been cultivated

but also the important foundation been laid for the perfection of acupuncture-moxibustion diagnosis and treatment system in later generations. The integration of medical ethics and medical skills showed the spirit of "the benevolence of a doctor". These masters devoted themselves to the collation and research of medical books

collected the classics of medical masters

and wrote a number of easily-learned popular works for clinical application to benefit future generations.