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Jim Ventresca,
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Principal, AcuPractice Seminars
Note: The information in this book is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. This
book is intended as an informative guide for those wishing to know more about health
issues and acupuncture theories. This book is not meant to be used, nor should it be
used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. It is in no way intended to replace,
countermand or conflict with the advice given to you by your physician or healthcare
provider. The ultimate1 decision concerning care should be made between you and your
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Preface!..........................................................................10
Acknowledgments!.......................................................12
Introduction!..................................................................13
Reference Material!.......................................................17
7. The Basics: Chinese Medical theory 101 20
Causes of Disease!.......................................................41
8. The Organs 42
The Lungs!.....................................................................43
The Spleen!....................................................................44
The Stomach!.................................................................45
The Heart!.......................................................................46
The Pericardium!...........................................................48
The Liver!.......................................................................49
Acupuncture!.................................................................59
Electro-Acupuncture (EA)!...........................................61
Laser Acupuncture!.....................................................66
Moxa!..............................................................................66
TDP Lamp!.....................................................................69
Meridian Overview!.......................................................74
Points Overview!...........................................................79
Body Measurements and General Point Location! 79
Lung Meridian!..............................................................98
Stomach Meridian!......................................................104
Spleen Meridian!..........................................................108
Heart Meridian!............................................................111
Kidney Meridian!..........................................................123
Liver Meridian!.............................................................135
Extraordinary Points!..................................................140
12. Auricular Acupuncture: Microsystems & Extraordinary Meridians
142
Hand Acupuncture!.....................................................143
Selected Upper Body Hand Points! 143
Other Hand Points! 143
Auricular Acupuncture!..............................................145
Ear Anatomy! 146
Major Auricular Points! 146
Specific Auricular Treatments! 148
Acupuncture Treatment of Chemical Dependency ! 148
Scalp Acupuncture!.....................................................150
Scalp Contraindications and Cautions! 151
ScalpTechnique! 151
Scalp Points! 154
Head & Neck Points! 154
Neck & Shoulder Points! 154
Shoulder Arm & Hand Points! 154
Thorax Points! 155
Low Back Points! 155
Immobilization!............................................................173
Treatment Results!......................................................174
Palpation!.....................................................................175
Local Treatment!..........................................................175
Moving Stagnation!.....................................................176
Introduction!................................................................191
General Theory!...........................................................192
Yin Yang! 192
Eight Principles! 192
Five Elements! 193
Chronotherapy (The Horary Cycle)! 193
Organs!.........................................................................197
Lungs! 197
Spleen! 198
Heart AKA: The Emperor!198
Liver! 199
Kidney ! 200
Pericardium! 200
San Jiao! 201
Acupuncture Techniques!..........................................203
Introduction!................................................................212
Theoretical Principles Review! 212
Meridian Review! 213
Organs Review! 213
Extraordinary Meridians! 213
Extraordinary / Curious Organs! 214
WOMENS HEALTH!....................................................223
Introduction! 223
Review Major Relevant Points:! 223
Organs, Meridians, and Substances! 223
Essential Etiology !226
Essential Diagnosis! 228
Treatment of the Most Common Disharmonies! 230
Treatment of Internal Organs! 230
Specific Disorders!233
Disorders after childbirth:!239
Infertility! 240
Breast lumps! 240
Abdominal Masses! 240
Polycystic ovary disease! 240
Menopause! 240
Jim Ventresca,
Prince Edward Island
July, 2015
Preface
A cookbook is a good thing. Its a quick reference guide to help you
create good results in the kitchen. This acupuncture cookbook can
help you get good results in the clinic. Cookbook Acupuncture is a
term Ive heard since I began to study acupuncture in 1982. It is
has been given a bad rap as an inferior approach to treatment. I
disagree. In my experience, almost every practitioner I know and
teacher Ive studied with,uses recipes, although they usually call
them point prescriptions. Of course, most of them justify their
recipes with theories, but the recipes persist, and they get handed
down and around from one person to another. Heres how it goes:
Ive been cooking since I was a boy. Yet still, I find it helpful to keep
a cookbook or two in my kitchen, and open them from time to time,
for a quick reminder of how to make something I havent cooked for
a while, to learn how to make a dish I havent tried before, or
inspiration for something new. I hope you find that Cookbook
Acupuncture serves a similar purpose in your clinic.
That said, like all of us, you may still need an acupuncture chart to
find the point youre looking for, and you may need a little reference
material to hone your diagnosis on a particular patient. Thats all
part of the experience that comes with time. Every time you use a
point or make a diagnosis, and see good results, youll remember
that point or diagnosis.
Reference Material
Clearly, the clinical application of acupuncture is difficult to convey
in a book, so please forgive my self promotion. AcuPractice
Seminars is the program I, my brother Dr. Charles Ventresca, and
the rest of our Faculty have developed and offer, for training
healthcare professionals in acupuncture. Most of our students are
chiropractors, medical doctors, osteopaths, naturopaths, physical
therapists and a few nurses here and there. If you need a training
course, would like some additional training, or if you have a
colleague who would like to study, please consider AcuPractice
Seminars. We offer quality acupuncture education programs, that
prepare healthcare providers to practice acupuncture safely and
effectively.
For dates, locations fees, hours, and the rest of the usual
information, please visit us online: AcuPracticeSeminars.com
If you havent read The Web That Has No Weaver by Dr. Ted
Kaptchuck, I highly recommend you get a copy and read it. It will
provide you with most of the information you need to understand
the basic theories of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Even if
youre not going to use all the information in the book, you should at
least make sure you are familiar with it, if only to be able to speak
knowledgeably on the subject.
Exercise: Tai Chi & Qi Gong cultivate and manipulate ones vital
energies (Qi).
There are three sets of opposites that describe Yin and Yang in
most clinical applications. Respectively, they are Substance and
Function, Internal and External, and Cooling and
Warming.
Internal & External refer to either the location of the disorder or its
etiology. For instance: A skin disorder is usually considered
external. An emotional disorder or one pertaining to an Organ is
generally considered internal. In addition, these designations can
combine. For instance, a skin disorder which results from an
emotional trigger such as stress, has an external location and and
internal etiology, so would be considered both internal and external.
Hot & Cold: Many disorders present with symptoms that indicate
heat or cold. The tables below illustrate many of the most common
clinical presentations.
Blood (Xue). Blood is the nutritive aspect of the bodys Qi. Blood
is a Yin phenomena, and as such has Yin attributes.
Yin Deficiency Red & Thin & Dry Weak & Thin & Rapid
No / Peeled Coat
There are a few exceptions to the above rules and we will explore
them as they arise.
Each of these elements; The Elements, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal &
Water is related to a particular pair of Organs and Meridians, color,
sound, odor, emotion, taste, body tissue, body type, climate, and
other characteristics. There exist many relationships between
these elements as illustrated below.
Wood Earth
Liver Spleen
Gall Bladder Stomach
Water Metal
Kidneys Lungs
Lg
Intestine
Within each element are Yin and Yang aspects, sometimes referred to
as the husband-wife relationship:
Yin organs representing wives and Yang representing husbands.
The Organs
Each Organ has a specific job to perform. I will discuss the main
jobs of each Organ, and the typical symptoms associated with their
primary dysfunctions. There are, of course, many other
associations for each Organ, but Ill only address those
associations that have clear clinical application, and are regularly
encountered in daily practice. I am focusing on the functions of the
Yin Organs, since they are the ones that perform most of the jobs
that I address in this book. For the most part the Yang organs
The Lungs
The Lungs are responsible for respiration, energy (QI)
production, and protection from outside influences, similar to
our concept of the immune system.
When the Lungs are functioning well, the individual is vital and
strong. When they are in disharmony, we see respiratory problems
like COPD, shortness of breath, and a tendency towards upper
respiratory infections.
When the Lungs are in disharmony, the following are some
common possible symptoms:
All types of respiratory disorders
All sinus disorders
Many Skin Disorders
Common Colds and Flus
Fatigue
The Spleen
The Spleen is responsible for managing all aspects of
D i g e s t i o n a n d A s s i m i l a t i o n , Tr a n s f o r m a t i o n a n d
Transportation.
When treating the Spleen, you will generally want to tonify all the
points:
ST 36, SP 6, Ren 6, Ren 8 (moxa only), UB 20
Adjust Diet: Cut out or reduce highly processed, cold and
damp foods
The Stomach
The Stomach is responsible for the early digestive processes.
The Heart
The Heart is the Organ that stores our Shen. The Shen is
our spirit, or that aspect of awareness which is reflected in our
eyes; our sense of self our perception of the world around
us, and how we fit in. In a word, consciousness.
The Kidneys
The Kidneys are responsible for the balance of Yin and Yang in
the body. They regulate our constitutional energies, and
manage reproductive, urogenital, and sexual functions.
The Pericardium
The Pericardium is responsible for Setting the Order of the
Heart. In other words, we treat the pericardium for all the
organic functioning of the heart:
The Liver
The Liver is responsible for the smooth and easy flow of
energy and emotions in an individual. This includes assisting all
processes, physical, mental and emotional in flowing smoothly and
regularly. Muscle contraction, menstrual cycles, and managing the
smooth flow of the emotions--especially anger, are just a few
examples of this function. The Liver is like known as The Free &
Easy Wanderer, the General, the City Planner, and the Traffic Cop.
Getting The Qi
When youre is performing acupuncture it is important to
Get the Qi. But what does that mean? According to the
prevalent teachings in China today, it means that the patient
must feel a deep, aching, distending, electrical or traveling
sensation. This doesnt mean pain. The Qi sensation should
be clear and strong to the patient, but not painful. When the
patient reports the feelings associated with getting the qi,
the practitioner can stop stimulation of the point and rest
assured that she has contacted the Qi. A painful acupuncture
treatment is seldom necessary.
Acupuncture
33. There are three basic types of needles:
a) Standard Acupuncture Needles
(1) Designed to be inserted for between a few
seconds up to perhaps an hour. Usually for 20
minutes.
(2) Needle Selection Considerations
(a) Ease of application and Insertion
(b) Degree of Painlessness
(c) Degree of Stimulation
i) Rotate / thrust etc.
(d) Personal Preference
(e) Electrical Conductivity
(f) Ability to feel and transmit Qi
(3) Variables
Meridian Overview
12 Primary Meridians: (AKA 14 Main Meridians) There are 12
Main Meridians which compose the Central Supporting Structure of
the Meridian System. Most all the other meridians are in someway
associated with these channels, and usually follow these pathways.
Each of these meridians is associated with an Organ, and each
This isnt really a point category, but these four points are so
powerful when used together, that I consider them a category in
and of themselves. A Tai Ji or Great Ultimate Treatment is one
that accomplishes many objectives, in many different patients, and
is used often to balance a patient, before or in lieu of, focusing on
individual complaints. This particular Tai Ji Treatment is my
favorite method for Harmonizing the Liver and Heart, which can
be a very powerful method for calming the Shen/Mind/Spirit and
freeing up many physical energies in the body. It uses three
Extraordinary Meridian Master Points together with Liver 3. I use it
regularly on patients to harmonize the Qi prior to beginning a more
individualized treatment. I discovered this treatment quite by
accident. I originally learned it (I thought) from my teacher, Kiko
Matsumoto, and found myself using it more and more frequently on
many different patients. The results were so profound that some 5
or 6 years later I ran into Kiko and mentioned how useful this
treatment was. I was surprised when Kiko informed me that I had
gotten it wrong. I had heard LR 3, when she said SP 4. After
getting over my embarrassment, I realized how glad I was that I
had mis-heard. I know that over the years, a lot of my patients, and
patients of my students have benefited from my mistake.
Needle-on-the-LEFT Needle-on-the-RIGHT
P6 LR3
GB41 SJ5
Let me say just a few words about Points Below the Knees and
Elbows. I like them. The most powerful points on the body are
usually found from the knees and the elbows down. I dont mean
to indicate that the other body points are not powerful, they are, but
I always seem to get better results with the arm and leg points.
Now, please remember that I often use other points, like Front Mu
and Back Shu points as well as Scalp and Ear points, but I often
use them secondarily to the Points Below the Knees and Elbows.
Before we examine the meridians and their main points, lets look
at some of the categories of points and how they may be used.
YIN Jing Ying Shu Jing He Sea Yuan Xi Luo Back Front
Meridian WellSpring Stream River Water Source Cleft Shu Mu
Wood Fire Earth Metal UB
LU 11 10 9 8 5 9 6 7 13 LU 1
SP 1 2 3 5 9 3 8 4 20 LR 13
HT 9 8 7 4 3 7 6 5 15 Ren 14
PC 9 8 7 5 3 7 4 6 14 Ren 17
LR 1 2 3 4 8 3 6 5 18 LR 14
YANG Jing Ying Shu Jing He Sea Yuan Xi Luo Back Front
Meridian Well Spring Stream River Earth Source Cleft Shu Mu
Metal Water Wood Fire UB
LI 1 2 3 5 11 4 7 6 25 ST 25
ST 45 44 43 41 36 42 34 40 21 Ren 12
SI 1 2 3 5 8 4 6 7 27 Ren 4
UB (BL) 67 66 65 60 40 64 63 58 28 Ren 3
SJ (TW) 1 2 3 6 10 4 7 5 22 Ren 5
GB 44 43 41 38 34 40 36 37 19 GB 24
One might reasonably assume that all the points in each of the
above listed categories are effective as categorized. However, in
my experience, thats not always the case. The rest of this chapter
contains commentaries on what Ive found to be the more effective
acupuncture points, drawn from the above categories together with
other clinically important categories, including the Extraordinary
Meridian Points, the Controlling Points and a few others.
Controlling Points
Again, while this not a classic category, these are points and
combinations that are useful additions to any point prescription
associated with the area in question. You may not find all of these
listed in other books, but they all work well.
Horary Points
Xi Cleft Points
Xi Cleft Points are traditionally used to treat pain along the pathway
of their respective meridians. For instance: Large Intestine 7 is the
Xi Cleft Point for the Large Intestine and therefore should treat pain
The Jing Well Points are at the tips of the fingers and toes, where
the QI of each meridian is highly individuated. As we move though
the Ying Spring, Shu Stream, and Jing River points, we proceed
proximally up the limb arriving at the knees and elbows and the He
Sea points, where the Qi is more internal and less individuated.
That said, I find that the Jing-Well points are the main ones I
choose for their Shu-point effects. But I use them all the time.
When treating pain, I find that expressing a few drops of blood
from the Jing-Well point of the effected meridian can be one of
the most effective parts of the initial treatment.
The Qi Meets at CV 17: I use this point to move the Qi of the Chest
and Upper Warmer. Always needle this point from superior to
inferior at an oblique angle. Strong stimulation of this point is
forbidden. I always needle it with a gentle stimulation, but I like to
get the Qi to move slightly down toward the belly.
The Pulse Meets at Lu 9: Again, the Lungs are the Master of Qi. If
the pulse is weak, consider the Lungs, and LU 9 is especially good
for generating Qi, which in turn generates the pulse.
While I dont use many of the Back Shu Points, those I use, I use
regularly. They are sometimes the points I use when choosing
points to treat the root of a dermatome. However, just as often as
not, I will choose one of the Hua To Jia Ji Points rather than the
Back Shu Points. The Hua To Jia Ji Points are found on line
with the Back Shu points, but only 0.5cun from the
inter-spinus space. Many practitioners use these in place of the
Back Shu points because they can be needled perpendicular to the
skin and much deeper than Back Shu Points, and they release the
paraspinal muscles very well.
UB 13 the Back Shu Point of the Lung: This point is very good for
pain and congestion in the lungs. I have found cupping at UB 13 to
be helpful in quelling asthma attacks and relieving shortness of
breath.
UB 18 the Back Shu Point of the Liver: A good point for moving
Liver Qi Stagnation. I mainly use it when there is tension, tightness
and pain in the mid and upper back.
UB 23 the Back Shu Point of the Kidney: Very good point for low
back pain due to Kidney Qi, Yin or Yang Xu (deficiency). It is
especially effective when used with Du 4 and combined with Moxa.
The Front Mu Points are points that are particularly well suited for
treating the internal Organs. Like Back Shu Points, I dont use
many of them, but the ones I use, I use often.
Ren 17, the front Mu of the Pericardium, & Liver 14, the front
Mu of the Liver, are both good points to treat when there is
constriction, pain or discomfort in the chest or ribcage. I always
combine them with Pericardium 6.
Last but certainly not least are the points that are most commonly
used in the treatment of pain. Im convinced that Ah Shi points
(locally tender) and Trigger Points are the same phenomena. In the
same manner that Im using acupuncture to refer to all needling,
Ill just use the term Trigger Point in this text to refer to all points
found by palpation, including Ah Shi Points. As far back as the
classics, these points were discussed and their use described.
However, I will offer one piece of advice. Whenever possible, find a
point that is a recognized acupuncture point or Trigger Point. This
is not hard; careful palpation moving slowly out from the painful,
tight, and or tender areas, along muscle and/or meridian pathways
will usually reveal Trigger Points that have been previously
recognized. If you spend a bit of time pursuing these points you will
be rewarded with better results then just needling the first tender
point you find.
The first two meridians I will consider are, the Du Meridian, and the
Ren Meridian. Technically they belong to the Eight Extraordinary
Meridians, and are not main meridians. However, while they have
special significance, they also function like main meridians, in that
the Ren and Du have their own points. The other 6 Extraordinary
Meridians share points from other meridians.
Once again you may notice that the points on Yang Meridians tend
to treat pain along the pathway of the meridian, and those on the
Yin Meridians tend to treat more internal disorders.
Lung Meridian
The pathway of the Lung Meridian runs from the second intercostal
space, 2/3 the distance from the middle of the sternum to the
acromion process, down the anterior surface of the arm and ending
at the proximal radial corner of the nail of the thumb. Since Yin
Meridians are often used to treat internal disorders, the Lung
Meridian is important, for treating many internal disorders
associated with the Lungs. These include all respiratory disorders
and symptoms associated with colds and flus
Spleen Meridian
The pathway of the Spleen Meridian runs from the
proximal medial corner of the nail of the great toe along
the medial edge of the foot, up the leg following the
posterior border of the tibia. At the waist it runs parallel to
the midline, along the mid-clavicular line until it departs to
end at the mid-axillary line midway, between the axilla
and the free end of the 11th rib. Since Yin Meridians are
often used to treat internal disorders, the Spleen Meridian
is important for treating many internal disorders
associated with the Spleen. These include all digestive
disorders and symptoms associated with fatigue, and
dampness
SJ 4
On the transverse crease of
the dorsum of the wrist, in
the depression lateral to the Good local point for the wrist
tendon of muscle extensor
digitorum communis.
GB
41 In the depression distal to the
junction of the 4th and 5th Master Point of the Dai
metatarsal bones, on the lateral Mai: All GYN and LV
side of the tendon of m. extensor disorders
digiti minimi of the foot.
Liver Meridian
The pathway of the Liver Meridian runs from the proximal lateral
corner of the nail of the great toe, along the medial edge of the foot,
up the leg, posterior to the border of the tibia, between the Spleen
and Kidney meridians. At the waist it runs parallel to the midline
until it departs to the free end of the 11th rib, ending at the sixth
intercostal space on the mid-clavicular line. Since Yin Meridians
are often used to treat internal disorders, the Liver Meridian is
important for treating many internal disorders associated with the
Liver. These include many emotional disorders and symptoms
associated with stagnation and wind.
Point location and treatment technique are both very important with
microsystems. As there are many points in small areas with
microsystems, one must find points precisely.
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Auricular Acupuncture
General Introduction
Techniques
Find point exactly
Active or passive movement
For Yang disorders, palpate the Yang side of the ear for sensitivity
and needle/seed it in addition to the Yin side
Usual Modalities
Needles
Seeds
Press-balls Magnets
Shen Men
Heart
Liver
Kidney
Sympathetic N.
Stomach
Mouth
Thirst
Hunger
Nicotine
Shoulder-Arm-Hand
Back
Hip-Leg-Foot-Toe
Sciatica
Uterus
Toothache
Aspirin
Scalp Acupuncture
A. Chinese Scalp Acupuncture is associated with Lines
1. Based On, Cortical Homunculus
2. Western Function
3. Sensory / Motor areas etc.
4. Chinese Scalp Lines: Generally Treat Contralateral Side
C. All Points and Lines are palpated carefully to find the most
reactive point for treatment
F. ScalpTechnique
Vision Line
From a point 0.75 Cun lateral to, and level with, the EOP (External
Occipital Protuberance) draw a line parallel to the midline, and 2.0
Cun in length, Superior from the EOP
! Indications
! ! Cortical Vision Disturbances
! ! Glaucoma
! ! Cataract
Sinew / TM Meridians Access The Wei Level and are used for
pathologies that manifest on the surface and in the joints, as well as
those that cross from meridian to meridian, transversely:
i.e. LI & SJ.
Luo Meridians Access The Ying Level and are the manifestation of
internal pathogens. These meridians are created as needed, and
may manifest as varicosities or phlegm nodules. They are best
treated by releasing Xue through Plumb blossom & Lancet
bleeding.
Keep in mind that treating at the level of the Jing can take some
time. It is not unusual to see results right away, and it is also not
unusual for a course of treatment to take one to three months, at
one treatment per week.
Du / Governing Mai
Governs the Yang: Tai Yang, Xiao Yang, & Yang Ming
Yang allows for separation from the mother
Nurturing oneself
Ability to stand erect
Individuality
Moving into the World
Freedom of movement of head
Expression & temperance of desires / Taking risks
Survival Motivation
Immobilization
A commonly overlooked point in the treatment of injuries is
immobilization. When there is a soft tissue injury, such as a strain
or sprain, it is important to immobilize the area as much as possible
Treatment Results
The question that may surface when considering the treatment
might be, Do I need to see immediate change from the
treatment? Yes. There should be some change in the condition at
the time of the treatment. This is not to say that the treatment is
ineffective if you do not see immediate change, but immediate
results are a very good indication that you have found an
appropriate treatment. I suggest that you continue to try different
approaches to the problem until you get immediate results. This is
Palpation
It would be difficult to overstate the usefulness of palpation. I have
seen many practitioners, some of whom I admire and respect,
practicing with little or no palpation. While they may get good
results, I dont understand how they know what to treat. To me it is
vitally important to know exactly where the Qi is, where it is not,
where it flows smoothly, and where it is stuck. Simple palpation of
the meridians, acupoints, and trigger points, can easily reveal much
of this information.
Local Treatment
Should one treat the local area or avoid it? This is often debated
amongst practitioners. I say treat it, in most cases. I hedge my
bets here, because the practitioner must determine what will make
the problem worse and what will make it better. If, for example, the
patient reports that massage makes the problem worse, or if
previous treatment to the area has resulted in an exacerbation of
Moving Stagnation
In order to alleviate pain, the stagnation needs to be moved. While
this is obvious, it must be consistently focused upon. Whether it is
Qi or Xue stagnation, often the best course of action is simply to
move it.
Distal means you should use points that are distal to the pain and
which affect the area of the pain. For instance:
! Bleeding a Jing point on the effected meridian (and/or)
! Using LI 4 and Lu 7 for Pain in the head and/or neck
(and/or)
! Opening the Posterior Zone with SI 3 & UB 62 for back pain
Adjacent means to palpate - radiating out from the painful site -for
adjacent points that are reactive. In short, finding the associated
trigger points. Some sources consider related points at adjacent
joints to be adjacent points. For example, using LI 10 for shoulder
pain. I have no problem with this, but its not a substitute for trigger
point palpation.
Its not a bad idea to choose local, adjacent, and distal points from
standard points on the Yang meridians, whenever possible. The
Yang meridians are best for treating Yang disorders, and most
musculoskeletal and neurological pain syndromes are generally
considered Yang disorders.
! Posterior Zone: SI 3, UB 62
! Lateral Zone / Low Back/Hip/Sciatica: GB 41, SJ 5
! Anterior (Internal) Zone: Lu7, KD 6
! Anterior (External) Zone: LI4 - ST 36
! Medial (Internal) Zone: Sp 4, PC 6
! Medial (External) Zone: PC 6 LR 3
Microsystems
I use points from the Ear, and Scalp in most all treatments for
pain. While I have not covered them in this book, microsystems
are very useful, and one should consider using them for all painful
conditions. Microsystem points are particularly helpful in that, when
treated correctly, they often have instant effects. Hence, you get
clear and direct feedback on the effectiveness of your technique
and diagnosis. You should know a good selection of points and
lines from the following microsystems of acupuncture: Auricular
Acupuncture, Scalp Acupuncture Points & Lines, and Chinese
Hand Acupuncture. There are many good charts for finding these
points.
The indications for most all Microsystem points are apparent from
their names. For example, the foot point on the ear is good for
The next page lists a group of points that are the main local points
on various areas of the body, that are particularly useful for treating
pain. All practitioners should be thoroughly familiar with them. They
are points that you will likely be using over and over again in your
practice.
! Occipital Headache: ! GB 20
Facial Pain
! TMJ and/or Tooth Pain: LI 4, LU 7, ST 44,
! ! Add 1 or more of the following based on pain location:
! ! St 3, St 4, St 5, St 6, St 7, SI 18
! ! Scalp: ! Lower 2/5th of the Sensory Area
! ! ! on the opposite side
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Same as above: Use caution on
same side of pain. Often its best to focus on distal points
Given all that, I have found that Opening the Dai Mai with
GB 41 & SJ 5 can be a highly effective treatment. Thats
how I often begin a course of treatment. If you try this
approach, you will be surprised at how often it gives very
good results.
The following points all are useful local points for treating the
low back and hips, and should be considered for treatment.
Along with the usual palpation and treatment of Ashi and
Trigger Points.
! GB 26, Du 4, UB 23, UB 52, UB 25, UB 32.
!
Distal Points include UB 40, UB 60, UB 67
Distally, in addition to the usual Jing points and Zonal points, you
can stimulate Shi Mian (center of the heel). I usually use moxa for
this, but you can also needle it.
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain is clearly an internal medical problem and
there are many reasons for it. With so many diagnosis
resulting in abdominal pain, its difficult to offer comprehensive
treatment advice in this work. However, there are a few
treatments that can often help. As with all disorders, be sure
youve diagnosed the patient carefully before beginning
treatment.
8. WOMENS HEALTH
A. Introduction
1. Womens health take into account almost all the systems,
organs, and substances in Oriental medicine, as well and
most al of the treatment techniques.
2. Recommended Book Balance Your Hormones Balance
Your Life: Claudia Welch
B. Review Major Relevant Points:
1. Liver
2. Spleen
3. Kidney
4. Heart
5. Du
6. Ren
7. Chong
8. Dai
9. Lower Abdomen
C. Organs, Meridians, and Substances
1. Jing (Essence)
a) Tian Gui
b) Minister Fire/ Motive Force/ Mingmen fire
c) Stored in the Mingmen
(1) Lower Dan Tian
(2) Lower Field of Elixir
(3) In Women it Includes The Uterus
(a) Zi Bao, Bao Gong,