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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-22 (Tian Tu) Celestial Chimney

 
Previous PointNext Point  Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
  • Meeting Point of the Conception and Yin Linking Vessels
  • Point of the Window of Heaven

Actions:
  • Descends rebellious Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
  • Benefits the throat and voice
Indications:
  • Asthma, cough, sore throat, dry throat, hiccup, sudden hoarseness of the voice, difficulty in swallowing, goiter.
Location (CAM):
  • In the centre of the suprasternal fossa.
Location (AMOA):
  • On the midline, in the centre of the suprasternal fossa, 0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch.
Needling Method:
  • First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 inch and then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5-1.0 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