Ha Lijuan, Li Tie, Wang Fuchun
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2015 Dec;35(12):1263-5.
The concept, connotation and extension of "similar-indication acupoints" which is proposed by Professor WANG Fuchun are introduced in this paper. It is noted that "similar-indication acupoints" is one category of acupoints that hass similar effects for one symptom or disease, which is the basic element for acupoints compatibility, while acupoint compatibility is the foundation of acupuncture acupoints prescription. The proposal and application of "similar-indication acupoints" has provided a new method for the transition from specificity study to generality study, also lay a solid theoretical foundation for acupoints compatibility search.
本文介绍了王富春教授提出的“类穴”的概念、内涵及外延。需指出的是，“类穴”是对某一症状或疾病具有相似作用的一类腧穴，是腧穴配伍的基本要素，而腧穴配伍是针灸处方的基础。“类穴”的提出与应用为从特异性研究向普遍性研究的转变提供了新方法，也为腧穴配伍探寻奠定了坚实的理论基础。
