New tools for acupuncture teaching: Detailed explanation of ancient bronze acupuncture
In the long history of acupuncture teaching, the evolution and renewal of teaching AIDS are always accompanied by the development of acupuncture science. The antique acupuncture bronze figure is undoubtedly a shining pearl in this process. It is not only the effective assistant of acupuncture teaching, but also the precious carrier of traditional Chinese medicine culture inheritance.
As the name suggests, ancient acupuncture bronze figure is a teaching model made after ancient acupuncture bronze figure. Its historical origin is deep, the earliest can be traced back to the Northern Song Dynasty. At that time, the acupuncture bronze figure was made by Wang Weiyi, a medical officer of the Imperial Academy, in order to improve the effect of acupuncture teaching. The modern imitation ancient acupuncture bronze figure is made on the basis of summarizing the experience of predecessors and combining modern scientific and technological means, which more accurately restores the characteristics and functions of the ancient acupuncture bronze figure.
The antique acupuncture bronze figure is usually made of bronze or brass, and the surface is finely polished and polished, showing a simple and elegant texture. Its shape is realistic, the structure is exquisite, completely in accordance with the adult man's body type, height, chest circumference and other dimensions are consistent with the actual human body. More importantly, there are five viscera and six organs in the body, and their position and shape are consistent with the actual human body, so that students can have a more intuitive understanding of the human body structure in the learning process.
In the teaching of acupuncture and moxibustion, bronze figures imitating ancient acupuncture and moxibustion play a vital role. First of all, it provides students with a real and tangible operating platform. Students can carry out practical operations such as acupuncture point positioning and injection on the bronze figure, so as to deepen their understanding and mastery of acupuncture theory. Secondly, the antique bronze acupuncture figure also has the function of teaching evaluation and feedback. Through the observation and evaluation of students' operation process, teachers can find students' problems in time and give guidance, so as to improve the quality of teaching.
In addition to the application in teaching, the antique acupuncture bronze figure also has important cultural value. It is not only the inheritor of traditional Chinese medicine culture, but also a bridge connecting ancient and modern, tradition and innovation. Through the production and use of antique bronze acupuncture figures, we can better understand and inherit the essence of traditional Chinese medicine culture, and promote the continuous development and innovation of traditional Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion.
In short, as a new tool for acupuncture teaching, the antique bronze figure of acupuncture not only has the characteristics of strong practicability, but also has profound cultural connotation and historical value. It is an important milestone in the history of TCM acupuncture and moxibustion, which is worth our in-depth understanding and inheritance.
