中国结合医学杂志（英文版）Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine

Author Name	Affiliation	E-mail
RONG Pei-jing, ZHAO Jing-jun, GAO Jun-hong
Bill Pearson	Australian Traditional Medicine Society, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia	chimed@billpearson.com.au

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Abstract:

Acupuncture point specificity is the theoretical basis for meridian and acupuncture theory. Also it is the key factor for the efficacy of acupuncture treatment. Studies on acupoint specificity have aroused wide interest in scholars both at home and abroad. Some researchers abroad do not support acupoint specificity. Chinese scholars have, after years of research, preliminarily confirmed the existence of acupoint specificity. However, there is still no conclusive evidence to support acupoint specificity in terms of its specific physiological foundation, underlying mechanism and laws. This paper summarizes and analyzes basic and clinical researches on acupoint specificity in biological structure, physiology and acupoint effect, provides clues for further studies and develops the theoretical basis for acupont specificity.