WANG Leting's academic thoughts on the treatment of stroke

Abstract

WANG Leting, known as gold-needle master has its own unique academic system in the treatment of stroke. In view of principle, rule, recipe, acupoint and technique, WANG Leting's academic thoughts were reviewed in the treatment of stroke. In terms of theoretic foundation, treating principles, formula application, rules of acupoint selection and manipulation techniques, the characteristics on the academic thoughts on the treatment of stroke were explained. Professor WANG believes that stroke is caused by deficiency, fire, wind, phlegm, qi and blood. Promoting meridian and collateral circulation, regaining consciousness and cultivating zangfu functions are the treating principles. The acupoint application is characterized as the acupoint selection by stages and the combination of local points with the points in the front and on the back. The penetrating-needling technique and moxibustion are predominated in the treatment.