Hand Massage Holographic Acupoint Map

Author: Jin Shiying
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that the hands are rich in meridians and acupoints. They include the three hand yang meridians, three hand yin meridians, their respective points, and connections with the twelve meridians. Additionally, numerous extraordinary acupoints are distributed on the hands. Stimulating hand acupoints can treat diseases throughout the body. The holographic theory was first proposed by Zhang Yingqing in 1973. The holographic theory posits that the hand is a holographic unit, and the palm, second, and fifth metacarpals are each a secondary holographic unit. These can reflect the physiological and pathological information of all body organs and tissues. Stimulating specific holographic points (or zones) can regulate the function of corresponding organs and tissues, improve pathological states, and thus achieve disease prevention, treatment, and health enhancement. Modern medicine has confirmed that the hands are particularly rich in nerves and blood vessels, with a diverse and finely specialized array of nerve endings and receptors. They occupy a significant portion of the brain's central area. Proper stimulation of the hands may improve the function of nerves and certain organs.