湘西刘氏小儿推拿阴阳平衡法学术思想浅析

An Elementary Analysis of the Academic Thought of the Balance of Yin and Yang in Xiangxi Liu’s Infant Massage

摘要: 阴阳的动态平衡是机体健康的保证，而人体正常的生理活动又有赖于阴阳的相互协调，机体阴阳平衡的失调是疾病发生的本质。湘西刘氏小儿推拿疗法严格遵照传统中医理论，强调整体观念、辩证论治，注重调整阴阳、扶正祛邪，通过手法或复式操作作用于腧穴或部位上，以达到调节小儿经络、气血、脏腑等功能，调和阴阳，防治儿科疾病的目的。

Abstract: The dynamic balance between yin and Yang is the guarantee of body health, and the normal physiological activities of a human body depend on the coordination of yin and Yang. The imbalance between yin and Yang is the essence of the cause that leads to disease. In strict accordance with the traditional Chinese medicine theory, Xiangxi Liu’s infant massage therapy emphasizes the overall concept and dialectical treatment, and pays attention to the adjustment of yin and Yang as well as strengthening body resistance and eliminating evil. It can regulate functions of children’s meridians, Qi and blood, and viscera by means of manipulations or multiple operations on acupoints or parts. It can also balance Yin and Yang. Therefore, pediatric diseases can be prevented or treated successfully.