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Acupuncture "Wood - That which can be bent and straightened is sour" 
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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points


Channels
Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)


Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)


The Extra Points

Acu Point DU-11 (Shen Dao) Spirit Path

Previous PointNext Point  Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
Actions:
  • Tonifies the Heart and Lung and calms the spirit
  • Clears heat and pacifies wind
Indications:
  • Poor memory, anxiety, palpitation, pain and stiffness of the back, cough, cardiac pain.
Location (CAM):
  • Below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.
Location (AMOA):
  • On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture obliquely upward 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

DU-11 (Shen Dao) Ratings




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