Traditional Chinese Medicine

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1 DU MAI (blue) located midline, from the mouth, up the face, over the crown of the head, down the spine referred to as the Sea of Yang all Yin functions of the body: active, willful, voluntary movements; corresponds to the brain and spine translated as Governing Vessel/Channel, referring to its control and regulating (Yang) functions Important Point DU 26 Renzhong Center of Man located on the midline,the upper one-third above the lip, below the nose an emergency point for resuscitation, for fainting and loss of consciousness Related Point EX-H 3 Yintang Seal Hall an extra-meridian point, which is incidentally on the Dumai located on the midline, in between the eyebrows calms the Shen; also local effects benefiting the eyes, nose, sinuses, and forehead indications: headache, sinus problems; emotional upsets, insomnia DU 20 Baihui Hundred Meetings referring to the meeting point of all Yang energy in the body, located at the highest point on the head in qigong, the point where the qi of Heaven meets the qi of man, thus lifting the upper body and aligning the spine calms the Shen, the most Yang aspect of the body also affects its opposite RN 1 Hui Yin Meeting of Yin ; beneficial for hemorrhoids EX-H 1 Sishencong Four Spirits Wisdom four extra-meridian points, in the four directions around DU 20, one finger-breadth in distance (forming a cross) together with DU 20, helps clear the mind and calm the Shen DU 14 Dazhui Big Hammer located on back of the neck, below the most prominent vertebra refers to the spinal vertebra which are shaped like the end of hammer also a concentration of Yang channels and qi, particularly Wei Qi (Protective Qi) promotes Wei Qi, protects from external influences, especially Wind 12 Fengmen Wind Gate located in the upper back, one finger-breadth below, and one and a half finger-breadths to the side of DU 14, on the Channel; related to DU 14 location and in function point where Wind enters the body, and where Wind can be expelled EX-B 1 Dingchuan Stop Wheezing located two finger-breadths to the side of DU 14, and related also in function calms Wind in the Lungs, major point for asthma 21 Fengchi Wind Pond located behind the ears, where the neck muscles connect to the base of the skull calms Liver Wind, particularly when manifesting on the channel (shoulders, nape, and neck area) relieves pain and tension in local area, especially for hypertension/high blood pressure (Liver Wind)

2 GALL ADDER CHANNEL (green) Head and Neck Portion begins at the eye (ruled by the Liver), connects to the ear (at 2 Tinghui), zigzags back and forth at the side of the head above and behind the ear, runs down the side of the nape, along the trapezius muscles on the shoulder, continuing its zigzagging path down the side of the torso Important Points 2 Tinghui Meeting of Hearing one of three closely-related points in front of the opening of the ears, benefits hearing; related to 21 Ermen and 19 Tinggong (listed below) 21 Fengchi Wind Pond listed above EX-H 5 Taiyang Great Yang translates as Greater Yang or The Sun located in the depression, about two finger-breadths to the side of the outer corner of the eye, close to the Channel major point for headache at the side of the head ( headaches), especially migraines affected by sunlight and heat (Yang); also calms Shen EX-H 22 Anmian Peaceful Sleep located behind the ears, where the neck muscles connect to the base of the skull, near 21Fengchi, with similar effects major point for promoting sleep; calms the Shen, treats insomnia SAN JIAO CHANNEL (blue) from the arm, goes up at the back of the neck, behind the ear, around the front of the ear, ending at the eyebrow SMALL INTESTINE CHANNEL (red) from the upper back, crosses over to the front of the neck, to the center of the cheek, ending at the front of the ear Important Points: 21 Ermen Ear Door and 19 Tinggong Hearing Palace two of three closely-related points in front of the opening of the ears, benefits hearing 16 Tianchuang Window of Heaven point on the front of the neck, at the area of the jugular vein refers to a group of points (Window of Heaven points) with the function of connecting the Shen (Heaven) to the body (Earth); used for psycho-somatic disorders and unexpressed emotions Most Window of Heaven points are located at the front of the neck, a dangerously sensitive area that must not be manipulated; LU 3 Tianfu and PC1 Tianchi are two Window of Heaven points not in the area, and therefore easily accessible for stimulation. LARGE INTESTINE CHANNEL (white) 20 Yingxiang Welcome Fragrance located in the triangle on the corner of the nose; opens up the nasal passages used in combination with 4 Hegu EX H 8 Bitong Nose Passage located at the middle of the sides of the nose; clears the nasal passages STOMACH CHANNEL (yellow)

3 Head and Neck Portion encompasses the mouth and jaws, then down the front of the neck suggesting the first steps of digestion (chewing and swallowing) ST 4 Dicang Earth Granary below the eye, beside the corner of the mouth suggestive of its association with the Earth Element (transformation and nourishment), and its role in digestion indications: mouth, upper jaw problems, toothache on the upper jaw ST 7 Jiache Jaw Chariot angle of the jaw suggestive of the mechanical functions of the jaw indications: lower jaw problems, toothache on the lower jaw REN MAI (blue) located midline, on the neck, from the torso to the bottom lip of the mouth crosses over the Window of Heaven area, connects with the Dumai in the mouth

4 Traditional Chinese Medicine DU 20 ST EX H 1 DU EX H22 20 DU 14 Model: Rufino Samuel Mantos III EX B 1 12

Traditional Chinese Medicine EX H 5 ST 7 21 19 EX H22 2 20 ST 4 16 DU EX H 3 EX

5 Traditional Chinese Medicine EX H 5 ST EX H ST 4 16 DU EX H 3 EX H 5 21 EX H 8 ST DU 23 ST 4 16 REN ST Model: Rufino Samuel Mantos III

Guidebook to the 12 Meridians Fire Meridians Review. Cindy Black, L.Ac. Founder

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