[Discussion on "nearby action", the basic function of acupoints].

Acupoints have "nearby action"and "far action". Only some acupoints own "far action", which is special. The "nearby action", belong to every acupoint, is universal and basic. The research and explanation of "nearby action", however, have been too neglected for a long time. There is a certain relationship between the confusion of some acupuncture-moxibustion theory and the neglect. In this article, the differences between "nearby action" and "far action", the area, the theory and the relevance of "nearby action" are analyzed. It is believed that analyzing and thinking the "nearby action" deeply would improve the understanding of acupoints, meridians and acupuncture-moxibustion therapy.