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Journal Article
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[Theoretical analysis on eight confluent points].
The eight confluent points have been the representatives of acupoint theory construction since the classical acupuncture-moxibustion theory. From the aspect of academic development, it is believed that the nature of eight confluent points is to explain the indication characteristic and rule of acupoints of twelve meridians based on extra channels. The academic contribution is to reveal that acupoints in the corresponding location of upper and lower limbs have common indications. The main thinking method is to acquire the similar qi. It is different from the characteristic of classical theory, which could provide enlightening significance for studying different meridian theories including interpretative object, scope of application, acupoint specificity and its relationship with meridians. It is also pointed out the corresponding relationship between eight confluent points and eight meridians, which is rather subjective.
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