阿是穴、阿是之法与按压反应

Ashi points,Ashi method and pressing reaction

回顾对阿是穴命名的认识,讨论阿是之法的含义。在进一步考查《内经》等文献的基础上,论述了腧穴经络按诊对于腧穴定位的一般意义,提出按压反应的概念。认为阿是穴是根据按压反应所确定的一类没有具体名称和既定位置的腧穴,是腧穴经络反应的一种表现形式,是腧穴经络动态属性的典型表现;按压反应突出地表现为舒快、疼痛等感觉现象,以及原有症状即时缓解等效应;按压反应是评定阿是穴的基本依据。

The nomination of Ashi points was reviewed, and the meaning of Ashi method was discussed in this article. On the hase of further study on Huangdi Neijing （The Yellow Emperor＇s Canon of Internal Medicine）, the general meaning of palpation at acupoints, meridians and collaterals to the process of acupoint locating were expounded. The concept of pressing reaction was proposed as well. It is held that Ashi points are a category of acupoints without specific names and definite locations. They are a kind of manifestation of reactions of aeupoints, meridians and collaterals, which embody their dynamic features. Pressing reaction mainly manifested by sensations of comfort, pain, and moreover, relieving of the primary symptoms. It is the most basic evidence for us to estimate Ashi points.