Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi. 2002 Apr; 32(2): 92-3.

[Science of acupuncture and moxibustion in Si bu yi dian (rGyud - bzhi)]

Bai C.

Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, People's Hospital of Dongtai City, Jiangsu 224200.

There are plentiful contents in the science of acupuncture and moxibustion in Si bu yi dian (rGyud - bzhi), which absorbs much knowledge of acu - moxibustion from Central Plains, and forms its own system. There are unique and perfect theories, and abundant techniques in its contents. Great attention was paid to therapeutic method of pyro - moxibustion, and some amazing and mature achievements are created, such as eliminating cataract with bronze needle etc. Especially, there are rather high attainments in the research of blood - letting. rGyud - bzhi is a great book of minority medicine, and helpful for the further study and development of modern science of acu - moxibustion.