[Exploration of acupuncture rehabilitation ideological system for tendon disease in <i>Huangdi Neijing</i>].

The <i>jingjin</i> (sinews/fascia) theory of <i>Huangdi Neijing</i> (<i>The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic</i>) has a profound systematic theoretical structure of the rehabilitation for tendon disease. On the basis of <i>jingjin</i> system, it puts forward the ideological system of acupuncture rehabilitation for tendon disease, in which, "<i>bi</i>" (impediment) is the main syndrome, and "swift insertion of heated needles, the frequency of needling decided by the effects and taking tender sites as acupoints" (referring to diagnosis, acupoint selection and treatment) is the basic principle. It is believed after recognizing the above theory and principle that the tendon disease should be differentiated according to the four seasons and twelve months so as to timely adjust <i>yin</i> and <i>yang</i>. Through analyzing the statement of deviation of the mouth corner (facial paralysis) in <i>Huangdi Neijing</i>, the paper expounds the main symptoms, etiology and pathogenesis, and the effect of treatment for this disease. It is the specific clinical representation of acupuncture rehabilitation ideological system for tendon disease.