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I use the tips of all four fingers of my right hand to tap the outside
of my left hand. Use the same pressure you would use if you were tapping on a table to make a drumming
sound. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap. If you have long fingernails, use the pads near the end of your fingers to
tap.
Next, we move to the top of the head and then we'll work down the body, making the points easy to remember.
Use the fingertips on one or both hands to tap the top of the head. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.
The eyebrow points are located at the beginning of the eyebrow, nearest the center of the face. I use the index
and middle fingers together, on both hands, to tap the two eyebrow points. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.
The side of the eye points are located on the bone at the side of the eye. It's not so close to the eye that it feels
like you're poking yourself, and not so far away that you are tapping at the temple. Using the index and middle
fingers together, tap on both side of the eye points at the same time. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.
The under the eye points are on the bone located under the eye about even with the pupils. Using the fingertips
of the index and middle fingers, gently tap this spot under both eyes. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.
Now tap under the nose with the index and middle finger of one hand. The spot is roughly midway between the
bottom of the nose and the top of the lip. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.
The chin point is not really on the chin; it is mid-way between the bottom of the lower lip and the chin, in that
indentation area. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.
The collarbone spots are located about one inch down and over towards the outside of where a man would tie
his tie. I use four fingers together on each hand to tap the collarbone spots. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap. An
alternative is to pat both spots at the same time with the flat of one hand, with about the same pressure as you
would pat a baby's back to help it burp.
The under the arm point is located about 4 inches below the armpit. I lift my left arm and use the four fingers of
my right hand to tap under my left arm. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.
These are the points in the short form of EFT that we will be using.
Additional tip: I often find that returning to the top of the head helps the round feel complete. You can end
repeated rounds at any point. You can start at the eyebrow or top of the head. You can leave out points, too.
Remember that the energy system is connected; each point you tap resonates throughout the system. I also
encourage you to learn to use your intuition early in your use of EFT.
The Sequence.
1) Note your starting intensity (0-10): ______
2) While tapping on the karate chop point, say the following three times, stating your physical or emotional pain
as specifically as possible (the “set-up"):
“Even though I feel this _______________, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
3) Tap on each of the points in sequence, approximately 5-7 times each, stating your pain (the “reminder"):
“This___________”.
- Top of head
- Eyebrow
- Side of eye
- Under eye
- Under nose
- Chin
- Collarbone
- Under arm
- Back to top of head.
4) Take a deep breath!
5) Note your ending intensity (0-10): ______. If above a “2,” repeat the steps above. You can also make the
following changes:
- Making the statement more specific; what is the best way to describe what you are now feeling?
- You can modify the set-up statement in step (2) to “Even though I still have some of this _______________, I
deeply and completely accept myself.”
- Make the reminder phrase as you tap the points “Remaining _______________.”
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For those who are interested in which meridian point is tapped upon in the basic recipe here is a very
good map of those points and their corresponding meridians.
Legend;
BL 2 = Bladder 2 = EB = Eyebrow etc.GB = Gallbladder, ST = Stomach, K = Kidney, GV = Governing Vessel, CV =
Conception Vessel, SP = Spleen, LU = Lung, TE 3 = Triple Energizer 3 = Gamut, LR = Liver, SI = Small Intestine, LI =
Large Intestine, PC = Pericardium or CirculationSex, HT = Heart.
How we do that is by choosing either:
1) RUBBING the "Sore Spot" on the upper chest (see model below) OR
2) TAPPING on the "Karate Chop" spot on the side of the hand.
The part we’re trying to get out of the way is that internal saboteur that urges you to "Go on, have a slice of cake – just this
once…!" while your real goal might be to refrain from empty calories or avoid eating sugar. Rubbing the Sore Spot OR
tapping the Karate Chop point while saying the EFT Setup phrase effects a PR correction that puts this "saboteur" part of
yourself to sleep while you perform the rest of the EFT routine.
Below is a model showing the specific EFT accupoints that you will be tapping on. Of these, the "Sore Spot" on your upper
chest represents a general area rather than one specific, tiny point – your own particular Sore Spot may be a little above,
below or to one side.
To Find the Sore Spot: Feel gently around your upper chest (usually a couple of inches above where the breast tissue
begins) until you hit a tender area – that will be your Sore Spot. As with most of the EFT acupoints, the Sore Spot exists bi
laterally, on either side of the body, the Spot on either side may be used. I gently rub with the whole of my looselyheld fist,
in a gentle circle atop the sore spot. Don’t rub too hard! This is junction of neurolymphatic tissue, and can be a very tender
place! It is however thought by many to be a bit more effective than the Karate Chop. You’ll know by trying both which is
best for you.
To Find The Karate Chop: If you cannot find your Sore Spot, you may tap on the Karate Chop point instead. It’s right on
the side of your hand, directly in the middle, between the place where your little finger attaches to your hand, and the
wrist.Tap using the pads of all four main fingertips to cover the whole side of the hand. Most practitioners find it super
powers their practice to turn the hands sideways, and bang the two Karate Chop points against one another while repeating
the Setup Statement (see below).
Using either of these places on the body will help to make sure no part of you covertly wishes to keep your problem. The
effectiveness generally lasts from twenty to thirty minutes – much more time than you will actually need Once that part is
out of the picture, your tapping will be much more successful. The full PR Correction Procedure is part of every EFT
session and is below. Take a test go on both areas and decide which you feel more comfortable using.
EFT IN A NUTSHELL – "Here’s How!"
The Really ParedDown Nutshell : Memorize The Basic Recipe, below. Aim it at any emotional, physical or spiritual
problem by customizing it with an appropriate Setup affirmation and Reminder Phrase (below). Where necessary, be
persistent until all aspects of the problem have vanished.
Specifics To Ensure Success…
Just remember, I f Necessity is the mother of Invention, then "SPECIFICITY is the mother of Success" in all things as
well as EFT! Be VERY SPECIFIC in terms of actual incidents you’re treating yourself for. Tapping on "my sadness when
Dad didn’t come home for two days", then "my fear when Dad didn’t come home", and "seeing Dad’s empty chair at dinner"
is much more effective than tapping on a "global feeling of anxiety due to abandonment".
Separate emotions or "scenes" of incidents that happened to you require separate tapping sessions to completely dissolve.
Such as the sadness, then fear, then the scene of Dad’s empty chair are all separate tappings. Treat all the separate incidents
and emotions you can find and with persistence, the negativity surrounding your central issue will come tumbling down!
Memorize the tapping points below, and then begin the Basic Recipe, below.
Note on Abbreviations: The letters and numbers to the sides of each point refer to the accupuncture meridian and the
number of the point on the meridian. "Side of Eye" for instance, is Gallbladder Meridian, point #1. The Collarbone point/s
are the twentyseventh points on the Kidney Meridian. I include this information for students of accupuncture and
accupressure and your own information.
THE BASIC EFT "RECIPE"
1. First Step, Rate Your SUDS – Not soapsuds, but Subjective Units of Distress. Before you begin the tapping sequence
rate your SUDS, or the strength and intensity of the emotion or physical symptom you’re dealing with on a scale of 0 to 10.
The top of this scale, 10, is the worst your situation could get, and 0 being completely gone. Write this number down
you’ll be looking at your progress later on by referring to it.
Why do we take this step? Because EFT is so effective that people often forget how upset they were after tapping – Dr.
Callahan referred to this the "Apex Problem" but it doesn’t occur when we take the simple precaution of writing our SUDS
numbers down. Noting them in a journal is a good way of seeing how far you’ve come on a particular issue, and with your
general life circumstances over time. It also helps when you are testing the results you get with EFT.
2. The Treatment Setup – We use a very specifically worded affirmation to begin our EFT work. Once you have a very
specific incident, symptom or other problem in mind that you’d like to apply EFT to, you will plug it into this affirmation:
"Even though I have this _______________________
(fill in the blank with your SPECIFIC fear, pain, etc)
I DEEPLY and COMPLETELY ACCEPT myself!"
Do you realize how little we tell ourselves that even with all our problems, we accept ourselves anyway? Even
if you don’t believe it initially, this statement WILL have a powerful, positive impact upon your relaxation and
wellbeing.
Example Set Up Statements:
"Even though I have this inability to approach my boss about a raise because she scares me to death, I
Deeply and Completely Accept Myself!"
*** *** *** *** ***
"Even though I have this pain in my shoulder where the ball hit me, and I felt like and idiot in front of
the guys, I Deeply and Completely Accept Myself!"
*** *** *** *** ***
"Even though breaking up with Jim hurts so bad and I’ve cried so hard I’m sick to my stomach, I
Deeply and Completely Accept Myself!"
*** *** *** *** ***
"Even Though I have this miserable migraine headache, I Deeply and Completely Accept Myself!"
Here’s where that Karate Chop or Sore Spot comes in. Go on and fill in your own words to describe what you’re working
on but make them as simple as possible. Say this phrase THREE TIMES while continuously rubbing the Sore Spot OR
tapping the "Karate Chop" point on the outside edge of either palm. This neutralizes any small part of yourself that may,
for whatever reasons, wish to keep you in that negative emotion, situation or feeling and is also known as the "PR
Correction" (see above).
Tapping the Karate Chop point works almost as well as rubbing the Sore Spot to neutralise these "internal saboteurs", and
can be helpful for those who can’t find their Sore Spot or who’ve rubbed it so much that the "sore" has gone away. This
treatment setup corrects for any part of you that may be invested in keeping the negativity for whatever reason, allowing you
to perform the EFT process successfully.
3. The Tapping Sequence (first set) – The part that you filled in for The Setup phrase (eg; "this headache") becomes your
Reminder Phrase to use while tapping. As an example, for The Setup "Even though I have this headache, I DEEPLY and
COMPLETELY accept myself", the Reminder Phrase would be "this headache". To start the sequence, tap 10 times on each
of the following energy points while repeating your Reminder Phrase at each point: (refer to the diagram above) Note:
While tapping the eye points, we always tap on the bony socket that surrounds the eye, NEVER on the eyeball itself.
1st Set Tapping Points: Crown (top of head, where a marionette’s string comes out), 3rd eye (middle of
forehead), Eyebrow, Side of Eye, Under Eye, Under Nose, Chin, Collar Bone, Under Arm, Under Breast.
4. The Tapping Sequence (second set) – Tap 10 times on each of the following energy points while repeating your
customized Reminder Phrase at each point. Two sets make one Round of EFT Tapping. It doesn’t matter which side you start
on.
2nd Set Tapping Points: Crown, 3rd Eye, Eyebrow, Side of Eye, Under Eye, Under Nose, Chin, Collar Bone,
Under Arm, Under Breast, tap inner sides of both wrists together to end the set.
5. ReTake Your SUDS Rating – Take your SUDS rating again, after each round of two sets. Observe your SUDS move
down, down, down…. If the intensity you feel about the problem is going down, then keep tapping and focusing on the
various different aspects of the problem until you reach zero. If you’re at zero, you’re done! If not, keep going. It takes so
very little time and works fantastically well.
***IF YOU AREN’T GETTING ANYWHERE after three rounds of tapping
(6 full tappings of the points from top of head to lower body)
add The 9 Gamut Procedure below and do Long Form EFT:
Longform EFT & The 9 Gamut Procedure
If you aren’t making much headway with EFT and your issue doesn’t seem to be moving, use this process which "ping
pongs" the new instructions deeply into your mind.
How does this work?
By bringing balance back to the energies in the two hemispheres of our brain, and getting them to work as one. The
humming that you’ll do during the 9 Gamut Procedure (below) engages the right side of your brain, counting engages the
left brain, and the eye movements synch the two hemispheres together in working towards your goal.
There is also evidence to suggest that we encode negative experiences in the brain by what position our eyes were in as they
happened. Since we usually don’t know where that was at the time of the particular trauma or unpleasant memory, a
thorough scanning of the eyes around a circle in the NineGamut helps lift this coding out of our system. The full procedure
is explained below but first a word about:
LongForm EFT
To do LongForm EFT which is EFT in its original format, you will add the finger tip points to the first round of your
tapping routine.
To do this, you’ll tap down to the under breast point, then choose one hand and start tapping, with two fingers of the other
hand (to add weight to your tapping) on the outside edge of the fingernail. Where you’re tapping is the side of the finger
pointing towards your bellybutton if you’re holding your hand out in front of you.
As you tap the finger points, repeat your Reminder Phrase, on the thumb, forefinger, middle finger and little finger, then on
the karate chop point. From the Karate Chop, proceed on to the Nine Gamut Procedure:
The Nine Gamut Procedure: That Which Turns SelfSaboteurs Into Helpful Friends
Tap continuously on your "Brain Balancer" or Gamut Point. This point is located on the
back of your hand between the little finger and ring finger, half an inch towards your
wrist. Put your index finger where you can feel the "V" of the little and ring finger bones
come together on the back of the hand. You’ll feel a little "valley", or slight depression at
this point. Tap here, while keeping your head faced straight forward, not moving your
head. Tap on the Gamut Point as you:
(1) Close Eyes
(2) Open Eyes
(3) Eyes look hard down on the floor, to your right
(4) Eyes look hard down on the floor to the left
(5) Roll your eyes in a complete circle
(6) Roll eyes in a complete circle going the other direction
(7) Hum (don’t sing words) 5 seconds of a song – a simple "doremi" scale is suggested
(8) Count to 5
(9) Hum (don’t sing) 5 seconds of a song
Stop tapping on the Gamut Point, take a deep breath in and out. This is the end of your First Round. Take your SUDS rating
and note whether it went down or not. Write down your number. Go back and do a second round without the NineGamut to
comprise a set. Rate your SUDS again. Keep going until your SUDS is at a zero
CHAPTER 3:
COMMONLY USED MERIDIAN POINTS
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The Theoretical Basis of Meridian Therapy .................. 3.1
Chapter 3:
A. Opioid peptides
β –endorphin
α –endorphin
ν –endorphin
B. Nonopioids
ν MSH
β MSH
ν MSH3
II. Enkephalins
Met5–enkephalin
Leu5–enkephalin
Met5-Arg6-Phe7–enkephalin
III. C–terminally extended enkephalins
Dynorphin
α –neoendorphin
β –neoendorphin
IV. Others
Kyotorphin
Dermophin
Casei-morphin
Forms of stimulation to specific sites on the skin have been used for at
least 3000 years. However, it is only in the last 25 years that
comprehensive studies of acupuncture as an alternative therapy have
been seriously undertaken in this country. The fact that meridian therapy
has a beneficial effect on the control of disease processes seems evident
today on the basis of empiric evidence and clinical studies.
Theoretical Concepts
Han’s theory, however impressive as it might be, has for all practical
purposes been refuted by other investigators. Kellner has shown that
some of this theory is based on artifacts occurring in preparation of the
histologic slides, and other attempts at duplicating the work of Han
reveal that he was probably describing the lymphatic channels of the
body. [5, 6]
One of the most recent theories has been postulated by Koyo Takase in
Japan who concluded that the so-called Qi energy circulating through a
"meridian" in acupuncture therapy is actually extravascular sodium. [8]
His studies involved the use of radioisotopes.
Proof for the existence of such a reflex has strong scientific support. In a
series of experiments, Kuntz and Hazelwood stimulated the skin on the
back of rabbits and rats and noted changes in various parts of the
gastrointestinal tract that were related to the dermatomal segment
stimulated. [14–16] In Germany, Wernoe stimulated a small segment of
the skin of fish and amphibians with silver nitrate and, after a delay of
several months, demonstrated vasoconstriction of the part of the
intestine dermatomally related. [17] After these experiments, he
deduced that vasodilation was mediated by a spinal reflex and that
vasoconstriction was mediated by a postganglionic sympathetic reflex.
Travell and Rinzler found that complete and prolonged relief resulted
when trigger points on the front of the chests of patients with angina
pectoris or acute myocardial infarction were infiltrated with procaine or
cooled with ethyl chloride. [18] Thus, the cutaneovisceral reflex is of
prime importance in acupuncture. It is strongly believed that, by its
mediation, an acupuncture needle placed in the correct part of the skin
is able to influence the related organ or diseased part of the body.
New hypotheses are being brought forth rapidly. For example, it has
been established for years that the ear is a hologram of the body as a
whole, and this is the basis of auriculotherapy. However, Dale has
recently proposed an elaborate hypothesis that most any part of the
body is a hologram of the body as a whole. [19]
The scientific proof for these reflexes is important, but it does not fully or
even adequately explain exactly what happens according to the empiric
results obtained. The Chinese for many years have attempted an
explanation in the philosophical terms of Taoism with reference to
Yin/Yang (law of opposites) and to the circulation of biologic energy (life
force, Qi [pronounced chi]).
The gate theory holds that the large myelinated nerve fibers of the skin
have an inhibitory effect, when stimulated, on the small pain-evoking
fibers that enter the same segment of the cord. [40] The large, rapid-
conducting, alpha and beta fibers of the skin conduct impulses via the
dorsal columns to the brainstem and from there to the cerebral cortex.
Small diameter, slow-conducting C fibers convey protopathic or
pathologic and traumatic pain signals of the small fibers that arise from
the deeper tissues of the body. If this were not so, the body would be in
a constant state of pain. The stimuli from the dermis specifically produce
inhibition in the cells of the substantia gelatinosa of Rolando, which is
found in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. It is believed that the dermal
stimulus depolarizes the cells here, which renders them incapable of
receiving and transmitting pain signals. Thus, painful stimuli are blocked
(ie, the "gate" is closed), according to Melzack and Wall. If, however, the
small fiber system is excessively stimulated by some disease process,
the small fiber system then gains dominance and the patient perceives
pain. It is then said that the pain gate has been opened by the increased
stimulation from the small fibers of the deep somatic and visceral
tissues.
Surgical research on patients with intractable pain has shown that the
implantation of a dorsal column stimulator (ie, TENS) can often
completely block the transmission of painful or protopathic impulses.
[42, 43]
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
EMPIRIC EVIDENCE
It should be noted that many of these factors are also important when
other methods are used.
Site Location
Locating Points
Felix Mann states that in all diseases, physical or mental, tender areas
are present at certain points on the surface of the body —points that
disappear when the illness is cured. He calls these sites acupuncture
points. In Chinese literature, we find descriptions of over a thousand of
these points. The more common 365 points are located on certain fixed
lines or pathways called meridians. It is our opinion that an acupuncture
point is, in many instances, identical to the trigger point described by
Travell or the concepts described by Matsumoto and Hiyodo in their
writings.
BACKGROUND
PREPARATION
In searching for the acupuncture point, the patient must first be
positioned in a comfortable position. The patient should be disrobed in
such a fashion that the points are readily accessible to palpation. Care
must be taken in all cases to preserve the modesty of the patient. As
during the routine physical examination, it is generally best to have the
patient undress and then robed in a gown that ties in the back. The waist
band of the patient should be loosened for comfort and to afford free
access to points of the lumbar, sacral, and lower abdominal areas.
ELECTRIC ANALYSIS
If the correct site is chosen for stimulation, the most common reaction
will be hyperemia (histamine reaction) around the point stimulated. Also
noted, especially when needles are used, will be a sensation of tingling
or numbness radiating or referred distally from the site stimulated. This
sensation is called the deqi (also spelled tae chi). [55] A lack of
hyperemia or deqi appears to correlate with poor results, thus indicating
that the proper site was not treated.
Once the human inch is known, various portions of the patient’s body
may be measured lengthwise or transversely and that measurement
may be divided into a certain number of human inches. Because a
human inch is a proportional measurement for a specific individual, the
number of cuns on a body part (eg, a forearm or leg) is approximately
the same whether the patient is young or old, tall or short, or lean or
obese. [55] The only exception to this is where obvious growth, surgical,
or pathologic asymmetries are present (eg, disproportionate limb-trunk
dwarfism).
Location. The site of this point (Zhongfu) is found on the anterior lateral
aspect of the chest. Using your finger, palpate below the clavicle and
seek a tender spot in the space between the first and second rib,
approximately 6 cun lateral to the anterior midline of the chest.
Indications. This point is the alarm point for the lung meridian, thus it
may be tender in any condition related to the lung meridian. This site is
primarily used for chronic respiratory complaints because it is the major
point influencing the lungs. Stimulation may also be made at this site for
shoulder disorders, especially those exhibiting painful adduction.
LU-7
Location. This point (Lieque) may be found just lateral to the radial
artery at a spot 1.5 cun from the transverse crease on the volar aspect
of the wrist, proximal to the styloid process of the radius. A slight
depression marks the site of LU-7.
The major points on the large intestine (LI) meridian are LI-4, LI-
11, and LI-20.
LI-4
Location. When the thumb and index finger are brought together, such
as when making a fist, this point is frequently located at the highest spot
on the domed muscle bulge between the thumb and index finger. More
specifically, the point is half way between the proximal and distal
aspects of the 2nd metacarpal, just lateral to its radial side.
When used in combination with other sites, LI-4 may also influence other
conditions. For example:
have been recorded with this site, the most frequent of which is
syncope. Thus, if the patient complains of weakness, faintness, or
nausea during therapy, the treatment should be discontinued. This site
is also contraindicated during pregnancy, except to promote labor or
medical abortion.
LI-11
Location. The location of this point (Quchi) is located just distal to the
lateral end of the transverse crease of the elbow joint when the arm is
flexed on the forearm. This point is frequently tender.
LI-20
The major points on the stomach (ST) meridian are ST-2, ST-7,
ST-25, and ST-36.
ST-2
Location. This point (Sibai) is found just below the orbit of the eye at
the site of the infraorbital foramen.
ST-25
Indications. This point is the alarm point for the large intestine. It
appears that therapy here is effective in treating many gastrointestinal
disorders. It is often treated in conjunction with CV-4 and CV-12.
ST-36
The major points on the spleen (SP) meridian are SP-6 and SP-9.
SP-6
SP-9
There are two major points on the heart (HT) meridian: HT-3 and
HT-7.
HT-3
HT-7
The major points on the small intestine (SI) meridian are SI-3,
SI-9, and SI-19.
SI-3
Location. To locate this point (Houxi), make a tight fist and note the
small triangular bulge on medial aspect of the supinated hand. The point
is located at the end of the transverse crease just proximal to the head
of the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint.
SI-9
Location. To locate the exact site of this point (jianzhen), have the
patient hold their relaxed arm at the side. In this position, the point is
located 1 cun above the top of the posterior axillary fold.
SI-19
The major points on the bladder (BL) meridian are BL-10, BL-23
—25, BL-31, BL-51, BL-54, BL-57, and BL-60.
BL-10
Location. This point (Tianzhu) is located two finger widths lateral to the
midline below the occiput in the suboccipital musculature just lateral
from the border of the trapezius muscle.
BL-31
BL-51
BL-54
BL-57
Location. This point (Chengshan) is found halfway down the back of the
calf, at the longitudinal midpoint between the knee and the ankle joints,
at the split of the gastrocnemius muscle.
BL-60
Location. This point (Kunlun) is found on the external side of the ankle,
at a level of the midpoint of the lateral malleolus longitudinally and
halfway between the Achilles tendon and the lateral malleolus
transversely.
The major points of the kidney (KI) meridian are KI-1, KI-2, and
KI-27.
KI-1
KI-2
Location. This point (Rangu) is found just anterior and inferior to the
medial malleolus of the ankle. If an imaginary line is drawn from the
midpoint of the foot (midpoint between the front and back), the point
can be located in a depression at the anterior-inferior border of the
navicular bone.
KI-27
TH-5
Indications. This site is the major point of energy balance in the body.
Stimulation of this point is thought to equalize the autonomic nervous
system.
TH-17
GB-20
Location. This point (Fengchi) is found just inferior and medial to the
mastoid process, in a depression (usually tender) that is located
between the sternocleidomastoideus and the trapezius muscles.
Indications. This site, one of the seven master points, influences the
autonomic nervous system. It is also an excellent point to stimulate in
patients with suboccipital headaches.
Location. The site of this point (Jianjing) is located midway between the
spine and the acromion of the shoulder. With the patient seated, hands
folded in the lap, head forward, run your palpating finger from the tip of
the acromion halfway up toward the spine, splitting the trapezius down
the middle. The site will be found as a tender depression at the halfway
point.
GB-34
There are two unilateral meridians on the body: one on the anterior
midline that bisects the chin, navel, and pubis (the conception vessel or
Ren meridian), and one on the posterior midline that cuts through the
spinous processes (the governing vessel or Du meridian).
There are two major points on the conception vessel (CV), CV-4
and CV-8.
CV-4
CV-8
The major points on the governing vessel (GV) meridian are GV-
3, GV-14, GV-16, GV-20, and GV-26.
GV-3
GV-14
GV-16
Location. This point (Fengfu) is found directly in the midline just below
the external occipital protuberance, at the base of the occiput.
GV-26
Location. The site of this point is found at the philtrum, in the angle
formed by the nose and the upper lip.
Alarm Points
As previously described briefly, there are several reflex points for the
meridians that are located on the anterior surface of the body.
Spontaneous pain, pain on pressure, or excessive electropermeability at
one of these points may indicate that some disorder is present in the
associated meridian. For example, it is empirically claimed that
spontaneous pain at LU-1 indicates a problem in the lung meridian,
whose alarm point is LU-1.
All alarm (Mu) points are located on the ventral surface of the thorax and
the abdomen, and each point is associated with one of the 12 main
meridians and its function. Six of the meridian alarm points are located
on the conception vessel meridian, thus they are unilateral. The other six
alarm points are bilateral, giving a total of 18 alarm points in all.
It is thought by Oriental physicians that tenderness or pain elicited by
light pressure on or spontaneous pain at any of these points indicates
that the meridian has excessive energy (Chi). Tenderness only on heavy
pressure indicates that there is a deficiency of Chi. Generally, the alarm
points are associated with the Yin types of diseases; viz, those diseases
associated with cold, depression, and weakness.
Table 3.2 lists the alarm points for the 12 meridians and gives
the anatomical location of each.
BILATERAL POINTS
1 cun below clavicle, lateral interspace of 2nd—
Lung LU1
3rd ribs
MIDLINE POINTS
Midsternal, nipple level, 3/4ths down from
Heart constrictor CV17
episternal notch
4 cun above navel, epigastrium, midway between
Stomach CV12
the xiphoid process and navel
LI-4 ST-36
SP-6 GB-20
BL-54 LV-3
LU-7
Association Points
Associated points were briefly described with the bladder meridian. An
association point (or associated point, as it is sometimes called) is a
reflex site for an affiliated meridian. Generally, it allegedly becomes
tender when the meridian’s Chi is abnormally disturbed.
All meridians have an associated point. This point is located along the
back on the medial course of the bladder meridian, 1-1/2 cun from the
spinous processes, on either side of the vertebral column. That is, all
association points may be found approximately two finger widths lateral
to the midline of the spine. There are also associated points that do not
correspond with a specific meridian. See Table 3.3.
Association
Meridian Location
Point
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
LU BL 13
T3 and T4
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
HC BL 14
T4 and T5
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
HT BL 15
T5 and T6
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
GV BL 16
T6 and T7
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
LV BL 18
T9 and T10
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
GB BL 19
T10 and T11
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
SP BL 20
T11 and T12
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
ST BL 21
T12 and L1
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
TH BL 22
L1 and L2
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
KI BL 23
L2 and L3
11/2 cun lateral to spinous processes, between
LI BL 25
L4 and L5
SI BL 27 At the level of the S1 foramen
BL BL 28 At the level of the S2 foramen
In this context, a special point to be noted is KI-27. This point is located
on the anterior surface of the body and supposedly acts as an associated
point for the entire series. It is sometimes referred to as the "home of all
associated points."
Closing Remarks
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Modulation of cardiovascular excitatory
responses in rats by transcutaneous magnetic
stimulation: role of the spinal cord.
Zhou Yi Syuu W, Hsiao I, Lin VW, Longhurst JC.
Department of Medicine, Medical Science 1 C240, College of Medicine, Univ. of California, Irvine,
CA 926974075, USA. wzhou2@uci.edu
Abstract
This study investigated the efficacy of magnetic stimulation on the reflex cardiovascular responses
induced by gastric distension in anesthetized rats and compared these responses to those influenced by
electroacupuncture (EA). Unilateral magnetic stimulation (30% intensity, 2 Hz) at the JianshiNeiguan
acupoints (pericardial meridian, P 56) overlying the median nerve on the forelimb for 24 min
significantly decreased the reflex pressor response by 32%. This effect was noticeable by 20 min of
magnetic stimulation and continued for 24 min. Median nerve denervation abolished the inhibitory
effect of magnetic stimulation, indicating the importance of somatic afferent input. Unilateral EA (0.3
0.5 mA, 2 Hz) at P 56 using similar durations of stimulation similarly inhibited the response (35%).
The inhibitory effects of EA occurred earlier and were marginally longer (20 min) than magnetic
stimulation. Magnetic stimulation at GuangmingXuanzhong acupoints (gallbladder meridian, GB 37
39) overlying the superficial peroneal nerve on the hindlimb did not attenuate the reflex. Intravenous
naloxone immediately after termination of magnetic stimulation reversed inhibition of the
cardiovascular reflex, suggesting involvement of the opioid system. Also, intrathecal injection of delta
and kappaopioid receptors antagonists, ICI174,864 (n=7) and norbinaltorphimine (n=6) immediately
after termination of magnetic stimulation reversed inhibition of the cardiovascular reflex. In contrast,
the muopioid antagonist CTOP (n=7) failed to alter the cardiovascular reflex. The endogenous
neurotransmitters for delta and kappaopioid receptors, enkephalins and dynorphin but not beta
endorphin, therefore appear to play significant roles in the spinal cord in mediating magnetic
stimulationinduced modulation of cardiovascular reflex responses.
Battlefield Acupuncture for the Clinical
Practitioner
By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC
GA_googleFillSlot("dynamicchiropractic_com_Articles_Pages_Rectangle");Recently, I have received
several requests for information on battlefield acupuncture, a term first used in 2001 by my friend and
colleague Col. Richard Niemtzow, MD, PhD, who serves as a consultant for complementary and
alternative medicine to the Surgeon General of the Air Force. I have served with him on the board of
Directors of the Auriculotherapy Certification Institute.
It was recently announced that the U.S. Air Force will begin training physicians being deployed to Iraq
and Afghanistan in a specific type of treatment. The treatment uses small needles in the skin of the ear
to block pain in as few as five minutes and can last for several days or longer. The procedure was
initially introduced in 2008 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), where it was applied to
wounded service members and local patients for pain relief, with significant results. The hospital,
located near Ramstein Air Base in Germany, is the largest and most modern U.S. military medical
facility outside the United States.
One of the pain specialists at LRMC personally experienced a 25 percent increased range of motion and
a 50 percent reduction in pain for chronic shoulder and upper back pain he had endured for several
years. As a result of his outstanding success, this pain specialist recruited his most challenging patients,
for whom traditional pain treatment had offered limited relief. Within minutes of the needles being
inserted, many said their pain was reduced by up to 75 percent. A 25 percent reduction would be
considered a success with traditional pain medications.
Despite its name, battlefield acupuncture is not purposely designed to replace standard medical care for
warrelated injuries, but rather to assist in pain relief and in many cases eliminate the need for pain
medication for acute and chronic pain. This procedure is extremely easy to learn and may be taught to
anyone in an extremely short time. It allows a provider to confidently complete a treatment and expect a
good result within minutes. There are virtually no complications and patients are subjected to little or
no discomfort.
It has been reported that only approximately 15 percent of patients do not respond to this acupuncture
procedure, but of those who do, their pain reduction often averages about 75 percent. The frequency of
application and the duration of relief vary with each patient, but treatment can progress from about two
times a week to as little as once a month or longer. In some cases, further
acupuncture treatment may not be required.
There are five specific ear points that are classically used; however, many
practitioners only use two. The five points are: Wonderful Point (also
known as Point Zero), Shen Men, Omega 2, Thalamus and the Cingulate
Gyrus. The Cingulate Gyrus point and the Thalamus are the two points all
practitioners use.
As in so many acupuncture procedures, practitioners may place the points
in different locations. The Cingulate Gyrus has also been called the
Subcortex by Terry Oleson, PhD (international authority on
auriculotherapy). Beate Strittmatter, MD, a German authority, places it
slightly differently (see Illustration). Personally, I use both locations just to make sure I cover all of my
bases.
The Omega 2 point is on the internal of the helix. Due to the thinness of the auricle at this point, any
stimulation from the exterior will contact the Omega 2 point. Some may wish to approach this point
from the interior, but I personally go from the exterior.
The Thalamus point is directly opposite on the internal side of the exterior points known as the Temple
or Sun. Most battlefield acupuncture practitioners approach the Thalamus from the internal position.
However, I have always felt this point could be accessed just as easily by stimulation of the Temple
(Sun) points from the exterior, and have used it that way for years.
The official procedure uses gold semipermanent needles, which are placed directly into the point and
left to fall out on their own in a day or two. I have seen marvelous results with lowlevel laser directly to
the points, as well as electronic stimulation. Conventional acupuncture needles may be stimulated for 10
minutes. Then use an acupatch, which is a small stimulation sphere attached by fleshcolored adhesive.
This can be left in place for several days or longer.
This procedure is too valuable to overlook in your general practice. It is easy, quick and effective. Do
not limit yourself to just acute or chronic pain with this combination of points. It is also extremely
effective in anxiety, neurosis, neurasthenia and any psychological or stressrelated issues.
The Low Back Thru Asian Eyes
By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC
Besides the common cold, more people worldwide, and in particular, people in contemporary Western
nations, seek a doctor's care for lower back pain than the combined total of all other health conditions.
GA_googleFillSlot("dynamicchiropractic_com_Articles_Pages_Rectangle");It then stands to reason
that classic local acupuncture (meridian acutherapy) points found in the low back region (see figure
A) would be, without question, the most significant local points for the treatment of the numberone
health condition worldwide.
A review of these points, and utilization of just a few of the ones shown, will elicit incredible clinical
response for low back pain in the majority of cases. There are additional points which are legendary for
low back pain that are not found directly in the lumbar region. However, to the veteran practitioner, as
well as the uninitiated, the local points illustrated here can and do illicit impressive response when
stimulated by a variety of physiotherapeutic means or acupuncture needles.
Figure A is one that you will definitely want to clip
and save for further review. The information here is
way too important to do otherwise. Virtually every
point illustrated will have a specific effect on
lumbalgia. BL 23, BL 25, BL 27, BL 28, BL 52 (47),
and Du (GV) 2, 3, 4, and 5 are wellknown for their
success in treating low back pain.
The "Du" meridian, otherwise known as the
Governing Vessel (GV), is a midline spinal meridian
running from the perineum over the spinous processes,
coursing over the head and ending just under the upper lip between the front two teeth. On this
meridian, we find some of the most powerful acupuncture points on the body for treating a variety of
conditions, other than the obvious low back pain:
• Du 2 Expels interior wind, strengthens the low back and calms spasms and convulsions.
• Du 3 Below the fourth lumbar; tonifies yang, and strengthens the lower back and legs.
• Du 4 "Gate of Life" below the spinous of the second lumbar; nourishes the original chi,
tonifies kidney yang, known as the Ming Men, "Gate of Vitality," and strengthens the lower
back.
• Du 5 Below the first lumbar spinous; for pain and stiffness of the low back, diarrhea and
indigestion.
• Du 6 Below the 11th spinous, historic area of chiropractic application according to Palmer.
• Du 7 Below the 10th thoracic spinous; for epigastric pain, pain and stiffness of lumbar spine.
• Du 8 Below the ninth thoracic spinous; expels interior Wind and relaxes tendons, sinews.
All of the acupuncture points beginning with BL 18 and progressing thru BL 28 are 1.5 tsun, or two
fingerbreadths bilateral to the midline corresponding to the Du (GV) meridian. Each of these points is
named after its specific association, thus "associated" (shu) points. The names of the associations are
by abbreviation; the neophyte will just need to use a slight bit of imagination to understand their
significance. BL 19, between T10 and T11, is associated with the GB or Gallbladder. Knowledge of the
working mechanism of the Gallbladder meridian from an acupractic standpoint will open up an
entirely new world of healing. BL 19 specifically relaxes the diaphragm; therefore, it is used for chronic
hiccough or anytime the diaphragm is involved. It also is known to pacify the stomach. For example, the
Liver associated point BL 18, between T9T10, has a very strong significance on the eyes as well as on
the muscles, tendons and ligaments. This point moves stagnant chi in addition to resolving damp heat
and expelling wind.
The two points known as BL 20 and BL 21, specifically associated with the Spleen and Stomach,
respectively, are classic points to resolve musculoskeletal conditions as a result of dampness. They are
located opposite of the lower spinous of the 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae. This is an historic area of
the body, as it, along with Du 6 and Du 7, is the area D.D. Palmer referred to as "Kidney." This area
was adjusted in every condition, regardless of the diagnosis. It corresponds to the "Earth" element in
acupuncture and is an area of extreme significance. I can be so bold as to say that every DC should
consider some type of stimulus action on this area of points, on every patient who visits the office for
care.
The point known as BL 22, or associated point to the Triple Heater (San Jiao) meridian, is a classic
healing point. It is located two fingerbreadths opposite of the lower border of the spinous of the first
lumbar. This point, along with BL 25 (Large Intestine) and BL 27 (Small Intestine), will have startling
effects on gastrointestinal dysfunction, including colitis, diverticulosis, Crohn's disease, etc.
The Kidney associated point, namely BL 23, just opposite the lower spinous of L2, is one of the most
known points on the body. It affects the entire Kidney network, including bone, marrow, ears and
Kidney essence. It has a very strong effect on lumbar pain, tinnitus, dizziness, deafness, edema and
asthma. It is a very significant point. The last associated point is BL 28, opposite the second sacral
foramen. It is extremely significant for regulating the bladder, opening water passages affected by the
lower burner of the Triple Heater. It strengthens the back and knee and has a strong effect on pain in
general. It has a close interrelationship with the atlas vertebrae.
The BL points, which are located another 1.5 tsun lateral to the associated BL points, or four
fingerbreadths from the Du (GV), are extremely significant. These points seem to be overlooked far too
often compared to the ones previously discussed. The points of the second channel have two distinct
numbering sequences which are universally accepted; however, in the U.S., we have seen a gradual
takeover of the system which begins at the top point of the outer channel as BL 41, as opposed to BL
36, as known by two generations of practitioners over the past 30 years. For convenience sake, I have
identified the points of the lower back outer channel by both numbering systems. The point known as
BL 52 (47 on older charts) is a very significant point in line with BL 23 and Du 4, which is located just
under the spinous of the second lumbar vertebrae. It is known to strengthen the lower back, strengthen
the Kidney and affect will power, thus its name, zhishi (Will Power Room). BL 51 (46) just above BL
52 (47) is known to regulate the TH meridian, ensuring smooth spreading of TH chi through the heart
and upper burner. Subluxation at this point is critical to the function of the body.
BL 47 (42), at the lower border of the ninth thoracic spinous, is significant in that it regulates the chi of
the Liver and has strong healing factors with the Spleen and Stomach. BL 49 (44) specifically affects
the Spleen, and is known to stimulate both memory and concentration. BL 49 is located just below the
11th thoracic spinous. BL 53 (48) is an extremely vital point for bladder function, as evidenced by its
name, baohuang (Bladder Vital). This point is 3 tsun or four fingerbreadths bilateral to the second
sacral foramen. This point is just opposite BL 28, which is the associated point for the Bladder.
Examine figure A carefully. These points, which have such spectacular significance, are something that
every DC is in intimate contact with on a daily basis. Appreciating their presence and understanding
their importance will serve the practitioner and patient quite well. General stimulation with a
mechanical, noninvasive device known as a teishein, a simple piezo stimulator, and of course, one of
the easiest and most effective devices, a 5mw 635nm laser pen, are ideal ways to stimulate acupoints.
These are readily available and very inexpensive. Obviously, needles are a phenomenal way to stimulate
points; however, the meridian acupractic approach, utilizing a host of noninvasive means, is of great
clinical significance. Keep this graphic in a convenient location and refer to it often. If you are typical,
you too will see some spectacular response. Drop me a note of your success, and best wishes for a
fantastic 2005.
Now Hear This" Part 3
By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC
In part one of "Now Hear This" (April 25, 1990), we introduced you to a system of healing known
universally as "auriculotherapy." In that installment, we asked you to save the graphic illustrated, as the
rest of the series would hinge on the chart of the ear and the various reflex points which were printed in
that issue.
GA_googleFillSlot("dynamicchiropractic_com_Articles_Pages_Rectangle");If for some reason you
failed to keep that issue, send a stamped, selfaddressed envelope to my attention, at P.O. Box 1003,
Carefree, Arizona 85377, U.S.A., and we will send you an ear chart for your use in this series of
articles. A good excuse why you failed to keep it or how you lost it will insure its arrival much quicker
than a poor excuse. "The dog ate it," "It blew out the window of the car," or "My brother flushed it
down the toilet" will be considered as poor excuses.
In part two (May 23, 1990), the concepts and basic philosophies regarding the practice of
auriculotherapy were discussed, as well as concepts of point selection and specifics about certain
points. Using the geography approach to finding points will ease your frustrations immensely.
Part three is an incredibly important installment as it covers 92 specific formulae which historically and
classically carry a 90 percent success rate or better. These are the prescriptions you will see used in the
hospitals and clinics of the People's Republic of China and throughout the world, for that matter. I will
be escorting another tour of China next March; watch "DC" for further information.
Auriculotherapy is as simple to use as common sense would dictate. There is nothing difficult about it,
especially if you learned its approach from this series of articles.
Remember, auriculotherapy is simply a "this for that system." In other words, you use "this" point for
"that" condition.
Don't think for a second it takes someone with an acupuncture background to create a formula for a
specific condition. Remember, you studied anatomy, physiology, etc., and are quite capable of using
common and intellectual sense to put together formulae from your own thought process, which will be
as good as the ones I present to you in these pages.
However, I will admit the formulae I present to you are pretty good to say the least.
Try these formulae on your difficult cases, as well as your easier ones. It makes the difficult ones easy
and the easy ones a snap.
Any form of stimulation will suffice; however, my personal favorites are laser, lightemitting diode,
electronic, and needle, in that rapidly descending order of importance. Don't have any of the
aforementioned? Finger pressure may suffice but nowhere as effectively as the techniques previously
mentioned.
Formulae From Personal Experience Point Book
SECONDARY
SUBJECT DISEASES MAJOR POINT
POINT
Internal nose; Subcortex; back
INTERNAL MEDICINE of head.
Common Cold adrenal gland;
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
forehead; lung.
Internal secretion;
Acute and Chronic Liver; sympathy; kidney.
Infectious Hepatitis Shenmen; spleen.
Bacterial Dysentary Large intestine;
small intestine;
lower segment of
the rectum; Shen
men; internal
Malaria Subcortex; internal
secretion; liver;
spleen; adrenal
gland.
Duodenum; Subcortex;
Duodenal Ulcer
sympathy; Shen stomach.
men.
Spasm of the
Stomach Stomach; sympathy; Upper abdomen;
Shenmen. lower abdomen.
Large intestine; Small intestine;
Enteritis
lower segment of spleen.
rectum; sympathy;
Shenmen.
Indigestion Small intestine;
INTERNAL MEDICINE Large intestine;
stomach; pancreas;
DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE Sanchiao; Shen
gallbladder;
SYSTEM men.
sympathy; spleen.
Nausea and Vomiting Stomach; Shen Subcortex;
men; back of head;
esophagus.
sympathy.
Diarrhea Large intestine;
Lower segment of
small intestine;
the rectum;
sympathy; Shen
spleen.
men.
Constipation Large intestine; Sympathy.
lower segment of
the rectum;
subcortex
Small intestine; Abdomen; San
Distended Abdomen
large intestine; chiao.
stomach; sympathy.
Intestinal Colic Small intestine;
Upper abdomen;
sympathy; Shen
lower abdomen.
men.
Lung; thorax; Shenmen;
Lobar Pneumonia
adrenal gland; subcortex.
internal secretion.
Bronchopneumonia Lung; bronchi; Adrenal gland;
sympathy; Shen back of head;
men. internal secretion.
INTERNAL MEDICINE Asthma Sympathy; Shen Lung; back of
DISEASES OF THE men; adrenal gland. head; internal
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM secretion; pants.
Back of head;
Alveolar Emphysema Lung; bronchi;
sympathy; Shen adrenal gland.
men.
Lung; thorax; Subcortex; San
Pleurisy
adrenal gland; chiao.
internal secretion.
Thorax; adrenal Subcortex; Shen
Pleural Adhesions
gland; internal men.
secretion.
Back of head;
Cough Shenmen; adrenal lung.
gland.
Sympathy; heart; Back of head;
Pressure on Chest
thorax. lung.
Chest Pain Corresponds to the
locality; Shenmen.
Myocarditis Heart; internal Back of head.
DISEASE OF THE
secretion;
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
sympathy.
Cardiac Arrhythmia Heart; sympathy; Subcortex
Shenmen.
Depressing point; Depressing
High Blood Pressure
sympathy; Shen groove.
men; heart.
Low Blood Pressure Sympathy; heart;
back of head;
adrenal gland.
Peripheral Corresponds to the
Circulatory locality; internal
Disturbances
secretion; adrenal
gland.
Leukopenia Back of head;
DISEASES OF THE BLOOD Liver; spleen; heart;
diaphragm;
SYSTEM internal secretion.
sympathy.
Thrombopenic Liver; spleen; Back of head;
Purpura diaphragm; heart.
sympathy; Shen
men; internal
secretion.
Acute Nephritis Kidney; urinary Adrenal gland;
DISEASES OF THE URINARY
bladder; sympathy; internal secretion;
AND GENERATIVE SYSTEM Shenmen; liver. spleen.
INTERNAL MEDICINE Cervical vertebrae;
Neck Pain
DISEASES OF THE neck; Shenmen.
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM
Hypertrophic Corresponds to the Kidney; Shen
Spondylopathy locality; internal men.
secretion; adrenal
gland; subcortex.
Shoulder joint;
Periarthritis of the Clavicle; adrenal
shoulder; Shen
Shoulder gland.
men.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Shenmen; kidney; Subcortex
internal secretion;
back of the head;
corresponds to the
locality.
INTERNAL MEDICINE Trigeminal Neuralgia Cheeks; upper jaw; External ear.
DISEASES OF THE MENTAL lower jaw; Shen
AND NERVOUS SYSTEM men; back of head.
Kidney; Shenmen; Subcortex;
Meniere's Disease
back of head. stomach.
Ischium; Shenmen;
Sciatica buttock; back of Adrenal gland.
head.
Amyotrophic Lateral Kidney; internal
Sclerosis secretion; brain
axis; back of head;
Sanchiao.
Shenmen; kidney;
Epilepsy back of head; Subcortex
heart;stomach.
Testicle; internal External genital
Epididymitis
secretion; Shen organs.
men; adrenal gland.
Prostatitis Prostate; urinary Back of head.
bladder; internal
secretion.
INTERNAL MEDICINE Hypothyroidism Thyroid; internal
DISEASES OF THE ENDOCRINE secretion; brain;
SYSTEM Shenmen.
Hyperthyroidism Thyroid; internal Cervical vertebra.
secretion; brain;
Shenmen.
Diabetes Insipidus Brain; internal
secretion;
sympathy; Shen
men; urinary
bladder.
Cholelithiasis Gallbladder; Liver; duodenum.
SURGERY sympathy; Shen
men.
Chronic Cholecystitis Gallbladder; liver; Internal secretion.
sympathy; Shen
men.
Chronic Pancreatitis Pancreas; internal
secretion;
sympathy; Shen
men.
Kidney; ureter;
Renal Calculus sympathy; Shen Subcortex.
men.
Headache; Dizziness. Back of head;
INTERNAL MEDICINE forehead; Shen
DISEASES OF THE MENTAL men; subcortex.
AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
Shenmen; heart;
Insomnia; Plenty of
kidney; back of
Dreams.
head.
Neurasthenia Heart; kidney; Subcortex
Shenmen; back of
head; stomach.
Cellulitis Corresponds to
SURGERY locality; adrenal
gland; Shenmen.
Mastitis Mammary gland;
internal secretion;
back of head;
adrenal gland.
Mammary Abscess Mammary gland;
internal secretion;
back of head;
adrenal gland.
Dysmenorrhea Uterus; internal
secretion;
Gynecology
sympathy; Shen
men.
Amenorrhea Uterus; internal
secretion; ovary;
adrenal gland;
kidney.
Uterus; ovary; External genital
Endometritis
internal secretion; organs.
adrenal gland.
Vulvar Pruritus External genital
organs; back of
head; adrenal gland;
Shenmen; lung;
internal secretion.
Hordeolum;
Ophthalmology Eye; liver; spleen.
Chalazion.
Acute Conjunctivitis Eye; liver.
Lower segment of
Large intestine;
Anal Fissure the rectum; Shen
spleen.
men.
Prolapse of Anus Lower segment of Spleen
the rectum; large
intestine; subcortex.
Internal Hemorrhoid; Lower segment of Subcortex;
External the rectum; large spleen; adrenal
Hemorrhoid. intestine. gland.
Urinary bladder; Back of head;
Cystitis
kidney; sympathy; adrenal gland.
Shenmen.
Prostatitis Prostate; urinary Back of head.
bladder; internal
secretion; kidney.
Orchitis; Testical; internal External genital
Epididymitis. secretion; Sshen organs.
men; adrenal gland.
Aftereffects of Corresponds to the Subcortex; back
INTERNAL MEDICINEDISEASES
Cerebral Hemorrhage locality; Shenmen; of head.
OF THE MENTAL AND
adrenal gland;
NERVOUS SYSTEM
internal secretion.
Temper; Shenmen;
Migraine
kidney; subcortex.
Infantile Eczema Corresponds to
locality; lung; back
DERMATOLOGY
of head; internal
secretion.
Anaphylactic Lung; internal
dermatitis secretion; back of
head; adrenal gland;
corresponds to
locality.
Urticaria Lung; Shenmen;
back of head;
internal secretion;
adrenal gland.
Cutaneous Pruritus Shenmen; lung;
back of head;
internal secretion;
adrenal gland.
Vitiligo Lung; internal
secretion; back of
head; adrenal gland;
corresponds to
locality.
Acne Lung; internal
secretion; testicle;
cheeks.
Dermatitis Solaris Shenmen; lung;
INTERNAL MEDICINE
internal secretion;
DERMATOLOGY adrenal gland.
Kidney; liver; eye1;
OPHTHALMOLOGY Glaucoma
eye2; eye.
Night Blindness Liver; eye2; eye.
Kidney; liver; eye2;
Diplopia
eye.
Tongue; mouth;
STOMATOLOGY Glossitis internal secretion;
heart.
Impaired Hearing Kidney; back of
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY head; internal ear;
external ear.
Kidney; internal
Otitis Media ear; internal External ear.
secretion.
Internal nose;
Epistaxis adrenal gland;
forehead.
Internal nose;
Nasosinusitis adrenal gland;
forehead.
INTERNAL MEDICINE THE Seasickness; Back of head; Internal ear;
OTHERS Trainsickness. stomach. Shenmen.
Edema with Kidney; urinary
Indistinct Origin bladder; heart; liver;
sympathy; internal
secretion.
Low Grade Fever Apex of the auricle;
with Indistinct Origin apex of tragus;
adrenal gland;
internal secretion;
liver; spleen; Shen
men.
Seven Years and Seven Months Ahead of
Schedule
By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC
As I reflect on my columns, I have come to the stark realization this issue will mark my 19th
installment, including the one on Hand Miracle Points I wrote several years before becoming a
"regular" columnist in October 1988.
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intimidated, as I'm sure many of you reading this are, how Don Petersen Jr. and his exceptional staff can
produce a tabloid of this caliber twice a month and provide it free of charge to every doctor of
chiropractic, chiropractic student and supplier known to exist on planet earth. The whole logistics of the
monumental amount of detail which goes into each issue is mindboggling.
Here I am, one journalist of a staff of scores whose only obligation is to meet my simple deadline with
a copy ready to print in time for the next issue. Every month I promise myself and assistant editor, Debi
Pugliese, "I will provide you with several month's articles in advance," and every month I'm federal
expressing my column on the last day, as Dynamic Chiropractic holds the presses. Unfortunately, and as
you can imagine, most of the other contributors have a similar problem. If I haven't said it before, allow
me to say it now, "Keep up the good work, Don."
Well, my new year resolution for 1990 was to stay significantly ahead of my schedule to help lighten the
load in the editorial office at press time. Suddenly, a flash of brilliancy came over me! I am aware of 91
specific miracle points over and above the ones I have previously discussed in the pages of "DC." I
could write a column and show an illustration of each one of them, include case histories and
comments on the 91 points and, loandbehold, I would be "seven years and seven months" ahead of
schedule.
However, as I began to contemplate all of the significant factors in acupuncture/meridian therapy I have
not touched on, such as ear acupuncture, cerebral acupuncture, Ryodoraku examination, five element
correlation, and approximately 70 additional items I would like to discuss with you right now, the
decision was made to share all 91 miracle points with you this month. Don, Debi, I'll send you a
specific acupressure formula for stress induced gastric ulcer and be expecting my federal express
package on the last day as usual.
Somewhere in the course of Asian history, the concept of acupuncture was established. When, where
and how is a mystery today, and in all liklihood will remain that way. During this 5,000 (or more) year
history, a number of specific reflex points occurring on the body and outside of the traditional
meridians were firmly established. These points were referred to as "extra" points or more popularly as
"miracle points" for their incredible success in a specific problem.
I could very easily write a column on each one of the 91 points to be presented in this article; however,
it's important to remember "what you see is what you get." In other words, each point illustrated here is
found in a specific location and has been shown to be extremely effective in a specific malady.
Keep this article in a safe and known location and refer to it often. What you are to be presented with is
advanced acupuncture of the highest degree as these points are generally known to and used only by
masters.
I personally use these points in my clinic and have likewise shared them with hundreds of students who
constantly report to me of their success. Even though I cannot explain why they are effective, the
clinical effects are extremely noteworthy.
A few points: one Tsun is the widest distance across the thumb. Three Tsun is a measurement which is
four fingersbreadth wide. A "Fen" is one tenth of a Tsun; therefore, "5 Fen" is one half of a Tsun.
Please try these points. Incidentally, point #90 is one of the most significant points on the body for
breech presentation. I know of nothing else which carries the same predictable success rate. I
personally have dozens of case histories to my credit. I can say the same thing for at least 40 of the
points illustrated here.
Remember, these points may be stimulated with a variety of noninvasive techniques to include
teishein, piezoelectric, electronic, laser, finger pressure, or (state lawallowing and properly trained)
needle stimulation. Neophytes, please stay with noninvasive techniques.
Miracle Points
1. Yuchien One Tsun lateral to LI 15 (shoulder pain/frozen
shoulder)
2. Chihhsueh One Tsun lateral to CV 21
(asthma/cough/intercostal neuralgia)
3. Tanchuan 1.8 Tsun lateral to ST 16 (chronic
bronchitis/asthma/emphysema)
4. Tsuoyi One Tsun L & R of ST 18 (mastitis/pleurisy)
5. Shihtsang 3 Tsun lateral to CV 12 (anorexia/ulcer/indigestion)
6. Yintu 5 Fen lateral to CV 12 L & R
anorexia/ulcer/indigestion)
7. Hunshe One Tsun lateral to CV 8 (dysentery/indigestion)
8. Yicheng One Tsun lateral to CV 14 (premature
ejaculation/impotence/scrotal eczema)
9. Shenhsi One Tsun inferior to ST 32 (diabetes)
10. Chienhsi 3 Tsun from upper border of patella when knee is bent (weakness or paralysis of lower
limb/knee symptoms)
11. Kuanku 1.5 Tsun superior to ST 36 (arthritis of knee)
12. Hsihsia At lower border of patella (gastrocnemius myo cramp)
13. Lishang One Tsun above ST 36 (lower extremity circulatory disturbance)
14. Liwai One Tsun lateral to ST 36 (lower extremity myo power improvement point)
15. Lanwei 2 Tsun inferior to ST 36 (inability to raise and lower legs easily)
16. Naoching 2 Tsun superior to ST 41 (sleepiness/giddiness/forgetfulness)
17. Chienshu Between LU 2 and LI 15 (shoulder joint pain/poor movement)
18. Chiensanchen One Tsun superior to anterior axillary crease (shoulder pain/frozen shoulder)
19. Yeling 5 Fen superior to anterior axillary crease (shoulder pain/frozen shoulder)
20. Meihua 5 Fen superior and inferior to Yintu (#6) (anorexia/ulcer/abdominal complaints)
21. Tsechien One Tsun inferior to LU 5 in line with middle finger (goiter/forearm pain/paralysis with
contraction upper arm)
22. Tsehsia Two Tsun inferior to LU 5 (toothache/forearm pain)
23. Hengwen 5 Fen lateral to SP 15 (4 Tsun lateral to CV 8) (polhidrosis/weakened body)
24. Chenching 3 Tsun lateral to CV 6 (constipation/irregular menses)
25. Waisuman One Tsun lateral to KL 14 (5 Fen lateral to CV 5) (irregular menses)
26. Paichungwo One Tsun superior to SP 10 (eczema)
27. Hsiyen In the two eyes of the kneelateral is ST 35 (knee pain)
28. Chengming 3 Tsun superior to KI 3 (edema lower limb/epilepsy)
29. Shaoyangwei 7.5 Fen above upper border medial malleolus (lupus erythematosis/chronic leg
eczema)
Posterior Body
30. Hsinshih 1.5 Tsun lateral C3 spinous (stiffness/occiput pain/neck pain)
31. Chuchueh Slightly below medial upper vertebral border of scapula (pain in shoulder girdle)
32. Wuming Below T2 spinous (insanity/seizures)
33. Chuchuehshu Below T4 spinous (bronchitis/asthma/inter. neuralgia)
34. Liangyen 1.5 Tsun lateral to T6 spinous (acute conjunctivitis/hordeolum)
35. Shupien One Tsun lateral to T10 spinous (jaundice/cholecystitis)
36. Yaoyi 3 Tsun lateral to L4 spinous (low back)
37. Chungkung 3.5 Tsun lateral to L5 spinous (low back pain)
38. Yaoken 3 Tsun lateral to 1st sacral (foot symptoms/sciatic/low back)
39. Chengchien Between BL 57 & BL 56 (restores myo power to lower extremities)
40. Chuanshengtsu On heel tendon middle of superior border (low back pain/sciatica/difficult labor)
41. Nuhsi On the heel middle of bone (gingivitis)
42. Chungku Below C6 spinous (neck pain/common cold)
43. Pailau 2 Tsun superior to GV14 and one Fen lateral (cough/neck pain)
44. Chuche 5 Fen lateral to T3 spinous (pneumonia/lung complaints/low back)
45. Chiensanchen One Tsun superior to posterior axillary crease (shoulder pain)
46. Houyeh At the exact end of posterior axillary crease (frozen shoulder)
47. Liangyenshu 2.0 Tsun lateral to T5 spinous (liver disfunction/myocramps)
48. Chichuan 2 Tsun lateral to T7 spinous (asthma/bronchitis)
49. Pachuihsia Below T8 spinous (diabetes/asthma)
50. Choushu Between olecranon and lateral epicondyle (elbow joint pain)
51. Loshang 3 Tsun above TH 5 (deafness/paralysis of arm)
52. Yaochi Below 2nd sacral (epilepsy)
53. Hsianenliu 2 Tsun above radial crease (lower toothache)
54. Tsuping One Tsun superior mid dorsal wrist crease, 4 Fen lateral (shock/cardiac failure)
55. Nuehman Between middle and ring finger (asthma)
56. Yinshang 2 Tsun above BL 51 (low back pain/sciatica/stiff neck)
57. Houchimen 1/2 way between coccyx and greater trochanter (sciatica/difficult labor)
58. Tsouku One Tsun below midline of line between coccyx and trochanter (sciatica)
59. Linhou Just posterior to GB 34 one Tsun (arthritis of knee)
60. Linghouhsia 5 Fen below Linhou (knee problems/sciatica)
61. Tannangtien One Tsun below GB 34 (cholecystitis/cholelithiasis/round worms)
62. Neiyangchih One Tsun below wrist crease (sore throat/infantile convulsion)
63. Fenyen (night blindness)
64. Muchichchiehhengwen (opacity of cornea)
65. Fengkuan (infantile convulsion)
66. Szupfeng (infantile indigestion/whooping cough)
67. Chiutienfeng (vitiligo)
68. Chingling Wailaokung Weiling (pain in hands/fingers/arthritis)
69. Pahsieh (pain/stiffness arthritis)
70. Yimeng One Tsun posterior to TH 17 (cataract/glaucoma/night blindness)
71. Taiyang 1 1/2 Tsun lateral to external canthus (migraine/eye disease)
72. Erchien On the skull where ear fold strikes (eye disease/migraine)
73. Tiho Most prominent part of mandible (lower toothache/facial nerve involvement)
74. Yuwei 1 Tsun lateral to external canthus (migraine/facial pain)
75. Lineting At the proximal toe crease of 2nd & 3rd toe (epilepsy/any type toe pain)
76. Toukuangming Directly above pupil at upper margin of eyebrow (conjunctivitis/eye
disease/migraine)
77. Yuyao Middle of eyebrow (facial nerve involvement/eye twitch)
78. Shangyianghsiang 5 Fen inferior to medial canthus (rhinitis/nasosinusitis/eye twitch)
79. Sanhsiao Middle of nasiolabial sulcus below LI 20 (nasal stiffness/rhinitis/facial nerve
involvement)
80. Keliao Directly below ST 34, same level as CV 24 (facial nerve involvement/gingivitis/toothache)
81. Waiyuyeh 3 Fen lateral and one above laryngeal prominence (salivation/apoplexy/deaf mutism)
82. Hungyrin 5 Fen lateral to laryngeal prominence (acute & chronic laryngitis)
83. Echung One Tsun above Yintang (migraine)
84. Yintang Between eyebrows (migraine/high BP/nasal & eye disorder)
85. Shanken Middle of line connective inner canthus (obscure vision/headache)
86. Chiapi Border of nasal cartilage and bone (sinusitis/nasal stuffiness)
87. Shanglienchuan Middle upper border hyoid bone (salivation/stiffness in tongue/apoplexy)
88. Tsuhsin One Tsun posterior to KL 1 (gastrocnemius myo cramp/headache)
89. Chienhouyinchu 5 Fen anterior and posterior to KL 1 (leg ulcers/plantar foot pain/hypertension)
90. Hsiaochihchien Tip of small toe (turns inverted fetus/difficult labor)
91. Hsiankunlun One Tsun below Kunlun BL 60 (low back painfoot pain)
For Your Eyes Only
By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC
Each time I visit the People's Republic of China, which now numbers nine times, I come away with new
insight into a variety of matters.
I recall so very well my 1980 trip where our delegation was privileged to tour a multitude of clinics,
hospitals, and institutes.
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observe a variety of healing techniques to include two brain surgeries, a thyroidectomy, and a gastric
resection, all performed under acupuncture.
Even though everyone on the trip was of the chiropractic discipline, we were just as enamored had we
been surgeons or anesthesiologists.
One visit which stands out in my memory of that trip, which is one of my favorite recollections of
China, is the visit to the primary school which housed grades three through seven.
Chinese children are a delight. Despite the fact they are so cute, they are warm, friendly, open, and
cheerful.
As we toured the school, I was fascinated by the picture in each classroom of Karl Marx and Joseph
Stalin placed in the front of the room where we in America might expect to see George Washington and
Abraham Lincoln.
However, one of the posters which I kept seeing throughout the school was an exercise chart. I couldn't
help but notice this chart as it was posted in a multitude of locations.
Even though I do not read Chinese, I was able to interpret the chart as an ocular acupuncture exercise
chart. Not fully understanding the chart's objective, I inquired of our interpreter who explained that
twice a day in schools and factories all over China, the students and workers stop what they are doing
and massage specific acupoints which have a historic response in strengthening eyesight and promoting
healthy eyes.
Due to the fact that Orientals historically have weak eyesight, it was quite impressive to realize how
many of the Chinese actually must wear glasses as opposed to our Western civilization.
The exercises shown here are a direct reproduction of the Chinese chart which abounds in schools and
factories:
Exercise 1 addresses the BL2 acupoint, whereas Exercise 2 and 3 deal with the BL1 and ST3 points
respectively. Exercise 4 deals with special effect acupoints in the eyebrow, and also includes TH23,
GB1, and ST1.
The technique is incredibly easy and effective. My advice is to stimulate with your fingers with medium
firmness, twice a day, the points shown in this illustration. The eyes should remain closed during the
exercise and should be repeated four times, twice a day.
The time it takes you to conduct these exercises will be well worth the effort.
It is not unlikely, as with many acupuncture procedures, you may see some immediate improvement. If
not, be patient and perform the exercises every day. For the amount of time and effort invested, you will
be amply rewarded.
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The Ultimate Acupuncture Point Formula for
Relieving Low Back Pain
By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC
Low back (lumbar) pain has been reported to be one of the most common conditions for which sufferers
worldwide seek medical attention. It has numerous causes and can never be lumped into one specific
etiological category.
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treatment. There are numerous treatments available, of which chiropractic and acupuncture have
repeatedly demonstrated their effectiveness in the majority of low back pain syndromes. The most
important treatment goals are to achieve a successful level of pain reduction followed by correction and
stabilization of the condition. Most low back pain suffers will wholeheartedly agree that pain relief is
paramount, and as quickly as possible.
In my almost four decades of acupuncture and chiropractic practice, I have seen thousands of cases of
low back pain that have been successfully treated. Only the very rare case has had to be referred for
surgery. In the vast majority of cases, regardless of the specific cause, the patient has experienced
significant pain relief in a very short period of time with the administration of a specialized
acupuncture point formula. In many cases, pain relief was considerable before chiropractic and/or
physiotherapy procedures were even implemented.
This formula is by no means a cureall for every lumbar pain syndrome, but has proven the test of time
in countless cases. It does not do what chiropractic can do regarding structure, nor does it do what
physical therapy, softtissue treatment, physiotherapy, therapeutic massage and other noninvasive
procedures can do to strengthen muscles, ligaments or tendons. Its primary application is for early pain
relief.
As most practitioners of acupuncture are vitally aware, there are specific points on the body that are key
to most low back conditions. The points, SI 3, BL 62, BL 40 (54) and "surround the dragon" are usual
points of application. It stands to reason that there are many other points that may be selected for a
variety of reasons and diagnosis, but as far as a general overall painrelief application, the
aforementioned acupuncture points are classic. It's important to note that any additional points that a
practitioner has used successfully may be added to this basic formula without disrupting its
effectiveness.
In my experience, approximately 90 percent of typical cases of low back pain can be predicted and
expected to positively respond when one uses the three major "30" points along with the previous
mentioned points. These three powerful points are known as GB 30, BL 30 and ST 30. GB 30 is
directly over the sciatic nerve notch, a third of the way from the head of the femur on a line drawn from
the tip of the coccyx. BL 30 is twofingers breadth (1.5 tsun) from the midline (GVDU MO),
bilaterally level with the fourth sacral foramen. This is level with the top of the vertical buttock crease
separating the right and left gluteal areas. ST 30 is precisely two tsun bilateral to CV (REN) 2, which is
directly at the level of the symphysis pubes.
When one uses the additional points of CV 3, KI 12, CV 4 and KI 13, the clinical response can be
potentially raised another percentage point or two. KI 12 is onehalf tsun bilateral to CV 3, which is one
tsun superior to CV 2. KI 13 is onehalf tsun bilateral to CV 4, which is one tsun superior to CV 3.
These four points, along with ST 30, are all points on the lower abdomen. Most practitioners and
patients will find it unusual at first to use these points, since the pain is in the back. However, its polar
opposite effects and the fact that the lower Kidney meridian is the direct opposite of the huo tuo jia ji
points on the back make them some of the most powerful points for low back pain on the body.
So, in essence, the ultimate low back pain acupuncture formula for general pain relief, anti
inflammatory effects, increased blood flow and relaxed supporting muscles consists of the following
points: SI 3, BL 62, BL 40 (54), GB 30, BL 30, ST 30, CV 3, KI 12, CV 4, and KI 13, in addition to the
huo tuo jia ji points in the area of involvement and local GV points, with GV4 (ming men) being
specific for lumbar pain. If you use this formula for low back pain as a substitute for, or in addition to,
points which have shown success in your own practice, it is the very rare patient who will not see
outstanding clinical pain relief in a very short time.
It is imperative that other procedures such as gua sha, direct lowlevel laser, cold therapy and heat
therapy also be used. However, these acupuncture points can lead to successful symptom resolution
without the use of ancillary treatment.
Even though I always recommend 12 treatments in cases of lumbar pain as a trial of therapy, I fully
expect to discharge the patient from acute pain relief to stabilization care within the first four visits. Do
not become discouraged if on some occasions it takes longer. However, the better you become with this
procedure, the better your response will be.
These points are ideally treated with needles, but laser, electronic and percussive stimulation also may
achieve favorable response. Needle retention should be no longer than 10 minutes with either electrical
or manual stimulation.
All the best for your success using this formula. Drop me a note and share some of what I expect will
be dramatic and successful responses. I would love to share your experiences in a future article. You
can also contact me and request a graphic of these points should you wish to see them on a human form
for easy application. Simply send your request for the Ultimate Low Back Acupuncture Formula
directly to my email address. All the best in 2010, the Year of the Tiger.
Spinal Hua Tuo
Therapy
By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC
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Acupuncture Treatment Formulas A C
ABDOMINAL PAIN BACK ACHE
CV 4 5 6 8 GV 4 14
P 6 SI 6 14
GB 27 TW 3 6
GV 20 26 BL 9 10 11 23 24 25 29 50 51 54 55 60 62 63 65
KI 15 16 17 18 19 20
LI 4 8 9
SP 1 2 4 5 6 9 15 16 21 BACK PAIN
ST 24 25 26 27 36 37 38 39 40 43 44 GB 25 26
BL 16 25 43 48 57 GV 5 6 7 10 12 14
KI 7 15
SP 2 3 5
ACNE
TW 3
P 6 BL 33 40 54 60
LI 4 11
LU 11
LV 11 14 BELCHING
SP 6 10 CV 12 13
ST 36 P 6
KI 21
ST 36
ALCOHOLISM
GB 8
LI 4 BLURRED VISION
SP 6 P 1
ST 36 GB 4 13 14 15 16 17 41 43
GV 16 18 20 21 22
HT 5
ALLERGIES
KI 1 4
LI 4 11 LI 2
BL 12 38 SI 6
ST 8
BL 1 2 4 5 6 18 23
BREAST PAIN
P 1 3
GB 41 42
SI 1
SP 5
Boiron Homeopathic ST 18
for Hay Fever and Allergies
BRONCHITIS
ALOPECIA
CV 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
GB 20 11 P 6 9
LI 4 11 GB 10 11 18 20 21
BL 16 23 38 54 GV 10 12 14
HT 3
KI 3 21 22 23 26 27
ALZHEMER'S DISEASE LI 4 8 10 11
P 8 LU 1 3 5 6 8 9
KI 9 LV 1 14
LI 5 SI 14 15
ST 23 45 SP 18
TW 2 10 ST 10 14 15 36
TW 3 10
BL 8 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 36 37 38 39 41 42 43
AMENORRHEA
CV 2 3 4 5 6
CALF CRAMP
GV 1 4
KI 5 12 14 GB 30 34
LI 4 SP 6
LV 8 ST 31
SP 6 8 10 BL 50 54 55 56 57 61 63
ST 29 36
BL 18 20 23 25 37 38 60
CATARACT
P 6
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS GB 1 2 3 14 20 41
CV 17 GV 14 20 28
GV 14 20 LI 4 11
LI 4 11 LU 9
LV 3 LV 3
ST 36 ST 1 2 6 14
BL 10 15 60 TW 1 5 23
BL 1 2 8 10 11 18 64 67
ANEMIA
CERVICAL PAIN
GB 43
GV 4 20 GB 21
KI 1 GV 14
LI 4 11 LI 4
LV 8 14 SI 10 11 12 13 14 15
SP 6 10 TW 3 5 15
ST 44 BL 11 13 60
BL 11 12 15 17 18 20 21
CHEST PAIN
ANGINA PECTORIS
P 5 6 GB 34
CV 14 15 HT 6 8 9
P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KI 21 24 24 26 27
GB 20 LU 1 2 4 7 8 9
GV 8 11 12 LV 14
HT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SI 1 11
KI 1 4 5 23 24 SP 18 19 21
LI 4 ST 13 14 18 19
LU 5 9 TW 5 6
LV 3 BL 14 15 17 19 24 25 42
SI 1
ST 19 36
TW 6 7 CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
CV 4 6
P 6 8
ANKLE PAIN
GB 20
GB 39 40 42 GV 4
LV 6 LI 4 11
ST 41 LV 8
BL 58 63 SP 6
ST 36
BL 17 18 20 38
ANOREXIA
CV 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14
COMMON COLD
P 2 6
GB 6 28 CV 12
GV 9 GB 18 19 20
HT 3 7 GV 14 16
KI 3 17 22 23 24 25 26 27 LI 4 11
LI 4 11 SP 6
LV 4 13 ST 36
SP 1 2 4 8 9 19 20 TW 4 5
ST 19 20 21 22 23 36 39 42 44 45 BL 11 12 13
TW 1
BL 13 17 18 19 20 22 40 41 42 44 46 57 64
CONJUNCTIVITIS
P 7
ANOSMIA
GB 1 4 14 20 37 42
GB 20 GV 12 14
GV 16 23 LI 4 5 20
LI 4 19 20 LU 9
SP 4 LV 2
ST 6 8 ST 1 2 36 44
BL 1 2 17 21 TW 23
BL 1 2 10 18 20
ANXIETY
COLITIS
CV 14 17
P 7 CV 6
GV 15 24 GB 28
HT 4 5 6 7 8 9 KI 2 7 15
KI 1 4 9 LI 4
LU 4 10 LU 8
LV 2 5 LV 2 8 11
SI 3 4 7 SP 1 9 14
ST 36 40
BL 14 20
CONSTIPATION
CV 1 4 6 12
ARM PAIN
P 6
P 5 6 GB 24 27 28 34
GB 21 HT 5
HT 2 5 3 KI 6 8 15 16 17 18
LI 1 4 10 11 12 15 16 LI 2 3 4 6 11 13
LU 5 6 LV 1 2 3 8 12
SI 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SP 3 5 6 13 15 16
ST 36 ST 22 23 25 26 27 28 36
TW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TW 6
BL 23 24 25 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 38 45 46 48
50 52 56 57 58
ARTERIES
CV 3
COUGH
SP 10
ST 36 CV 6 12 16 17 20 21 22 23
BL 17 P 2 4
GB 8 10 11 20 21 44
GV 9 10 11 12 14 23
ARTHRITIS KI 1 3 19 22 24 27
P 6 LI 4 11 13 15 18
GB 34 LU 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
GV 14 LV 14
LI 4 11 15 SI 1 2 15
LV 2 SP 5 14 18 20
SI 9 ST 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 36 38 40 41
SP 5 TW 5 10
ST 36 BL 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 21 37 38 42 43 44 45
TW 5
BL 8 10 11 58 60
ASTHMA
CV 6 12 16 17 18 20 21 22 23
GB 19 20 23 25 35
GV 10 12 14
KI 1 2 3 4 5 6
LI 4 8
LU 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
LV 8 14
SI 4 14 15
SP 21
ST 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 36
TW 3 5
BL 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 25 36
37 38 40 51
DEAFNESS
CV 2 5 23
P 2 3 4 5 7 9
GB 1 2 3 4 10 11 15 17 20 23 25 41 43 44
GV 15 16 20
HT 5 6
LI 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 17 19
LV 3 5 6 8
SI 1 3 5 8 9 16 17 19
ST 1 4 7 36 38
TW 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 16 17 18 19 21 23
BL 1 18 23 65
DEPRESSION
CV 3 6 12
P 4 6
GV 4 13 14 20
HT 3 7
LI 4
LV 3
LU 4
SP 6
BL 13 15 38
DIABETES
CV 4 12
P 6
GV 26
HT 6
KI 2 5 7
LV 2
SP 6
ST 33 36
BL 13 15 17 20 22 23 26 28 29 31 32 34 50
DIARRHEA
CV 4 5 6 8 9 12 13
P 6
GB 25 26 39
GV 3 4 5 6
KI 8 13 14
LI 10 11
LV 6 8 13
SP 3 4 6 14 15
ST 16 22 25 34 36 37 39
TW 6 18
BL 10 21 22 23 24 25 28 35 43
DIVERTICULITIS
CV 6
SP 6
ST 25
BL 25
DIZZINESS
GB 4 8 20 41 43
GV 14 17 19 20 24
KI 1
LU 3
ST 8 36
BL 3 5 9 10 12 40 62 64 65 67
DRY MOUTH
GB 44
LI 3
LU 11
ST 19
TW 4
DYSPEPSIA
CV 5 6 10 11 12 13
P 6
GB 25
GV 5
KI 1 19 20
LI 4 13
LV 3 8 13 14
SP 3 4 5 6 7
ST 21 22 23 25 36 44 45
BL 17 20 21 25 42
EAR ACHE
GB 11
ST 7
TW 19
EDEMA
CV 5 6 8 9 11
GB 28
GV 28
KI 7
LI 6
LV 13
SP 8 9
ST 22 25 28 43
BL 20 22 23 27 47 52
ELBOW PAIN
P 3
HT 1 3 5 9
LI 10 11 12 13 15
LU 5
SI 7
TW 10
EMPHYSEMA
CV 12 13 15 16 17 20 21
GV 4 10 12 14
HT 3 6
KI 1 3 4 9 20
LI 1
LU 5 7 8 9 11
LV 1
SI 14
SP 21
ST 13 14 16 36 40
BL 11 12 13 17 18 22 23 36 37 38
ENDOMETRIOSIS
GB 26 28 29
GV 2 4
KI 2 8
LV 5
SP 9 12
ST 29
BL 23 30
ENURESIS
CV 4 6
GV 1
KI 3 11
LV 1 9
SP 6
ST 23 25 36
BL 22 27 28 32 33
EYE PAIN
GB 1 11 16 44
GV 23
LI 3 4 5 11
ST 8
TW 23
BL 1 2 6 18 58
EYE REDNESS
LI 4
LV 3
TW 1 2 3
BL 18
EYE (STYE)
GB 14
LI 4
LV 3
SP 1 9
ST 2 36
FEAR
HT 4 5 8
KI 1 4
LI 13
ST 36
TW 18
BL 23 38 47 66
FEVER
P 3 9
GV 4 13 14 16
HT 9
LI 1 2 4 5 11
LU 10 11
SI 5
SP 2
ST 43
TW 1 3 5 6 15
BL 5 11 12 13 19 39
FINGER PAIN
SI 4 7 8
FLANK PAIN
P 1 2 8
GB 34 39 40 41
GV 5
LV 13
SP 17 19 20 21
FOOT PAIN
GB 39 41
KI 2 3
LV 3
ST 34 41 44
TW 3 4
BL 55 56 61 62
GALLSTONES
CV 10 12 13
GB 34
LV 13 14
ST 36
TW 6
BL 18 19
GASTRITIS
CV 10 12 13 14 15
P 5 6 7 8
KI 20
LI 4 11
LU 5
LV 13
SP 4 5
ST 19 21 22 23 24 28 36 37
TW 6 8
BL 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 66
GENITAL PAIN
CV 1
GB 30
GV 1
KI 10 11 12
LV 4 8 12
BL 47 49 50
GINGIVITIS
GB 4 12
GV 27
LI 4
SI 8 16 17 18
ST 4 5 42 44 45
TW 2 20
GOUT
LV 2 3 4
SP 4 5 6
ST 44
BL 39
HEADACHE (HANGOVER)
CV 5
GB 4 8 20
KI 1
SI 1
ST 2 8 44
TW 12
BL 60
HEADACHE (FRONTAL)
GB 14 20
GV 14 20 23 24
LI 4
SI 1
ST 8
BL 2 63
HEADACHE (MIGRAINE)
CV 4 12
GB 1 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 17 18 19 20 38 44
GV 19
KI 10 11
LI 4 10 11
LU 6
SP 6
ST 8 36 44
TW 3 5 10 22 23
BL 2 7 10 62 67
HEART PALPATAIONS
CV 4 12 14
P 6 7
GB 35
HT 5 7
KI 25
ST 36
BL 12 15
HEEL PAIN
KI 3 4
SP 5
BL 57 60 61
HEPATITIS
GB 24 34
GV 14
LV 4 13 14
ST 36
BL 18 19 20 21
HERNIA
CV 2 3 4 5 6 7
GB 26 27
KI 6
LV 1 2 3 4 5 6 12
SP 5 6 12 13 14
ST 23 26 27 28 29 43
BL 29 30 32 55
HICCUPS
CV 6 12 13 15 17 22
P 6 8
GB 20 24
GV 16 26
KI 3 17 18
LI 5 9
LU 6
LV 2 8 13 14
SP 3
ST 11 13 18 25 36
BL 14 17 18 19 21 38 40 41
HYPERTENSION
CV 12
P 8 9
GB 20 25 34
HT 7
KI 1 3
LI 11
LV 2 3 13
SP 6
ST 36 40
BL 15 19 54
HYPERTHYROID
CV 22 23
P 6
GB 1 20 21 26
GV 12 14
KI 15
LI 4
ST 2 9 10 26
BL 10 11
HYPOTENSION
GV 20 25 26
HT 1 5 6
KI 1
LV 3
SP 6
ST 9 36
BL 15 17 18 22 23 38
IMMUNE SYSTEM
LI 4 11
SP 10
GV 14 20
ST 36
INCONTINENCE
CV 1 2 3 4 6
GB 34
GV 4 20
HT 8
ST 22 36
BL 22 23 24 25
INFLUENZA
P 6
GB 20
GV 13 14 16
LI 4
LU 7 9 10
SP 15
ST 36
TW 5
BL 11 12 38
INSOMNIA
CV 4 6 12
P 6 7
GB 17 20 41 44
GV 4 18 19 20 24
GV 4 18 19 20 24
HT 6 7
KI 1 6 24
LI 1 4
LU 9 10
LV 2 10
SI 3
SP 1 2 6 9
ST 12 27 36 40 45
TW 16
BL 13 15 18 20 21 23 26 30 39 42 62
JAW (LOCK JAW)
CV 24
GB 7
GV 20
LI 4 19
ST 5 6 7 44
TW 6 17 22
KIDNEY STONES
GB 26 34
KI 3
SP 6
ST 36
BL 22 23 24 25 26 27 46 47
KNEE INFLAMMATION
GB 31 33 34 39
GV 3
KI 10
SP 9
BL 54 56
KNEE PAIN
GB 30 33 34 39
GV 12 14
KI 1 10
LV 4 7 8
SI 2
SP 9 10
ST 33 34 35 36
BL 53 54
LEG PAIN
GB 28 29 30 31 34 37 39 40 41
KI 2 8 10
LV 9 11
SP 6 9 10
ST 31 32 38
BL 49 54 56 57 58 62 63 64 65
LIVER CIRRHOSIS
LV 3 9 14
SP 10
ST 36
BL 18 19 20 23 24 25
LOW BACK PAIN
GB 25 26 27 28 29 30 34
GV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
KI 3 7
LV 2 3 4 9 11 13
SI 3
SP 2 3 8
ST 31 36 37
BL 13 18 22 23 25 26 30 31 32 33 34 35 49 51 54 55 60 62 63 64 65
LOW BACK SPRAIN
GB 34
KI 9
LV 6
SP 8 9
BL 23 24 25 50 51 55
MENSTRATION (IRREGULAR CYCLE)
CV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GB 26 34 41
GV 2
KI 2 3 5 6 8 13 14 15
LV 1 2 5 9 11
SP 1 6 9 10
ST 25 30 36
BL 18 23 31 32 33 34
MENORRHAGIA
CV 3 4 5 6
HT 1 8
KI 2 10
LV 1 2 3 6
SP 1 2 6 8
ST 10 12 36
TW 3
BL 23 54
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
GB 41
GV 12
HT 1
LV 3 5
SP 10
ST 43
MUSCULAR DYSTOPHY
CV 4 6 12
P 6
GB 34 35
GV 4
KI 27
LV 8 13 14
SI 3
SP 6
ST 25 36
BL 20 21 22 25 54 57 60
NAUSEA
CV 12
P 4 6
GB 14
HT 4
LU 4 9 5
LV 3 13
SP 1
ST 18 24 36
TW 5 7
BL 19 21
NECK PAIN
GB 4 20 21 36 39 40
GV 13 14 16
LI 4 11
LU 7
SI 3 6 13 14 15
ST 5
TW 5 10 15 17
NECK SPRAIN
GB 20
SI 3 14
TW 10 16
BL 12 64
NECK STIFFNESS
GB 7 13 19 20 21 36 39
GV 10 14 15 16 18 19
HT 3
LI 1 11
LU 7
SI 3 4 5 7 14 15 16 19
ST 6 11
TW 5 10 12 15 16
BL 1 2 4 10 11 12 64 65 66
OBESITY
GB 34
LI 4
LV 3
SP 6
ST 36
OTITIS EXTERNA
GB 2
LI 1 4 11
SI 19
ST 7
TW 3 22
OTITIS MEDIA
GB 2 3 12 20 21 41
LI 4 11
SI 14 15 17 19
ST 6 7 36
TW 5 17 19 21
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
CV 4
GB 20
GV 4 12 20
SI 3
PNEUMONIA
CV 12 17 22
GV 12 14
KI 24 25 26 27
LI 4 10 11 13
LU 1 5 6 7 9
LV 14
SI 14
ST 13 14 15 16 36
TW 5 6
BL 11 12 13 14 15 20 23 36 37 38
PROSTATITIS
CV 3 4
GV 4
SP 6 9
ST 36
BL 23 28 47
PSORIASIS
P 6
LI 4 11 15
LV 3
SP 6 10
ST 25
BL 25
RECTAL PROLAPSE
CV 2 3 4 8
P 6
GB 20
GV 1 2 4 20
KI 1 5 15
SP 4 6 9 12
ST 15 25 26 36
TW 1 3 7
BL 22 23 24 25 31 32 33 34 57 58
SCAPULA PAIN
SI 8 9 10 11 13 14
TW 15
SCIATICA
GB 25 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
GV 3 4
KI 4
LV 4
SP 2 4 6 9
ST 31 36
BL 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 48 49 50 51 53 54 57 58 60 64
SHOULDER PAIN
GB 4 20 21 29 30
HT 2
LI 11 14 15 16
LU 2
SI 3 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
ST 32 38
TW 3 6 10 13 14 15 16
BL 10 21 37
STOMACH ACHE
CV 9
P 5
GV 8
KI 18
LU 1
SP 2 3 4 5
ST 19 20 21 36
STROKE
CV 12 24
P 5 6 9
GB 12 15 20 21 30 34 39
GV 12 15 16 20 26
HT 9
LI 1 4 9 10 11
LU 10 11
LV 2
ST 36
TW 10
BL 10 18 25 54 62
SYNCOPE
CV 8
GB 43
GV 20 26
HT 3 9
LU 11
LV 1
SI 3 5
ST 36 45
BL 3 38 58
TACHYCARDIA
GB 20
HT 3 7
KI 25
SI 14
SP 19
ST 36
BL 10 11 12 38
THIGH PAIN
GB 30
LV 11
SP 5
ST 32
BL 51
THROAT SORENESS
CV 22
KI 1 2 3 6
LI 1 2 3 4 11 17 18
LU 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
LV 3
SI 17 19
ST 9 10 11 12
TW 1 2 3 6
BL 11 15 54
TINNITUS
GB 2 4 10 11 12 20 21 42
GV 4 20
LI 4 5 6
SI 2 3 4 5 9 16 17
ST 36 44
TW 1 2 3 5 17 18 19 21 22
BL 8
TOOTH ACHE
CV 24
GB 2 4 5 6 10 12 17
GV 16 26
KI 6
LI 1 4 6 10 11
LV 2 3
ST 6 36 42 44
TW 5 17
LI 4 specific for lower jaw
ST 44 specific for upper jaw
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
CV 24
GB 1 11 14 20 41
LI 4 11 20
LU 7
LV 3
SI 4 8 18
ST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 36 40 44
BL 2
TRISMUS (LOCKJAW)
CV 24
GB 7
GV 20
LI 4 19
ST 5 6 7 44
TW 6 17 22
ULCER (GASTRIC)
CV 10 12 13 14
P 6 8
HT 5 7
LI 4 13
LU 5
SP 1
ST 36 38
TW 6
BL 17 18 19 20 22 23 25 38 44 45
UTERUS PROLAPSE
CV 1 6
GV 20
KI 1 2 3 11
LV 8 12
SP 6
ST 36
BL 31 32
VENERIAL DZ (GONORRHEA)
CV 1 2 3 4
KI 4 7 8 9 10 12 18
LV 1 4
SP 6 11 12 15
ST 25 31
BL 22 24 26 27 28 31 32 33 34 35 48 57 61
VERTIGO
CV 4 6 12
P 1 6 7
GB 3 4 8 13 15 16 17 20 21 34 41 43
GV 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26
HT 3 5 6 7
KI 1 3
LI 1 2 4
LU 3 10
LV 2 3
SI 3 7 15
SP 6
ST 2 7 36 40 41
TW 2 3 12 23
BL 1 2 5 6 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 20 23 40 58 60 62 65 66 67
VOMITING DUE TO PREGNANCY
CV 22
P 6
KI 21
ST 36
BL 17
WRITERS' CRAMP
P 5 8
LI 3 4 5 11
LU 6 7 9 10 11
SI 4 6
TW 4 6
Heart: Fire energy yin organ
The heart is called the 'King' of the organs. The Internal Medicine Classic states: 'The heart commands
all of the organs and viscera, houses the spirit, and controls the emotions.' In Chinese, the word for
'heart' (shin) is also used to denote 'mind'. When the heart is strong and steady, it controls the emotions;
when it is weak and wavering, the emotions rebel and prey upon the heart mind, which then loses its
command over the body.
Physiologically, the heart controls the circulation and distribution of blood, and therefore all the other
organs depend upon it for sustenance. Thoughts and emotions influence the function of various organs
via pulse and blood pressure, which are controlled by the heart, where emotions arise.
Internally, the heart is functionally associated with the thymus gland, which is located in the same
cavity and forms a mainstay of the immune system. Extreme emotions such as grief and anger have an
immediate suppressive effect on the immune system by inhibiting thymus function, a phenomenon that
has long been observed but little understood in Western medicine.
Externally, the heart is related to the tongue, to which it is connected by the heart muscle. The color and
texture of the tongue thus reflect the condition of the heart. Speech impediments such as stuttering and
mutism are often caused by dysfunction or imbalance in heart energy. Facial complexion, which is a
direct reflection of blood circulation, is also a major external indicator of heart function. Fire energy
makes the heart the dominant organ of summer, during which season the heart must increase circulation
to the surface in order to dissipate excess body heat.
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• Paired Organ: Small Intestine
• Color: red with slight blue tint
• Peak Hours: 11am1pm
• Physical Branches: blood, tongue, throat, sweat, facial complexion, adrenals, thyroid, prostate,
pituitary
• Functions: pulse/circulation, house of the spirit
Heart: Psycho Emotional Aspects
The Heart's associated organ is the Small Intestine; its element is Fire. Longterm memory, thinking,
emotions, intimacy, cognition, intelligence, and ideas are all dominated by the function of the Heart.
The Heart is sometimes called The Emperor, or "supreme controller of all Yin and Yang organs". The
Heart houses the body's spirit (Shen).
The Heart dominates sleep; if the Heart is strong the patient will fall asleep easily and sleep soundly. If
the Heart is weak, the patient's mind will "float," resulting in an inability to fall asleep, disturbed sleep,
or excessive dreaming. The Heart's positive psycho emotional attributes are love, joy, peace,
contentment, propriety, insight, wisdom, orderliness, forgiveness, and courtesy. Its negative attributes
are hate, guilt, shock, nervousness, excitement, longing, and craving.
... It is only recently that the intelligence system of the heart has been discovered. The heart is not just a
pumping machine. It is an intelligence system. It is in fact the most intelligent system of all our brains,
with its own receptors, its own electromagnetic force, from 45 to 70 times more powerful than the
brains of the neocortex, and the only force capable of changing our own DNA.
It can turn the mortal into immortal, glial cells into heart cells, mortal center into immortal walls in any
cell. It is in fact he heart that turns each one of us from dead into living cells. No one of us is human
until the heart beats. And vice versa, that first beat of the heart is what makes us human. In summary
we can affirm the following: a) The heart contains its own nervous system and nerve ganglia that
process information and send it to the neocortex. b) Th heart is a hormonal gland producing its own
neurotransmitters, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrin, the catechlomines, which affect the kidneys,
the adrenal gland, the circulatory system and the neocortex. c) The heart generates from 45 to 60 times
more amplitude electrically than what we call the brain, plus all emotions alter the heart's electrical
field. d) Electricity emanating from the heart of person A can be detected and measured in the brain
waves of persons near or touching person A. e) Cellular memory resides in the heart cells, as can be
seen from transplant cases. f) DNA can be altered in the hands of a person practicing head/heart
"entrainment," or what we know as yoga.
The second beat, and the first in what will determine our identity, is the amygdala. The amygdala starts
forming immediately after the heart's first beat. It stores all the memories of our life in the womb, with
the placenta, the water, the fluids of life and the terror of losing them, and also the joy of being fed, of
bouncing, of moving. But the amygdala stores also the life of the mother, her depressions, her fears, her
life.
And this accumulation of memories goes on in us till the age of three. Which means that all this time
we have lived, our life has been recorded for us in the amydgala. After the age of three the hippocampus
matures in us. In it conscious memories are stored and we have access to them However, the hippo
campus, we, have no access to the memories and the life we lived in the amygdala of the previous three
years, even if from this point on amygdala and hippo campus converse with each other ( Carter, Rita,
1998). What happens to the memories of the amygdala? They become our individual nightmare, the
invisible conditioning of all our actions, the blind spot of our lives, the origin of all our terrors, the
unknown reason why we do what we done even when we do not know why we do it.
This is the reason why there is karma, and why we speak of previous lives, and we create, those
vengeful gods waiting to destroy us around every corner, and the faces of the gods are so distorted and
our bodies are paralyzed with fear and inaction. And this is why there is yoga. Can we destroy these
nightmares to which we have no access to, can we change those distorted faces of the gods, can we
dissolve our conditioning? The answer is, of course, yes, and the path is YOGA. And this, why?
Because the conditioning of the amygdala can only be removed by the intelligence system previous to
it, and this is the heart, with its electromagnetic force and its power of transformation. Otherwise, the
amygdala can act on its own by passing the intelligence centers of the neocortex. The gunas keep acting
in spite of our good intentions. We live in vain tied to the wheel of samsara.
The Heart Channel Pathway, Acupuncture Points, and Internal Trajectories
This channel begins at the heart and emerges via the surrounding blood vessels to pass down through
the diaphragm to the small intestine. Another internal branch extends through the throat to the eye, and
a connecting channel goes to the tongue. A third branch goes first to the lung before surfacing at the
center of the armpit. From here the channel descends along the inner aspect of the arm on the opposite
side of the biceps to the lung channel, passing the inner end of the elbow crease. It continues down to
the tip of the little finger by the corner of the nail on the thumb side.
Internal Trajectories of the Heart Meridian
The heart, hand shao yin vessel, starts at the center of the heart, comes out and permeates the supporter
of the heart, goes down to and spirally wraps the small intestine. A branch following the supporter of
the heart surrounds the throat and passes up to and makes contact with the supporter of the eye. The
main meridian following the supporter of the heart goes up to the lungs, comes out below the armpit,
and then starts at HT1.
The heart meridian has its origin in the heart itself, but does not permeate the heart, rather it permeates
the "supporter of the heart", probably the aorta and other major blood vessels entering and exiting the
heart. Following the descending abdominal aorta, the descending part of the small intestine, spirally
wrapping the small intestine. The branch that passes upwards, surrounding the throat, and going to the
"supporter of the eyes" (the optic nerve), probably follows the blood vessels passing up into the head,
i.e., the carotid artery. The main meridian passes from the "supporter of the heart," probably along the
pulmonary artery, to the lungs and thence to the side of the body, exiting at HT1. A passage from the
Su Wen tells us how the heart and uterus are related:
When the menstruation doesn't come, it means that the blood vessel of the uterus is stagnant. The
vessel of the uterus, belonging to the heart (meridian), spirally wraps the inside of the uterus. In this
case, qi rises up and presses the lungs from the lower parts. The heart qi cannot pass down smoothly,
therefore the menses do not come.
There are several important distinctions regarding the heart meridian trajectory. The heart meridian
does not permeate the heart itself, rather it permeates the "supporter of the heart", which becomes the
descending abdominal aorta. This vessel is palpable as the moving qi between the kidneys. The
energetic consequences of this distinction are enormously important. We feel that this is making a very
direct statement about the energetic nature of the heart, especially about the relation of the heart to the
blood and to the Shen.
As we shall see later in this text this has a major influence on how we understand the nature of the
source, the source qi, the moving qi between the kidneys, and ultimately the way in which the authors
of the Ling Shu understood the origins of life. The relationship between the heart and the uterus is very
significant. Some authors see the uterus as the place where the moving qi between the kidneys resides.
This tends to reinforce the energetic connections that the heart has to this source. Further, it is the
superficial trajectory of the supporter of the heart that is the main meridian. This is possibly one reason
why many great practitioners have consistently refused to treat the heart meridian directly.
Small Intestine: Fireenergy yang organ
Known as the 'Minister of Reception', the small intestine receives partially digested food from the
stomach and further refines it, separating 'the pure from the impure', then assimilating the purified
nutrients and moving the impure wastes onwards to the large intestine for elimination. Associated with
the heart by Fire energy, the small intestine controls the more basic emotions, as reflected in the
Chinese term duan chang ('broken intestines'), which is equivalent to the English term 'broken heart'. Its
energy meridian runs into the head, where it influences the function of the pituitary gland, the 'master
gland' whose secretions regulate growth, metabolism, immunity, sexuality, and the entire endocrine
system.
Small Intestine
• Paired Organ: Heart
• Color: pink
• Peak Hours: 1pm3pm
• Physical Branches: blood, tongue, throat, sweat, facial complexion Functions: absorbs nutrients,
digestion and elimination
Small Intestine: PsychoEmotional Aspects
The Small Intestine influences the patient's mental clarity, judgment, and powers of discernment. The
ability to distinguish relevant issues with clarity before making a decision is attributed to the Small
Intestine.
The Small Intestine Channel Pathway, Acupuncture Points, and Internal Trajectories
This channel starts on the other corner of the little fingernail from the heart channel and follows the
edge of the hand to the wrist, where it turns slightly to flow up the forearm, close to the outer edge of
the (ulna) bone. Passing the elbow at the "funny bone", it continues up the back of the arm, behind the
shoulder joint.
It then curves across the shoulder blade to connect with the governing vessel at GV14 as do all yang
channels. It crosses forward to the hollow above the collarbone where the internal branch penetrates,
first to the heart, then along the esophagus to the stomach, before connecting with its own organ, the
small intestine. From the collarbone region the superficial path continues up behind the muscle on the
side of the neck (sternocleidomastoid), then over the cheek to the ear. Two internal branches separate
on the cheek. They lead to the gallbladder channel on the outer corner of the eye, and to the bladder
channel at BL1 on the inner corner.
Internal Trajectories of the Small Intestine Meridian
After rising up the arm from SI1, a
trajectory passes to ST12: ...then it enters,
ST12, [passes down to] and spirally wraps
the heart. It circles down and around the
throat [and esophagus], passes through the
diaphragm to the stomach, then permeates
the small intestine.
This trajectory is generally accepted and uncomplicated. The Lei Jing author comments that CV10 is
the "place of the small intestine". Thus, it may be reflective of the small intestine.
Pericardium: Fireenergy yin organ
Known as the 'King's Bodyguard', the pericardium is the heart's protective sack. Although it is not
recognized as an organ in Western physiology, it is regarded in Chinese medicine as a Fireenergy organ
whose special function is to protect the heart. Not only does the pericardium provide the heart with
physical protection, its energy also protects the heart from damage and disruption by excessive
emotional energies generated by the other organs, such as anger from the liver, fear from the kidneys,
and grief from the lungs. In the Chinese system of health, extreme outbursts of the Seven Emotions are
regarded as powerful disruptors of internal energy balance and major causes of disease. Without the
pericardium to protect it, the heart would be subject to injury from the radical fluctuations in energy
caused by every emotional up and down of the day.
The pericardium also helps regulate circulation in the major blood vessels that run in and out of the
heart. Emotionally, pericardium energy is related to the loving feelings associated with sex, thereby
linking the physical and emotional aspects of sexual activity. It does this by moderating the raw sexual
energy of the kidneys with the all embracing love generated by the heart.
Pericardium
• Paired Organ: Triple Burner
• Color: purple red
• Peak Hours: 7pm9pm
• Mental Qualities: love, sex
• Physical Branches: blood, tongue, throat, sweat, facial complexion
• Functions: protects the heart
Note: The Pericardium Meridian is also commonly referred to as the "Heart Constrictor" Meridian and
the "CirculationSex" Meridian
Pericardium: PsychoEmotional Aspects
The Pericardium has a powerful influence on the patient's mental and emotional states. Its goal is to
"create feelings of joy and/or pleasure for the emperor (Heart)."
The Pericardium Channel Pathway, Acupuncture Points, and Internal Trajectories
This channel begins in the middle of the chest at the pericardium. A branch descends internally through
the diaphragm to the upper, middle, and lower burners. From the starting point a branch of the main
channel crosses the chest to emerge just outside the nipple. It then ascends on the surface around the
front of the armpit and flows down the arm, through the biceps muscle. At the elbow crease it passes
just to the inside of the biceps tendon, then down the middle of the front of the forearm, between the
heart and lung channels to the wrist. It crosses the middle of the palm to PC8 where it divides. The
main channel continues to the outer corner of the middle fingernail, and a connecting branch goes to
the fourth finger to join the triple burner channel at TB1.
Internal Trajectories of the Pericardium Meridian
The vessel of the master of the heart, hand jue yin, heart wrapping luo
[pericardium], starts at the inside of the chest, comes out and permeates
the heartwrapping luo, passes down through the diaphragm, then
timelessly spirals down through the triple warmers.
The "inside of the chest" is commonly viewed as CV17. The internal
trajectory starts at CV17, then passes to the pericardium. From here it
passes downwards, probably along the aorta or the esophagus, through the
diaphragm, then "timelessly" spirally wraps the triple warmers.
The idea of timelessness offers fascinating insights into the nature of
the triple warmers. The character we translate as timeless is li . This
character has a number of different meanings, including "to pass
through" and "successively." Our selection of "timeless" is based on
the Nan Jing and Zhuang Zi. We propose that this interpretation
ameliorates commonly emphasizing the absolute energetic nature of
these concepts. In a discussion relating to the reasons why there are
five yin organs and six yang organs, the Nan Jing comments:
The triple burner has the function of dividing the source qi and controlling each of these qi. This has a
name but no form.
Another passage discusses the same problem:
The master of the heart with the triple warmer are the outside and lining of the body. They have a name
but they have no form
This idea of "no form", in this context, is usually seen to refer to the absence of a physical organ in the
body for the set of functions which we identify as the triple warmer. It actually has much deeper
implications than the absence of physical substance
The term "no form", wu xing, is used by Zhuang Zi. We feel that the Nan Jing references the idea of no
form from Zhuang Zi.
Absolute jing has no form. The jing is tinier than the small [the concept of smallness]. Rough jing has
form. No form means that it cannot be divided further.
The idea of no form does not simply refer to absence of material substance. It refers to the essential
change of state between matter and energy, to the basic underlying substrate of material substance.
Much like the concept of the atom in prerelativistic physics, or quarks and multidinous subatomic
particles of current physics, it is the theoretical smallest particle of matter. The "absolute jing" is the
precursor of matter or form. While it is always delightful to find an idea of such sophistication in an
ancient medical text which Western scientific prejudice has overlooked, this is not such a rare idea.
Other classical texts have referred to the concept of no form in similar terms and we will meet this idea
again in our studies. For now, however, the essential information that we must relate to the interior
energetics from classical description is the sense that rather than the attachments of so many imaginary
wires, the connections indicated are the confluence of quintessential forces. What occurs at this
intersection is not completely described by a terminology that allows us to think of the connection of
simple electrical currents. It is more like the opposed coils of a generator or transformer where the
currents create a change of state or a cyclotron where matter becomes energy.
While admitting that the "passing through" translation of the character li is sufficient for the description
of the body's interior "wiring diagram," and certainly less subject to the criticism of orthodox
translation, it lacks the recognition of the profound relativism of the classical idea of energy. It is not
just that the trajectory of the pericardium intersects the triple warmer. The pericardium and triple
warmer intertwine and become identical. It is not just that both the triple warmer and pericardium have
no material organ. Both are gateways to an energetic environment that is not limited by the boundaries
of form. Space, matter, and time are not descriptions that suit the "tiny absolute jing." These are the
dimensions of form, not the boundaries of energy.
We feel at least poetically justified to allow the concept of timelessness to indicate that this deep,
interior connection represented for the classical authors a boundary where the particular human
energies of the body meet and become the more absolute energies of cosmology
Regardless of our reader's willingness to accept our feelings that there is a tremendous relativism in the
ideas, the fact remains that the master of the heart, the heartwrapping luo (pericardium) is intimately
connected to the triple warmer. It carries out similar functions. There are effectively three distinct
aspects of this meridian. The first is the branch, arm jue yin, which emerges at PC1 and passes down
the arms to PC9. The second is the heartwrapping luo which is a trajectory that passes only around
the heart, in normal usage, the pericardium. The third is the master of the heart. There are many places
(for instance Ling Shu) where these three names are used in reference to the one meridian.
Diagrammatically these three aspects can be seen as follows: The master of the heart most logically
relates to the aorta. It is an extension of the heart; branching from this is the heartwrapping luo and the
arm jue yin. That arm jue yin branches from the master of the heart is something we can derive by
inference from an understanding of how the other meridians branch from their main pathways, and
from the text of the Ling Shu:
The heartwrapping luo is the vessel of the master of the heart.
The master of the heart is likely the main pathway, with both arm jue yin and the heartwrapping luo as
branches.
The master of the heart carries out the functions of the shen; the heart stores the shen. The pericardium,
heartwrapping luo, functions to protect the heart from all types of disturbance. If the heart is injured,
the shen will be disturbed and this will result in death or an incurable disease. The master of the heart
functions energetically as a communicative pathway for the shen between the heart and the moving qi
between the kidneys. In conceptualizing these pathways and functions, it is even possible to see this
pathway as the meridian of the "small heart" or ming men:
The Su Wen says, "AT the sides of the seventh vertebra on the inside, is the small heart." Mr. Yang, the
writer of the Tai Su, says, "There are twentyone vertebrae in the person. Counting upwards from the
lower parts, to the sides of the seventh vertebra, on the left is the kidney, on the right is ming men.
Ming men is the small heart." The Nan Jing says, "The source of the heart comes out at PC7; thus PC
7 belongs to arm jue yin. Wrappingluo, helping fire, this is the meridian of the small heart."
This particular passage from Liu Wan Su gives us a significant description of the pericardium meridian,
as it is commonly called, and its various internal trajectories. This significance will become clearer in
later chapters. For now, however, we may expand our diagrammatic representation of the internal
trajectories to the kidney (see last figure).
Triple burner: Fireenergy yang organ
This organenergy system, which is not recognized in Western physiology, is called the 'Minister of
Dykes and Dredges' and is responsible for the movement and transformation of various solids and
fluids throughout the system, as well as for the production and circulation of nourishing energy (ying
chee) and protective energy (wei chee). It is not a single selfcontained organ, but rather a functional
energy system involved in regulating the activities of other organs. It is composed of three parts, known
as 'burners', each associated with one of the body's three main cavities: thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
An ancient Chinese medical text states: 'The Upper Burner controls intake, the Middle Burner controls
transformation, the Lower Burner controls elimination.'
The Upper Burner runs from the base of the tongue to the entrance to the stomach and controls the
intake of air, food, and fluids. It harmonizes the functions of heart and lungs, governs respiration, and
regulates the distribution of protective energy to the body's external surfaces.
The Middle Burner runs from the entrance to the stomach down to its exit at the pyloric valve and
controls digestion by harmonizing the functions of stomach, spleen, and pancreas. It is responsible for
extracting nourishing energy from food and fluids and distributing it via the meridian system to the
lungs and other parts of the body.
The Lower Burner runs from the pyloric valve down to the anus and urinary tract and is responsible for
separating the pure from the impure products of digestion, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating solid
and liquid wastes. It harmonizes the functions of liver, kidney, bladder, and large and small intestines
and also regulates sexual and reproductive functions.
Some medical researchers believe that the Triple Burner is associated with the hypothalamus, the part
of the brain which regulates appetite, digestion, fluid balance, body temperature, heartbeat, blood
pressure, and other basic autonomous functions.
Triple burner
• Paired Organ: Pericardium
• Color: orange red
• Peak Hours: 9pm11pm
• Physical Branches: blood, tongue, throat, sweat, facial complexion
• Functions:regulates transformation and transportation of bodily fluids, and...
It's originally referred to as the 'Triple Burner', but 'Triple Warmer' and 'Triple Heater' are also
commonly used.
Triple Burner: PsychoEmotional Aspects
The Triple Burners are considered the Ambassadors or "intermediaries" for the body's Yuan (Original)
Qi. On a psychological level, they can be used to move Qi and lift depression derived from stagnation
of Liver Qi. When the Triple Burners, which regulate the consciousness, are full, the consciousness
becomes stable and the Mind's intent is benevolent and kindhearted. The Triple Burners are also linked
with the Heart and Pericardium and are affected by the emotion of joy. When the energy of the heart is
strong and pure (without guilt), and the desires and thoughts of an individual are at peace, then the
energy of the boy's sexual essence (Jing) will spread into the Triple Burners, and the Blood will
flourish within the individual's vessels. If the "fire of desire" is allowed to Heat and combine with the
energy of the Triple Burners, the energy of the individual's sexual essence will overflow, mixing itself
with the energy of the Mingmen and will leave the body via the reproductive organs and tissues. This
leads to Jing and Qi depletion.
The Triple Burner Channel Pathway, Acupuncture Points, and Internal Trajectories
Beginning on the fourth (ring) finger, by the outside corner of the nail, the triple burner channel passes
between the knuckles of the fourth and fifth fingers to the wrist. From here it ascends between the two
bones of the forearm (radius and ulna), through the tip of the elbow, and up the back of the arm to the
shoulder. Behind the top of the shoulder it joins the small intestine and the governing vessel channels.
Then it rises over the shoulder to the collarbone region, descends internally to the pericardium in the
upper burner, and then to the abdomen and the middle and lower burners. Reemerging from the chest
at the collarbone, the channel ascends the side of the neck and around the back of the ear. One branch
rises internally to meet the gallbladder channel on the forehead, then descends to join the small
intestine channel on the cheek. The superficial branch continues to the front of the ear and crosses to
the outer corner of the eyebrow, where it joins the gallbladder channel again.
Internal Trajectories of the Triple Warmer Meridian
Having passed up the lateral aspect of the arm from the ring finger, the triple warmer meridian passes
to ST12:
[It] comes in at ST12, then passes down to CV17, disperses [into the chest], and drops down into the
pericardium. It then passes down through the diaphragm, circles down through and permeates the triple
warmers. A branch starting at CV17 passes back up to ST12.
When the meridian "disperses" into the chest it is like a pervasive spray. The stream widens and
becomes less dense, the picture is one of rain covering and moistening rather than a river passing
through. Notice also that it does not spirally wrap the pericardium. Rather, it "drops down" as if it
filtered through after dispersing from CV17 into the chest.
This idea helps us see the relationship of the triple
warmer to the breathing process. Perhaps this
relationship to breath and the movement of breath
downward to below the umbilicus is related to the
action of "dispersion into the chest." Air is drawn
into the lungs upon inhalation; once inside the lungs
(inside the chest), it then mingles with the triple
warmer pathway which is dispersing into the chest.
Then, it filters down to the the pericardium. From there it may circle downward through the triple
warmers. This downward movement through the triple warmers may well be the means by which the qi
of breathing arrives below the umbilicus where it is an important ingredient in the formation of the
source qi and the nourishment of the source.
Excercise for strengthening Manipura
Breath of Fire: This is a rapid diaphragmatic breathing, designed to clean toxins from the body and
stimulate Kundalini. Sit in an upright posture with back straight and legs relaxed. Using the muscles of
your abdomen, SNAP in your diaphragm, causing a quick exhale to escape through your nose. Keep the
mouth closed. By relaxing the abdomen, air will natually enter your nose and chest, causing an inhale.
When this process is comfortable, repeat quickly, causing several quick, sequential exhales. Do in sets
of fifty, with a long, deep breath at the end of each set. Three sets of 50 are usually a good place to
start. After a while you can pace yourself according to what feels right.
Bow Pose: Lie on your stomach, hands to the side and relax. Take a deep breath and bend yourknees
while arching your back so that your hands grab onto your ankles. Let your hands do the work of
maintaiining the arch while you rest your body as much as you can in this strange position. Breath
deeply and let the breath rock you back and forth slightly. If you can hold this for a while (30 sec. to 2
mins.) you will feel an energizing of your solar plexus.
Pike Pose: Hard to maintain without practice, this little gem tightens tummy muscles and develops
balance. From a position of resting on your back, bring your feet and legs up (knees as straight as
possible) to make a Vshape with your torso. Hold as long as possible then relax
Meridian Earth
The symbol above represents the flow of energy between the cosmic meridians of solar and lunar
energies and the elemental energies of meridian earth. The outer lines of energy symbolize the cosmic
rays and the inner line the flows between the earth and moon is the flow of life force or pranayama.
The upper point represents the moon while the lower point represents meridian earth.
There are two cycles which manifest within the five stages of transformation.
The creation or nurturing cycle where by each element provides the basis and nourishment for the next
element or phase. e.g. Wood nourishes Fire which nourishes Earth and so on as seen by the clockwise
direction of the circle in the diagram below.
The destruction or controlling cycle whereby each element controls or balances another element and in
turn is controlled or balanced by yet another element. e.g. Fire controls Metal but is controlled by Water
which is itself is controlled by Earth and so on as by the grey arrows of balance within the circle in the
diagram Above.
Meridian (geography)
This article is about the geographical concept. For other uses of the word, see Meridian.
On the earth, a meridian is a 'straight line' on the earth's surface between the North Pole and the South
Pole (in fact, half of a great circle). Considering the meridian that passes through Greenwich, England,
as establishing the meaning of zero degrees of longitude, or the Prime Meridian, any other meridian is
identified by the angle, referenced to the center of the earth as vertex, between where it and the prime
meridian cross the equator.
As there are 360 degrees in a circle, the meridian on the opposite side of the earth from Greenwich
(which forms the other half of a circle with the one through Greenwich) is 180 degrees; longitude, and
the others lie between degrees and 180 degrees; of West longitude in the Western Hemisphere (west of
Greenwich) and between 0 degrees; and 180 degrees; of East longitude in the Eastern Hemisphere (east
of Greenwich). You can see the lines of longitude on most maps.
The term "meridian" comes from the Latin meridies, meaning "midday"; the sun crosses a given
meridian midway between the times of sunrise and sunset on that meridian. The same Latin stem gives
rise to the terms Ante Meridiem and Post Meridiem
Meridian Time
In the study of astronomy, keeping accurate time is critical. Astronomical time keeping has to do with
the celestial meridian. Every point on earth has a celestial meridian. It is a line on the celestial sphere,
an imaginary sphere containing the earth, which goes from the north celestial pole to the south celestial
pole and intersects the zenith, the point directly above a point on earth. The celestial poles are
extensions of the terrestrial poles into space. A picture of the zenith and celestial meridian for a spot on
earth is shown below.
Figure 1: This image shows the zenith and celestial meridian for a spot on earth.
There are two common ways of keeping time, in relation to the rotation of the earth, and in relation to a
phenomenon which has a constant period. The first method is not completely accurate because of the
variations in the speed of the earth's rotation, but is useful for astronomical purposes. Solar and sidereal
times fall into this category. The second method uses a phenomenon which has a constant period such
as the vibration of a certain material. Pendulum, quartz and atomic clocks fall into this category.
Because of the counterclockwise, or eastward, rotation of the earth, a point fixed in space as seen from
earth moves in a westward direction. This accounts for the sun "rising" in the east and "setting" in the
west. A day is always divided into 24 hours.
For every method of measuring time explained here, a day is divided into 24 hours, an hour into 60
minutes, and a minute into 60 seconds.
Apparent Solar Time
Apparent solar time is measured in relation to the apparent position of the sun. An apparent solar day is
the amount of time the sun takes to pass through the celestial meridian twice. Apparent noon is the
moment when the sun crosses the celestial meridian of a point on earth. Because of the variations in the
rotation speed of the earth and because the earth speeds up and slows down on its way around the sun,
apparent solar days vary in length and are not an accurate method of keeping time.
Mean Solar Time
Mean solar time is in relation to the mean sun. The mean sun is a point which moves uniformly around
the earth along the plane of the ecliptic, but is usually not is the same position as the real sun. The real
sun, as viewed from earth, does not move uniformly because of the elliptical nature of the earth's orbit
and because of the slight variations in the earth's rotation period. A mean solar day contains 24 solar
hours, the time it takes for the mean sun to be on a point's celestial meridian, the mean noon, twice. It is
measured from midnight to midnight with midnight being hour 0. A solar day is divided into 24 solar
hours, each solar hour is divided into 60 solar minutes, and solar minutes are divided into 60 solar
seconds.
A solar year is the time the earth takes to make a revolution around the sun, from one vernal equinox to
the next. A solar year is sometimes called a tropical year and is equal to 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes,
and 45.51 seconds, or 365.24219 days, in solar time. A solar year is affected by the precession of the
equinox.
A solar month is one twelfth of a solar year. The moon also creates an interval of time known as a
synodic, or lunar, month. A lunar month is the time between two new moons and is equal to about
29.53 days.
Sidereal Time
Sidereal time is measured in relation to the stars or the vernal equinox. A sidereal day is the time the
celestial meridian takes to intersect the vernal equinox twice. Sidereal noon is the instant when the
vernal equinox is on the celestial meridian.
There are two types of sidereal time, mean and apparent. Mean sidereal time is measured with the mean
vernal equinox, apparent sidereal time is measured with the true vernal equinox. Mean sidereal time is
more uniform than apparent sidereal time because of the small constant changes in the position of the
equinoxes. Either way, the length of a sidereal day is affected by the precession of the equinoxes.
A sidereal rotation period is the time the celestial meridian takes to pass through a certain star twice. It
is not affected by the precession of the equinoxes.
A mean sidereal day is equal to 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.091 seconds of mean solar time. The
earth's sidereal rotation period is equal to 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.099 seconds of mean solar time.
The difference in length of the sidereal day versus a sidereal rotation period is accounted for by the
precession of the equinoxes. Sidereal days are divided into sidereal hours, minutes, and seconds like
solar days, but the length of a sidereal hour is slightly shorter than a solar hour. 366.2422 mean sidereal
days are equal to 365.2422 mean solar days because of the extra rotation the earth gets in relation to the
sun as it orbits the sun. This is illustrated below.
Figure 2: This image shows the direction the celestial meridian is pointing at noon of sidereal time
(left) and solar time (right). Notice that the sidereal noon hour circle always points in the same direction
in relation to stars, but the solar noon hour circle changes positions in relation to the stars as the earth
orbits the sun. The direction the solar noon hour circle points changes in relation to the stars because it
always points to the sun, thus making the solar day longer than the sidereal day. In other words, the
solar noon hour circle has to "catch up" to the sun because the earth has moved about one degree in its
orbit since the last solar noon which makes it look as if the sun has moved one degree to the east. This
accounts for the small difference in lengths of the sidereal and solar days.
A sidereal year is the time the earth takes to be in the same location in relation to a background star
twice. In other words, it is the time it takes for a planet to be between the sun and a certain star twice. It
is about 20 minutes longer than the mean solar year because of the precession of the equinoxes. It is
equal to 365.25636 mean solar days. A sidereal year, unlike a solar year, is not affected by the
precession of the equinoxes.
A sidereal month is the time the moon takes to make one trip around the earth in relation to the stars. In
other words, it is the time the moon takes to be between the earth and a certain star twice. A sidereal
month is equal to about 27.3 days.
A sidereal period is the time a secondary, such as a planet or moon, takes to complete one complete
revolution around its primary in relation to the stars. This is different from the sidereal rotation period.
The earth's sidereal period is the sidereal year. The moon's sidereal period is the sidereal month.
Sidereal time is used with the equatorial coordinate system. If a certain hour circle is on the celestial
meridian, one sidereal hour later the next hour circle will be on the celestial meridian. The celestial
sphere completes one rotation in relation to the earth every sidereal day.
Universal Time
Universal time is the precise measurement of time used as the basis for civil time keeping. It is also
usually used for recording the precise time of an astronomical observation. The abbreviation for
universal time is UT. Universal time is a precise form of mean solar time, time which is in relation to
the mean sun, but is calculated from, and thus related to, local sidereal time at the Greenwich meridian.
Universal time is solar time at the Greenwich meridian and thus is sometimes called Greenwich mean
time. It should be noted, however, that UT is measured from midnight to midnight, with midnight being
hour 0. Prior to 1925, Greenwich mean time began at noon. To eliminate confusion, it is recommended
that Universal time be used instead of Greenwich mean time when referring to this system.
Universal time is calculated from precise astronomical observations. The form of universal time
calculated directly from astronomical observations is called UT0 and suffers from all of the irregular
motions of the earth. UT0 corrected for the Chandler wobble is called UT1. UT1 is used for many
celestial navigation applications because it accurately accounts for the long term uniform changes in the
earth's rotation rate. UT1 corrected for the annual and semiannual changes in the earth's rotation rate is
known as UT2.
Coordinated Universal Time, UTC, is kept by atomic clocks and is more uniform than UT1. UTC is
based on International Atomic Time, which defines a second as 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation of
the ground state of cesium133. UTC is used for all civil time keeping. Because it is desirable to keep
UTC time close to the actual rotation speed of the earth, it was internationally agreed that UTC would
be kept within 0.9 seconds of UT1. Leap seconds are introduced every year or so into UTC to keep it
within 0.9 seconds of UT1. These leap seconds are always introduced after the last second of a month,
usually June 30 or December 31. A leap second can be either negative or positive but so far only
positive leap seconds have been necessary. Most references to time are in relation to UTC.
The difference in UTC and UT1 is that any atomic clock can be made to keep UTC, however, the only
"clock" capable of keeping UT1 is the earth itself.
The Time Sphere
The current time for every point on earth can be thought of as being carried on a giant
sphere around earth which is rotating in a clockwise, or westward, direction on the
earth�s axis. The speed at which this sphere rotates is defined by the method of
measuring time you are using. For sidereal time, this sphere moves slightly faster than
for solar time.
This sphere is illustrated in the following animation. It has twentyfour sections, or hours, each taking
up 15 degrees of the sphere. The sphere has an hour circle for noon or midnight (0 hours) which is
anchored to the point of reference. For solar time, this point is the sun, for sidereal time, this point is the
vernal equinox.
Time on earth is measured by how much time has elapsed since the last time the reference point was on
the celestial meridian, thus, the time elapsed since the last time the reference point was overhead gets
greater in a counterclockwise direction on this sphere. The different lengths of the sidereal and solar
days is because of the constant relative motion of the two reference points.
Meridian Channels Within The Pysical Body
Cause & Affect Of The Meridian
Eco System On The Body
As we all know the planets eco system is one of great importance for the survival of the human race.
What a lot of us don't know is that the meridian energies of the earth play an important roll in our day
to day lives. See the meridian energies supply the human energy system with the powers of the earth
and although we can not see them they are there and have always been there.
The new age movement of this time period is aware of the earth meridian and charge off the earth by
using grounding techniques. But what about the rest of the meridian energies that go unnoticed as we
live our lives each and every day. These energies are as important as the earth meridian because we
need a balance between the seven meridian energies.
It is important that we have this balance because without this balance we experience problems with our
auric field and that in turn descending into our physical body as illness. It also affects us emotionally
as well. With the state of the eco system of the earth today this is more important that ever.
See at certain points in the seasons each year the meridian energies of the earth are out of balance and
this happens due to climate changes and our orbit around the sun as the earth spends part of its orbit at
a closer proximity than it does at other times of the year.
What I mean by this is in the summer season we are closer to the sun and in the winter season the sun is
further away. It is in the summer season that the meridian energies of nature and water are both affected
by the solar meridian in ways like drought.
As the environment dries the meridian energies of water the nature becomes weakened by this change
and that in turn weakens our energy system which means we need to focus on charging both the water
and nature meridian more often so that we remain balanced.
The Cosmic Meridians
Solar Meridian
As we orbit around the sun the solar meridian plays an important role upon the earth. as the season
changes so does the vibrational levels of the earth meridians change. A good example of this is the dry
season as you will all know the nature meridian under goes a change in the dry season and as we can all
observe the landscape changes colour but it is not only the colour that changes the energy of the nature
meridian depletes as the water meridian decreases with the dryer climate. But in the wet season both
the nature and water meridian thrive in the wet season.
Lunar Meridian
The lunar cycle at certain points of the month the moon faces our planet this is what's known as the full
moon and the rest of the time it is off set. See we all know that the lunar cycle affects our oceans and
waterways. As the lunar cycle plays an important roll in environmental changes in the water meridian
and with this affect on meridian in turn the meridian energy that is supplied by the water meridian are
affected. The cosmic meridian is stronger than the water meridian so in turn the human energy system
is in turn affected by this change. As we are over loaded on Cosmic meridian energy and depleted on
the water meridian energy. That is why we act differently around the time of the full moon. To balance
this out we need to focus on charging more with the water meridian.
Meridians Of Meridian Earth
Ether Meridian Spirit
The etheric meridian is also know as the fifth elemental house of the meridian or spirit. Etheric ether is
strongest in the early hours as the four etheric winds pass into the physical plane between 4am and 7am
this movement of energy is known as prana or life force energy.
Then there is the climate have you noticed that we always end up with colds and flu's in the winter
months when the solar and lunar cycles are blocked by cloud cover. The climate of where we live is
affected by rain, hail, and snow. The reason why we experience colds and flu's around this time is the
fact that the DOE or dead organ energy that we release into the environment and the environment
release is then caught in our atmosphere and that in turn affects the human energy system. Which then
in turn affects the physical energy system and this is known as illness such as colds and flu's. So to
counter this problem we need to focus more on charging in the Cosmic meridian to keep a clear head
and the ether meridian for the throat area of the body and air meridian for the chest and lungs area of
the physical body and the energy system.
Nature Meridian
The nature meridian is also one of great importance because it is the cleansing meridian of the earth.
The nature meridian takes the negative forces of the earth like carbon dioxide and cleanses it and
reproduces it as air. But we as humans cut away the forest of meridian energy so then the nature
meridian weakens. In turn our energy system is weakened by this affect. The way to counter this
problem is by replanting as we use and bring greenery into our homes and in doing this we are
cleansing, charging, and healing our energy system so we can charge off the nature meridian.
The nature spirits of the Earth are called Gnomes.
Subgroups Of The Nature Meridian
Elves
Brownies
Dryads
Nymphs
Durdalis
Hamadryads
Pans
Satyrs
Dryads are tree nymphs in Greek mythology. In Greek drys signifies 'oak,' from an IndoEuropean root
*derew(o) 'tree' or 'wood.' Thus dryads are specifically the nymphs of oak trees, though the term has
come to be used for all tree nymphs in general. "Such deities are very much overshadowed by the divine
figures defined through poetry and cult," Walter Burkert remarked of Greek nature deities (Burkert
1986, p174). Normally considered to be very shy creatures, except around the goddess Artemis who was
known to be a friend to most nymphs.
Hamadryads are Greek mythological beings that live in trees. They are a specific species of dryad,
which are a particular type of nymph. Hamadryads are born bonded to a specific tree. If their tree died,
the hamadryad associated with it died as well. For that reason, dryads and the gods punished any
mortals who harmed trees.
Air Meridian
What about the air meridian? It is an extension of the nature meridian energy that gives life to the
planet and we draw it into our bodies all the time. As we all know pollution plays a big part in our lives
and it is pollution that has affected the air meridian and ether meridian with CFC and other gas
particles that affect our lives and our health. We gather this negative energy of CFCs and other gasses
in our energy systems as well and that in turn causes illness in the physical body as well.
We can counter this problem by living in cleaner environments like the country or surrounding
ourselves with plant life if we live the the city. We can also balance this problem by air meridian
charging the other way to counter this problem would be to find cleaner and greener ways to live by
stopping the pollution of our planet and restoring the air meridian to its natural order in the meridian
eco system.
Air Sylphs
The sylphs are the air spirits. Their element has the highest vibratory rate of the four (beside earth, fire,
water). They live hundreds of years, often reaching one thousand and never seeming to get old. They are
said to live on the tops of mountains. The leader of the sylphs is a being called Paralda who is said to
dwell on the highest mountain of Earth.
Sylphs often assume human form but only for short periods of time. The vary in size from being as
large as a human to being much smaller. They are volatile and changeable. The winds are their
particular vehicle. The work through the gases and ethers of the Earth and are kindly toward humans.
They are usually seen with wings, looking like cherubs or fairies. Because of their connection to air,
which is associated with the mental aspect, one of their functions is to help humans receive inspiration.
The sylphs are drawn to those who use their minds, particularly those on creative arts.
Fire Meridian
The fire meridian has been used by all of us for heating, and cooking since the very start of our
existence on this planet. But the fire meridian has a greater power then just a way of cooking and
heating it is a natural power of the earth and a very powerful meridian and we can use to fire meridian
in our defence techniques and our Shielding techniques to protect our selves when we are under attack.
Fire Salamanders
The salamanders are the spirit of fire. Without these beings, fire cannot exist. You cannot light a match
without a salamander's being present. There are many families of salamanders, differing in size,
appearance, and dignity. Some people have seen them as small balls of light, but most commonly they
are perceived as being lizardlike in shape and about a foot or more in length.
The salamanders are considered the strongest and most powerful of all the elementals. Their ruler is a
magnificent flaming being called Djin. Those who have seen him say that he is terrible, yet awe
inspiring in appearance.
Salamanders have the ability to extend their size or diminish it, as needed. If you ever need to light a
campfire in the wilderness, call to the salamanders and they will help you.
It has also been said that salamanders (and the other elemental beings) can be mischievous at times. For
example, a fiery temper and inharmonious conditions in a person's home can cause these beings to
make trouble. They are like children in that they don't fully understand the results of their actions. They
are greatly affected, as are all nature spirits, by human humankind's thinking.
The Water Meridian
The water meridian is the most important meridian of the earth and is one of the cleansing and life
giving meridians as well but it also supports the meridians of nature and earth. Then in turn air and
ether and as we pollute the water meridian we also affect all of these meridians. So this in turn affects
us all and it is this imbalance that we must fix. One way to do this is to find cleaner ways of living. The
other way to do this is by charging off the water meridian more often.
Water Undines
The undines are the elemental beings that compose water. They are able to control, to a great degree,
the course and function of the water element. Etheric in nature, they exist within the water itself and
this is why they can't be seen with the normal physical vision. These beings are beautiful to look at and
are very graceful.
They are often seen riding the waves of the ocean. They can also be found in rocky pools and in
marshlands. They are clothed in a shimmery substance looking like water but shinning with all the
colors of the sea, with green predominating. The concept of the mermaid is connected with these
elemental beings.
The undines also work with the plants that grow under the water and with the motion of water. Some
undines inhabit waterfalls, others live in rivers and lakes. Every fountain has its nymph. Every ocean
has its oceanids.
The undines closely resemble humans in appearance and size, except for those inhabiting smaller
streams and ponds. The undines often live in coral caves under the ocean or on the shores of lakes or
banks of rivers. Smaller undines live under lily pads.
The undines work with the vital essences and liquids of plants, animals, and human beings. They are
present in everything containing water. There are many families of undines, as the chart indicates.
The ruler of the undines is a called Necksa. The undines love, serve, and honor her unceasingly. They
are emotional beings, very friendly and open to being of service to human beings.
The smaller undines are often seen as winged beings that people have mistakenly called fairies. Those
winged beings are seen near flowers that grow in watery areas. They have gossamer wings and
gossamer clothing.
Subgroups Of The Water Meridian
Limoniades
Mermaids
Naiads
Oceanid
Oreads
Potamides
Sea Maids
Water Spirits
The Naiads (from the Greek ?????, "to flow," and ????, "running water") were a type of nymph who
presided over fountains, wells, springs, streams, and brooks, as river gods embodied rivers, and some
very ancient spirits inhabited the still waters of marshes, ponds and lagoonlakes, such as pre
Mycenaean Lerna in the Argolid. Naiads were associated with fresh water, as the Oceanids were with
saltwater and the Nereids specifically with the Mediterranean; but because the Greeks thought of the
world's waters as all one system, which percolated in from the sea in deep cavernous spaces within the
bosom of the earth, to rise freshened in seeps and springs, there was some overlap. Arethusa, the
nymph of a spring, could make her way through subterranean flows from the Peloponnesus, to surface
on the island of Sicily. In his Dionisiaca, (XVI.356; XXIV.123) Nonnus gave the naiads the noncename
Hydriades ("water ladies").
Earth Meridian
As for the earth meridian then earth is our home and if we look after our home world then our home
world will look after us. The way we do this is by finding cleaner and greener ways to live and to stop
depleting our resources. The other is by grounding to the earth every now and then and balancing our
energy system.
The meridian energies exercise chart will show you which charging, cleansing, healing techniques you
need for your area and the charging, cleansing, and healing techniques will help you balance out your
energy system and this in turn will bring us all better health and a happier life style.
Earth Spirits
Organs Of The Ether Meridian
Lung: Metalenergy yin organ
Known as the 'Prime Minister', the lungs control breath and energy and assist the 'King' heart with the
circulation of blood. The Internal Medicine Classic states: 'Energy is the commander of blood; when
energy moves, blood follows. Blood is the mother of energy; where blood goes, energy follows.' This
intimate relationship between breath and pulse, blood and energy, is the basis of Chinese breathing
exercises.
Breathing controls cellular respiration, and shallow irregular breathing is therefore a major cause of low
vitality and insufficient metabolism. The lungs also control the skin, which 'breathes' via the opening
and closing of pores and is responsible for adjusting body temperature through perspiration and
shivering.
The skin is where the radiant energy of resistance emanates, forming the first line of defense against
noxious environmental energies such as heat and cold. Flu and the common cold are caused by
impairment of radiant skin energy's capacity to resist external invasion, and symptoms of these diseases
usually settle in the lungs and bronchial tract.
Pallid skin and poor complexion are common indications of weak lungs. The nose is the external
aperture of the lungs and the gate of breath. A clogged or runny nose is another indicator of ailing
lungs.
Breathing directly controls the autonomous nervous system, and this relationship is the basis for almost
every system of yoga and meditation. By regulating the autonomous nervous system and governing
energy and pulse, breathing forms a direct bridge between body and mind and may be utilized to keep
the two in balance.
• Lung
• Paired Organ : Large Intestine
• Color : pure white
• Peak Hours : 3am5am
• Physical Branches : nose, skin, body hair, mucus
• Functions : accepts pure fluids from spleen, which are then mixed with air, and circulated
through the meridians, circulates Wei Qi
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branch then splits in two, and so and so on until the branches become leaves. Each leaf, then, begins
with a single vein, then splits, by two, into smaller and smaller veins, until they reach the individual
cells are exposed to the air. This is the same way the lungs are formed. Even more interesting is the
relationship between trees and humans. Plants breathe in CO2 and breathe out O2, while humans and
animals breathe in O2 and breathe out CO2. Thus trees can be considered, the lungs of the earth.
Lungs: PsychoEmotional Aspects
It is said that the Lungs are "the priest" or The Minister of Heaven and are responsible for establishing
the foundation of Qi for the entire body. The Lungs house the body's Seven Corporeal Souls (Po) and
are responsible for selfprotection and selfpreservation. The Lungs positive psychoemotional
attributes are righteousness, dignity, integrity, and high selfesteem; their negative attributes are
disappointment, sadness, grief, despair, anxiety, shame, and sorrow.
The Lung Channel Pathway, Acupuncture Points, and Internal Trajectories
The lung channel begins deep in the solar plexus region (middle burner) and descends to meet the large
intestine. Winding up past the stomach, it crosses the diaphragm, divides, and enters the lungs. It then
reunites, passes up the middle of the windpipe to the throat and divides again, surfacing in the hollow
region near the front of the shoulder (LU1). From here it passes over the shoulder and down the
anterior (front) aspect of the arm along the outer border of the biceps muscle. It reaches the outside of
the biceps tendon in the elbow crease (LU5), and continues down the forearm to the wrist just above
the base of the thumb (LU9). The channel crosses the height of the thumb muscle to finish at the
corner of the thumbnail.
Internal Trajectories of the Lung Meridian
The Ling Shu describes the internal trajectories of the lung meridian thus:
The vessel of the lungs, hand tai yin, starts at the middle warmer. It comes down and then spirally
wraps the large intestine. It then returns to and circles the entrance of the stomach, coming up, and
permeates the lungs, then going to and coming out at the sides.
We may interpret this description in the following manner: The starting place is seen as CV12 (middle
of the stomach): from here it passes to CV10 (exit of the stomach), then up to CV13 (entrance of the
stomach) then down to CV9 (dividing place of water). Next it transverses the lower part of the large
intestine, by way of the greater omentum or possibly the mesenterial folds, following the length of the
large intestine and spirally wrapping it until it reaches the rectum. From here it returns to CV13, then
passes up to the lungs, permeating the lungs. It then follows the 'supporter of the lungs, the bronchii
and trachea, to pass out to the surface at LU1".
We can also view the first stages of the meridian as a spiral from a threedimensional perspective:
Large intestine: Metalenergy yang organ
The large intestine is called the 'Minister of Transportation'. It controls the transformation of digestive
wastes from liquid to solid state and transports the solids onwards and outwards for excretion through
the rectum. It plays a major role in the balance and purity of bodily fluids and assists the lungs in
controlling the skin's pores and perspiration.
Coupled with the lungs by Metal energy, the large intestine depends on the lungs for movement via the
expansion and contraction of the diaphragm, which works like a pump to give impetus to peristalsis by
regulating abdominal pressure. Thus sluggish bowels may be stimulated and constipation cured by deep
diaphragmic breathing and by tonifying lung energy. Conversely, congested lungs and clogged
bronchial passages may be cleared by purging the bowels.
• Large Intestine
• Paired Organ: Lungs
• Color: offwhite
• Peak Hours: 5am7am
• Physical Branches: nose, skin, body hair, mucus
• Functions: absorption of fluids, elimination of solid wastes
Large Intestine: PsychoEmotional Aspects
The Large Intestine relationship to the Lungs makes it equally affected by the emotions of sadness,
grief, and worry. An energetic imbalance in the Large Intestine can result in physical weakness and
provoke emotional introversion, accompanied by feelings of depression, irritability, discouragement,
distress and apathy. Strong emotions of fear or panic can produce an energeticstool reflex reaction in
the Large Intestine resulting in a spontaneous defecation.
The Large Intestine Channel Pathway, Acupuncture Points, and Internal
Trajectories
The large intestine channel begins by the outside corner of the index fingernail. It runs along the edge
of the finger, between the two tendons of the thumb at the wrist joint (LI5) and along the bony margin
of the outer edge of the arm (the radius bone) to the elbow. The point LI11 is situated at the outside of
the elbow crease, which is visible when the arm is bent. From here the channel continues to the point
LI15 on the outside of the shoulder muscle. It then crosses the shoulder blade and meets the governing
vessel below the 7th cervical vertebrae at point GV14. It descends internally to connect first with the
lung and then the large intestine. From the shoulder a branch travels upward over the muscle at the side
of the neck (sternocleidomastoid) to the cheek, passing through the lower gums, then over the top lip.
It terminates beside the opposite nostril, where it links to the stomach channel.
Internal Trajectories of the Large Intestine Meridian
The Ling Shu describes the internal trajectories of the Large Intestine meridian thus:
It comes into ST12, down to and spirally wrapping the lungs, then down to the diaphragm, and then
permeates the large intestine.
We may interpret this description in the following manner: From ST12 the trajectory passes to and
spirally wraps the lungs; then, following the aorta, it passes downward through the diaphragm. Here it
splits to permeate the large intestine. Several commentators, including Hua Shuo, think that this
trajectory involves ST25.
Excercise for strengthening Vishuddha Chakra Throat
Cobra
Step by Step
1. Lie prone on the floor. Stretch your legs back, tops of the feet on the floor. Spread your hands on the
floor under your shoulders. Hug the elbows back into your body.
2. Press the tops of the feet and thighs and the pubis firmly into the floor.
3. On an inhalation, begin to straighten the arms to lift the chest off the floor, going only to the height
at which you can maintain a connection through your pubis to your legs. Press the tailbone toward the
pubis and lift the pubis toward the navel. Narrow the hip points. Firm but don't harden the buttocks.
4. Firm the shoulder blades against the back, puffing the side ribs forward. Lift through the top of the
sternum but avoid pushing the front ribs forward, which only hardens the lower back. Distribute the
backbend evenly throughout the entire spine.
5. Hold the pose anywhere from 15 to 30 seconds, breathing easily. Release back to the floor with an
exhalation.
Fish Pose
The fish pose is the natural successor of the shoulder stand and should be used as a counter pose to the
stand. The pose implies a compression of the spine and neck to counter the stretch obtained while in the
shoulder stand or Bridge and Plough poses.
There are several benefits of this pose. It helps expand the chest cavity, allowing the lungs to take in
more air and to become more accustomed to deep breathing techniques. It also strengthens the neck
muscles, makes the nerves more responsive and increases spinal flexibility.
To execute this pose lie on the floor with the back and legs straight and close together. The spine should
be straight and parallel to the floor. The arms should be straight, position under the thighs. The palms
should be together, stuck to the floor while the elbows are as close to one another as possible.
Press the elbows onto the floor and arch the back while inhaling deeply. Keep the weight of the body on
the elbows and move the head back until it reaches the floor. Exhale while holding this pose. Relax the
legs and allow the chest to expand while inhaling deeply. To come out of the pose slowly lift the head
and then release the pressure from the elbows.
Shoulder Stand
This pose is very popular with yoga practitioners and is considered one of the best yoga asanas.
However, to properly execute this pose deep breathing must be used otherwise it will be little more than
an acrobatic looking position. This pose was adopted by gymnasiums and sports training facilities and
can be performed by both men and women with maximum efficiency.
The pose begins by lying on the back. The legs should be straight and close together, while the arms are
parallel to the torso. Next raise the legs towards the ceiling, and point the toes upward. Allow the
weight of the body to rest on the neck muscles and the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. Support the
back and legs into the vertical position by allowing the hands to give the lower back the balance it
needs. Breathe deeply while going into the pose.
The pose should be held with the legs and spine straight. Breathe slowly and deeply while
concentrating on the thyroid gland which is located in the neck. The shoulder stand has profound
effects on this gland and increases its tone. Hold this pose for a couple of minutes for the best effects.
To come out of the pose curve the back and knees simultaneously and lower them to the ground.
Remove the hands and place them flat on the floor. When the back is flat on the floor straighten the
knees and lower the legs gently.
Organs Of The Water Meridian
Bladder: Waterenergy yang organ
The bladder is called the 'Minister of the Reservoir'
and is responsible for storing and excreting the urinary
waste fluids passed down from the kidneys. As an
organ the bladder has only this function, but as an
energy system the bladder is intimately related to the
functions and balance of the autonomous nervous
system. That's because the bladder energy meridian
runs along the back of the body from head to heal,
with two parallel branches flowing along each side of
the spinal column. These four branches of the bladder
meridian exert a direct influence on the sympathetic
and parasympathetic trunks of the autonomous
nervous system, whose condition of modern life, over
activates the sympathetic system, causing tension and
pain along the spine and its periphery.
This tension and pain may be relieved by stimulating the flow of energy along the spinal
branches of the bladder meridian. Such stimulation induces total relaxation by switching the
autonomous nervous system over to the restful, restorative parasympathetic mode. Chinese
massage therapy focuses primarily on these four spinal branches of the bladder meridian
because of their direct influence over the autonomous nervous system, which regulates all
the body's basic vital functions.
• Bladder
• Paired Organ : Kidneys
• Color : deep blue
• Peak Hours : 3pm5pm
• Physical Branches : autonomous nervous system
• Functions : stores and eliminates urine
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An imbalance in the Bladder can cause such psychological symptoms as habitual fear, lack
of decision making capability and a diminished moral character. If the imbalance becomes
chronic, it results in such emotional responses as jealousy, suspicion, and holding on to
longstanding grudges.
The Bladder Channel Pathway, Acupuncture Points, and Internal
Trajectories
The bladder channel begins at the inner corner of the eye, rising up through the eyebrow
(BL2) over the forehead and skull to join the governing vessel at GV20. Here it enters the
brain, reemerging as a superficial path at the nape of the neck. This path continues over the
base of the skull (occiput), where it divides again into two branches that descend parallel
with the spine.
The inner branch diverts briefly to meet GV14 before continuing to the sacrum, then on
down the back of the thigh to the center of the kneefold. An internal branch connects with
the kidney and then the bladder, after separating at the lumbar region. The outer branch
passes from the occiput along the edge of the shoulder blade and descends to the buttock,
continuing down the thigh to meet the other branch at the knee. The single channel
continues down the center of the calf muscle and passes behind the outer ankle to the outer
tip of the little toe.
Internal Trajectories of the Bladder Meridian
The vessel of the bladder, foot tai yang, starts at BL1 and passes over the head. The main
meridian is the first line on the back, the shu points line. It then: ...comes down the shu line
to the lumbar area and goes into the body, spirally wraps the kidneys, then passes down to
and permeates the bladder.
This quotation is usually understood to mean that after spirally wrapping the kidneys, the
trajectory descends through or with the ureter to the bladder, to permeate the bladder. It is
possible that in passing from the lumbar area to spirally wrap the kidneys it passes through
the renal artery.
The Associated points, or BackShu points, are a set of points located along the bladder
meridian running down the sides of the spine. These points are associated with each of the
Twelve organs of the body, via the dorsal and ventral nerves coming out from the spine
which supply those particular organs.
Kidney: Waterenergy yin organ
Known as the 'Minister of Power', the kidney is regarded as the body's most important
reservoir of essential energy. The original prenatal energy (yuan chee) which forms the
basis of life is stored in the kidney organenergy system, which is why the kidneys are also
known as the 'Root of Life'. In the Chinese view, the kidney organ system also includes the
adrenal glands, which consist of the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex.
These glands sit like hats on top of the kidneys and secrete a wide range of essential
hormones that regulate metabolism, excretion, immunity, sexual potency and fertility.
Destruction of the adrenal cortex is fatal. The kidney system also includes what the Chinese
call the 'external kidneys': the testicles in men and the ovaries in women. Thus the kidneys
control sexual and reproductive functions and provide the body's prime source of sexual
vitality, which the Chinese regard as a major indicator of health and immunity.
The kidneys themselves are responsible for filtering waste metabolites from the blood and
moving them onwards to the bladder for excretion in urine. Along with the large intestine,
the kidneys control the balance of fluids in the body. In addition, they regulate the body's
acidalkaline balance (pH) by selectively filtering out or retaining various minerals.
The kidneys, particularly the adrenal glands, are especially vulnerable to damage from
excessive stress and sexual abuse. In the Chinese view, such damage is a major cause of
immune deficiency, low vitality, and sexual impotence.
The kidneys control the growth and development of bones and nourish the marrow, which is
the body's source of red and white blood cells. Weak kidney energy is therefore a prime
cause of anemia and immune deficiency. The Chinese view the spinal cord and the brain as
forms of marrow, and therefore poor memory, inability to think clearly, and backache are all
regarded as indicators of impaired kidney function and deficient kidney energy.
Kidney vitality is reflected externally by the condition of head and body hair and is
associated with the aperture of the ears. Tinnitus (ringing ears) is thus a sign of kidney
dysfunction. The kidneys are the seat of courage and willpower, and therefore any
impairment in kidney energy results in feelings of fear and paranoia. Intense fear can cause
involuntary urination, a phenomenon also known to Western medicine.
• Kidney
• Paired Organ : Bladder
• Color : light flame blue
• Peak Hours : 5pm7pm
• Mental Qualities : fear, paranoia
• Physical Branches : ears, bones, urine, head and pubic hair, brain, marrow
• Functions : stores prenatal essence, filters the blood
Kidney: PsychoEmotional Aspects
The Marrow produced from the Kidney Jing flows into the brain. The thinking ability is
strengthened when Qi and Blood in the cerebral cortex are abundant. With the increase of
thinking activity, a circle of light develops within the body's Taiji Pole. The individual's
innate intelligence (Yuan Shen) is represented by the intensity of light. The degree of
accumulated spiritual energy is reflected by the number of light circles developed within
the Taiji Pole.
These circles of light can be best observed when first waking. By placing slight pressure of
the external eye lids the inner light of the Taiji Pole is projected onto the optic nerves,
reflecting an image of the circle of light. If the circle of light is complete, it reflects a
strong, healthy condition. If the circle of light is dark within its center (similar to a
doughnut), this reflects a Deficient condition. If the circle of light is broken or interrupted,
it reflects an extreme Deficiency.
The "memory zone," as well as the "thought center" are also located in the cerebral cortex
and will not develop until the Kidney Channels travel through the spine, along with the
Liver Channels, to reach the cortex. When the Qi of these two channels is abundant, the
memory function is keen.
The Kidneys house the body's will power (Zhi). They
control shortterm memory and store data. The Kidneys
provide the capacity and drive for strength, skill and hard
work. A patient with strong Kidneys can work hard and
purposefully for long periods of time. Consequently, when
the Kidneys are in a state of disharmony, the patient can
sometimes be driven to a state of excessivecompulsive
working habits (a workaholic). A patient with weak
Kidneys will lack strength and endurance.
The Kidney's positive psychoemotional attributes are
wisdom, rationality, clear perception, gentleness, and self
understanding. The negative attributes are fear, loneliness,
insecurity, and shock (which attacks the Heart first then
descends into the Kidneys to become fear).
The Kidney Channel Pathway, Acupuncture Points, and Internal
Trajectories
This channel begins under the little toe, near the end of the bladder channel, and crosses
through KD1 to the inner edge of the foot. It loops behind the inside ankle bone to the
heel, then rises along the inner aspect of the leg, intersecting the spleen channel at SP6,
before continuing up the calf and the inner thigh. Here its pathway becomes deeper and
goes to the base of the spine, where it joins the governing vessel.
Rising internally in line with the lumbar spine it enters the kidney, descends to the bladder,
and surfaces at the pubic area. It connects with the conception vessel in the lower abdomen
and then rises over the body to the collarbone. Internally a branch leaves the kidney to enter
the liver and lung, and continues up to the throat and tongue. From the lung another branch
flows to the heart and chest and joins the pericardium channel.
Internal Trajectories of the Kidney Meridian
The kidney meridian begins below the small toe, then comes across the foot to the "heart of
the sole" (near KI1), then to KI2, and up the leg along the kidney meridian pathway. At
the thigh it goes interior:
[It] passes up the spine, permeates the kidneys, and spirally wraps the bladder.
According to most sources the kidney meridian has a complex series of trajectories. Once
the meridian goes internal at the thigh, it passes to the spine at GV1, then up the spine (an
indefinite distance), back down the spine and out to KI11. From KI11 it superficially
passes up to KI16.
At KI16 an internal trajectory circles backward between the skin and the peritoneum,
almost following the dai mai (girdle vessel) trajectory. The meridian then enters and
permeates the kidneys. Then, passing downward through the ureter to the bladder, it spirally
wraps the bladder. This path also passes out to CV3 and CV4.
From KI16 an external meridian passes up to KI21. Here, another trajectory goes
internally to and through the liver and up through the diaphragm into the lungs. There are
two main interpretations of the trajectory after it reaches the lungs. The first posits that
from the lungs the meridian passes along the pulmonary vein to the heart and spirally wraps
the heart. It further travels to the "inside of the chest", usually seen as CV17. CV17 is the
reflex point of the "inside of the chest" and may be a synonym for upper qi hai. A second
interpretation proposes that the internal trajectory ends at the lungs and that from KI21 the
external meridian passes up to KI25. From this point a trajectory passes inward to spirally
wrap the heart and reach to the "inside of the chest", CV17.
Since Yoshio Manaka's research suggests that KI25 is a better reflex point, or mu point, for
the heart than the traditional point, CV14, the second interpretation would thus be better
justified. Regardless of interpretation, it is interesting to note that the kidney meridian has a
trajectory that spirally wraps the heart, an energetic connection usually reserved for the
coupled yinyang meridians. These kidney meridian deviations from the usual relationships
have major energetic consequences and ramifications.
Excercise for strengthening Svadhisthana Chakra
Excercise for opening the second chakra involve working with movement in the hips and
lower abdomen. Simple selfnurturing acivity, such as long, hot baths, showers or
swimming should not be overlooked. Nurturing ourselves is the first step to receiving or
giving nurturance to others.
The Goddess Pose Lie flat on your back and relax. Relax especially the legs, pelvis, and
lower back. Bend your knees, bringing your feet in close to your buttocks. Slowly allow
your knees to part, allowing the weight of the legs to stretch the inner thighs. Try to relax.
Do not push your legs farther than is comfortable. Hold this position for two minutes or
more. Then slowly bring your knees together again. This puts us in touch with our sexual
vulnerability, which paradoxically must be understood before we can fully open ourselves
up on this level.
Pelvic Rock Starting on your back with legs bent, slowly begin to rock your pelvis upward
and downward with each breath. Inhale fully into your chest and belly, exhale fully, and
upon the end of each exhale, push slightly with your feet so that your pelvis comes off the
ground pushing the small of your back into the floor beneath you.
Hip Circles From a standing position, bend your knees slightly, and drop your pelvis
forward so that it is directly in your central line of gravity. Keeping the knees bent and
flexible, rotate the pelvis in smaller then larger circles. The head and feet should remain in
the same place while the pelvis alone does the moving. Try to make the movement as
smooth as possible.
Leg Lifts This excercise helps move energy through the pelvis, often into the upper
chakras. It is a classic Kundalini excercise, and a wonderful energizer.
Lie on your back and relax. Lift your legs six to 12 inches off the floor and spread them
apart at this height. Bring together again and then kick our again. Rest after about five of
these. Then bring your legs perpendicular to the floor and spread to each side. Bring
together and down. Repeat until tired. Raising legs should be accompanied by an inhale,
while lowering the legs should be accompanied by an exhale. This excercise is a strong
Kundaliniraiser with powerful results. It is important not to strain and to avoid sore
muscles. Stay in tune with the body.
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Meridian Organs And Meridian Foods
Food For Thought Introduction
As we all known the human body is made up mainly off water and to ensure we maintain
of healthy body and energy system it is important that we supply the human body with
water or the water meridian as it is known the the wingmaker. but on the other side of the
coin what about the other meridians and the meridian organs are they not important to.
See the all the foods that we eat carry energy some bad and some good never the same the
energy of food helps maintain healthy organs, mind, and body. but how do we know which
foods are good and which are bad. take the old saying five plus a day. Five fruit or
vegetables a day that is this is ok but what if we only supply half the meridian organs with
much need meridian energy that we find in food.
Isn't this is the bad habit that if we continue with over long periods of time. wouldn bring
about dysfunction in the other organs of the body that lack the meridian energy. And would
this cause health problem's in those areas were the organs vibrational energy is lower and
there is an inefficiency in the organs of that meridian.
see it is important to reciver a good balance of meridian energy to ensure good health. So
what we are going to do here is look at the different foods and how there inpact on the
human body and the human energy system. Food for thought wouldn't you agree?
Foods of the Meridian
Earth Meridian foods
Root Vegatables, Carrots, parsnip, turnips, potatoes, and all the other types of food that
come from the earth.
Earth Meridian Organs
• Stomach Meridian
• Paired Organ : Spleen
• Color : deep yellow
• Peak Hours : 7am9am
• Physical Branches : Muscles, lips, mouth, saliva Functions digestion : absorption of
postnatal energy
• Meridian energy : Earth
• Chakra : First/ Base Chakra
• SpleenPancreas
• Paired Organ : Stomach
• Color : Orange yellow
• Peak Hours : 9am11am
• Physical Branches : Muscles, lips, mouth, saliva, lymphatic system
• Functions : Cleanses and 'modifies' the blood
• Meridian energy : Earth
• Chakra : First/ Base Chakra
Water Meridian Foods
Water, Mineral Water, Seafood, and Fish and all the other foods that come from the sea.
Water Meridian Organs
• Bladder
• Paired Organ : Kidneys
• Color : deep blue
• Peak Hours : 3pm5pm
• Physical Branches : autonomous nervous system
• Functions : stores and eliminates urine
• Kidney
• Paired Organ : Bladder
• Color : light flame blue
• Peak Hours : 5pm7pm
• Mental Qualities : fear, paranoia
• Physical Branches : ears, bones, urine, head and pubic hair, brain, marrow
• Functions : stores prenatal essence, filters the blood
Fire Meridian Foods
Fire Meridian Organs
• Heart/Mind
• Paired Organ: Small Intestine
• Color: red with slight blue tint
• Peak Hours: 11am1pm
• Physical Branches: blood, tongue, throat, sweat, facial complexion, adrenals,
thyroid, prostate, pituitary
• Functions: pulse/circulation, house of the spirit
• Small Intestine
• Paired Organ: Heart
• Color: pink
• Peak Hours: 1pm3pm
• Physical Branches: blood, tongue, throat, sweat, facial complexion Functions:
absorbs nutrients, digestion and elimination
Nature Meridian Foods
Leafy Green vegatables, Celery, Cabbage,Wheat, Grains, Brown and white rice, Pumkin,
Beans, and peas just to name a fue. and all of the other foods that come form the land.
Nature Meridian Organs
• Gallbladder
• Paired Organ : Liver
• Color : yellow green
• Peak Hours : 11pm1am
• Mental Qualities : resentment
• Physical Branches : eyes, tendons, tears, nails
• Functions : stores and excretes bile, one of the Six Extraordinary Organs
• Liver
• Paired Organ : Gallbladder
• Color : deep green
• Peak Hours : 1am3am
• Physical Branches : eyes, tendons, tears, nails
• Functions : stores the blood, governs the free flow of qi
Ether Meridian
Good old Fresh Air, Prana breathing
• Lung
• Paired Organ : Large Intestine
• Color : pure white
• Peak Hours : 3am5am
• Physical Branches : nose, skin, body hair, mucus
• Functions : accepts pure fluids from spleen, which are then mixed with air, and
circulated through the meridians, circulates Wei Qi
• Large Intestine
• Paired Organ: Lungs
• Color: offwhite
• Peak Hours: 5am7am
• Physical Branches: nose, skin, body hair, mucus
• Functions: absorption of fluids, elimination of solid wastes
And as they say five plus a day or as it should be said Five Meridians Plus A Day will
ensure good health in the meridian organs and a good vibartional flow of energy in the
human energy system.
preparation of foods is also important because there are many different away of preparing
food some good and some not so good.
Grilling
Grilling food drys the food out and breaks down the balance of the meridian energy.
Baking
Can be good for meats if the meat is placed of a rack so that the fat can run free of the meat
and the meridian energy holds to gether better if the meat id cooked slowly.
Boiling
Boiling vegatable is not so good for the meridian energy because you end up boiling the
goodness out of the vegatable and you over load the vegatable with energy from the water
meridian.
Streaming
Streaming foods is the best way to protect the meridian energy of the food as it locks the
energy into the food as it is cooking.
And remember organic foods are always best because they hold a higher vibration then
theated foods.
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What is Chi?
Chi, often written as Qi (pronounced “chee”) could be described as a type of bioelectricity and is the
life force in and around us. It cannot normally be seen without the aid of Kirlian photography, but it can
be felt and its effects can be seen. Numerous cultures describe a matrix of subtle energies that support
and animate the physical body. This energy is called Chi in Chinese, Ki in Japanese, Prana in India and
Tibet, and Nefesh in Israel. Sufis call it Baraka, Christian mystics call it the Holy Spirit and the ancient
Greeks called it Pneuma. Hahnemann, father of homeopathy, referred to it as "vital force," and in
chiropractic it is called the "innate intelligence." Our bodies are composed of a series of energy systems
which are interwoven and superimposed. The correct functioning of these systems forms the basis of
our health. Energetically charged fluids are pumped through the lymphatic system, the blood
circulatory system, interstitially, through the bone marrow and spine, around the brain and so on. The
Chi flows through a system of meridians which are like channels within the energy body. Chi is all
around us in the environment and inside us; our body is dependant upon this Chi to continue
functioning.
We obtain Chi from the air, food, water, the Sun, warm places, the moon, the Earth, stars, and several
other places in the environment. When we are born we also have an abundant supply of Chi stored our
abdomen, which will usually deplete gradually through the course of our lifetime if we do not replenish
it by way of Chi Gung exercises! There are several types of Chi in the body and its circulation is rather
complicated (see Chi Circulatory System).
Meridians
Like a network of rivers nourishing a landscape, the meridians are the channels through which Chi
flows, nourishing and energizing the body. These channels exist within the energy body but you won’t
find them on the operating table!
Collectively, they form the matrix within which the physical body functions. They also act as a network
of communication between the mind, the physical body and the more subtle energy body.
One theory on the structure of Meridians is the Hyaluronic Acid Hypothesis:
This model shows how energy can flow in the body along the Meridians, but there are no channels to
be found on dissection of the body. In this model, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) molecules are pulled into
position by the electromagnetic charge around the arteries and veins. This explanation is based on the
work of Dr. E.W. Nordenstrom, author of the book "Biologically Closed Electrical Circuits", which
shows that there are different electrical charges present in arteries and in veins. This difference causes a
flow of electrical current between the arteries and veins. In physics, when there is a flow of ions along
a wire there is also an electromagnetic field generated around that wire. Thus, Dr. Nordenström
hypothesises that the human body has an immense network of blood vessel "cables" that are surrounded
by electromagnetic fields. It is these fields that proposedly hold in place Hyaluronic Acid molecules
that create functional channels inside of which flow ions. This flow of ions is the "Chi." Hyaluronic
Acid facilitates energy transfer and is a key component in the systems which enable mechanical
movement of the body. Research also suggests that hyaluronan plays an important role in brain
development.
There are twelve main meridians (Jingluo) in the body, each associated with a particular element and
organ system. The meridians are typically listed in Yin/Yang pairs:
• Lung (armyin) and Large Intestine (armyang) Metal
• Stomach (legyang) and Spleen (legyin) Earth
• Heart (armyin) and Small Intestine (armyang) Fire
• Bladder (legyang) and Kidney (legyin) Water
• Pericardium (armyin) and TripleWarmer (armyang) Fire
• Gallbladder (legyang) and Liver (legyin) Wood
The armyin meridians flow from the torso along the inner edge of the arms to the fingers. The arm
yang meridians flow from the fingers along the outer edge of the arms to the head. The legyang
meridians flow from the head down the torso and along the back of the legs to the toes. The legyin
meridians flow from the toes along the inner edge of the legs to the torso. The Chi in a given meridian
is strongest during a specific twohour period of the twentyfour hour day. The way Chi travels in this
cycle through the meridians is referred to as the Meridian Clock. When this flow is balanced and
harmonious, we experience physical and emotional wellbeing. When the flow is blocked, intermittent
or deplete, we experience physical or emotional disease. Chi Gung and acupuncture are practices which
help us to maintain a healthy flow of Chi throughout the body.
Meridian Clock indicating associated health conditions
Along with the twelve main meridians, there are also the Eight Extraordinary Meridians the Du, Ren,
Dai, Chong, Yin Chiao, Yang Chiao, Yin Wei and the Yang Wei Meridians. The Eight Extraordinary
Meridians are the first to form in the human embryo. They represent a deeper level of energetic
structuring, and play an important role within the practice of Chi Gung