Abstract： The analysis and investigation of knowledge generation by Foucault's knowledge archaeology provide theoretical enlightenment and methodological hints for research of acupuncture and moxibustion on humanities.Exploring acupuncture and moxibustion theory through the archeological way of construction-deconstruction-reconstruction is an effective way to investigate acupuncture and moxibustion discourse practice and explore the expression form of acupuncture and moxibustion knowledge according to the established order and rules.This paper examines and discusses the application of knowledge archaeological methods to the study of acupuncture and moxibustion theory.It is a self-examination of the theoretical study of acupuncture and moxibustion,which can provide a new way of thinking,present different perspectives of thinking,and expand researchers'scientific research horizons.