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Acupuncture "The Lungs rule Qi and Respiration" 
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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points


Channels
Lung

Large Intestine

Stomach

Spleen

Heart

Small Intestine

Bladder

Kidney

Pericardium

San Jiao

Gall Bladder

Liver

Ren Mai (Conception)

Du Mai (Governing)

Extra Points

BL-57 (Cheng Shan) Mountain Support

 
Previous PointNext Point  Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
  • Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point

Common and Key Uses:
  • Distal point for hemorrhoids
Actions:
  • Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain
  • Benefits the calf and heel
  • Treats hemorrhoids
Indications:
  • Low back pain, spasm of the gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, constipation, beriberi.
Location (CAM):
  • On the posterior midline of the leg, between Weizhong (BL-40) and Kunlun (BL-60), in a pointed depression formed below the gastrocnemius muscle belly when the leg is stretched or the heel is lifted.
Location (AMOA):
  • On the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle is flexed, approximately 8 cun distal to Weizhong BL-40, i.e. midway between Weizhong BL-40 and Kunlun BL-60.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.
 

References

Acupuncture




A Manual of Acupuncture - Peter Deadman

One of the best Acupuncture resources written in the English language

The single point and body area illustrations alone make this book worth purchasing, not to mention the invaluable commentary and detailed research on points of the twelve primary meridians, the Conception and Governing vessels, as well as extra points.

This book is truly a treasure and definitive resource in the world of Acupuncture. No one wanting to become more serious about acupuncture should be without this book.

- T.Dehli