穴位本态与穴位敏化刍议

Discussion on Primordial and Sensitized States of Acupuncture Points

本文围绕穴位本态、穴位敏化两个科学命题的相关内涵及研究开展讨论,认为本态研究中的穴位概念与传统的腧穴概念的内涵不同,当前的穴位可能指的是针灸治疗部位,而不仅仅是腧穴;敏化可能是部位穴位的一种特征,但敏化穴位可能并不是针灸发挥扶正祛邪整体治疗作用的主要部位。当代研究及概念架构在丰富针灸知识体系的同时,不能背离或割裂针灸医学整体调节的根本原则。

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine,acupuncture points are very important in the treatment of various clinical conditions.This paper focuses on the correlation and connotation of two scientific propositions,i.e.,the primordial state and sensitized state of acupoints.We hold that the modern concept of acupuncture point may be not the same as the traditional one in the connotations.The current acupuncture points are probably referred to the spots for acupuncture stimulation,rather than simple acupoints,while the sensitized state is possibly one of its characteristics.The sensitized acupuncture point in fact may not be the main treatment locus for strengthening the body resistance to eliminate pathogenic factors.Contemporary research and establishment of theoretical framework should aim at developing a complete knowledge system pertaining to acupuncture-moxibustion medicine rather than deviating or separating it from the fundamental principles of the overall regulation of acupuncture or moxibustion treatment.