Han J
Institute of History of Natural Sciences, CAS, Beijing.
Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi. 1997;27(1):36-40.
Textual research is made on the evolution of the theory of "three parts with nine palpation sites" in TCM. It is concluded that the theory, having received the influence of ancient astrology and arithmatics, was sprouted in the Eastern Han Dynasty and still is valid today. It further points out that the arrangement of channel order, and selection of channel title were all influenced by the theory of "Three Parts with Nine Palpation Sites".
对中医“三部九候”理论的演变进行了考证。得出结论:该理论受古代占星术和算术的影响,萌芽于东汉,至今仍然有效。进一步指出,经络顺序的排列以及经络名称的选取均受“三部九候”理论的影响。