Meridian essence: Modern thought

Hui-ru Jiang; Xue-Jun Cui; Zheng Yu

doi:10.1007/s11655-013-1322-5

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Meridian essence: Modern thought

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- Meridian essence: Modern thought
- Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine Vol. 19, Issue 6, Pages: 471-474(2013)
- Affiliations：
  
  1. Center of Clinical Evaluation, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Shanghai,China
  2. Institute of Basic Theory, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,Beijing,China
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  Supported by Longhua Medical Team Project, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Methods of Evaluating Clinical Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. LYTD-13)
- DOI：10.1007/s11655-013-1322-5
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- Published：2013，
  
  Published Online：21 December 2012，
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Jiang, Hr., Cui, XJ. & Yu, Z. Meridian essence: Modern thought., Chin. J. Integr. Med. 19, 471–474 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-013-1322-5

Hui-ru Jiang, Xue-Jun Cui, Zheng Yu. Meridian essence: Modern thought. [J]. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine 19(6):471-474(2013)
Jiang, Hr., Cui, XJ. & Yu, Z. Meridian essence: Modern thought., Chin. J. Integr. Med. 19, 471–474 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-013-1322-5 DOI：

Hui-ru Jiang, Xue-Jun Cui, Zheng Yu. Meridian essence: Modern thought. [J]. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine 19(6):471-474(2013) DOI： 10.1007/s11655-013-1322-5.

摘要

Meridian essence has been investigated through anatomy

electrophysiology

biophysics

and biochemistry. Various hypotheses of meridian essence exist

but no hypothesis can truly reflect the internal character of Chinese medicine (CM). The research of meridian essence requires a holistic viewpoint and innovative awareness. Initially

any hypothesis regarding meridian essence should begin with observation of the human body. Secondly

the research should arise from the meridians’ physical functions and pathological changes

so as to maintain the fundamental nature of the meridians themselves. Thirdly

the research should be based upon the theory of CM

yet coupled with the integration of modern techniques to deepen our understanding of the scientific contents of meridians. Fourthly

theoretical research should be combined closely with clinical practice

in order to test the achievements in actual conditions. Lastly

more attention should be given to negative results in studies to more accurately discover the real essence of meridians.

Abstract

Meridian essence has been investigated through anatomy

electrophysiology

biophysics

and biochemistry. Various hypotheses of meridian essence exist

but no hypothesis can truly reflect the internal character of Chinese medicine (CM). The research of meridian essence requires a holistic viewpoint and innovative awareness. Initially

any hypothesis regarding meridian essence should begin with observation of the human body. Secondly

the research should arise from the meridians’ physical functions and pathological changes

so as to maintain the fundamental nature of the meridians themselves. Thirdly

the research should be based upon the theory of CM

yet coupled with the integration of modern techniques to deepen our understanding of the scientific contents of meridians. Fourthly

theoretical research should be combined closely with clinical practice

in order to test the achievements in actual conditions. Lastly

more attention should be given to negative results in studies to more accurately discover the real essence of meridians.

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