Author(s)

Yong Chen, Yinmin Le, Jia Wei

Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China.

This paper introduces the clinical experiences on acupuncture and moxibustion of Zhang Zhongjing, who was regarded as “medical Saint” of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He gave indications for acupuncture and moxibustion, developed robbing fire or inversing fire acupuncture principles to treat febrile diseases. His theories on acupuncture and moxibustion are precious and could be reference in clinical practice.

Zhang Zhongjing; Treaties on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases; Golden Chamber Synopsis; Indication; Theory; Acupuncture Methods

Y. Chen, Y. Le and J. Wei, "Acupuncture and Moxibustion Theories of Zhang Ji," Chinese Medicine, Vol. 3 No. 3, 2012, pp. 124-127. doi: 10.4236/cm.2012.33020.