[Theory and application of pulse diagnosis at and regions].

and pulse diagnostic method is one of the important parts of the pulse diagnosis in () and has been controversial since its proposal. This article takes diagnostic operation as the evidence, and is in reference of the statement, " region (the region ahead of region of ) determines the human life, that on the left hand refers to , while on the right hand is ". The pulse conditions on the left and right hands represent and . If pulse on the left is greater, the diseases are in meridians, while if pulse on the right is bustling, the diseases are in meridians. By comparing the pulse condition and strength, as well as the pulse beating (rapid and urgent) between region and region ahead of on the same side, the conditions of three and three meridians are detected. In treatment, based on the records of and pulse diagnosis in , the principles are proposed for reinforcing and reducing methods on hand and foot meridians of and . Five- points and source points are taken as the main acupoints in acupuncture treatment. During treatment, the changes in pulse conditions should be emphasized specifically and those at and regions are the criteria for judging arrival and regulation.