Establishment of Acupuncture Module in the Four-Diagnoses Auxiliary Apparatus

Abstract The concept of four diagnoses in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is considered the main diagnostic principle in TCM practice. The development of TCM should be based on inheritance and innovation. In recent years, studies on TCM diagnostic equipments have promoted the digital and objective development of TCM in both clinical practice and scientific research. BD-SZ/TCM Four-Diagnoses Auxiliary Apparatus (BD-SZ/TCM-FDAA) detects the pulse and analyzes the tongue through various devices. The health condition of a patient is evaluated by the four-diagnostic analysis system according to TCM theories. The results of TCM diagnosis and the recommended prescriptions are provided to assist in clinical treatment. Developing and integrating an acupuncture module into the BD-SZ/TCM-FDAA is important for the further promotion of TCM both at home and abroad. The prescription of the recommended acupoint also highlights the portable feature of the BD-SZ/TCM-FDAA. The development of an acupuncture module serves an active role in TCM clinical practice, teaching, and self-learning by TCM doctors. This article discusses the structure of the acupuncture module and its integration and optimization with the existing four-diagnoses syndrome-differentiation system of TCM.