T/GDACM 0118-2023: The Names and Locations of Dong's Unique Acupoints

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Main technical content: Dong's Unique Acupoints is a school of thought derived from the ancestral teachings of Dong Jingchang from Pingdu, Shandong Province. It is based on the Fourteen Meridians and has undergone years of research and development, forming a unique school of thought. Dong's Unique Acupoints divides the human body into twelve parts and emphasizes the application of the Five Elements Theory and the Theory of Zang-Fu. It has the characteristics of fewer acupoints, quick effect, and wide range of treatment. To date, Dong's Unique Acupoints has been widely used in clinical practice at home and abroad, becoming a rich and brilliant branch of traditional Chinese acupuncture. It has now become a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage. This document is based on the works of Mr. Dong Jingchang and his direct disciple, Professor Yang Weijie. It references GB/T 12346-2021 "Acupoint Names and Locations" to sort out the names and locations of Dong's Unique Acupoints, with the aim of solving the standardization issues regarding the names and locations of Dong's Unique Acupoints in their application. This document is suitable for acupuncture teaching, scientific research, medical treatment, publishing, and academic exchanges.

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