The concept

connotation and extension of original state of acupoints

size

location and function of acupoints were elaborated based on ancient literature. According to modern research

the nature

physiological state

pathological state

activation state of acupoints

nonspecific broad spectrum effect by acupoints stimulation

double effect of relative specificity

acupoint’s "sensitization"phenomenon

modern anatomy and histology of acupoints were further explained. Systematically elaborating the original state of acupoints provides theoretical support for the research on original state of acupoints

and also provides new idea and methods for clinical application of original state of acupoints in the treatment of disease.