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Acupuncture "Yin and Yang are opposites" 
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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 GB-23 (Zhe Jin) Sinew Seat

Previous PointNext Point  Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang
  • Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels

Actions:
  • Unbinds the chest and lowers rebellion
  • Regulates Qi in the three jiao
Indications:
  • Fullness of the chest, pain in the hypochondriac region, asthma.
Location (CAM):
  • 1 cun anterior to Yuanye (GB 22), at the level of the nipple, in the 4th intercostal space.
Location (AMOA):
  • Below the axilla in the fifth intercostal space, 1 cun anterior to Yuanye GB-22, approximately at the level of the nipple.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

GB-23 (Zhe Jin) Ratings




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