Index. Note: Page numbers followed by f and t indicate figures and tables, respectively.

Note: Page numbers followed by f and t indicate figures and tables, respectively. A Abdomen acupuncture points of, 106 107 channels of, 20, 21t lower, acupuncture points of, 107 middle, acupuncture points of, 107 palpation, diagnosis by, 148 Absorption small intestine and, 17 spleen and, 16 Acupoints. See Acupuncture points Acupuncture, 299 channelology of, 20 complications of, 130 131 contraindications to, 129 130 glossary of terms used in, 307 precautions with, 129 130 Acupuncture points, 309t. See also Back Shu points; Front Mu points; Shu points adjacent, selection of, 193 alarm points, 21 palpation, 149t classification of, 101 for contralateral therapy, selection of, 193 crossing points, 195 dangerous, 129 definition of, 101 on diseased channel, selection of, 193 distal, selection of, 193 194 eight confluent points of eight extra channels, 195, 195t eight influential points of eight tissues, 195, 195t electrical phenomena of, measurement of, in diagnosis, 149 for electroacupuncture, 199 200 on head and neck, 103 Influential, 103 on limbs, 102 103 local, selection of, 193 locating anatomical landmarks for, 102 finger measurement for, 102 methods for, 102 proportional measurements for, 102 Luo (connecting) points, 102, 194 master, 193 nomenclature for, 101 102 number of, in prescription, 193 palpation/inspection, diagnosis by, 148 physical characteristics of, 111 112 as pressure-sensitive sites on body surface, research on, 112 prohibited, 129 from related channel, selection of, 193 research on, 112 selection of for electroacupuncture, 199 principles of, 193 from several channels, selection of, 193 Shu points, palpation, 149t significant regional, 106 107 symptomatic, selection of, 194 therapeutic properties of local and adjacent, 103 remote, 103 vulnerable, 129 Xi (cleft) points, 102, 195 Yuan (primary) points, 102, 165, 194 Addiction drug, 265 tobacco, 266 Aftereffects, 130 131 Alarm points, 21 palpation, in diagnosis, 149t Allergy(ies) environmental, 286 food, 287 Analgesic effects, of acupuncture, 124 Anesthesia, acupuncture, microsystems used in, 207 208 Anus, kidney and, 17 Anxiety, 261 Appetite control, 267 Artemisia vulgaris, 164. See also Moxibustion Ascending method, 120 Attention deficit disorder, 259 with hyperactivity, 260 Aung method, 201 203 Auricular acupuncture acupoints on anterior surface of auricle, 230, 230f on posterior surface of auricle, 235f, 236t on scaphoid fossa and adjacent areas, 233f, 235t on tragus, ear lobe, and adjacent areas, 233f, 234t on triangular fossa and adjacent areas, 231f, 231t on upper concha, lower concha, and adjacent areas, 232f, 232t, 234t clinical aspects of, 230 237 historical perspective on, 228 229 holograms, 229, 229f indications for, 207 208 Nogier system, 228 229, 229f regular points commonly used in, 230 stimulation areas, 229, 229f Traditional Chinese Medicine system, 228 229, 229f uses of, 207 208 Auricular channels, 229, 229f Auriculotherapy, 228 Autonomic nervous system, acupuncture and, 125 B Back channels of, 20, 21t palpation, diagnosis by, 148 Back Shu, 6 Back Shu points, 103, 155, 156t, 195 Ban manipulation, 197t 198t Bell s palsy, 272 Benign essential blepharospasm, 271 Bian zheng, definition of, 311t Bile, gallbladder and, 17 Bi syndromes, 187 189 classification of, 188 differentiation among, 188, 188t 189t etiology of, 188 pathogenesis of, 188 prescriptions for, 188 189 Bites, insect/animal, as pathologic factor, 139 Bladder channel. See Urinary bladder channel Bleeding, 130, 168 Blepharospasm, benign essential, 271 Blisters, postmoxibustion, 165 Blood circulation of, spleen and, 16 disorders, 168 heart and, 15 production of, spleen and, 16 stagnant, as pathologic factor, 139 stagnation, syndromes of, 176, 176t stasis, 168 storage of, liver and, 16 syndromes of, 176 transport, channels and collaterals and, 20 vacuity, 168 syndromes of, 176, 176t Blood Heat, 168 syndromes of, 176, 176t Bloodletting, 158 Blood vessels, Body fluids, Bone cancer metastases to, 248 fractures, 249 kidney and, 16 17 Bowels, Brain, kidney and, 16 17 Breathing abdominal, 301 medical qi gong theory of, 301 302 Bruising, 130 Bu (tonification), 122 Bu nei wai yin, definition of, 311t C Cancer pain, 246 247 Central nervous system disorders, plum blossom Channel pricking. See also Bloodletting cupping and, 158 Channels. See also Collaterals; specific channel auricular, 229, 229f biophysical research on, 126 127 courses of, and pathological changes, 21 distribution of, 20 21, 21t divergent, 19 extra. See Extra channels extraordinary, 19, 20t, 309t functions of, 20t muscle, 109 110 nature of, research on, 112 palpation/inspection, diagnosis by, 148 317

318 Channels (continued) pathological manifestations of, 184, 184t pathology of, 21 physiological research on, 125 127 physiology of, 20 as pressure-sensitive sites on body surface, research on, 112 qi flow in, 21, 21t regular, 19, 19t, 309t yin and yang, 19, 19t relationships of, and disease, 21 research on, 112 Chemical effects, of acupuncture, 125 Chen mai, definition of, 311t Chest, palpation, diagnosis by, 148 Chih position, for pulse assessment, 148, 148t, 150 151, 150t Chi mai, definition of, 311t Chong channel, 20t Chong mai (vital channel), pathology of, 108 Chronic fatigue syndrome, 279 Circulatory diseases, plum blossom Clearing method, 120 Climate and acupuncture treatment, 119 changes, as pathologic factors, 135 137 Cold, as pathologic factor, 135, 136f Cold syndromes, 172 173 Collaterals, 19 pathological manifestations of, 185, 185t physiology of, 20 Colors, five, 141 Complications of acupuncture, 130 131 of electroacupuncture, 131, 200 Conception vessel, 20t technique), 80t, 81f, 82t, 83f clinical applications of, 79 course of, 79, 79f distribution of, 20 pathology of, 108 Confluent points of extra channels, 195, 195t on limbs, 103 Connecting points, 102, 194 Contraindications to acupuncture, 129 130 to cupping, 157 to electroacupuncture, 200 to moxibustion, 164, 165 Controlling cycle, five phases and, 9f Corporeal soul, Counteracting relationship, of five phases, 8, 10f Courage, gallbladder and, 17 Cranial nerve(s), acupuncture points on, 111 Crossing points, 195 Cun position, for pulse assessment, 148, 148t, 150 151, 150t Cupping, 157 158 contraindications to, 157 precautions with, 157 Cutaneous regions, 19 CV. See Conception vessel D Dai channel, 20t Dai mai (belt channel), pathology of, 108 Dale podatherapy system, 218 Damp, replete, 168 169 Damp Heat in lower jiao, 182 in middle jiao, 182 in upper jiao, 182 Dampness, as pathologic factor, 136, 137f Decoctions, 298, 299 Dental pain, 252 Depression, 262 De qi, 116 118, 124 Dermatological ailments related to emotion, 284 Dermatosis, plum blossom needling therapy for, 161 Descending method, 120 Detoxification, bloodletting for, 158 Development, kidney and, 16 Diagnosis cupping and, 157 158 by inspection, 141 146 by listening, 141, 147 methods of, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 141 by olfaction, 147, 147t by palpation, 141, 148 149 with plum blossom needling therapy, 161 by questioning, 141, 147 Diarrhea, alleviation of, bloodletting for, 158 Diet, improper, as pathologic factor, 138 139 Differential diagnosis, of channels by symptom (classical Oriental method), 104t Differentiation of syndromes, 6, 139, 140f according to eight principles, 171 174, 172f according to the theory of channels and collaterals, 184 186 according to the theory of san jiao, 182 according to the theory of Wei, Qi, and Xue, 176 177 according to the theory of zang fu organs, 178 182 Digestion liver and, 16 small intestine and, 17 spleen and, 16 Digestive diseases, plum blossom needling therapy for, 161 Disease, causes of, 310t 311t external, 310t internal, 310t neutral, 311t Drinks, 298 Drug addiction, 265 Dryness, as pathologic factor, 137, 138f Du mai, 84 90 Dysmenorrhea, acupuncture treatment of, 119 E Ear. See also Auricular acupuncture acupuncture points of, 106 examination of, 145 kidney and, 17 Ecchymosis, 130 Eczema, 284 Electroacupuncture advantages of, 199 commonly observed phenomen during, 200 complications of, 131, 200 contraindications to, 200 historical perspective on, 199 indications for, 200 methods of, 199 point selection for, 199 Electro plum blossom needle, 160 161 Emotion(s) dermatological ailments related to, 284 gallbladder and, 17 liver and, 16 organ associations, 147t as pathologic factor, 137 138 Endocrine diseases, plum blossom End points, 190t clinical applications of, 190 191 Energy, transportation of, urinary bladder and, 17 Engendering cycle, Environmental allergies, 286 Epigastrium, acupuncture points of, 107 Essence kidney and, 16 relationship to Acquired Qi, 12, 12t Etiology, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 135 139 Examination, medical, with plum blossom needling therapy, 161 Exercise, physical, lack of, as pathologic factor, 139 Extra channels, 19 technique), 91 on back of trunk, 91, 94f, 94t, 95f on chest and abdomen, 91 on head and neck, 91, 92t, 93f on lower extremities, 91, 96t, 97f on upper extremities, 91, 94f, 96t confluent points of, 195, 195t pathological manifestations of, 185, 185t pathology of, 108 109 Extraordinary channels. See Channels, extraordinary Extraordinary fu organs, 15, 310t Extraordinary vessels, Chinese term for, 308 Eye color, and diseases of the emotional state, 142t inspection, and diagnosis, 141 142 liver and, 18 parts of, 311t thyroid disease and, 281 F Face acupuncture points of, 106 channels of, 20, 21t examination of, 145 146 Facial tics, 273 Fainting, 130 Fasting, 298 299 Feet. See also Foot examination of, 145 Fertility, 254 255 Fever decreasing, bloodletting for, 158 syndromes and, 169 Fibromyalgia, 280 Fingers, examination of, 145

Fire as pathologic factor, 137, 138f replete, 169, 169t sedating, bloodletting for, 158 Five accumulations, 311t Five flavors, 297 functions of, 311t Five-phase points, Five phases, 8 10 classification of phenomena according to, 8t and clinical diagnosis and treatment, 9, 10f and interrelation of zang fu organs, 9, 9t Law of Movement of, 8, 9f nature of, 9t in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 9 Fluids, 311t large intestine and, 17 replete, 168 Food(s) common staple, 298 decomposition of, stomach and, 17 five flavors of, 285, 308 four natures of, 297 medicinal, 297 overindulgence in, as pathologic factor, 138 reception of small intestine and, 17 stomach and, 17 special dishes, 298 unclean, intake of, as pathologic factor, 138 Food allergies, 287 Food essence, 11 Food therapy, 297 299 Foot jue yin. See Liver channel shao yang. See Gallbladder channel shao yin. See Kidney channel tai yang. See Urinary bladder channel tai yin. See Spleen channel yang channels of, 19, 21 yang ming. See Stomach channel yin channels of, 19, 21 Foot acupuncture acupoints of, 218 dorsal surface, 218f, 219t lateral aspect, 219f, 220t medial aspect, 219f, 220t plantar surface, 219f, 220t clinical aspects, 219 221 historical perspective on, 218 indications for, 207 regular acupoints commonly used in, 218, 221t uses of, 207 Front Mu, 6 Front Mu points, 103, 155, 156t, 195 Fruits, preserved, 298 Fu Ling Tang, 299 Fu mai, definition of, 311t Fu organs, 15, 17. See also Extraordinary fu organs channels of, 17 definition of, 310t lower He (Sea) points of, 155, 194 treatment of, 6 G Gallbladder syndromes of, 181 Gallbladder channel, 17 technique), 70t 72t anatomy of, 69, 69f (classical Oriental method), 104t end point of, 190, 190t essential points of, 69 face points of, 71f foot points of, 74f head points of, 70f lateral view, 71f leg points of, 73f, 74f neck point of, 72f posterior points of, 73f root point of, 190, 190t shoulder point of, 72f torso points of, 73f Ganoderma lucidum, 299 General medicine, 253 Generating cycle, five phases and, 9f Genitalia, kidney and, 17 Geographical location, and acupuncture treatment, 119 Geriatrics, 253 Ginger slice isolation, indirect moxibustion with, 164 Ginseng, 299 Governing vessel, 20t, 84 90 technique), 84f, 85t 89t, 87f, 90f distribution of, 20 pathology of, 108 Greater yang, Guan position, for pulse assessment, 148, 148t, 150 151, 150t Gu qi, definition of, 307 GV. See Governing vessel H Hair kidney and, 16 17 lung and, 15 Hand jue yin. See Pericardium channel shao yang. See Triple burners channel shao yin. See Heart channel tai yang. See Small intestine channel tai yin. See Lung channel yang channels of, 19, 21 yang ming. See Large intestine channel yin channels of, 19 Hand acupuncture acupoints of, 209 210 dorsal surface, 212f, 212t 213t palmar surface, 210f, 211t, 213t clinical aspects, 210 historical perspective on, 209 indications for, 207 uses of, 207 Head. See also Head and neck channels of, 20, 21t Headache, 251 syndromes and, 169 Head and neck, acupoints on back Shu points, 103 crossing points, 103 front Mu points, 103 Healer compassion from, 6 self-cultivation, 6 Heart functions of, 15 pericardium and, 17 syndromes of, 178 179 Heart channel, 15 technique), 42t anatomy of, 41, 41f arm points of, 43f essential points of, 41 hand points of, 43f palmar aspect, 43f Heat. See also Blood Heat; Summer Heat syndromes, 172 173 pathogenic, clearing, 120 Hematoma, 130 Herbal medicine, 299 with cupping, 157 He Sea, 102, 153 He Sea points, 154, 194, 194t lower, of fu organs, 155 Homeostatic effects, of acupuncture, 124 Honey pastes, 298 Hormonal effects, of acupuncture, 125 Hou tian zhi jing, definition of, 307 Huang Di Nei Jing, definition of, 307 Humor(s),, 308, 311t Hypertension, 282 syndromes and, 169 I Illness primary causes of, 119, 119t secondary causes of, 119, 119t Immune-enhancing effects, of acupuncture, 124 Individual conditions, and acupuncture treatment, 120 Infants, acupuncture in, 129 Infection(s), 131 Infertility, 254 255 Insomnia, 263 gallbladder and, 17 Inspection diagnosis by, 141 146 with plum blossom needling therapy, 161 Insulting cycle, five phases and, 9f Interacting relationship, of five phases, 8, 10f Internal organs, injury to, in acupuncture, 131 Interpromoting relationship, of five phases, 8, 10f Itching, relief of, bloodletting for, 158 J Jiang, definition of, 307 319

320 Jin, Jing acquired constitution, Chinese term for, 307 Jing Luo, 19 Jing Qi, 11 definition of, 307 Jing River, 102, 153 Jing River points, 154 Jing Well, 102, 153 Jing Well points, 154 Jin ye, definition of, 307 Juices, 298 K Kai gong, 303 Kidney functions of, 16 17 syndromes of, 182 Kidney channel, 16 technique), 58t anatomy of, 57, 57f end point of, 190t, 191 essential points of, 57 foot points of, 58f, 59f knee point of, 59f root point of, 190t, 191 Knee, acupuncture points of, 107 Korean hand acupuncture, 207, 209, 209f L Large intestine small intestine and, 17 syndromes of, 179 180 Large intestine channel, 17 technique), 28t anatomy of, 27, 27f arm points of, 29f essential points of, 27 face points of, 29f hand points of, 28f neck points of, 29f lateral, 29f Latent propagating sensation along the channel, 125 physiological properties of, 125 Law of Movement, of five phases, 8, 9f Lesser yang, Limbs acupoints on, 102 103 confluent points, 103 Luo (connecting) points, 102 Shu points, 102 Xi (cleft) points, 102 Yuan (primary) points, 102 spleen and, 16 yang channels of, 19, 21 yin channels of, 19, 21 Ling Zhi, 299 Lips, spleen and, 16 Liquids,, 311t Liquor, medicinal, 298 Liu yin, definition of, 310t Liver functions of, 16 syndromes of, 181 Liver channel, 16 technique), 76t anatomy of, 75, 75f end point of, 190t, 191 essential points of, 75 foot points of, 77f leg points of, 77f root point of, 190t, 191 torso points of, 77f Local effects, of acupuncture, 124 Locomotor diseases, plum blossom Lower burner/jiao, 17 LPSC. See Latent propagating sensation along the channel Lumbago, 250 Lung functions of, 15 syndromes of, 179 180 Lung channel, 15, 23 25 technique), 24t anatomy of, 23, 23f arm points of, 25f elbow crease and biceps tendon, 25f essential points of, 23 hand points, 25f origin of, 24f Luo (connecting) points, 102, 194 M Mai, definition of, 307, 308 Malnutrition, as pathologic factor, 138 Marrow, Massage therapy, Traditional Chinese Medical, 197, 197t 198t Master points, 193 Menopause, 257 Mental concentration, and medical qi gong, 301 302 Mental disorders, plum blossom needling therapy for, 161 Metabolic diseases, plum blossom Microsystems of acupuncture, 207 208. See also Auricular acupuncture; Foot acupuncture; Hand acupuncture; Nose acupuncture; Scalp acupuncture and classical acupuncture alternative use of, 208 concurrent use of, 208 consecutive use of, 208 uses of, 208 Middle burner/jiao, 17 Migraine, 251 Mind, heart and, 15 Mood disorders, 264 Mother points, 194 moxibustion application to, 165 for reinforcing, 155, 155t Mouth, spleen and, 16 Moxa, 164, 164t Moxa cigars, indirect moxibustion by, 164 Moxibustion, 163 166 anatomical areas forbidden to, 165 blisters after, 165 clinical conditions not suitable for, 165 contraindications to, 164, 165 direct methods, 164 follow-up treatment, 164 by heating acupuncture needles, 164 indications for, 165 indirect methods, 164 infrared, 164 mechanism of, 163 164 nonmoxibustion methods, 164 origin of, 163 postmoxibustion care for, 165 precautions with, 165 pretreatment preparation, 164 preventive use of, 165 room for, 164 techniques of, 164 theory of, 163 Mucosa, acupuncture points on, 112 Mugwort, 164. See also Moxibustion Multiple sclerosis, 274 275 Mu points front, 103, 155, 156t, 195 moxibustion application to, 165, 165t Muscle channels, 109 110 Muscle regions, 19 Muscles acupuncture points on, 111 spleen and, 16 Myasthenia gravis, 276 N Nails, liver and, 16 Neck. See also Head and neck acupuncture points of, 106 large intestine and, 17 Needle(s) arhat, 160 bent, 130 broken, 130 children s, 160 cutaneous, 160 diameter of, 116 disposable, 113 filiform/fine, 116 forgotten, 131 guage of, 116 heating, moxibustion by, 164 insertion of, 113 114 angle of, 113 114 depth of, 113 114 pain on, 130 length of, 116 manipulation, fundamental technique, 116 pecking technique, 114

plum blossom, 160 retaining, 116 rotation, 114 seven-star, 160 sterilization of, 113 stuck, 130 types of, 116 withdrawing, 114, 117 effects after, 130 131 Needle stimulation continuous, 114 flying method, 118 following method, 118 intensity of, 114 intermittent, 114 plucking method, 118 reinforcing and reducing methods, 117 scraping method, 118 shaking method, 118 supplementary methods, 117 118 trembling method, 118 Needling sensation, 116 transmission of, channels and collaterals and, 20 Needling techniques, 113 114 brushing, 114 fundamental manipulation technique, 116 intermittent, 114 patient positioning for, 113 pecking, 114 practicing, 113, 116 preparation for, 113 regulating qi via, 114 rotation, 114 for scalp acupuncture, 224, 226f simple insertion, 114 stationary, 114 vibrating, 114 Nei Jing, 228 Nei yin, definition of, 310t Nephritis, syndromes and, 169 Nerves, acupuncture points on, 111 Nogier system, of auricular acupuncture, 228 229, 229f Nose acupuncture points of, 106 large intestine and, 17 lung and, 15 Nose acupuncture acupoints of, 215, 215f line 1 (yin organs/channels), 215, 215f, 216t line 2 (yang organs/channels), 215, 215f, 216t line 3 (chest and extremities), 215, 215f, 216t clinical aspects, 215 216 historical perspective on, 215 indications for, 207 uses of, 207 Numbness, alleviation of, bloodletting for, 158 Nutritional therapy, 297 299 O Objective effects, of acupuncture, 124 Ocular pain, 251 Olfaction diagnosis by, 147, 147t organ associations, 147t Oral pain, 252 Orbit, acupuncture points of, 106 Organ network, Orifices anterior, kidney and, 17 posterior, kidney and, 17 Origin points, 190t clinical applications of, 191 Osteoarthritis rehabilitative treatment of, 244 245 treatment of, 243 Osteoporosis rehabilitative treatment of, 244 245 treatment of, 256 Overacting relationship, of five phases, 8, 10f Overeating, as pathologic factor, 138 Overstrain, as pathologic factor, 139 P Pain alleviation of, bloodletting for, 158 cancer, 246 247 dental, 252 fibromyalgia, 280 gate control theory of, 125 headache, 251 migraine, 251 on needle insertion, 130 ocular, 251 oral, 252 phantom limb, 278 Palmistry, medical, 145 Palms, examination of, 145 Panax ginseng, 299 Paralysis, motor recovery after, acupuncture and, 124 Parkinson s disease, 277 Pathogenesis, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 139, 140f Pathogenic factors, eliminating, acupuncture and, 119 Pathogens, channels and collaterals and, 20 Pattern identification, 311t Pericardium, Pericardium channel, 17 technique), 62t anatomy of, 61, 61f, 63f essential points of, 61 origin of, 63f Periosteum, acupuncture points on, 111 Peripheral nerves, acupuncture points on, 111 Phantom limb pain, 278 Phlegm fluid, as pathologic factor, 139 Phlegm syndromes, 168, 168t Physiological effects, of acupuncture, theories of, 125 Plum blossom needle components of, 160 definition of, 160 electro, 160 161 Plum blossom needling therapy, 160 162 frequency of treatment in, 161 historical perspective on, 160 indications for, 160, 161 intensity of stimulation in, 161 precautions with, 161 site of application, 160 theory of, 160 Po, definition of, 307 Podatherapy, 218 Porridges, 297 298 Positioning, patient, for needling, 113 Post-traumatic vital alignment, 201 203 acupoints used in, 202, 202t indications for, 202 203, 203t protocol for, 202 Precautions with acupuncture, 129 130 with cupping, 157 with moxibustion, 165 with plum blossom needling therapy, 161 Pregnancy, acupuncture in, 129 Premenopause, 257 Premenstrual tension, 258 Primary points, 102, 165, 194 Propagating sensation along the channel, 125 objectivity of, establishing, using physiology, 126 sensation properties of, 125 PSC. See Propagating sensation along the channel Psoriasis, 284 Psychological effects, of acupuncture, 124 Pulse abnormal readings, clinical significance of, 151 152 assessment of parameters for, 151 procedure for, 151, 311t deep, 148t, 150 depth of, 151 duration of, 151 floating, Chinese term for, 311t force of, 151 healthy variations of, 152 positions for assessment of pulse, 148t, 150 organ associations, 148t, 150, 150t quality of, 151 rhythm of, 151 slow, Chinese term for, 311t sunken, Chinese term for, 311t superficial, 148t, 150 Pulse diagnosis, 148, 148t, 150 152 Q Qi abnormal ascending or descending of, and disease, 139, 140f acquired, 11 relationship of Essence to, 12, 12t alignment procedures, 201 203 ancestral, antipathogenic and pathogenic, conflict between, and disease, 139, 140f aversion, 168 block, Chinese term for, 311t center, channel, checking function of, 12 classification of, 11 12 Clean, 11 congenital (constitution), 11, 11f counterflow,, 311t defense, defensive, 11, 15 defensive function of, 12 321

322 Qi (continued) disease patterns, 311t disorders, 167 168 downbear, downbearing, Chinese term for, 307 drum, fall, Chinese term for, 311t flow in channels, 21, 21t free flow of gallbladder and, 17 liver and, 16 functions of, 11 12 nourishing function of, 12 nutrient, 11 original, 11, 11f pectoral, 11 perversion of, syndromes of, 175t, 176 primary, 11, 11f promoting function of, 11 12 reception of, kidney and, 16 regulation of, via needling, 114 reversal of, 168 sinking, syndromes of, 175, 175t sources of, 11 stagnation, 167 168, 311t syndromes of, 175, 175t transport of, channels and collaterals and, 20 treatment of, 11, 12f true, vacuity, 167, 168t, 311t syndromes of, 175, 175t warming function of, 12 Qi bing zheng hou, 311t Qi gong, 201 medical, 301 breathing exercises, 302 305 Alternating Small and Big Circle, 304 beginnig practice, 304 Big Circle, 303 closing, 304 305 Figure of Eight, 304 guidelines for, 304 opening, 303 Small Circle, 303 304 what to expect, 304 when to practice, 304 breathing patterns, 302 303 breathing theory, 301 302 mental concentration and, 301 302 posture exercises, 304 and relaxation therapy, 305 Qi heng zhi fu, definition of, 310t Qi jing ba mai, Qi ni, definition of, 307 Qin Qi, 11 Qi stage, syndromes of, 176 177, 177t Qi xu, Qi zhi, R Rebellion cycle, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, 288 Regular channels. See Channels, regular Regulatory effects, of acupuncture, 124 Reinforcing and reducing methods, 120 for affected channel, 194 comprehensive, 117 by direction of needle, 117 by keeping hole open or closed, 117 by lifting and thrusting, 117 mother and son points for, 155, 155t penetrating heavenly coolness, 117 for related channel, 194 setting the mountain on fire, 117 by speed of needle insertion and withdrawal, 117 through respiration, 117 by turning and rotating, 117 Relaxation therapy, medical qi gong training and, 305 Ren mai, 79 83 definition of, 307 Repetitive stress injuries, 285 Repletion regulation of, channels and collaterals and, 20 Reproduction, kidney and, 16 Resistance, body s, strengthening, acupuncture and, 119, 120 Respiration, lung and, 15 Respiratory diseases, plum blossom Resuscitation, emergency, bloodletting for, 158 Root organs, 141 Root points, 190t clinical applications of, 190 191 S San jiao, 17. See also Triple burners theory of, differentiation of syndromes according to, 182 San yin, definition of, 310t Scalp acupuncture clinical aspects, 223 224, 226f functional zones of cerebral cortex and, 222, 222f historical perspective on, 222 hologram, 222 223, 223f indications for, 207 lines, 222 223 back of head, 224f, 226t forehead and top of head, 223f, 225t side of head, 224f, 225t regular acupoints commonly used in, 223, 226t uses of, 207 Sciatica, 250 Season, and acupuncture treatment, 119 Sedation (xie, to drain), 122 Sedative effects, of acupuncture, 124 Sexual activity, replete, as pathologic factor, 139 Sexual dysfunction, 268 269 Shao yang, Shen, 201 Shi, Sho gong, 304 305 Shoulder, acupuncture points of, 107 Shu, Shu points, 102, 153, 153t, 194, 194t back, 103, 155, 156t, 195 moxibustion application to, 165, 165t palpation, in diagnosis, 149t of yang channels, 154, 154t of yin channels, 153, 153t Shu Stream, 102, 153 Shu Stream points, 154 Sinew, Skin acupuncture points on, 111 lung and, 15 Skipping stones technique, for stabilizing triple burners, 296 Sleep, dream-disturbed, gallbladder and, 17 Small intestine syndrome of, 179 Small intestine channel, 17 technique), 46t, 48t anatomy of, 45, 45f arm points of, 47f essential points of, 45, 45f face points of, 49f hand points of, 47f neck points of, 49f shoulder points of, 49f Smiling, 302 Son points, 194 for reducing, 155, 155t Spinal nerve roots, acupuncture points on, 111 Spirit gallbladder and, 17 pericardium and, 17 Spleen, 15 16 functions of, 16 syndromes of, 180 181 Spleen channel, 15 technique), 38t anatomy of, 37, 37f end point of, 190t, 191 essential points of, 37 foot points of, 39f leg points of, 39f root point of, 190t, 191 torso points of, 40f Stomach syndromes of, 180 181 Stomach channel, 17 abdomen points of, 33f technique), 32t 34t anatomy of, 31, 31f end point of, 190, 190t essential points of, 31 face points of, 33f foot points of, 35f head points of, 32f leg points of, 35f

root point of, 190, 190t thorax points of, 33f Stress definition of, 305 as pathologic factor, 139 reduction of, relaxation traing and, 305 traditional Chinese medical treatment of, 283 Subjective effects, of acupuncture, 124 Summer Heat, as pathologic factor, 135 136, 137f Superior points, 190t clinical applications of, 191 Supplement, Sweating, organ associations, 148t Swelling, reduction of, bloodletting for, 158 Symptoms and signs, channels and collaterals and, 20 Syndromes, 141. See also Bi syndromes of blood, 176 concept of, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 167 170 definition of, 167 differentiation of. See Differentiation of syndromes exterior, 171 172 interior, 171 172 intermediate, 172 internal injury classification of, 167 differentiation of, 167 169 mobility of, 167 pathogenic invasions, classification of, 167 phases of, development of, 169 of Qi, 175 176 stages of, 167 T Tai yang, Ta Qi, 11, 15 Taste(s), organ associations, 147t Teas, 298, 299 Temporomandibular joint, examination of, 146 Tendons liver and, 16 Thorax, channels of, 20, 21t Three heaters. See Triple burners Thyroid eye disease, 281 Tiao xin, 301 302 Tic douloureux, 270 Tobacco adiction, 266 Tongue coating (moss), 143 144 color of, 144 quality of, 143 144 color of, 142 consistency of, 142 and diagnosis in Western modern medicine, 144 145 heart and, 15 inspection, and diagnosis, 142 145, 143f 145f movement of, 143 shape of, 142 Tonification (bu), 122 Transporting points, 154 clinical use of according to classic understanding of difficulties, 154 155 according to five phases, 156 according to seasons, 155 according to spiritual axis, 155 Traumatic injury, as pathologic factor, 139 Treatment, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 141 Trigeminal neuralgia, 270 Triple burners, 295 296 Triple burners channel, 17 technique), 66t anatomy of, 65, 65f essential points of, 65 face points of, 67f hand points of, 67f neck points of, 67f upper arm points of, 67f Triple energizers. See Triple burners Triple warmers. See Triple burners Trunk, dorsal, acupuncture points of, 106 Tuinaology, 197 Tui na therapy Ban manipulation, 197t 198t manual methods, 197, 197t U Upper burner/jiao, 17 Urethra, kidney and, 17 Urinary bladder syndromes of, 182 Urinary bladder channel, 17 technique), 52t, 54t 55t anatomy of, 51, 51f back points of, 53f end point of, 190, 190t essential points of, 51 face points of, 53f foot points of, 56f leg points of, 56f root point of, 190, 190t Urine, storage of, urinary bladder and, 17 Urogenital diseases, plum blossom V Vacuity regulation of, channels and collaterals and, 20 Vascular structures, acupuncture points on, 111 Vertebral column organ associations, 148t palpation, diagnosis by, 148 Viscera, Vital energetic (Qi) alignment, 201 203 Vital energy. See Qi Voice(s) characteristics of, 147 organ associations, 147, 147t Vomiting, alleviation of, bloodletting for, 158 W Wai yin, definition of, 310t Warming method, 120 Waste, large intestine and, 17 Water drinking, 298 299 Water metabolism, kidney and, 16 Water passages, regulation of, lung and, 15 Wei Qi, 11 Wei qi, definition of, 307 Wei stage, syndromes of, 176, 176t Wellness, complementary modalities of, 301 306 Wind dispelling, 120 as pathologic factor, 135, 136f World Health Organization (WHO), guidelines for herbal medicine, 299 Wu wei, Wu xing, X Xiang cheng, definition of, 310t Xiang ke, definition of, 310t Xiang sheng, definition of, 307, 310t Xiang wu,, 310t Xian tian zhi jing, definition of, 307 Xie (sedation, to drain), 122 Xi (cleft) points, 102, 195 Xu, Xue, definition of, 307 Xue re, definition of, 307 Xue stage, syndromes of, 177, 177t Xue yu, definition of, 307 Y Yang. See also Yin and yang; Yin yang proportions; Yin yang theory disorders, 169 replete, 169, 169t syndromes, eight principles subdivided as, 171 174, 173f vacuity, 169 Yang chiao mai (motility channel of yang), pathology of, 109 Yang qiao channel, 20t Yang wei channel, 20t Yang wei mai (regulating channel of yang), pathology of, 109 Yang xu, Ye, The Yellow Emperor s Classic of Medicine, Yin. See also Yin and yang; Yin yang proportions; Yin yang theory disorders, 168 169 enriching/supplementing, Chinese term for, 307 replete, 169 vacuity, 168, 168t Yin and yang balance of, acupuncture and, 6 in clinical diagnosis and treatments, 6 disharmony of, and disease, 139 infinite divisibility of, 5 interconsuming supporting relationship of, 5 interdependence of, 5 323

Yin and yang (continued) intertransforming relationship of, 5 opposition of, 5 and pathology of human body, 5, 6f and physiology of human body, 5 regulation of acupuncture and, 119 channels and collaterals and, 20 and structure of human body, 5, 6t Yin chiao mai (motility channel of yin), pathology of, 108 109 Ying Qi, 11 Ying Spring, 102, 153 Ying Spring points, 154 Ying stage, syndromes of, 177 Yin qiao channel, 20t Yin wei channel, 20t Yin wei mai (regulating channel of yin), pathology of, 109 Yin xu, Yin yang proportions, six stages of, 5, 6t Yin yang theory, 5 7 Yuan points, 194 moxibustion application to, 165 Yuan Qi, 11, 11f Z Zang fu, 15 definition of, 307, 310t Zang fu organs connecting channels of, 9, 9t interrelation of, and five phases, 9, 9t pathologic relationship of, five phases and, 9, 10f theory of, differentiation of syndromes according to, 178 182 treatment of, 6 Zang organs, 15 17 channels of, 15 17 definition of, 310t treatment of, 6 Zheng Qi, Zhen Qi, 11 Zhong Qi, definition of, 307 Zi yin, definition of, 307 Zong Qi, 11 definition of, 307 324