Acupuncture Integration of Mian Xuetang

Author: Liao Runhong
Editor-in-Chief: Rui Lixin
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Publish Date: 1998-08-01
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Content Summary This book consists of four volumes. Volume 1 provides an overview of basic acupuncture knowledge. Volume 2 introduces the location of acupoints on various parts of the body and acupuncture therapies for internal, external, gynecological, and pediatric diseases. Volumes 3 and 4 comment on the acupoints of each meridian and conduct research on certain acupoints. This book avoids theoretical discussions and emphasizes practical application, making it convenient for clinical reference and also suitable for beginners to use as an entry-level guide.
Excerpt:
The Lower Waist Acupoint (Xiaya) is located at the center of the spine on the eight lumbar vertebrae, known as Sansong. It treats diarrhea with bloody discharge. Moxibustion with 50 (moxa sticks).
The Qi-Returning Acupoint (Huiqi) is located on the spinous process. It primarily treats five types of hemorrhoids, blood in the stool, and incontinence. Moxibustion with 100.
The Scrotal Base Acupoint (Nangdi) is located at the cross pattern below the scrotum. It treats kidney-related sores and small intestinal hernia, as well as all kidney conditions. Moxibustion with 7.
The Gate Acupoints (Lanmen) are located 2 inches aside from the penis. They treat hernia that feels as if the heart is about to burst. Needling 2.5 inches, moxibustion with 7.
The Intestine-Winding Acupoints (Chuanguo) are located 2 inches away from the Yuquan (perineal) area on each side. They primarily treat constipation. Moxibustion with the number of years of the patient's age as.
The Shoulder Column Acupoints (Jianzhu) are located at the tip of the shoulder bone. They treat scrofula and inability to lift the hand. Moxibustion with 7.
The Elbow Tip Acupoints (Zhoujian) are located at the tip of the bent elbow bone. They treat scrofula. Also treat intestinal abscess, where moxibustion causes pus to drain from the anus. Moxibustion with 100.
The Dragon and Void Acupoints (Longxuan) are located in the green vein behind the Lieque (pericarpital) point. They treat lower jaw pain. Alternatively, they are said to be located on the side of the wrist where the crossing veins meet. Moxibustion with 7.
The Lüxi Acupoints (Lüxi) are located at the tip of the inner ankle. They treat upper jaw pain. Moxibustion with 27.
The Zhongquan Acupoints (Zhongquan) are located in the depression between the Yangxi (radial) and Yangchi (ulnar) tendons on the wrist. They treat heart pain and abdominal gas. Moxibustion with 7.
The Erbai Acupoints (Erbai) are located 4 inches above the transverse crease on the back of the palm, along the Neiguan (pericardium) meridian. The two points are adjacent, with one between the tendons and the other outside the main tendon. They treat hemorrhoids, leakage, and itching. Needling 0.3 inches, draining two breaths; moxibustion with 3.
The Zhongkui Acupoints (Zhongkui) are located at the tip of the middle phalanx of the index finger. They treat five types of dysphagia, acid reflux, and vomiting. Moxibustion with 5, extinguished by blowing out the fire.
The Five Tigers Acupoints (Wuhu) are located at the tips of the index and ring fingers when the fist is clenched. They treat finger spasms. Moxibustion with 5.
The Daju Acupoints (Daju) are located between the thumb and index finger, at the red-white meat boundary of the (palm). They treat headaches and toothache. Needling 0.1 inch, moxibustion with 7.
The Shangdu Acupoints (Shangdu) are located between the index and middle finger knuckles. They treat arm swelling. Needling 0.1 inch, moxibustion with 7.
The Zhongdu Acupoints (Zhongdu) are located between the middle and ring finger knuckles. They treat arm swelling. Needling 0.1 inch, moxibustion with 0.3 inches.
The Xiadu Acupoints (Xiadu) are located between the little and ring finger knuckles. They treat arm swelling. Needling 0.1 inch, moxibustion with 3.
The above four acupoints are also known as the Eight Deviations (Baxie) or Eight Passageways (Baguan). They treat high fever and eye pain with the sensation of the eye ball wanting to pop out. Needling to let blood, immediately stopping the pain.