Based on the theories of "qi reaching the affected area" and "the correlation between channels and zang-fu organs"

this paper put forward a new viewpoint of "acupuncture navigating drugs towards disease location". This paper aimed to explain the theory and basic framework of "acupuncture navigating drugs towards disease location" from what it is

how it works

and what the significance of it is. The key points of this theory and framework include acupoints

target disease

channels and collaterals

and modern technology. From the perspective of the combined application of acupuncture and drugs

it is proposed that acupuncture at channels and acupoints in correlation to zang-fu organs can help guiding channel qi to reach the disease location（target zang-fu）. And by changing the microenvironment of the disease location

can the drug volume at the disease location

or the action efficacy of drugs on target tissues be increased. Accordingly

the effects of acupuncture and drugs are synergistic

hereby leading to an enhanced therapeutic effect.