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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-40 (Qiu Xu) Hill Ruins

Previous PointNext Point  Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang
  • Yuan (Source) Point

Actions:
  • Spreads Liver Qi and clears Gall Bladder heat and damp-heat
  • Activates the channel, alleviates pain and benefits the joints
  • Regulates shaoyang
Indications:
  • Pain in the neck, swelling in the axillary region, pain in the hypochondriac region, vomiting, acid regurgitation, muscular atrophy of the lower limbs, pain and swelling of the external malleolus, malaria.
Location (CAM):
  • Anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of m. extensor digitorum longus.
Location (AMOA):
  • At the ankle joint, in the depression anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

GB-40 (Qiu Xu) Ratings




 
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