Author(s)

Runbing Xu, Yifei Liu

Corresponding Author

Runbing Xu

Abstract

Acupoint sensitization is a hot research issue in the current acupuncture field. This article reviews the literature related to acupoint sensitization in recent years, summarizes the research progress of acupoint sensitization from the aspects of biophysical characteristics, classification, mechanism of occurrence, and clinical research and application, and provides possible clues for further research on acupoint sensitization.

Keywords

Acupoint sensitization, Hyperalgesia, Meridian distribution, Local distribution, Acupoint selection therapy