Study On Genliu Infusion Theory

Study on Genliu Infusion TheoryThe integrated content of the theory of Genliu infusion is from Linshu·Genjie,including 30 acupoints in total with four kinds of'Gen',' Liu','Zhu','Ru'divided into upper'Ru' and lower'Ru'.These acupoints distribute with obvious characteristic,running from the ends of the four extremities to the top.But there is almost no particular study of Genliu infusion now,lack of probing into the original meaning of Genliu infusion, and without systematical and complete theory structure.At the same time, comparing study of relative article is insufficient and there is disturbing recognition between Genliu infusion and Wushu points.The situations can not match the significant feature of Genliu infusion in the classic of Huangdi Neijing.Therefore,deep study of the theory of the Genliu infusion possess important value.The topics of the'Genliu infusion' study focused on three aspects.First, from the research background focusing on the ancient literature and related research literature in recent years,collate and summarize the corresponding knowledge and explore the reference value.Second,followed by combination of linguistics,literature methods,in the background of 'Neijing' theoretical research,conduct an in-depth analysis and detailed research of Genliu infusion from the local to the whole and summary up its meaning and significance of the theory.Third,with the comparative study method,compare Genliu infusion with root and knot,manifestation and root cause,Five-shu Points and other related content,understand the meaning of Genliu infusion further deeply and explore the root causes of its theory.Meanwhile solve some problems with theory confusion.Based on the knowledge of channel theory,form unique theoretical system of Genliu infusion,significantly guide the classical theory of acupuncture research and clinical development.1.Literatural summarization of Genliu infusion studyIn the history of acupuncture monographs after Neijing,Huangfu Mi kept the record of Genliu infusion in his classic of Zhenjiu Jiayijin in Jin Dynasty and give his own opinion.Tang and Song Dynasties was the window period of Genliu infusion recorded,aupuncture research literature in order to perfect the theory of the main acupoints,few of the meridian theory in depth. Until Jin and Yuan Dynasties,Dou Hanqing put forward the saying of Sigen Sanjie in his classic of Biaoyou Fu.During noting Sigen Sanjie,people referred to the content of Genliu infusion again.But there was still more confusion of understanding.From the literature,it is can be seen that Genliu infusion is closely related to the development of the theory of meridians.People who noting Neijing,Yang Shangshan,Ma Shi,Zhang Jiebin, ZhangZhicong and so on,gave their own opinion of Genliu infusion.They had a more consistent understanding of the whole,affirm the characteristics of flowing from the Gen up to highlight,stress the close relationship with Luo, and clearly pointed out the difference with the Five-shu Points.At the same time,they had different opinion that if the Genliu infusion just refer to yang meridians as well as the several acupoints pertaining to which meridians.These views provide platform of theoretical Study of Genliu infusion.Modern literature on the study of the Genliu infusion topic is empty,the content of Genliu infusiont just can be seen in the study of the meridians flowing and infusion,type acupoints,root and knot,Five-shu points and so on.Genliu infusion appear in the relevant literature,on the one hand,it shows close relationship with these theories;on the other hand,it reflects the characteristics of its own theory:meridians has the characteristics of one-way flowing up in whole,acupoints included conform to the law of type acupoints similar to Five-shu Points,the theory closely linked with the root and knot. The relevant literature provide the ideas and means to the study of Genliu infusion.2.Explore and understand the meaning of Genliu infusion.Explore every type of acupoints of Gen,Liu,Zhu,Ru in three aspects:the meaning of text itself,the meaning of the related text appeared in Neijing and the application of corresponding acupoints.It is concluded that the Gen points locating in the end of limbs is beginning of the meridian qi implying'live' means,reflecting the overall decisive to the whole body,and extend the connotation of the root and knot theory,emphasizing the ends of human limbs have a major influence to the upper head and chest.Liu points locating in the wrist-ankle joints relate to original qi.It is the portion with Yang qi flourishing and can be used for examination for the strong and weak of meridian qi.It is the same with the early theory of meridians which focus on the parts of wrist and ankle in human body.Zhu points regularly distribute in the wrist ankle,nearly 1/4 to wrist ankle,elbow knee.Most of them has relationship with pulse and they are the sites with Jing qi frorishing.Ru points are divided into two kinds of upper Ru and lower Ru.The upper Ru is acupoints located in neck and lower Ru is the Luo-connecting points related to collaterals.Upper and lower Ru point out Genliu infusion flowing up in two ways of meridian and collacteral.Both of them teminate at the upper part of body as head and chest concert with Gen point.It shows that human body keep the whole through the meridians of the overall vertical linkages.Upper and lower Ru points locate in superficial part associated with the examination of meridian and collacteral. Upper Ru located in the neck contacts with adjacent part,reflecting local effect. Lower Ru located just below the elbow and knee contact with remote part, reflecting remote effect.Acupoint combination of various types of Genliu infusion conduct a comprehensive study of various aspects,including text meaning,acupoints distribution,and the relationship with pulse diagnosis,and treatment characteristics.The study found that the Genliu infusion directly manifest the close vertical relationship between upper and lower part of the human body through the distribution of acupoints.The theory focus on the importance of distal limbs and influence to the head and chest.Applications is related to the pulse diagnosis combined with treatment.The indications is exogenous syndromes due to external pathogenic evil attacking to meridians with manifestation of excess and exterior syndrome.Treatment method is reducing method,including blood-letting therapy.3.Comparative study between Genliu infusion and relative theoryThrough the comparative study between Genliu infusion and theory of root and knot,manifestation and root,early channel,it is clear to be seen these theory have the same opinion of meridian theory taking the four limbs as root and stress the important meaning of'end and beginning ','root and tip' written in Neijing.The theory of Genliu infusion further develop the application of meridian theory through expressing the true meaning of meridians with acupoints. Genliu infusion and Five-shu points have similar feature with several same words and acupoints,general same direction of flowing and infusing.But they are very different in true meaning with comparing in the aspects of source, content,meaning and application and focus on different point of theory.Genliu infusion focus on meridian theory,Five-shu points focus on acupoints themselves. They have different characters.We'd better not to mixture them and avoid theoretical confusion.As one theory of Neijing,Genliu infusion imply philosophy thoughts in Neijing.It reflect the whole conception of close relationship between human being and heaven and earth in nature through the connection with upper and lower part of the human body.4.Conclusion and discussionGenliu infusion is the theory combining meridians and acupoints together with application of acupoints based on meridians theory.The theory has such characteristic as stressing meridians and collaterals at the same time,lower part corresponding to the upper,combine disgnosis and treatment,and so on.The following conclusions can be drawn according to the whole text:(1)With a wide range of research In this paper,comb out the characteristics of Genliu infusion theory,establishment the basic theoretical system of Genliu infusion and show its rich academic connotations.(2)Genliu infusion theory is closely linked with the early clinical application with distinct characteristics.It is the application and development of the meridians theory and can be seen as a transitional theory from the meridians to acupoints.(3)Comparative study shows that the Genliu infusion has different theoretical meaning with Five-Shu Points and same source with the theory of root and knot,manifestation and root,early channel.(4)Historically,the theory of the Zang-fu organs and acupoints holds the leading position in the acupuncture theory.The rich connotation of the meridian theory in Neijing was not developed after the period.Genliu infusion provides a new basis to carry out further study of the meridian theory in Neijing.The main topics of innovation embodied in the following aspects:Firstly,explore the adoption of the original meaning,to fill the research empty of Genliu infusion theory.Secondly,with the comparative study with related theory,form a perfect theoretical system of Genliu infusion,solve the current confusion with Five-shu points.Thirdly,apply new clues to further study of meridian theory.Fourthly,provide a new idea of diagnosis and treatment in clinical practice of acupuncture.