A SIMPLIFIED VISION: [up]

Initially TCM and AP may seem like a confusing mix-up of strange

terms and concepts. Not to worry...it really is very logical! Step back
and forget about all the different terminology. Meridian theory is
based on the concept of energy flow and the "organs"
associated with the major meridians. In order to get a handle on the
topic you need to envision:
The route of the energy flow...what route it takes, where it runs
deep and where it comes to the surface.
The association of stations (organs) with sections of the route.
The interconnections (shortcuts) between various sections of
the route.
I view the simplified vision as the London Underground...it has the
basic route through the city, comprised of various sections and each
section has a station. Your visual simplification may be different but
it certainly helps to have one!
Once this concept is grasped it is not so difficult to learn the route of
the meridians over the body..it is just another road (tube) map.
Along the route are points of interest (AP points) and intersections
(meridian crossovers) and shortcuts between sections (Luo points).
Traffic controllers utilize key places to influence the flow of traffic on
a route. In AP one utilizes strategically placed AP points. Although
there are many AP points there are a limited number of strategically
placed ones..and these are the ones that must become very
familiar.
The organs are like the Underground stations in that they are
associated with specific meridians (route sections) and meridian
points are used to influence energy (traffic) flow through the organ
(station).
The next step is learning what goes on at each station (organ). Once
you learn what happens at each station when traffic is running
smoothly you will be able to recognize the effect on traffic, and the
station, when flow along the route is disturbed. In our analogy you
will be recognizing patterns that develop when energy flow is
disturbed.
If you know the route well and what happens normally at each
station it is only common sense ...The Five Elements and/or
Eight Principles... how to figure out what station is not normal and
what traffic upset has lead to the problem. With experience one
learns where traffic jams are likely to occur and which stations they
will affect. When one becomes more familiar with the situation you
will learn short cuts between sections of the route that, when
utilized, allow for smoother traffic flow.
In AP and TCM the meridians are the routes, the organs are the
stations and the AP Points are the areas along the way where
energy (traffic flow) can be manipulated. You need to become
familiar with which areas (AP Points) work best under different
circumstances to keep the traffic flowing smoothly.
AP can be used in a cookbook fashion..someone else has figured
out the route and you follow their instructions.
It can also be used in a slightly different concept for the
musculoskeletal system. In this concept you need to know the
mechanics of movement and wherein lies the restriction to the
proper functioning of that system. Once you can pin point where the
problem lies you can utilize AP points that lie along and/or influence
the area to improve neurological conduction, reduce muscle spasm
and relieve pain.
With a firm grasp of Western anatomy, and a vision of energy flow, AP
and the Patterns of TCM become a logical approach to wellness
management.

COMMAND and SPECIAL ACTION POINTS:

Tonification Point: mother/parent

Sedation Point: child/son

greatest concentration of Qi at
Horary Point (+) :
maximum time of meridian
treat specific pathologies
affecting externally-internally
Luo Point: coupled
channels..GB/LIV
where Qi & Blood in the Channels
Xicleft: collect...used to treat acute
diseases

Wu-Shu = 5 Transporting Points (* = Well Point)

Element METAL EARTH FIRE WATER FIRE WOOD

Meridian LU LI ST SP HT SI BL KI PC TH GB LIV
Sense Organ nose mouth tongue ear eye

WOOD 11* 3 43 1* 9* 3 65 1* 9* 3 41+ 1*+

FIRE 10 5 41 2 8+ 5+ 60 2 8+ 6+ 38 2
EARTH 9 11 36+ 3+ 7 8 40 3 7 10 34 3
67
METAL 8+ 1*+ 45* 5 4 1* 7 5 1* 44* 4
*
 66
WATER 5 2 44 9 3 2 10+ 3 2 43 8
+

Tai Yang Yang Shao Tai Tai Shao Jue Shao Shao
Tai Yin Jue Yin
Yin Ming Ming Yin Yang Yang Yin Yin Yang Yang

Time 3-5A 5-7A 7-9A 9-11A 11A-1P 1-3P 3-5P 5-7P 7-9P 9-11P 11P-1A 1-3A

SOURCE 9 4 42 3 7 4 64 3 7 4 40 3

LUO 7 6 40 4 5 7 58 4 6 5 37 5
XICLEFT 6 7 34 8 6 6 63 5 4 7 36 6

LIV
MU LU1 ST25 CV12 CV14 CV4 CV3 GB25 CV17 CV5 GB24 LIV14
3

SHU:BL 13 25 21 20 15 27 28 23 14 22 19 18

SP 21... Luo for all..connects all!

GV 1.... Luo of all Yang Collaterals
CV 15... Luo of all Yin Collaterals
GB 39... Luo of 3 lower leg Yang

INFLUENTIAL POINTS (8+2) MASTER

POINTS (6)
LIV 13 Zang (Yin Organs)
CV 12 Fu (Yang Organs) LI Face/mo
4 uth
CV 17 QI
LU Head/Ne
GB 34 Tendons For
7 ck/Lungs
LU 9 Vessels e
Chest/cr
PC
BL 11 Bone anial
6
abd.
GB 39 Marrow
BL 17 Blood/Diaphragm BL Hips/Cau
40 dal back
ST 40 Phlegm
S
Hin Abdome
T
d n/GI/Qi
36
BL 12 Wind/Trachea
SP Caudal
6 abd./UG
 COMMAND POINTS EMPIRICAL POINTS
Well Mental LU 9 Qi in & down
Spring Fever LI 4 dispel Wind
trans.
Stream Bi ST 40
Phlegm/damp
River Cough/asthma/throat CV 6 Sea of Qi
Sea GI/Yang Organs ST 44 clear ST Heat
HT 7 calming

HIP TRIANGLE ST 36 Qi
GB 29 : GB 30 : BL 54 GV 26 resussitation
dispel
LI 11 Wind/Damp/hea
t

SONG of 4 GENERAL POINTS GV 4 Life Gate

ST 36 Diar./3 Yin
SP 6
Abdomenal & lumbar pain cross
BL 40
CV 4 3 Yin+CV
LU7 all Yang cross
Head, neck & facial
GV 14 disp Wind
LI 4 disorders
clear Heat,fever
GV 20 100 Yang meet!
SI 1 lactation
INTERSECTION POINTS
GB 30 siatica
hypochondriac
TH 6
pain
ST 8 Hand Yang LI, SI, TH

SI 18 Foot Yang ST, BL, GB

CV 3 Foot Yin SP, KI, LIV

GB 22 Hand Yin LU, HT, PC

SYMPTOMATIC POINTS 4 GATE TREATMENT

Fever GV 14, LI 11, LI 4 LIV 3
Bilaterally
Shock GV 26, KI 3, (PC 6) LIV 14
Cough CV 22, LU 7
Nausea PC 6 + ST 36 KIDNEY BELT
GV4: BL23: BL52: GB25:
Loose stool SP 6
CV6
Constipation ST 25, Th 6

PERIODIC
Weakness LI 4, ST 34
OPTHALMIA
GB 1:ST 1:BL 1:Yu
Anorexia BL 21, ST 36
Yao :LIV 1

VITAL SUBSTANCES and ORGANS [up]

HEART Governs Blood

LIVER Stores Blood
LUNG Governs Qi & Influences Fluids
Governs Food Qi, Holds Blood & Influences
SPLEEN
Fluids
KIDNEY Stores Jing & Influences Fluids

ORGAN SUMMARY [up]

Protects the Heart

PERICARDIUM

mild Shen disorder = nervous

condition

HEART Governs Blood

Controls Blood Vessels & Sweat

Manifests in COMPLEXION
Opens to the TONGUE
Houses the MIND
JOY
Rules all the organs
TRIPLE
Regulates water passages
HEATER
UPPER BURNER: Lu & HT -> Blood &
Qi
MIDDLE BURNER: SP & ST ->
Digest'n & T/T
LOWER BURNER: Elimination & Sex
organs

LUNGS Govern Qi & Respiration

Controls Channels & Blood vessels
D/D
Manifest in SKIN & BODY HAIR
Regulate water channels
Open to the NOSE
Houses the CORPOREAL SOUL
GRIEF

LIVER Stores Blood

Ensures smooth flow of Qi
Controls sinews
Manifests in NAILS
Opens to the EYES
Houses the ETHEREAL SOUL
ANGER

SPLEEN Governs T&T

Controls Blood
Muscles
the 4 limbs
raising of Qi
Manifests in LIPS
 Opens to the MOUTH
Houses THOUGHT
WORRY/PENSIVE

KIDNEYS Govern water

Control reception of Qi
lower 2 orifices
Manifest in HEAD HAIR
Open to the EARS
Houses WILL POWER
Gate of Vitality
Governs reproduction & development
Produces Marrow
Stores Jing
FEAR
MERIDIAN NOTES [up]
I: LUNG

All respiratory
cough
problems
asthma
sore throat
Local pain shoulder
elbow
carpus

II: PERICARDIUM
 All cardiovascular
problems
Epigastric pain nausea/vomiting
Emotional nervous
anxiety
Local pain along
meridian

III: HEART

All cardiovascular
problems
Emotional nervous
anxiety
Local pain along
meridian

IV: SPLEEN

GI conditions epigastric pain

abdominal
distention
diarrhea
U/G problems impotence
 urine
incontinence
Lassitude
Pain medial hind limb

V: LIVER

Painful urination
Painful external genitalia
Epilepsy
Eye problems
Jaundice

VI: KIDNEY

U/G problems
Chronic back pain & weakness
Old animal insomnia & vertigo
Sore throat

VII: LARGE INTESTINE

5 Senses disorders
Pain facial
 mouth, throat,
teeth,
neck
lateral fore limb

VIII: TRIPLE HEATER

Deafness
Eye/throat problems
Fever
Pain temporal head
caudal fore limb

X: SMALL INTESTINE

Deafness
Pain/stiffness neck & back
scapula
ulnar aspect
fore limb

X: STOMACH

GI disorders
 Pain head/face
eyes, nose.
mouth, teeth
cranial hind
limbs

XI: GALLBLADDER

Deafness
Liver/gallbladder
problems
Pain lateral chest
abdomen
lower
extremities

XII: BLADDER

Eye problems
Pain neck
spine
caudal lower
limbs
Mental illness
Epilepsy
All TCM Organ
disorders

XIII: GOVERNING VESSEL (DU)

 Behavioral
problems
Convulsions *loss of conciousness
Fever
U/G problems
Spinal pain

XIV: CONCEPTION VESSEL (REN)

Endocrine & reproduction problems
Abdominal distention
Sore throat
Pain in ventral midline

THE 8 EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS [up]

Except for the Ren (Conception Vessel) & Du (Governing Vessel) the 8 Extraordinary
Vessels are made up of points located on other meridians. To use these meridains the
meridian is opened with the Master Point, the desired points are used and then the
meridian is closed with the Coupled Point.

MASTER COUPLED ACCUMULATION

VESSEL
POINT POINT POINT

Ren Mai LU 7 KI 6
Yin Qiao Mai KI 6 LU 7 KI 8
Du Mai SI 3 BL 62
Yang Qiao
BL 62 SI 3 BL 59
Mai
Chong Mai SP 4 PC 6
Yin Wei Mai PC 6 SP 4 KI 9
Dai Mai GB 41 TH 5
Yang Wei
TH 5 GB 41 GB 35
Mai
EXTRAORDINARY VESSEL FUNCTIONAL PAIRS

Ren & Du store Yin & Yang

Chong & Dai circulate between Yin & Yang body organs
Yin Wei & Yang Wei link Yin & Yang
Yin Qiao & Yang
distribute energy between Yin & Yang anatomy
Qiao

Du Mai meets all Yang meridians

Ren Mai meets all Yin meridians

Chong Mai meets all 12 meridians

Dai Mai binds up all meridians

Yang Qiao
meet at medial canthus of eye ->regulate lower limbs
Yin Qiao
connects with all Yang meridians
Yang Wei
dominates exterior of body
connects with all Yin meridians
Yin Wei
dominates interior of body
The 8 Extraordinary Meridians -> control, join,store & regulate the Qi & Blood of
each meridian.

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V.I.P. (very important points)...

Clicking on a completed point will take you to the destination ->->->

ST BL
SI 3 BL 13 BL 18 BL 23
40 10
BL
SP 6 BL 40 BL 14 BL 19 BL 25
60
ST GB
BL 39 BL 15 BL 20 BL 27
36 20
ST GB
LI 4 BL 16 BL 21 BL 28
37 34
ST
LI 11 BL 17 BL 22 GV 14 HT 7
39

SI 3: Hou Xi = Back Stream

Stream Point
Wood Point
Confluent Point of Governing Vessel
 releases exterior conditions
stimulates sweating
dispels Wind & Wind Heat
clears Fire, Heat & Summer Heat
drains pathological substances from the Heart
regulates the Governing Vessel
relaxes sinews & benefits joints
stops pain

:febrile disease without sweating

:common cold, conjunctivitis
:dizziness, vertigo
:nose bleed
GOOD FOR:
:painful obstruction with general aches
:headache..occipital & Parietal
:painful/stiff upper back/neck/spine
:contracture/pain of arm, elbow, fingers
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SP 6: San Yin Jiao = 3 Yin Meeting

meeting point of 3 Yin of leg (SP, LIV, KI)

Symptomatic Point for diarrhea
Master Point of Caudal abdomen & Urogenital tract

strengthens Spleen
resolves Damp
promotes LIV -> smooth LIV Qi
*tones KI
nourishes Blood & Yin
Benefits urination
regulates uterus & menstration
moves Blood -> eliminate stasis
cools Blood (important wrt skin)
stops pain
calms the Mind
 Digestive problems
GOOD FOR: Urinary problems
Reproductive problems
:with ST 36 -> tone Middle
Burner Qi
Qi
:-> tone Blood & Qi
:chronic tiredness
:Hot or Cold
Damp
:especially Lower Burner
specific action on urinary
Urinary
function
:if deficiency or stasis
Blood :cools Blood (use for Hot
skin)
smooths
LIV Qi
elim.
Decreases Pain in lower abdomen
Damp
tones
SP
Calms helps with insomnia

ST 36: Zu Sanli = Foot 3 Miles

Sea point
Earth point
Sea of Food point
Master Point of abdomen, GI tract and Qi

benefits ST & SP
tonifies Qi & Blood
dispels Cold
strenghthens body
brightens eyes
regulates Nutritive & Defensive Qi
regulates intestines
raises Yang
expels Wind & Damp
 resolves edema

toning Qi & Blood

ST deficient patterns
GOOD FOR:
external Wind/Cold
deficient constipation
with CV6 & GV20->raise
Prolapses
Yang
Painful Obstruction Syndrome as elim. Wind/Damp/Cold
ALL GI disorders
Lower extremity paralysis & weakness
General tonification point of body
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ST 37: Shang Ju Xu = Upper Great Emptiness

Located 6 cun below ST 35 & 1 cun lateral to the anterior tibial

crest

Lower Sea point of LI

Sea of Blood point (along with ST 39 & BL 11)

regulates ST & intestine function

elim. Damp Heat
dispels food retention
calms asthma

* acts for LI as ST 36 acts for ST

chronic
diarrhe
a
can affect LI directly
Damp
Heat
of LI
tonifies Blood
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ST 39: Xia Ju Xu = Lower Great Emptiness

 Located 9 cun below ST 35 & 1 cun lateral to the anterior tibial
crest

Lower Sea point of SI

Sea of Blood point (with ST 37 & BL 11)

regulates fubction of ST & intestines

elim. Damp Heat
stops pain
tonifies Blood

Abd. pain
with
boborygm
i
GOOD FOR all SI patterns
flatulance
cloudy
dark urine
ST 36 + ST 39 for pain in legs due to Wind/Damp

ST 40: Feng Long = Abundant Bulge

Luo point of ST

*resolves Phlegm & Damp

calms asthma
clears Heat
calms & clears mind...lifts Phlegm
opens chest...via decreasing Phlegm

calms ST if anxious
PC 6 + ST 40 -> ease chest soreness (bruised/broken
ribs)
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BL 40: Wei Zhong = Supporting Middle

Sea point
 Earth point
Master Point caudal back & hips

clears Heat
resolves Damp
relaxes sinews
resolves obstruction from channels
elim. Blood stasis
clears Summer Heat..fever delerium, rash
cools Blood...good for hot skin

:lower back pain

:atrophy & motor impairment of hind limb
GOOD FOR:
:burning urination
: abd. pain & V / D

best for acute, excess back pain...BL 60 better for

chronic deficient pain
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BL 39: Wei Yang = Supporting Yang

Lower Sea point for TH (LB)

opens water passages in LB

stimulates transformation & excretion of fluids in LB
benefits the Bladder

excess patterns of LB characterized by fluid

USED IN: accumulation as Damp or edema...burning urination,
urine retention, ankle edema, incontinence/enuresis

sedate if...xs LB -> urine retention

tonify if...defic. LB -> incontinence
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LI 4: Hegu = Joining Valley

Master Point of face & mouth
Source point
:Expels Ext. & Int. Wind from
head
A 4 Gate Point : LI4+LIV3
:stops pain
:calms the Mind

*dispels External Wind

*releases the Exterior
stimulates dispersing function of LU
stops pain
resolves obstruction from channels
tonifies Qi & consolidates Exterior
harmonizes ascending & descending

:pain in neck, eyes, teeth &

throat
:facial paralysis
:febrile disease

GOOD FOR: :fore limb pain & motor

problems
:hayfever (wrt Ext. Wind &
exterior)
:nasal congestion (wrt LU
dispersing)

calming & antispasmodic (not for intestines)

:Painful Obstructive
Distal Point for Syndrome of arm/shoulder
:face/eyes etc.
combine LI4 + (LIV3 or GV24
Calming...effects Mind
or GB13)
LI4+ST36+CV6 for chronic
Tones Qi
rhinitis

:->promote delivery in labor->-

Empirical Point
>
**CONTRAINDICATED IN PREGNANCY**
LI 11: Qu Chi = Crooked Pond

Sea point
Earth point
Tonification point

expels External Wind

clears Heat
cools Blood (skin)
resolves Damp
regulates Nutritive Qui & Blood
benefits sinews & joints

:pain in eyes,
teeth, throat
:fore limb pain
& motor
problems...Elbo
GOOD FOR:
w
:uticaria
:febrile disease
:V & D

Affects Interior & Exterior->->->

(1)expels Ext. Wind/Heat (thus use as LI4) but has no specific
action on face
(2)clears Heat in general...use in LIV Fire with high BP
(3)cools Blood...uticaria, psoriasis & exema
:acne
:SP -> digestive
(4)resolves Damp..especially Damp/Heat changes
:urinary ->
cystitis
(5)External Damp?heat -> fever, heaviness, loose stools
(6)for thyroid swelling...Phlegm
 :Bi Syndrome
:Wei Syndrome
(7)Benefits sinews & joints
:Wind stroke
paralysis
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BL 13: Fei Shu = Lung's Hollow

Shu Point of LU

stimulates LU D&D function

regulates LU Qi
regulates Nutritive & Wei Qi
tonifies LU Qi
*stops cough
clears Heat
dispels Wind Heat or Cold

:cough
GOOD FOR: :asthma
:chest pain
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BL 14: Jue Yin Shu = Absolute Yin Hollow

Shu Point of PC

regulates & tonifies Heart...especially Yang & Qi

expands & relaxes the chest
spreads LIV Qi & redirects rebellious Qi downward

:cough
:cardiac pain
GOOD FOR:
:palpitations
:vomiting
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BL 15: Xin Shu = Heart's Hollow

 Shu Point of Heart

Nourishes the Heart

regulates & tonifies the Heart...espec. Qi, Yang & Blood
invigorates Blood
cools heat in the Blood
clears Heart Fire & heat
tonifies ancestral Qi
regulates the UB
:menopause
:neurasthenia
GOOD FOR:
:cough
:cardiac pain

transforms Heart Phlegm

expands & relaxes the chest
calmms the Mind..via clearing Heat in the Heart
clears the Brain
transforms Wind/Phlegm
:palpitations
:memory loss
GOOD FOR:
:seizures
:anxiety & insomnia

BL 16: Du Shu = Governing Hollow

Shu Point of Governing Vessel

regulates Heart
invigorates Blood
clears Heat
cools Heat in Blood
expands & relaxes the chest
benefits the diaphragm
facilitates lactation
 :chest pain..fron Blood stasis in
Heart
:pericarditis, endocarditis
:diaphragmatic spasms
GOOD FOR:
:abdominal distention & pain
:fever, chills
:boils, abcesses
:mastitis
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BL 17: Ge Shu = Diaphragm's Hollow

Influential Point of Blood/Diaphragm

nourishes Blood
invigorates Blood...removes Blood stasis
opens the chest
removes obstructions from the diaphragm
pacifies ST Qi
tonifies Qi & Blood
clears Heat
Calms the Mind

:deficiency of Blood in any organ

:vomiting
GOOD
:hiccup/belching
FOR:
:asthma/cough
:low back pain
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BL 18: Gan Shu = Liver's Hollow

Shu Point of Liver

benefits LIV/GB
resolves Damp Heat
 moves stagnant Qi
regulates the Stomach
softens hard masses
benefits the eyes
eliminates Wind

:jaundice/cholistasis
:liver disease
:chest/hypochondrial pain
GOOD
:low back pain
FOR:
:LIV Blood deficiency...along with BL 17
:to decrease internal Wind
:eye problems
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BL 19: Dan Shu = Gallbladder's Hollow

Shu Point of Gallbladder

resolves damp Heat in LIV/GB

pacifies the Stomach
relaxes the diaphragm
brightens the eyes
regulates the Liver
regulates the Stomach
softens hard masses

:jaundice
GOO :liver disease
D
FOR: :chest/hypochondrial pain
:local back pain

BL 20: Pi Shu = Spleen's Hollow

Shu Point of Spleen

 tonifies SP/ST
resolves damp & Phlegm
nourishes Blood....with BL 23
contains Blood
invigorates SP T&T function
raises middle Qi
softens hard masses
expediates lactation
*tonification of Post Heaven Qi...with BL 21

:any SP deficient pattern....tired, loose stools,poor

appetite, abdominal distention,uterine prolapse
:jaundice

GOOD FOR: :vomiting & diarrhea

:bloody stools
:anorexia
:low back pain

**for all chronic diseases with energy depletion**

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BL 21: Wei Shu = Stomach's Hollow

Shu Point of Stomach

regulates & tones ST Qi (+SP Qi)

resolves Damp...by tonifying SP Qi -> improve T&T
pacifies Stomach
*relieves retention of food (use reducing method)
BL 20 + BL 21 -> tone Qi + Blood in general
BL 20 -> stimulate ascending SP Qi
BL 21 -> stimulate descending ST Qi (redirects rebellious Qi
downwards)
 :epigastric pain
:anorexia
:abdominal distention
GOOD FOR:
:boborygmi/belching
:vomiting & diarrhea
:local back pain
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BL 22: San Jiao Shu = Triple Heater's Hollow

Shu Point of Triple Heater

regulates Triple Heater

opens the Water Passages
tonifies the Kidneys..especially Yang
*regulates transformation of fluid in LB
resolves Damp....especially LB
expels stones...especially urinary

:boborygmi
:abdominal distention
:vomiting & diarrhea
GOOD FOR: :leg edema
:urine retention
:painful urination
:local back pain
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BL 23: Shen Shu = Kidney's Hollow

Shu Point of Kidney

tonifies KI & nourishes KI Essence

regulates the LB
warms Yang & Cold
resolves damp
regulates Water Pathways & promotes urination
 strengthens lower back & knees
nourishes Blood
benefits bone & Marrow ->strengthen Brain
increases KI function of reception of Qi
brightens the eyes
benefits the ears
expels stones...especially urinary

:any KI deficiency
:impotence
:urine dribbling
:deafness
:edema
:asthma
GOOD FOR: :diarrhea
:local back pain
:weak back &/or stifles
:memory, depression, will power, disorientation
:bone pathology
:BL 23 + BL 20 for Blood deficiency
:BL 23+SP 6+BL 28 for LB Damp Heat

BL
Da Chang Shu = Large Intestine's Hollow
25:

Shu Point of Large Intestine

increases LI function
regulates & moistens the Intestines
resolves Damp Heat
dries Damp Cold
removes channel obstruction
decreases fullness & swelling
strengthens lower back
 :abdominal distention
:diarrhea/constipation (BL 25+BL 20)
:sciatic pain
GOOD FOR:
:hind limb numbness/motor problems
:chronic LI disease
:excess paterns of LI
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BL
Xiao Chang Shu = Small Intestine's Hollow
27:

Shu Point of Small Intestine

increases SI function
regulates & moistens the Intestines
resolves Damp
clears Heat
strengthens lower back
regulates the water Pathways & stabilizes the Essence
benefits urination

:lower abdominal pain/distention

:diarrhea
:sciatica
GOOD FOR:
:increased frequency of urination
:dysuria, heamaturia, incontinence
:lower back pain
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BL
Pang Guang Shu = Bladder's Hollow
28:

Shu Point of Bladder

regulates Bladder & water pathways

resolves damp
clears Heat
 stops pain
eliminates stagnation
strengthens lower back 9loins)
expels stones..urinary

dysuria
increased frequency
:urinary problems retention
incontinence
GOOD FOR: infection
:prostatitis
:diarrhea/constipation
:stiffness/pain in lower back &/or stifles
:lower urinary tract stones
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GV
Da Zhui = Big Vertebra
14:

Influential Point of Yang

Sea of Qi Point

calms the Spirit & clears the Brain

tonifies Protective Qi
dispels Wind & Wind Heat
clears Fire, Heat & Summer Heat
*restores collapsed Yin
relaxes sinews

:all febrile disease

:seizures, hysteria
:emphysema
:hepatitis
GOOD FOR:
:uticaria, exema
:*heat stroke
:stiffness/pain of neck/spine
:headache
BL
Tian Zhu = Heaven's Pillar
10:

opens sensory orifices

dispela Wind, Wind Cold, Wind Heat, Wind Phlegm & Cold
reduces fever
clears Heat
strengthens & relaxes sinews
strengthens the back

:asthma, difficult breathing, chest pain

:fever
:dizziness, seizures, ataxia
:eye pain & inflammation
:nasal congestion
GOOD FOR: :throat pain & swelling
:painful obstruction...especially Cold
:occipital headache
:neck pain...including traumatic
:back pain
:lower extremety weakness
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BL 60: Kun Lun = Kunlun Mountains

River Point
Fire Point

strengthens the back

relaxes the sinews
facilitates Qi & Blood flow
regulates & invigorates Blood
dispels Wind & Cold
expediates labor
stops pain..."Aspirin Point"
 :seizures
:occipital headache
:vertigo
:difficult labor
neck, shoulder, upper back
GOOD FOR: lower back, buttock, sacral
sciatica
:pain
lower extremity pain,stiffness,paralysis
ankle & heel
sole of foot
:ankle edema
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GB
Feng Chi = Wind Pool
20:

Intersecting Point of the Triple Heater & Yang Wei Meridian on the
GB Meridian

releases exterior conditions

dispels Wind, Wind Cold, Wind Heat and Cold
subdues LIV Yang
relaxes the sinews
facilitates Qi flow
extinguishes LIV Wind & clears LIV Fire & Heat
opens & brightens the eyes
clears the sensory orifices
 :febrile diseases
:seizures
:*hyperthyroid
:painful obstruction with body aches
:common cold
GOOD FOR: :urticaria
:hemiplegia
:insomnia, dizziness, vertigo
:occipital headache
:pain & stiffnesss of jaw, neck, shoulder & back
:trigeminal neuralgia
[up]

GB
Yang Lin Quan = Yang Mound Spring
34:

Sea Point
Earth Point
Influential Point of Sinews

regulates & tonifies LIV...espescially Qi, Yang & Blood

regulates GB
spreads LIV Qi
subdues LIV Yang
extinguishes LIV Wind
clears Heat
transforms Damp Heat...especially LIV/GB
drains LIV pathogens
alleviates exterior conditions
expels Wind, Wind Phlegm & Cold
*strengthens & relaxes the sinews
benefits joints...hips & knees
facilitates Qi flow
stops pain
 :hepatitis due to Damp Heat
:jaundice
:acute biliary tract disease
:cirrhosis
:headache/hypertension due to excess LIV Yang
:head/face swelling
:acid regurgitation
:painful throat obstruction
GOOD FOR: :urinary incontinence
:constipation
:seizures, convulsions
:lower limb atrophy
:*disorders of muscles & tendons
:hypochondriac fullness & pain
:acute pain/inflammation of back, hip, knee
:sciatica
:weakness & lateral deviation of foot

HT 7: Shen Men = Spirit's Gate Source Point Stream Point Earth Point
regulates & tonifies the Heart (Qi, Blood, Yin, Yang) transforms Heart Phlegm
benefits the tongue clears Heart Fire, Heat, *deficiency Heat cools Heat in the Blood
calms the Spirit strengthens & clears the Brain dispels Wind Phlegm GOOD FOR:
:sensation of large heart :chest pain with palpitations :arrythmia :dizziness :headache
:asthmatic wheezing :hypoglossal paralysis :hypertension :*hyperthyoidism :poor appetite
with painful obstruction of throat :coughing blood :bloody stool :*exema with intense
itching :mania, seizures, hyperactivity, restlessness, insomnia :forgetfulness,
disorientation :incontinence :impotence
1...for DIAGNOSIS
The 5 Elements, although often too rigid to accurately describe all physiological
functions, are a very useful aid when determining a diagnosis based on TCM. The Element
Correspondences can be utilized to assess the health of a patient. An example would
be the appearance of bloodshot eyes along with an angry temperament reflecting an
underlying Liver Excess or Stagnation of Liver Qi. Careful analysis of a patient's overall
appearance and constitution is required to reach an accurate TCM diagnosis.
The following chart illustrates some of the Elemental Correspondences.

2...for TREATMENT

Specific points on each meridian, the Transporting Points, correspond to

each of the 5 Elements.

LU LI ST SP HT SI BL KI PC TH GB LIV
WOOD 11 3 43 1 9 3 65 1 9 3 41 1
FIRE 10 5 41 2 8 5 60 2 8 6 38 2
EARTH 9 11 36 3 7 8 40 3 7 10 34 3
METAL 8 1 45 5 4 1 67 7 5 1 44 4
WATER 5 2 44 9 3 2 66 10 3 2 43 8
I. TREATMENT using the SHENG (CREATION)
CYCLE:

These points, the Transporting Points, are used clinically in the Sheng
(Creation) Cycle according to the "Mother-Son Law". The Mother Point is
before, and the Son Point after, the Horary Point.

The "Mother-Son Law" states:

In a Deficiency condition ->-> Tonify the Mother

In an Excess condition ->-> Sedate the Son
II. TREATMENT using the KO (CONTROL) CYCLE:

The sedation/tonification principle of the Ko Cycle utilizes (goes back to)

the Grandparent.

In a Deficiency condition ->-> Sedate the Grandparent

In an Excess condition ->-> Tonify the Grandparent
III. TREATMENT using both the SHENG & KO
CYCLES:

In a Deficiency condition->->Tonify the Mother & Sedate the Grandparent

In an Excess Condition->-> Sedate the Son & Tonify the Grandparent
IV. TREATMENT using SHENG & KO CYCLES + the
HORARY POINT:

This is also called the "4 NEEDLE TECHNIQUE".

The Horary Point is the point on a meridian that is the same Element as the
meridian (ST 36 is an Earth Point on an Earth Meridian). Horary points have
the ability to amplify the energy of the meridian, especially during the
meridian's period of peak energy.
In a Deficiency:
(i)Horary Point of Mother meridian
(a)Activate the SHENG
CYCLE (ii)Mother Point on affected meridian
(Tonification Point)
(iii)Horary Point of Grandparent
(b)Shut down the KO
CYCLE (iv)Grandparent Point on affected
meridian
Example: KI Deficiency...

LU 8
Tonify
KI 7
SP 3
Sedate
KI 3

In an Excess:
(i)Horary Point of Grandparent
(a)Activate the KO
CYCLE (ii)Grandparent Point of affected
meridian
(iii)Horary Point of Son
(b)Shut down the SHENG
CYCLE (iv)Son Point on affected meridian
(Sedation Point)
Example: SP Excess

LIV 1
Tonify
SP 1
LU 8
Sedate
SP 5

V. TREATMENT using the 5 TRANSPORTING

POINTS:

Each of the 5 Transporting Points on a meridian can be used to expel the

correlated Pathogenic Factor. To expel a Pathogenic factor the appropriate
point is sedated.

Points to Expel External Pathogenic Factors:

WATER Cold
WOOD Wind
FIRE Heat
 EARTH Damp
METAL Dryness
THE EIGHT PRINCIPLES
The 8 Principles is a method of classifying disharmony/symptoms as a basis
for diagnosis and treatment. Although different in approach from the 5
elements they are not exclusive of one another and the treatment points for
each situation frequently overlap.

The basic patterns are based on the balances of:

Yin/Yang
Hot/Cold
Excess/Deficiency
Interior/Exterior
This system is based on Yin and Yang as applied to the Location
(Interior/Exterior), Quality (Hot/Cold) and Quantity (Excess/Deficiency)
of the disease factor.

I: (A) YANG causes are due to Exogenous Pathogenic Factors (ExPF)

Wind

Heat
-6 "climatic factors" Dryness

Dampness

Cold

Summer-Heat

-infective factors of rapid onset & high morbidity

-parasites bites..insect/animal

-bites..insect/animal

-traumatic injury

-poor posture

I: (B) YIN causes are due to Endogenous Pathogenic Factors (EnPF)

Joy

Anger

Melancholy/sadness

-7 "emotional extremes" Meditation/Pensiveness

Grief/Sorrow

Fear

Fright

-inadequate diet &/or improper eating habits

-insufficient rest &/or overactivity

-insufficient exercise

-poor constitution
 endogenous Wind, damp or Fire

Qi Stasis

-pathological products such as: Blood Stasis

Fluid Accumulation

Food accumulation

II: LOCATION...Exterior/InteriorExterior/Interior...reveals the

location or depth of the problem.

Exterior Patterns..when the disease factor is located at the

depth of the Exterior structures. (Channels/Collaterals =
Jingluo)
-invasion of the superficial body by one of the 6 ExPF

Caused by: -trauma->Qi/Blood stagnation in the Jingluo

-Organ disorder ->Jingluo disorder

Interior Patterns...when the disease factor is located at the

depth of the Interior structures. (Organs)
-transmission of an ExPF from the Exterior->Interior

Caused by: -direct attack on an organ by an ExPF

-Organ disorder due to a Yin cause

III: QUALITY..Hot/Cold...reveals the quality or nature of

the problem.

Hot -> Expand ..moves upward & outward.

It: -moves Qi & Blood rapidly

-consumes Yin fluids

-stirs up Wind

-consumes Yin Qi

-disturbs Yin functions of cooling, moistening, nourishing & providing rest

-invasion of a Yang ExPF (Wind,Heat,Dryness,Summer-Heat) or an Infective

Due to:
factor

-the transformation in the body of a Cold->Heat

Yin pathogenic factor Damp->Damp-Heat

-Yin insufficiency & realtive Yang

excess OR
-internal disfunction of an Organ->->
-endogenous production of heat or
Damp-Heat

Cold -> Contract

It: -moves Qi & Blood slowly & tends to stagnate

-depresses the Yang functions of warming, moving, transforming, holding &

protecting

Due to: -invasion of a Yin ExPF (Cold or Damp)

-Yang insufficiency & relatine Yin excess

OR
-internal disfunction of an Organ->->
-endogenous production of cold or Cold-
Damp

IV: QUANTITY.. Excess/Deficiency..reveaals the

quantity/strength of the disease or pathogenic
factor relative to the antipathogenic
factor.

Excess...

-a relatively strong antipathogenic factor (APF) battling a strong

Due to:
pathogenic factor (PF)

-an accumulation of Fundamental Substance (FS)..Qi Stasis, Blood

Stasis, Phlegm

-Organ dysfunction->presence of Pathological Product (PP)..Fire,

Damp, Food Accumul'n

-a hyperactive Organ

Deficiency...
Due to: -a weak antipathogenic factor (APF)(compromised)

-Qi Deficiency

-Blood Deficiency

-an insufficient amount of Fundamental Substance -Body Fluid Deficiency

(FS) -Jing Deficiency

-Shen Deficiency

-Poor Shen

-a hypoactive Organ

SIGNS (SYMPTOMS) help depict the 8 PRINCIPLE

PATTERNS
LOCATION:
EXTERIOR INTERIOR

-chronic/recurrent
-acute onset
onset
-mild symptoms -severe symptoms
-fever & chills -high fever
-no aversion to cold or
-aversion to cold or wind
wind
-head & body aches -changes in stool
-nasal congestion -changes in urine

Pulse: normal Pulse: deep

Tongue proper: no change Tongue proper: changes
Tongue coat: minimmal
Tongue coat: changes
change
 QUALITY:
HOT COLD

-fever -chills & cold limbs

-aversion to heat -aversion to cold
-*perspiration -no perspiration
-discomfort increased -discomfort increased
with heat by cold
-discomfort decreased -discomfort decreased
by cold by heat
-dry mouth + thirst -*no thirst
-dry stools -watery stools
-scanty dark urine -lots of clear urine

Pulse: rapid Pulse: slow or tight

Tongue proper: red Tongue proper: pale
Tongue coat: moist
Tongue coat: dry yellow
white

QUANTITY:
EXCESS DEFICIENCY

-often acute -often chronic

-loud voice -weak voice
-heavy breathing -weak breathing
-weak/nonforceful
-heavy movement
movement
-*discomfort increased -discomfort decreased
by pressure by pressure

Pulse: forceful Pulse: weak

Tongue coat: none or
Tongue coat: thick
thin
COMBINATIONS:
EXTERIOR COLD INTERIOR COLD

-acute onset -chronic onset

-chills,cold limbs + no
-chills + slight fever
fever
-spontaneous daytime
-*no perspiration
sweating
 -abdominal pain better
-head & body aches
with warmth
-stools normal -stools watery
-urine normal -urine copious & clear

Pulse: deep, slow or

Pulse: superficial & tight
tight
Tongue proper: normal Tongue proper: pale
Tongue coat: thin, white, Tongue coat: white
moist moist

EXTERIOR HOT INTERIOR HOT

-fever + slight chills -high fever

-aversion to wind -no wind aversion
-*slight perspiration -*perspiration
-sore throat -restlessness
-slight thirst -*thirst
-urine normal -urine scant & dark

Pulse: superficial & tight Pulse: deep rapid

Tongue proper: normal Tongue proper: red
Tongue coat: thin, white,
Tongue coat: dry yellow
moist

EXTERIOR EXCESS INTERIOR EXCESS

-as per Exterior Cold

-loud voice
BUT.....
-*no perspiration -heavy breathing
-discomfort worse with
pressure

*Pulse: superficial &

Pulse: deep & forceful
forceful
Tongue coat: thin, white,
Tongue coat: thick
moist

EXTERIOR INTERIOR
DEFICIENCY DEFICIENCY

-*mild perspiration -weak voice

 -weak breathing
-discomfort better with
pressure

*Pulse: superficial &

Pulse: weak
relaxed
Tongue proper: flaccid Tongue proper: flaccid
Tongue coat: thin or
Tongue coat: none or thin
none

*HOT DEFICIENCY =
HOT EXCESS
YIN DEFICIENCY

-high fever -afternoon fever

-entire body red & hot -malar flush
-discomfort better with -"5 hearts
cold hot"..palms/soles hot
-discomfort worse with
heat & pressure
-forceful, rapid
-weak rapid movement
movement
-restless, delerium -restlessness/insomnia
-*night-time
-*perspiration
perspiration
-urine dark & scanty -urine dark & scanty
-stools dry -stools dry

Pulse: rapid & forceful Pulse: rapid, weak, thin

Tongue proper: dark red Tongue proper: red
Tongue coat:thin yellow-
Tongue coat: thick yellow
>none

*COLD DEFICIENCY =
COLD EXCESS
YANG DEFICIENCY

-chills & cold limbs -chills 7 cold limbs

-aversion to cold -aversion to cold
-discomfort better with -discomfort better with
warmth warmth
-discomfort WORSE -discomfort BETTER
with pressure with pressure
 -forceful, slow
-lassitude, sleeps a lot
movement
-*spontaneous
-*no perspiration
perspiration in day
-urine copious & clear -urine dark & scanty
-stools watery -stools dry

Pulse: slow & forceful Pulse: slow weak

Tongue proper: pale Tongue proper: pale
Tongue coat: thick white Tongue coat: thin white

COLLAPSE of YIN COLLAPSE of YANG

-flushed face -pale face

-hot hands & feet -cold hands & feet
-aversion to heat -aversion to cold
-restless..no rest -listless
-*thirst + prefers cold -*thirst + prefers for
drink warm drink
-perspiration sticky & -perspiration cold &
warm profuse
-rapid respiration -slow respiration

Pulse: slow & forceful Pulse: thin slow

Tongue proper: pale Tongue proper: pale
Tongue coat: thick white Tongue coat: moist thin

EIGHT PRINCIPLES & TREATMENT

I: FUNDAMENTAL SUBSTANCES
Most YANG Most Yin

Shen Qi Body Fluids Jing Blood

YANG = function YIN = substance

Specia
l Empirica Channel
Signs
Theori l Points Theory
es
 Pts to
-pale,lethargic,weak
benefit SP-
pulse,dizzy
>make Qi ST 36
SP 2-
-poor appetite
mother
Qi
SP 3- SP 6-3 Yin
Deficien -spontaneous sweating
Source cross
CV 6
cy
-frequent colds BL 20-Shu

LIV 13-Mu
-shortness of breath CV 17
CV 17- IP
Qi

-dizzy/vertigo GV 20
Pts to
Qi -abd. distention
benefit Qi
Pts for specific
Collapse -chronic diarr.
as above symptoms
-visceral prolapse

Pts to GV 4 GV 14-6 Yang

-Qi defic. signs+
benefit Qi cross
GV 14
-worse severity+ + MOXA

K
I
Yang 7
Deficien K
Pts to GV 20- head
cy I GV 20 Yang cross
-cold signs benefit
3
KI:
B
L
2
3

-listless, cold, pale CV4 MOXA

-profuse cold sweat CV 6 MOXA

Pts to Pts on GV
Yang -weak benefit channel as it
Collapse -cold aversion
Yang in governs Yang
general CV 8 MOXA QI

-prefers warm drinks

-pale, depressed, insomnia, Pts to St 36

dizzy benefit Qi
BL 17
Blood -dry stool, skin, mouth, Pts to
hair,stools benefit SP
Deficien
cy Pts to
BL 20
benefit KI
-thin body, pulse
BL 17
 Pts to
-pale, faint, unconscious benefit Qi ST 36 MOXA
Blood & Yang
Exhaust -*very thirsty
Pts to
ion benefit GV 20 MOXA
-thin,weak pulse
Blood

Pts to
-dry, thirsty benefit
Blood
Body
Pts to
Fluid -pale
benefit Yin
Deficien
Pts to
cy benefit
-hot
ST(origin of
Fluids)

-night sweats B Sp 6 - 3 Yin SP 6

L
CV 4 - 3 Yin+CV
18
-dry body, scant urine
B
Pts to
-"5 Hearts Hot" L
benefit
Yin Yin
2
-irritable, insomnia, 0
Deficien restless
Organs
Ht 6 -Yind CV 4
cy B
L Crevice
2
-thin body 3

Pts to
benefit KI

-malar flush Pts to

resusscitat
-rapid, thin pulse e:
Yin
-restless..no rest KI 1
Collapse
-prefers cold drinks GV 26

-warm sticky sweat PC 9

Pts to CV4
CHILD:growth benefit KI
redtardation,slow CV 6
Pts to
Jing maturity, poor dentition
benefit SP
Deficien
GB 39-IP
cy ADULT:mental slowness, Marrow GV 4
premature senility,
infertility BL 11-IP
Bone

-unconsciousness SP 6 BL 62-Qiao

-psychosis HT 7
Pts to
Poor
-incoherent speech benefit the
Shen Heart SI 3-GV
-sleep disturbances PC 6

-muddled thought
 *occurs during severe
illness, patient suddenly
Pseudo-
becomes alert for a short
Shen time, "the last flicker of
the candle"

II: PATHOGENIC FACTORS & PATHOLOGICAL PRODUCTS

I: WIND

upward & outward Special Empirical Channel

characteristics: Sudden onset /Rapid changes Movement
dispersion Theories Points Theory

*affects upper body

*affects LU

*affects the skin

-fever
-facial paralysis
-wind/cold aversion

*LU points LU7, LU9,

-sneeze/cough/runny
nose as is the 1st LI4, BL12,
External Wind + -migrating joint pain Organ BL13, TH5,
attacked by GB20,
-itchy throat
Wind GV14,GV16

-itchy skin
-stiffness
P:superficial

-basic Wind sypmtoms +

-facial paralysis
-chills/slight fever

-no perspiration
External Wind-Cold + as above as above

-body aches

-itchy *pale rash -stiff & painful joints

P: superficial & tight

-basic Wind sypmtoms + -stiff

-painful
-joints
-fever/slight chills -red
LU10, LU11,
-sore
LI1, LI4,
External Wind-Heat + *LU points
LI11, TH5,
-perspiration
GB20, GV14
-sore throat

-itchy *red rash

P:superficial & rapid

 -fever & chills

-body aches

-points for
-heavy sensation -points for
External Wind-Damp + -stiffness, pain & swelling Wind &
Wind & Damp
Damp
-itchy/*weepy rash

P:superficial & slippery

-facial paralysis
-headache *LIV points
-tremors BL18, GB20,
Internal Wind + -endogenous LIV2, LIV3,
-tics Wind affects GV20
-vertigo the Liver
-convulsions

II: DAMP

Special Empirical Channel

characteristics: stagnation/heaviness turbidity sitckiness
Theories Points Theory

-head/body/limb heaviness -cloudy urine -sticky mouth *SP points

-chest/abdomen fullness -mucusy stools -sticky discharges SP transforms

damp SP3, SP6,
*sudden SP9, BL20,
-purulent leukorrhea
External Damp BL21, BL23,
onset -joint pain & heavy LIV13, CV6,
-oozing sores -sticky *tongue coat *Shu Stream
sensation CV12
points ->
-weeping rashes dispel/transfo
rm Damp

for Internal
*gradual Damp ->
Internal Damp -as above -as above -as above as above
onset benefit Sp
T&T

III:HEAT

Rapid
Consumption of YIN
Expansion movement of
fluids
QI & Blood

Special Empirical Channel

characteristics:
Theories Points Theory
Disturbance of YIN
functions of cooling, Sirring up of
Upward & Outward Movement
moistening, nourishing & Wind
providing rest
External Heat -perspiration -fever/slight chills

P:rapid & as Wind-

*sudden onset as Wind-Heat
-rash -slight thirst superficial Heat
like Wind-Heat

-++fever/no chills
P: rapid
-++thirst
Internal Heat/Fire(Xs) -++perspiration
-dry mouth *Tx Organ
-dizziness* affected
-dry stool by Fire

-irritable *Spring
-convulsions* points ->
-insomnia dispel/clea
r Fire
*gradual onset -red/purple rash with bleeding
-delerium *due to Heat
stirring up
T: yellow coat Wind

Damp Heat -suppurating sores -afternoon fever

-thirst with no desire to

drink *Tx Organ
internal(gradual)
-irritated rashes P: rapid & affected LI11, GV14,
-stool/urine foul smelling slippery by Damp- GV26
Heat
external(sudden)
-painful/red/stiff joints T: sticky yellow coat

IVa:QI STASIS

Special Empirical Channel

characteristics: pain lumps/masses other signs
Theories Points Theory

-soft,mobile, poorly- -depression

-soreness/distentions
defined
-moodiness *Tx LIV -local &
LIV2, LIV3,
points to distal points
-*sighing GB34, LIV14,
-often in maintain on affected
come & go and shift location BL18
breast/abdomen P: wiry flow of Qi channel

T: purple

IVb:BLOOD Special Empirical Channel

STASIS Theories Points Theory
 -hard,well defined -purple face &
-sharp/stabbing pain
immobile, fixed masses lips
*Tx LIV
-purple rash points-
>move Qi-
-bleeding >move -local &
progression of Qi Stasis w/dark purple Blood BL17, SP10, distal points
(more severe) clots SP8 on affected
-including Organ *Tx HT
-constant & fixed location channel
enlargement points ->
P: choppy
benefit Ht
controlling
Blood
T: dark purple
w/ dark spots

V:COLD BLOOD

Special Empirical Channel

pain other signs
Theories Points Theory

-*amenorrehea
Cold "contracts" &
-pain: sharp/stabbing, constant, fixed -pale face
"stagnates" Blood
-chills/cold skin *Tx points to
local points
disperse Blood none
with MOXA
-better w/ warmth Stasis

Uterus is often affected -severe dysmenorhea P: slow or tight

T:pale/pale purple

Special Empirical Channel

VI:HOT BLOOD Theories Points Theory

Hot "moves Qi & Blood -red/dark red bleeding &

rapidly" rashes

-abnormal uterine
bleeding

-red face

-fever/warm skin *Tx points to

dispel/clear SP10,
Hot disturbs YIN function
-restlessness Heat BL40, PC3,
of cooling, moistening,
PC9
nourishing & providing rest. Spring points
-hematemesis

-heamaturia

P: rapid

T: red/dry

VII:FOOD
ACCUMULATION
-leads to disturbance of ST disturbs ST/SP T&T Special Empirical Channel
disturbs ST descending function other signs
function function Theories Points Theory

-nausea -sudden loss of appetite

-vomiting -distending P: slippery

abdominal/epigastric
-belching/burping pain *ST points ST21, ST25, local points
to benefit ST37, ST44, over
-hiccups -pain less with belching, descending LIV13, LIV14, abdomen &
vomiting, bowel & T&T CV12 epigastrum
movement T: thick/sticky
-acid regurgitation coat
-awful smelling
flatulence

VIII:FLUID Empirical Channel

Special Theories
ACCUMULATION Points Theory

LU:Facial & upper extremity edema

SP/ST:
*Lu/SP/KI points ->
abdominaledema/ascites,boborygmi,
benefit Body Fluid none local points
watery stool, *vomiting watery fluid
metabolism
after drinking

KI: lower extremity edema

Special Empirical Channel

IX:PHLEGM Theories Points Theory

Similar to Damp.
It stagnates & is Insubstantial Phlegm
Substantial Phlegm *(visible)
characterized by: *(invisible)

-heaviness

-turbidity/stickiness

P: slippery

T: sticky coat

-cough w/ watery phlegm -stuffy chest

LU Phlegm-Cold
-other Cold signs -dypsnea

-cough w/ yellow sticky phlegm -stuffy chest

LU Phlegm-Heat
-other Heat signs -dypsnea

-cough with profuse white watery phlegm -stuffy chest

LU Phlegm-Damp

-no Cold signs -dypsnea

Subcutaneous Phlegm -soft, well defined, mobile lumps

*Tx SP points- ST40 all

-bony deformations w/ chronic arthritis >benefit T&T of Phlegm
Body Fluids LU9, CV22
Joint Phlegm
*Tx HT points for
-Qi Stasis->Fluid Accumulation->Phlegm & substantial
-> benefit
bony deformation.
housing of Shen Phlegm
(re PC5 for
-limb numbness insubstantial insubstanti
Phlegm) al Phlegm
Phlegm in Channels -hemiplegia

-facial paralysis

-mental confusion

-letargy/stupor
HT Phlegm-Cold -rattling sound in throat
-muttering

-unconsciousness

-mental confusion

-restlessness

-violent behavior

HT Phlegm-Heat -rattling sound in throat

uncontrolled
laughter/crying

-muttering

-insomnia

-feeling of "lump in
throat"
Qi Phlem (Plum-pit)

-trouble swallowing