Basic research of meridian-tendon based on fascia: review and prospects


Author: Xing-Xing Lin1, Bao-Qiang Dong2, Shu-Dong Wang1, Dan-Ning Zhang1, Kai-Xuan Zhang1, Qiang Zhang1

Affiliation: <sup>1</sup> College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Liaoning University of TCM, Shenyang 110847, China.

<sup>2</sup> College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Liaoning University of TCM, Shenyang 110847, China. peterbaoqiang@163.com.
Conference/Journal: Zhongguo Zhen Jiu
Date published: 2023 Aug 19
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 Volume ID: 43   ,  Issue ID: 11   ,  Pages: 1338-1342   ,  Special Notes: doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230329-0001.   ,  Word Count: 150  
    Meridian-tendon is a central concept in meridian theory of TCM, and its basic research has been increasingly emphasized. While there is no unified understanding of the essence of meridian-tendon, the concept that function of fascia could partially reflect the functions of meridian-tendons has reached consensus in the academic community. This article suggests that under the guidance of meridian-tendon theory, based on previous research foundation of fascia, focusing on adopting fascia research methods, the mechanisms of tender point hyperalgesia and abnormal proliferation related to meridian lesions should be adopted to explain yitong weishu (taking the worst painful sites of muscle spasm as the points), and the mechanisms of meridian intervention efficacy should be adopted to explain yizhi weishu (feelings from patients and acupuncture operators). Furthermore, this article provides an analysis of the future trends in basic research of meridian tendons.



Keywords: basic research; fascia; meridian-tendon; review.



PMID: 37984925 DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230329-0001