经脉动脉说

目的:探讨“动脉”这一现象在人体经脉上的体现。方法:查阅古典医著,摘录出有关“动脉”方面的记述,并参考中国古代哲学关于运动往复方面的观念,进行对照研究。结果:中医在辨识经脉的过程中曾以“动脉”为参照,经脉循环体系极可能建立在对“回环往复”的循环期待上;经脉之动力源于肾间动气,刺血疗法在上古时代应用于多种疾病。结论:研究经脉须注重“动脉”这一环节。

Artery theory of channels

OBJECTIVE: To probe into the reflection of "artery" phenomenon in human channels. METHODS: Find out the discussion about "artery" from ancient medical books and compare with Chinese ancient philosophy thoughts. RESULTS: In TCM, "artery" has been used as reference in differentiating channels. The circulation system of channels is possibly established on the expectation of "to and fro circulation" in the Chinese philosophy, and the power of channels originates from the qi stored between the kidney, and the pricking blood therapy was used for treatment of many kinds of diseases in ancient times. CONCLUSION: Study on channels should pay attention to this link of "artery".