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Acupuncture "Blood is a denser form of Qi" 
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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

REN-17 (Dan Zhong) Chest Center

 
Previous PointNext Point  Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
  • Hui-Meeting Point of the Qi, Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels
  • Front Mu of the Pericardium

Common and Key Uses:
  • Regulates Gathering Qi
Actions:
  • Regulates Qi and unbinds the chest
  • Descends rebellion of the Lung and Stomach
  • Benefits gathering Qi
  • Benefits the breasts and promotes lactation
Indications:
  • Asthma, pain in the chest, fullness in the chest, palpitation, insufficient lactation, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing.
Location (CAM):
  • On the anterior midline, at the level with the fourth intercostal space, midway between the nipples.
Location (AMOA):
  • On the midline of the sternum, in a depression level with the junction of the fourth intercostal space and the sternum.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. 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