针刺频次是针刺治疗方案的重要内容，是影响针刺疗效的关键性因素。对古代文献中有关针次频次的论述进行分析探讨，从根据体质确定针刺频次、根据病因确定针刺频次、根据病情确定针刺频次几方面来探讨决定针刺频次的因素，并对古代文献中常用的针刺频次方案提出了较详尽的解释。通过对古代文献的研究探讨，以期能对现代临床研究起到指导、借鉴作用。“,”Acupuncture frequency is an important content of acupuncture therapeutic plan and a key factor for the curative effect of acupuncture. The authors analyzed the relative dissertation on acupuncture frequency in ancient literature, discussed the factors for determining acupuncture frequency from the aspects of constitutional types, disease causes and disease status, and explained in detail the common therapeutic plans in ancient literature. The purpose is to guide and provide reference for today’s clinical research.