Point To the
Eastland
The Secret Healing Theory From the Ancient China
Point To the
Eastland
The Secret Healing Theory From the Ancient China
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Theories of the Ancient Orient
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Methods Of Treatments
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The Five Elements
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Acupuncture & Moxibustion
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Acupuncture
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Moxibustion
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Acupoints & The Four Seasons
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Spring
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Summer
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Autumn
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Winter
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From East to West The Seven Most Useful Acupuncture Points
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Theories of the Ancient Orient
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Western Medicine | 19th Century The base approach takes shape, though its roots go back to ancient Greek and Egyptian physicians. WWII marked the start of significant synthetic drug development. Certain actions can be forced and manipulated in the human body with the use of these controlled substances.
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Eastern Medicine | 5,000 years ago Ancient herbologists experimented with plant substances and their affects on the human body. They discovered substances that enhanced health, beauty, clarity of thought and the energies of the body, bringing it to a “perfect state“.
Chapter I Theories of the Ancient Orient
The Difference Between Eastern and Western Philosophy
Effectiveness of Western Medicine
2,500 common medical treatments that are supported by sufficient reliable evidence were analyzed by Deepak Chopra and other holistic practitioners.
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Theories of the Ancient Orient
Chapter I
Ancient Theories of Chinese Medicine
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a healing system developed
in China more than 2,000 years ago, incorporating therapies that are in some cases millennia older. One of its guiding principles is to “dispel evil and support the good.” In addition to treating illness, TCM focuses on strengthening the body’s defenses and enhancing its capacity for healing and to maintain health. TCM encompasses how the human body interacts with all aspects of life and the environment, including the seasons, weather, time of day, our diet and emotional states. It sees the key to health as the harmonious and balanced functioning of body, mind and spirit, and holds that the balance of health depends on the unobstructed flow of qi (pronounced chee) or “life energy” through the body, along pathways known as meridians. TCM practitioners see disease as the result of disruptions in the circulation of qi.
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Ascribing the healing abilities of TCM to modifying the flow of qi is problematic for many Western scientists and physicians, because qi itself - if it exists - cannot be directly measured, or even detected, through any known means. This has led some in the West to ascribe TCM’s successes to a biochemical mechanism, such as stimulating endorphin production via acupuncture needles to reduce pain. Several studies have shown that insertion of the needles does indeed stimulate endorphin release in the tissues. At least one study suggests it may work via influencing adenosine and adenosine receptors (adenosine is a molecule is considered by biologists to be life’s “energy currency”). Similar mechanisms may be at work for other TCM techniques such as acupressure, moxibustion and cupping.
Eastern Examination 5 elements are used to interpret the relationship between the physiology and pathology of the human body and the natural environment. Practitioners assign each of the five elements a series of abstract generalizations and then apply them to the classification of all phenomena.
What conditions should TCM be used for? TCM can be particularly effective for complex diseases with multi-
ple causes, including metabolic diseases, chronic and degenerative conditions (such as knee arthritis) and age-related diseases. TCM herbal formulas are also used to treat allergy and asthma, with some of these formulas now under intensive study in the U.S.
In the West, the most familiar Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment method is acupuncture. Studies in the U.S. indicate that acupuncture can help relieve chronic low back pain, dental pain, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia and symptoms of osteoarthritis. It can assist in the treatment of emotional pain syndromes such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and used in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization can help achieve pregnancy. In TCM, acupuncture has been used to treat addictions to cigarettes, heroin and cocaine. It is also used to treat conditions ranging from emotional disorders (anxiety, depression) to digestive complaints (nausea, vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome). It can treat pain syndromes due to injury or associated with chronic degenerative diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. It can also be helpful in treating neurological problems such as Parkinson’s disease, and has also proved beneficial for promoting overall wellbeing.
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Other TCM treatments
Herbal formulas TCM makes use of a vast array of medicinal plants with antiviral, antibacterial and immunomodulating properties. Many Chinese remedies appear to have significant therapeutic value and that some work on conditions for which Western doctors have no pharmaceutical drugs. Some TCM formulas combine eight to 12 herbs and may be prescribed in pill or extract form or as dried herbs to make a tea. Moxibustion Here, a burning cigar-shaped moxa stick, usually made of the herbs mugwort or wormwood, is held near acupuncture points to stimulate them with heat and improve the flow of qi. It is used along with acupuncture and TCM practitioners may recommend it for improvement of general health as well as for cancer treatment and treatment of chronic conditions such as arthritis and digestive disorders.
Tuina A form of manipulative therapy, tuina aims to open the body’s blockages and stimulating movement in the meridians and muscles. Practitioners may brush, knead, roll, press and rub the areas between the arm and leg joints (known in TCM as the eight gates) and then use range of motion, traction, massage, with the stimulation of acupressure points. Tuina is used in TCM for treatment of both musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions. Acupressure Here, TCM uses pressure (not needles) to stimulate the acupuncture points and meridians in order to release tension, promote blood circulation and qi. A popular manifestation of acupressure is the use of wristbands that press on a meridian point to prevent or reduce seasickness, as well as nausea from any cause.
Cupping This 2,500-year-old practice inQigong This is a 5,000 year-old mind-body volves placing special cups filled with heated air
Western Examination Examinate by vital signs like height, weight, body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, hemoglobin oxygen saturation. Or by general appearance of patient plus specific indicators of disease. Such as nutritional status, presence of jaundice, pallor, of clubbing.
practice as well as an energetic form of movement done to enhance the flow of qi in the body. By integrating posture, body movements, breathing and focused intention, Qigong is designed to improve mental and physical health.
Guasha The word Guasha means “scraping sha-bruises”, in which the skin is scraped to produce light bruising. Practitioners believe gua sha releases unhealthy elements from injured areas and stimulates blood flow and healing. Gua sha is sometimes referred to as “spooning” or “coining” by English speakers, it has also been given the descriptive French name, tribo-effleurage.
on painful areas of the body. As the cups cool, the volume of air within them shrinks, creating suction on the skin that increases blood flow to the area. It is commonly used to ease aches and pains, relieve respiratory problems, mitigate coughs and wheezing, improve circulation and reduce menstrual symptoms. Cupping can leave bruises that can take a week or more to fade. It is not recommended for treatment of fevers, skin diseases or bleeding disorders. Sessions last 10 to 15 minutes and can be repeated once the marks from the previous session have disappeared. For treatment, see a licensed acupuncturist.
Hakka Silver Bracelet
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A Hakka silver bracelet which is called a Shiu Ag, the Hakka believes that the bracelet can keep the evil “wind” away, the bracelet is quite popular with the older generation women. In Chinese medicine the sickness of the 4 seasons, cold, dampness, dryness, summerheat, heat will enter our body through the wind, so its best to get rid of the evil wind.
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Theories of the Ancient Orient
Chapter I
Methods of Different Treatments
There are many forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and many have the same underlying theory. Drawing on classical Taoist philosophy, acupuncturists believe that illness is caused when the body’s yin and yang elements become imbalanced. The word Yin refers to material substance, while the word Yang signifies formless energy. According to acupuncturists, the body should create a natural balance between both yin and yang, but if an imbalance does occur, treatments like acupuncture can help to re-work the balance.
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Aijiu
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Acupuncture
Methods of Treatments
Cupping
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Moxibustion
Guasha
Acupressure
Basics of Common Eastern Medicine Theory
Yin & Yang cover mental and physical functions as well as disease symptoms.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chapter I
The Four Seasons and The Five Elements...
January Winter
How does the organs work everyday
February
Wood
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Liver
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Metal
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Large Intestine
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Stomach
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Heart
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Summer
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Small Intestine
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Bladder
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August
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September Kidneys
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Ministerial Fire
Pericardium
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Triple Burner
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The Five Elements and Organs
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Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Chapter II
Theory of Acupuncture Points
Meridian Points
Acupuncture points, also called acupoints, are locations on the body that are the focus of acupuncture, acupressure,sonopuncture and laser acupuncture treatment. Acupoints in treatment may or may not be in the same area of the body as the targeted symptom. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory for the selection of such points and their effectiveness is that they work by stimulating the meridian system to bring about relief by rebalancing yin, yang and qi (also spelled "chi" or "ki"). This theory is based on the paradigm of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has no analogue in western medicine. The classical Chinese explanation is that energy (Qi) flows in channels (meridians) throughout the body and over its surfaces. It is believed that these 12 major meridians connect specific organs or networks of organs, organizing a system of communication begins from your fingertips to your brain, and then connect to an organ associated with a certain meridian.
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Body acupoints are generally located using a measurement unit, called the cun, that is calibrated according to their proportional distances from various landmark points on the body. Acupoint location usually depends on specific anatomical landmarks that can be palpated. Many of these basic points are rarely used. Some points are considered more therapeutically valuable than others, and are used very frequently for a wide array of health conditions.
Points tend to be located where nerves enter a muscle, the midpoint of the muscle, or at the enthesis where the muscle joins with the bone. Location by palpation for tenderness is also a common way of locating acupoints (see also trigger point). Points may also be located by feeling for subtle differences in temperature on the skin surface or over the skin surface, as well as changes in the tension or "stickiness" of the skin and tissue. There is no scientific proof that this method works and some practitioners disagree with the method. Chinese medicine is based on the idea that health is a manifestation of balance, both within the body itself and between the body and the external environment. When the body is internally balanced and in harmony with the external environment, Qi flows smoothly through the meridians to nourish the organs and tissues. If an obstruction occurs in one of the meridians, the Qi is disrupted and cannot flow properly. When the Qi cannot flow smoothly or is forced to flow in the opposite direction, the body’s innate balance is disrupted and illness results. Acupuncture points are the specific points on the meridians where the Qi is both concentrated and accessible. Acupuncture engages the Qi by inserting needles at these specific points, the goal being to restore the proper flow of Qi. As the body regains its natural balance, well-being returns.
The actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means "acupuncture-moxibustion."
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The word “Acupuncture” is derived from two Latin words “acus” which means ‘needle’ and “punctura” which means ‘to penetrate’. The word “acupuncture” therefore means, “to penetrate with a needle”. However, the word for acupuncture points has not always been the same. In ancient times the ideogram that represented them consisted of the elements “flesh-submission-assent,“ giving the idea of “command of the flesh.“ Two pronunciations are given for the old ideogram: The Nei Jing (Ling Shu I, 1st line), using the system that takes the first part of one word and the end of the other, gives q(un)-yu, or qi-yu or qu. The Ci Yuan encyclopedia gives sh(u)-yu or shi-yu or shu. The modern term, used since the thirteenth century, is xue, which means “entry of cavern; hollow,“ the ideogram in effect suggesting the entry into a cavern. Indeed, all points are at the bottom of a hollow, or pit. Acupuncture points often have allusive, poetic names that developed over the course of centuries, often involving synonyms to ensure similar points are located on the appropriate limb. Central to the practice is the idea that the natural systems of the external world are reflected in the body’s interior. Chinese texts compare this inner system of the body to the connections between oceans, rivers, lakes and canals.
This miniature silver kettle was selected by Furze for the Something Old Something New exhibition and is available at both Mountain Folkcraft and Soil.
Body acupoints are referred to either by their traditional name, or by the name of the meridian on which they are located, followed by a number to indicate what order the point is in on the meridian. A common point on the hand, for example, is named Hegu, and referred to as LI 4 which means that it is the fourth point on the Large Intestine meridian. A total of 360 points are generally recognized, but the number of points has changed over the centuries. Roughly 2/3 of the points are considered “yang”, while the remaining 1/3 are considered “yin”.
This is the base of a small pottery mortar which would have been used for grinding Chinese herbal medicine, now it can be used for grinding marination rubs, for making pesto, for grinding sesome. Check out our other mortars; mortar, medicine grinder.
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Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Chapter II
Origin
of the Treatments Acupuncture can be traced back as far as the Stone Age in China, when stone knives and pointed rocks were used to relieve pain and diseases. These instruments were known by the ancients as “bian.” In the Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 220 CE) an Analytical Dictionary of Characters “Shuo Wen Jie Zi” describes the character “bian” as meaning a stone to treat disease. Later these stones were replaced by needles made of bamboo and slivers of animal bone, then finally in the Shang Dynasty bronze casting techniques made metal needles possible, which conducted electricity (and qi). This led to the mapping of the meridian system or “channels” of energy within the body.
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A summary of medical knowledge, the “Huangdi Nei Jing” or “Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine” compiled in 475-221 BCE, describes the use of acupuncture and moxibustion, pathology of the meridians and viscera, acupuncture points, indications, contraindications and the application of nine kinds of needles. In fact, acupuncture was a large part of the entire compilation of medical knowledge at that time. m The famous Chinese surgeon, Hua Tuo, was an expert in acupuncture, and it was during his time period (Han Dynasty) that the “tsun”, a measurement system that uses the width of a joint of the patient’s own finger was developed to help locate the acu-points more accurately. Acupuncture developed rapidly and was systematically researched during the Western dynasties.
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Origine of the Treatments
A book appeared around 400 CE called “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing” or “A Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion”, which described the names and number of points for each channel, their exact locations, indications, and methods of manipulation. Although medical advances and modern technology has helped to refine the art, his text describes the basic point locations that are still used in modern Acupuncture and Acupressure. In the Sung, Kin and Yuan dynasties (960-1368 CE) the text “Tong Ren Shu Xue Zhen Jiu Tu Jing” or “Illustrated Manual on the Points for Acupuncture and Moxibustion as Found on the Bronze Figure“ written by Wang Wei-yi, made detailed studies and observations of 657 points on the human body. Wang also sponsored the casting of two life-size, hollow bronze figures with the surface marked with channels and exact point locations. With these models, the teaching of acupuncture flourished and spread through the country, and the established practice of herbal medicine began to adopt the channel and meridian theories into their practice. With this common theory between the two leading health disciplines, the medicine of China was quickly transformed as both schools contributed to the extensive library of data being collected and recorded. 0 2 6
Acupuncture Bronze Man
Bronze Figure Model for Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Ming Dynasty, 1443. During the Tiansheng Era (1023-1032) in the Northern Song Dynasty, a medical officer named Wang Weiyi made two bronze figures marked with meridians and acupoints and wrote the Illustrated Manual about Acupoints Indicated on Recently Cast Bronze Figures. In the imperial medical academy’s exams, such figures were coated with beeswax and filled with water for students to identify the right acupoints.
Acupuncture & Moxibustion
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Duration of Treatment Symptom
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Sports Injury
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Bell’s Palsy
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8-12 treatments with in 3 months of the date of outbreak )
Meniere’s Disease
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8-12 treatments to take dizziness under control, ) 20-25 to resolve
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Allergy
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Migraines
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2-3 months of treatments, may require future periodic treatments to maintain results ) 1 treatment to stop pain, ) 12-15 to resolve
_ After the miniature bamboo steamer, we have the miniature medicine pot. Made with a sandy type of clay, this pottery container is identical to the real thing. Unlike the normal teapot the handle and the spout are placed in the same direction which makes pouring easier. The doctor for Chinese medicine normally prescribe for the herbs to be boiled with certain amount of water (e.g. 6 bowls) and to be reduced to a lesser amount (say 1 bowl). It will be hard to judge by time how long the brewing will take and every now and then one will have to pour out the medicine to see if the correct amount has been reached.
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Western Treatment with pain medication, casting, and/ or physical therapy with pain meds, including epidural shots, muscle relaxation, and/or surgery with pain medication with pain medication and arthritis medication with physical therapy and medications with Prednisone therapy with atropine, epinephrine, dimenhydrinate, and/or surgery with prescribed medication and psychotherapy with sleeping pills with prescribed meds with medication and psychotherapy Prescription medications, pain medication Forever
*Use personal discretion, of course, when evaluating time span/simplicity of cure.
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Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Chapter II
Chinese Acupuncturist
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical tradition, believed to date back to around 200BC. The earliest written reference to acupuncture is in the Yellow Emperor’s book of medicine, the Nei Jing. Acupuncture is part of the holistic system of healing known as Traditional Chinese Medicine. In the West, acupuncture is best known for its ability to relieve pain, so the majority of research thus far has been done in this area. Acupuncture points are now believed to stimulate the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release pain-relieving chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord and brain. These points are selected based on years of training acupuncturists receive based on over 3,000 years of experience in China. To the human body, acupuncture needles are a physical stimulus. Acupuncture may also stimulate other chemicals to be released by the brain, including hormones that influence the self-regulating system of the body. In Western science, a stimulus is defined as a detectable change in either the external environment or within the body itself. When the body detects change, it produces a response. Although acupuncture is not yet fully understood by Western science, with modern technology scientists can now actually begin to “see” the body’s response to acupuncture. For example, researchers have shown that when a needle is inserted at specific acupuncture points on the body, corresponding changes occur in the brain.
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90 degrees angle in right insertion (zhizhen) used for most points.
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12-15 degrees angle in reclining insertion (hengzhen) used for some points on the head and chest, but very rarely. The acupuncture needle penetrates just the skin but does not reach the muscle. 45 degrees angle in bevel insertion (xiezhen) used for all the Acupoints lying below the seventh thoracic vertebra.
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In acupuncture very thin needles, slightly thicker than a human hair, are inserted into acupuncture points. The objective of acupuncture as explained earlier is to regulate and normalize the flow of the Chi, so that the Yin and the Yang return to a state of dynamic equilibrium. Acupuncture aims to relieve symptoms by curing the disease. It is possible for an acupuncturist to treat the symptoms of various diseases very effectively; for example a pain in the back can be relieved in minutes. However a mere symptomatic treatment, which just removes the symptoms, deprives the acupuncturist of a valuable aid, which would otherwise help him assess the patient's response to treatment. The acupuncturist should treat the fundamental cause of the illness and as the cure progresses the symptoms disappear on their own. Of course it often takes a great deal of skill to find the true cause of some illnesses. The choice of acupuncture points to be used is the most crucial part of the treatment. The acupuncturist must know the function of each acupuncture point and its interaction with other acupuncture points. He can then plan the treatment to eliminate obstructions in the flow of Chi and to balance the Yin and Yang. After the acupuncturist has examined the patient and reached a diagnosis, he decides how the patient should be treated.
An experienced acupuncturist uses as few needles as possible to balance the energy flows. In contrast, a novice may use many needles and still be unable to balance the energy flows. Most patients need ten to fifteen acupuncture needles for each treatment, but sometimes only a single needle may be enough. While treating a frozen shoulder, a single needle is inserted into the leg and then twirled. In a few minutes, a shoulder that has been immobile for up to three months moves freely and without pain.
Acupuncture & Moxibustion
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Tools of An Acupuncturist
Early acupuncture needles were made from bamboo and bone and as they were rather thick, their insertion was painful. In spite of there being no knowledge of sterilization before the 19th century, it is surprising to note that infection rarely occurred with acupuncture. This is because acupuncture stimulates the immune system enhancThe earliest acupuncture im- ing the body’s protective mechanisms. plements were sharp pieces of bone or flint in the shape of arrowheads called Bian stones. Their use was limited because of their size and shape and they were used to scratch or prick acupuncture points. Later, sharp pieces of pottery were used for this purpose. As time went on, the Chinese refined this process eventually using needles to stimulate acupuncture points.
With the advent of the Iron Age and the Bronze Age the next type of needles to be developed were metal needles. As the art of metallurgy progressed, different types of needles were made. Early needles were made from iron, copper, bronze, silver and gold. At the time when the “Neiching” was written, there were nine different types of acupuncture needles in use. These were similar to present day needles. Very thin, fine needles were used for routine treatment. Arrowhead needles were used to prick the points. Blunt and round needles were used for acupressure. Scalpel like needles were used for cutting open boils and abscesses. Larger and heavier needles were available for insertion into joints and when the acupuncture points lay deep below the skin, longer needles were used. Small thumbtacks shaped needles were used for insertion at ear acupuncture points when prolonged stimulation was required. Three-sided needles were used to bleed the patient in cases of coma and high fever. The drawing of a few drops of blood from certain acupuncture points can bring down high fever, stop convulsions and restore consciousness in a matter of minutes without any other treatment. Finally there were the plum blossom needles also called the seven star needles which was used to tap the skin over acupuncture points. This was mainly used to treat skin diseases, children, old people and patients who were afraid of needles.
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Zhen Bian | Ancient form of acupuncture tools
Tools of An Acupuncturist
These needles were in widespread use for thousands of years until the early years of the 20th century, when the invention of stainless steel revolutionized the art of some acupuncturists claim that needles made from silver or gold have special therapeutic properties. Needles made from sliver and gold are expensive and so are often resharpened, straightened and reused. Unfortunately, the process of sharpening needles is laborious and time consuming and it is rarely possible to get as sharp a point on these needles as on a stainless steel needle. In my experience needles made from stainless steel are as effective in therapy as needles made from any other material. Needles made from two metals act as a thermocouple, and generate a small electric current. So the handles of some acupuncture needles are made from metals like copper, silver and gold with the needle itself being made from stainless steel. Needle handles made with copper and silver get oxidized during use and storage, which reduces their electrical conductivity making them unsuitable for electrical stimulation.
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In ancient times smooth flint needles were used, later they were substituted by metal ones, still later by silver or gold and finally by steel and stainless steel needles.
Gold and silver needles were said to produce a special effect but today this theory is repudiated. Gold and silver needles can be bent easily, but do not break, while the steel needles cannot be bent, but can break easily. The steel needles, however, are preferred. Being elastic, they cannot be deformed easily.
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The thickness is designated by numbers 26 (the thickest one), 28 or 30. Most often the needles of middle thickness are used. The acupuncture needle consists of three parts: the handle, around which a fine wire is wound so thickly so that it can be turned more easily; the neck and the body of the needle with the point. The sanlingzhen needle is triangular and usually is used for bloodletting. It is inserted 1/2 – 1 fen. The skin needle pifuzhen is sometimes called children’s needle. It is a small mallet with six or seven tiny needles on an area of one square cm. It is mainly used with children for light tapping in the area of the points. It can be used with women, people suffering from chronic diseases or those afraid of normal acupuncture needles. Light tapping twice or three times evokes mild stimulation, six times it evokes stronger stimulation.
The cun is a traditional Chinese unit of length.
Nine types of acupuncture needles were known in history, but today only three types are in use: the needle haozhen, sanlingzhen and pifuzhen.The most common type is the needle haozhen. It is either made of gold, silver or stainless steel, of different lengths and different thicknesses according to the required insertion, depth and intensity of stimulation. The length is 7 fens, 1 cun, 1 cun 5 fens, 2 cuns, 2 cuns 5 fens, 3 cuns or 3 cuns 5 fens.
Tools of An Acupuncturist
Name Dazhen Changzhen The most common type
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Chapter II
The Herb
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years; in fact, the actual Chinese character for acupuncture, translated literally, means “acupuncture-moxibustion.� The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain general health.
How does moxibustion work? Does it hurt?
There are two types of moxibustion: direct and indirect. In direct moxibustion, a small, cone-shaped amount of moxa is placed on top of an acupuncture point and burned. This type of moxibustion is further categorized into two types: scarring and non-scarring. With scarring moxibustion, the moxa is placed on a point, ignited, and allowed to remain onto the point until it burns out completely. This may lead to localized scarring, blisters and scarring after healing. With non-scarring moxibustion, the moxa is placed on the point and lit, but is extinguished or removed before it burns the skin. The patient will experience a pleasant heating sensation that penetrates deep into the skin, but should not experience any pain, blistering or scarring unless the moxa is left in place for too long. Indirect moxibustion is currently the more popular form of care because there is a much lower risk of pain or burning. In indirect moxibustion, a practitioner lights one end of a moxa stick, roughly the shape and size of a cigar, and holds it close to the area being treated for several minutes until the area turns red. Another form of indirect moxibustion uses both acupuncture needles and moxa. A needle is inserted into an acupoint and retained. The tip of the needle is then wrapped in moxa and ignited, generating heat to the point and the surrounding area. After the desired effect is achieved, the moxa is extinguished and the needle(s) removed.
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What is moxibustion used for?
In traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. The burning of moxa is believed to expel cold and warm the meridians, which leads to smoother flow of blood and qi. In Western medicine, moxibustion has successfully been used to turn breech babies into a normal head-down position prior to childbirth. A landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that up to 75% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Other studies have shown that moxibustion increases the movement of the fetus in pregnant women, and may reduce the symptoms of menstrual cramps when used in conjunction with traditional acupuncture.
Why not use some other herb?
Mugwort, also known as artemesia vulgaris or ai ye in Chinese, has a long history of use in folk medicine. Research has shown that it acts as an emmenagogue that is, an agent that increases blood circulation to the pelvic area and uterus and stimulates menstruation. This could explain its use in treating breech births and menstrual cramps.
Are there any precautions I should be aware of?
Although moxibustion has been safely used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, it is not for everyone. Because it is used specifically for patients suffering from cold or stagnant constitutions, it should not be used on anyone diagnosed with too much heat. Burning moxa also produces a great deal of smoke and a pungent odor. Patients with respiratory problems may request that their practitioner use smokeless moxa sticks as an alternative.
Jiu Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy using moxa made from dried mugwort.
Practical Considerations for Modern Use of an Ancient Technique
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Moxibustion
The various methods of moxibustion...
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Mild-warm Moxa
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Indirect Moxibustion
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Direct Moxibustion
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Another function of moxibustion is to induce qi and blood to flow upward or downward. For example, moxibustion is given to yongquan (KI-1) to treat the disorders caused by excess in the upper part and deficiency in the lower part of the body and liver yang symptoms due to upward flowing yang qi so as to lead the qi and blood to go downward....If the disorder is due to deficiency in the upper portion and excess in the lower portion of the body and due to sinking of qi caused by deficiency, such as prolapse of the anus, prolapse of the uterus, prolonged diarrhea, etc., moxibustion to baihui (GV-20) may lead yang qi to flow upward.
To induce the smooth flow of qi and blood
Abnormal flow of qi and blood usually results from cold and heat. Cold causes obstructed flow or even stagnation of qi, and heat results in rapid flow of qi. Normal heat activates blood circulation and cold impedes its smooth flow. Since stagnation of qi and blood is often relieved by warming up the qi, moxibustion is the right way to generate the smooth flow of qi with the help of the ignited moxa wool. In Chapter 75 of the Lingshu it says: ‘If stagnation of blood in the vessels cannot be treated by warming up with moxibustion, it cannot be treated by acupuncture.’ In Chapter 48 of the Lingshu it states, ‘Depressed symptoms should be treated by moxibustion alone, because depression is due to blood stagnation caused by cold, which should be dispersed by moxibustion.’
To warm meridians and expel cold
Chapter II Acupuncture & Moxibustion
Indications and Applications for Moxibustion
Detailing the functions of moxibustion, the authors of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion say that it is used for the following purposes:
In Thousand Pieces of Gold it states: “Anyone who travels in the southwest part of China, such as Yunnan and Sichuan Provinces, should have moxibustion at two or three points to prevent sores or boils and to avoid pernicious malaria, epidemic diseases, and pestilence.” It is often said, “If one wants to be healthy, you should often have moxibustion over the pointzusanli (ST-36).” In Notes on Bian Que’s Moxibustion, it says, “When a healthy man often has moxibustion to the points guanyuan (CV-4), qihai (CV-6), mingmen (GV-4), and zhongwan (CV-12), he would live a very long life, at least one hundred years.”
To prevent diseases and maintain health
Yang qi is the foundation of the human body. If it is in a sufficient condition, a man lives a long life; if it is lost, death occurs. Yang disorder is due to excess of yin, leading to cold, deficiency, and exhaustion of the primary qi, characterized by a fatal pulse. At this moment, moxibustion applied can reinforce yang qi and prevent collapse. In Chapter 73 of the Lingshu it says, ‘Deficiency of both yin and yang should be treated by moxibustion.’
To strengthen yang from collapse
Indications and Applications for Moxibustion
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Acupoints & The Four Seasons
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Acupoints & The Four Seasons
Chapter III
Seasons The Fundamental Principles of Life
The following is a presentation by Gao Lian, a 16th century poet and medical scholar who was an ardent proponent of the art of nourishing life. The four presentations on the seasons originally appeared in Gao’s book, Eight Pieces on Observing the Fundamental Principles of Life (Zunsheng Bajian; 1575 A.D.), which Chinese physicians have regarded as a comprehensive source of lifestyle-related information. Elaborating upon one of the main themes of the Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic (Huangdi Neijing), these seasonal portraits can be read as an attempt to translate the densely-crafted teachings of the classic into more contemporary language. Gao cautioned against some common habits while providing careful explanations for changing them. In the Chinese medicine system, five seasons are mentioned, one for each of the elements. This division of the year has been a matter of contention and it is not surprising that Gao, an expert in many other fields, chooses to describe four seasons, as is most commonly done. One of the ways in which this division is correlated with the five element system is either to have the earth element as a common feature of all the seasons or to have the earth element dominate during the transitions between seasons.
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To aid in understanding Gao’s recommendations as they are read, a brief summary of main points is helpful. First, he recognizes that the element associated with each of the seasons tends to have a stronger energy manifesting in the body at that time. To attain balance, one must be careful about eating foods that would further enhance that energy, while increasing the intake of those foods that would boost the strength of the element (and organ system) suppressed by the dominant element. So, for spring, sour foods are minimized, as they promote the energy of the dominant wood element (liver), while mildly sweet foods would be increased because they promote the energy of the earth element (spleen), which is suppressed by the wood element.
Width >> 220 mm Length >> 300 mm
Lagenaria Siceraria
A wood block print of the lord of medicine Sun Si Miao, he was a doctor and Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty. He is said to live to 140 years old. However, when he was sickly child, the family used up all their saving to treat his sickness. Being a very gifted child, he studied all forms of medicine, he dedicated his life to save as many people as he can and refused to become a doctor for the court. He has made a huge contribution to the Chinese medicine; not only did he wrote the “Thousand Golden Prescriptions”, a complete medical ethics, started gynaecology and pediatrics in Chinese medicine and more. This is a new year print that would be seen in Chinese medicine clinic.
China, Tang Dynasty
The Fundamental Principles of Life
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Gao cautions against the typical responses people make to characteristic weather of each season // In the winter, be careful not to hover near the stove and eat aged and preserved foods (in ancient societies, fresh foods were not readily available during the winter, so various means of preservation were utilized to make foods easier to get at that time). Though staying very warm and eating these kinds of strong tasting foods seem normal during the winter, these practices may end up causing disease in the spring when the weather starts to warm because of the accumulated internal heat. He also cautions against hot baths for those who have cold in the lower body, but heat above. In similar manner, during the summer, one should not be eating all kinds of cold and cooling foods and beverages, because, though it seems appropriate at the time, when the cooler weather arrives in Autumn, diseases may arise as a result. In fact, he suggests taking mildly warming tonics in the summer. He also cautions about being in drafty places and sleeping out in the open, due to risk of invasion of pathogenic wind. Thus, be careful not to contradict the power and influence of the natural weather condition: not too much warming to counter cold of winter or too much cooling to counter heat of summer. As he sums up for the erratic and changing conditions of spring and fall: “one should take special care to attend to the tranquil practices of nourishing life…and to conduct both one’s daily life and the treatment of patients in accordance with the predominant qi of the respective season.” In terms of behavior, Gao is a dedicated naturalist and believes that people should harmonize their actions to the weather. In Spring, get up early and do a morning stroll; in summer, be more calm, use selected sounds and hair strokes to stimulate the body rather than pursuing vigorous activities; in autumn, do some qigong exercises, like clicking of teeth and generating warmth; in winter, be careful not to sit around and get depressed! He mainly favors getting up early, except in winter, when one should be careful of the early morning cold.
The Four Seasons
Chapter III
Promoting Health During the Four Seasons Season
Examples of Cautions
Spring
Do not simply use herbs to overcome stagnation. If there is no sign of disease, there is no need to take any medicine
Summer
Avoid draining yin qi, either by laxatives that induce diarrhea or by draining methods of acupuncture or moxibustion
Spring
Autumn
Avoid using dispersing therapies such as emetics or strong diaphoretics
Orchid
Winter
Warm diaphoretics should not be used excessively
Summer Lotus Autumn Chrysanthemum Winter Plum Flower
Elements, Organs, and the Four Seasons Season
Dominant Element/Organ
Affected Element/Organ
Spring
Wood (Liver); eat less sour foods
Earth (Spleen); eat more mildly sweet foods
_ Summer
Fire (Heart); eat less bitter foods
Metal (Lungs); eat more pungent foods
Metal (Lungs); eat less pungent foods
Wood (Liver); eat more sour foods
Water (Kidneys); eat less salty foods
Fire (Heart); eat more bitter foods
_ Autumn _ Winter _ Spring _ Summer _ Autumn _ Winter _ Spring _ Summer _ Autumn _ Winter _ _
Metal
Wood
Water
Fire
Earth
Promoting Health During the Four Seasons
As to medical therapies, Gao offers some advice, sometimes of general nature and other times in relation to specific symptoms or medical conditions. A table will help sum up >>
Some Methods to Use When a disease is coming on, extinguish [or dispel] wind, harmonize qi, cool the diaphragm Ingest warm substances during the summer solstice, and take tonics for the kidneys Use acupuncture/moxibustion and some herbal decoctions or powders which assist the patient’s yang qi Dispel existing pathogens with emetics. Take a combination of tonic materials steeped in wine; dioscorea wine is also good
Season
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Lagenaria Siceraria
Gourd is kind of squash, its latin name is Lagenaria Siceraria, traditionally the Chinese view it as an icon of blessing. It has been with the Chinese culture for a long long time, its seeds were found at a Zhe Jiang 5000BC archaeological site, the hollowed out dried skin is probably the first liquid container used before pottery and bronze. It is also commonly used in the old days to store medicine, there is an old say, “wonder what kind of potion is stored in this gourd” meaning a suspicion of someone up to something. The gourd used for the basket is not of the common “8” shape (see entry Small Gourd) form but a more rounded shape, which is a species from Japan.
Diameter >> 150 mm Height >> 300 mm
Japan
Acupoints & The Four Seasons
Chapter III
Code
Spring March Equinox to June Solstice
Name
LV3
| Taichong
LU10
| Yuji
KI3
| Taixi
The three months of spring are the time of renewal: the old and stale dissipates, heaven and earth come to life, and everything blossoms. Rest at night and get up early, stride freely through the courtyard, let your hair down and indulge in the leisurely feeling of a morning stroll; this is how you should raise your spirits in spring. Foster all life and do not kill, be generous and agreeable, give freely and do not punish. This is the way of honoring the qi of spring and nourishing life during this season. Going against these characteristics of the seasonal flow will have harmful affects on the liver.
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The warming rays of the new sun of spring kindle everything into sprouting growth, including certain diseases that have been hiding beneath the body’s surface. The weather is quite erratic during the first and second lunar month (February to April), cold at one moment and hot the next, and since most of the elderly suffer from some kind of chronic ailment, the advancing qi of spring may cause those people to feel tired and weak. Chronic ailments flare up easily under these conditions. Also, during the winter months people tend to hover near the smoky stove and eat aged and preserved foods, and these detrimental influences gradually accumulate in the body until they finally come out in Spring. They will make the body feel hot and the head dizzy, the diaphragm will plug up and the mouth turn sticky, the arms will lose strength and the legs and lower back will become weak. All of these are ailments which have accumulated during the winter season. When the body exhibits signs of change and one senses that a disease may be coming on, it would be wrong to simply use moving herbs toSpring is the season of harstraighten out apparent stagnation, because remedies of thismony. This is the time to roam nature may actually harm the organs at this time and cause oth-through gardens and forests, er diseases to crop up. The appropriate way is to use remediesto sit leisurely in scenic kiosks that extinguish wind and harmonize qi, cool the diaphragmand take in the tranquil sights of nature. Open up your heart, and transform smoldering disease. If one chooses to employget rid of all stagnant energy, dietary measures, one should select foods that have a natureand thus encourage the budding that is neither too hot nor too cold, possibly slightly cooling,qi (of birth, life, and renewal) and which prevent stagnation by benefiting the smooth trans-to flow. At this time, it would against the dynamics of formation of food and drink. In this manner, all of the bodybe nature to sit around dwelling processes will flow naturally. If there are no signs of disease,on things and grow stagnant there is no need to take any medicine. and depressed. Avoid drinking
Taixi
a lot of alcohol, and show some
Old people, especially, should not give in to the temptation of restraint with those commonoral gratification and overeat on an empty stomach; otherwisely-eaten flour products that a tendency to harm the their health will almost certainly suffer. Also, since the weatherhave spleen and stomach networks. switches from cold to warm and from warm to cold, it wouldThey are truly hard to digest. be a mistake for them to put their padded winter clothing away. Old people typically have weak qi, brittle bones, and a frail body that is highly susceptible to wind cold. Since their surface is invaded easily, they should always have an extra set of clothing ready which can be laid aside when the sun comes out. Decrease layer by layer: don’t get rid of everything all at once!
Taichong
Promoting Health During the Spring
Localization
Channel
Target area
Liver
Head, Uterus
On the dorsum of the foot in a depression distal to the junctions of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.
Lungs
Throat
On the radial aspect of the 1st metacarpal at the midpoint of the bone at the junction of the red and white skin.
Kidney
Uterus, Thorax
In depression midway between the tip of the medial malleolus and the attachment of the achilles tendon.
Actions >>
Indications >>
i) >> Wheezing
i) >>
a) >> Pain in the low back and knees
j) >> Breathlessness
ii) >> Calms the Mind
b) >> Dizziness. Tinnitus
k) >> Insomnia
iii) >>
c) >> Weakness
l) >> Excessive dreaming
iv) >> Strengthens the lower back and knees
d) >> Cold and weak knees
m) >> Poor memory
v) >> Regulates the uterus
e) >> Dry throat
n) >> Seminal emissions
f) >> Night Sweating
o) >> Impotence
g) >> Hot palms
p) >> Premature ejaculation
h) >> Cough
q) >> Irregular menstruation
Actions >>
Indications >>
i) >> Clears Lung-Heat
a) >> Main point for Lung Heat
ii) >> Promotes the descent of Lung Qi
b) >> Sensation of heat
iii) >>
c) >> Dry throat
iv) >> Calms the Mind (Shen)
d) >> Cough e) >> Breathlessness f) >> Sore throat g) >> Sadness h) >> Fear i) >> Mental restlessness
Yuji
j) >> Anger k) >> Maniac behavior l) >> Dread
Actions >>
Indications >>
l) >> Thoracic and abdominal distention
i) >> Controls Liver Yang
a) >> Headache
m) >> Nausea
ii) >> Extinguishes Inner Wind
b) >> Dizziness
n) >> Constipation
iii) >>
c) >> Blurred vision
o) >> Borborygmos
iv) >> Resolves spasms
d) >> Numbness of the head
p) >> Swelling, redness and genital pain
e) >> Opisthotonos
q) >>
f) >> Epilepsy
r) >> Jaundice
g) >> Facial paralysis
s) >> Irregular and painful menstruation
h) >> Irritability
t) >> Prolapse of Uterus
i) >> Anger
u) >> Cramp
j) >> Insomnia
v) >>
k) >> Concern
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The flavor of liver wood is sour. Wood can overcome earth, the dynamic element governing the spleen, which in turn is influenced by sweet flavors. In spring, therefore, one should eat less sour foods and increase one’s intake of mildly sweet foods to nourish spleen qi.
Coriander |
Onion |
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Jujube |
Ginger |
Honey |
Wood
Spleen
Liver
eat more mildly sweet foods
eat less sour foods
Garlic |
Earth
Wheat |
Wood overcoming
sweet food light food
Earth
warm food
Hyacinth Bean |
spicy food
Yam |
Chive |
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Acupoints & The Four Seasons
Chapter III
Summer June Solstice to September Equinox
The three months of summer are governed by the energy of fire, and are thus in charge of the process of growing and ripening. The heart’s qi is abundant with fire energy, and its associated flavor is bitter. According to the controlling cycle of relationships between the five elements, fire can distress metal; metal energy governs the lung, and the flavor associated with the lung network is pungent. During the summertime, therefore, one should decrease bitter foods and increase pungent flavors to nourish the lung. At the same time, one should use the sound “haaaaa” to course stagnant heart qi, and “shhhhh” to harmonize its flow.
Food
Nutrient Content | Cold Drink | Watermelon | Melon
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| Bitter Gourd | Green Bean Soup | Water This pesto was used as be a medicine grinder; in the old days every household would have a grinder like this for grinning the certain Chinese medicine, herbal, shells, mineral, hones, bones, etc. The most famous figure for medicine grinding is however not a doctor as we might have thought, it is in fact a rabbit, the Jade Rabbit (see earlier post) that lived on the moon. Can you spot the rabbit? This image on the moon can be seen on lunar 15th of every month.
| Sour Plum Soup | Lily Soup | Green Tea | Winter Melon Soup | Yiren Porridge | Lotus Soup
Lagenaria Siceraria China
Diameter >> 150 mm Height >> 220 mm
Promoting Health During the Summer
During the days when the hot summer temperatures are at their peak, the abdomen actually has a tendency to get cold. During this period it would be especially unhealthy to succumb to diarrhea, for this disorder drains out precious yin qi. If this should happen, do not use the draining methods of acupuncture or moxibustion, but use diaphoretic herbs instead. It would be best to look ahead and prevent this and other disorders by ingesting some warming substances during the summer solstice, when the wintry forces of yin energy start making their erstwhile hidden comeback at the midnight hour. Also, a decoction that is tonic to the kidneys should be taken at this time. The heart is exuberant during the summer months, but the kidney is in its weakest state. Despite the heat, therefore, it would be unsuitable to fill up one’s belly with frosted snacks, sweetened cold drinks, cold noodles, or cold cereals. These dietary habits easily lead to abdominal cold, which in turn will cause summer diarrhea. By the same token, don’t eat any summer squash, eggplant, uncooked vegetables, or other excessively yin foods, because at this time there is already plenty of yin qi present in the abdomen, and the ingestion of coagulating foods like this may promote the formation of abdominal masses. Old people, in particular, and people with a tendency for heatphlegm disorders that are due to their cold constitution should abide by these principles and avoid those foods. For the same reason, don’t seek relief from the heat of summer in drafty and busy places. Although you may find temporary coolness under the awning, in the corridor, in the busy outer courtyard, or near a broken window, it is in places like this that noxious winds can most easily invade the body. Seek out the tranquility of a clean and spacious room, or the pure yin nature of an open water kiosk, to achieve a natural state of coolness. Even more important, regulate your breath and put your heart at ease. Keep in mind that holding icy crystals in your heart and stomach will cause heat to flare rather than to diminish. Don’t just assume that hot things are heating and therefore will fuel an already abundant heat. Rather, make it a habit to regularly take warming tonics in pill
yin nourishing food heat clearing food diuretic food summerheat Relieve food heat clearing food damp Expelling food
or powder form during the summer months, in order to assure a smooth functioning of the body’s qi flow. Drink warm liquids and eat warm food; never fill yourself up to the brim, but eat smaller portions in shorter intervals. Drink cinnamon tea, cook with cardamom, use boiled rather than fresh water, and avoid the intake of greasy dishes and fatty animal food. Also, do not sleep under the light of the stars and the moon, because if you camp out in the open you will be prone to wind invasion. Although you may feel an initial rush of exhilaration, the wind will most certainly make its way through your pores. This particular kind of wind invasion is truly the kind that will cause the most distressing symptoms. Somebody, for instance, who ingests cold food and then retires his or her sweaty body for the night in a drafty place will easily contract wind block syndrome resulting in numbness of the hands and feet, inhibited speech, and paralysis of the limbs. Admittedly, not everybody will contract this disorder; one could say that there are people who will become afflicted right away, while others seem hardly affected at all. This is because if a young and strong person does this during a full moon, s/ he is supported by nature’s cosmic forces and will most probably remain symptom free. If, however, an old and weak person does this during a new moon when the time related forces of nature are not only unable to compensate for unhealthful behavior, but are putting additional stress on the system, then s/he will most certainly have to suffer the consequences. Since the head is the meeting point of all yang channels, special care should be taken to protect it from the noxious influence of wind. All of the little cracks in your bedroom wall should therefore be mended at this time, so as to prevent injury to the head. Also, selecting a place to do so that is free of draft, comb your head daily 100–200 times during the summer months, taking care not to injure the scalp. This is a natural method to expel wind and brighten the eyes.
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Acupoints & The Four Seasons
Chapter III
Nose
i) >> Calms the Mind (Shen)
a) >> Mental confusion
ii) >> Focuses thoughts
b) >> Lack of determination
iii) >> Extinguish the Wind
c) >> Epilepsy
iv) >>
d) >> Vertigo f) >> Anxiety g) >> Insomnia h) >> Fear i) >> Congestion j) >> Nasal secretion
Between the eyebrows
Extras
| Yintang
Knees On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia
| Yinlingquan
Spleen
Brain Meeting point of the midline with the top of the ears
Governing Vessel
Indications >>
e) >> Seizures
Name
| Baihui
Localization
Actions >>
k) >> Sneeze
Actions >>
Indications >>
i) >> Extinguish Internal Wind
a) >> Stroke
ii) >> Control Liver Yang
b) >> Hemiplegia
iii) >> Raises the Yang
c) >> Loss of consciousness
iv) >>
d) >> Poor memory
v) >> Elevates the Mind (Shen)
e) >> Opisthotonos
vi) >> Regains consciousness
f) >> Epilepsy g) >> Depression h) >> Headache i) >> Dizziness j) >> Tinnitus k) >> Blurred vision l) >> Prolapse of internal organs
EX2
SP9
GV20
m) >> Hemorrhoids
Code
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Channel
Target area
The flavor associated with the lung network is pungent. During the summertime, therefore, one should decrease bitter foods and increase pungent flavors to nourish the lung.
Metal
Fire
Lungs
Heart
eat more pungent foods
eat less bitter foods
Fire overcoming
Metal Yintang
Indications >> a) >> Abdominal distension and pain b) >> Poor appetite c) >> Diarrhea d) >> Edema e) >> Swelling in the legs f) >> g) >> Enuresis h) >> Painful urination i) >> Legs Bi syndrome j) >> Humidity in the lower burner k) >> Prostate problems Yinlingquan
Actions >> i) >> Regulates the Spleen ii) >> Resolve dampness Baihui
iii) >> Opens the water way iv) >> v) >>
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Gao Lian exemplifies the classical type of Chinese scholar who saw the cultivation of art, music, and poetry as a gateway to the mysteries of the body and the mind. While recognizing the medicine of poetry, he was also intrigued by the poetry of medicine. His delight in the rich cultural aspects of Chinese medicine and his efforts to collect medicinal recipes, herbal prescriptions, and therapeutic exercises put him in the company of other famous poets devoted to the pursuit of medical studies, such as the Song Dynasty master lyricist Su Dongbo (also known as Su Shi; 1036-1101 A.D.). For both of these distinguished literati, medicine represented the realization of the artistic quest in the realm of the physical: humankind’s age-old search to reconnect and resonate with its cosmic origins. Gao’s writings thus reflect the conviction of the poet-philosopher class of dynastic China that one cannot successfully treat a patient without cultivating this vital connection to the macrocosm. More specifically, the following four pieces are intended to remind the technique-oriented physician that, in the Neijing, medicine was primarily introduced as the art of celebrating the healthy body and preventing any detachment from the vitality-imbuing cycles of nature.
Acupoints & The Four Seasons
Chapter III
Autumn September Equinox to December Solstice
Food
Nutrient Content
Code
Name
| Walnut
LU10
| Yuji
| White Fungus
LI11
| Quchi
| Sugar Cane
LI4
| Hegu
| Honey
LI20
| Yingxiang
| Cubilose | Lily | Carrot | Water Chestnuts 0 5 7
| Milk | Black Sesame | Pear | Silkie | Lotus Root | Mulberry Fruit | Apple | Kiwi | Polygonum Powder | Duck | Wheat | Wolfberry
cool-natured food Heat clearing food sour food salivation promoting food yin nourishing food blood enriching foods
Promoting Health During the Autumn
Channel
Target area
Localization
Lungs
Throat
On the radial aspect of the 1st metacarpal at the midpoint of the bone at the junction of the red and white skin.
Large Intestine
Teeth, Arms
At the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Large Intestine
Head, Face, Mouth, Teeth, Ear, Arm, Nose, Throat
In the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.
Large Intestine
Nose, Eyes, Face
Beside the wing of the nose, at the meeting point with the nasolabial line.
The three months of autumn are in charge of withering and of decelerating the momentum of growth. The organ network associated with this season is the lung; this organ is abundant with qi, and it has a particular affinity to pungent flavors. When viewing the lung in the context of the other organs, it is important to note that metal can have an overbearing action on wood. Since the organ system associated with wood is the liver, and since this system is particularly affected by sour flavors, one should decrease the intake of pungent flavors in the fall while increasing sour ones, since this will nourish and protect liver qi. If the lung network is in a state of pathological excess, one should use the sound “ssssssss” to drain this excess from the system. During the three months following the beginning of autumn, it is important to keep body and mind in a state of quiet harmony and to not drain one’s energy. Both spring and autumn are seasons of change, and it is particularly then that diseases will surface. Therefore, one should take special care to attend to the tranquil practices of nourishing life during those times, and to conduct both one’s daily life and the treatment of patients in accordance with the predominant qi of the respective season. In autumn, for instance, it would be inappropriate to use dispersing therapies such as emetics or strong diaphoretics, since measures like these cause people to feel drained and create restlessness in the organs. In cases of diarrhea, for example, one should only use acupuncture/moxibustion and some herbal decoctions or powders which assist the patient’s yang qi. People, moreover, who suffer from taxation fatigue or hemorrhoids or wasting-thirst syndrome (diabetes), etc., should avoid eating fried rice, deep fried foods, and beef from cows that died without being slaughtered, as well as raw fish, chicken, pork, wine, fermented foods, salty foods, vinegar, and all things that are sticky and hard to digest. People with those conditions should also avoid raw vegetables, seeds, and fermented soy bean products. The same is true for people suffering from cold syndrome due to wind qi, or people with masses below the ribcage.
It is also advisable to engage in the following exercise right after waking up in the morning: close your eyes, click your teeth twenty-one times, swallow your saliva, rub your hands together and let the heat from your palms penetrate into your eyeballs. Rub your hands and cup your eyeballs repeatedly. If one practices this exercise regularly during the three months of autumn, the eyes will become bright and illuminated. The Neijing states: “Go to bed early and get up with the chickens [at dawn]. This will cause all mental faculties to become calm and peaceful, and moderate the downward blow of autumn. Reel in your mental energy to be in harmony with the condensing quality of autumn qi. Do not disperse your energies, and the lung qi will be clear. This is the way of nourishing life in accordance with the nourishing and constricting qi of the autumnal harvest season. Going against these principles will harm the lung network, eventually causing diarrhea in winter, when things should really be in a state of storage rather than leakage. The qi of Autumn is dry, and so it is advisable to consume some moistening sesame to counteract the dryness. Avoid cold drinks, and do not wear damp and cold clothing close to your skin.”
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Actions >>
Yingxiang
i) >> Expels exterior wind ii) >> Opens the nose iii) >> Remove obstructions from the channel (Bi Syndrome)
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Hegu
Yuji
Actions >>
Actions >>
i) >> Expels exterior wind
i) >> Clears Lung-Heat
ii) >> Releases the exterior
ii) >> Promotes the descent of Lung Qi
iii) >> Disperses Lung Qi
iii) >>
iv) >> Regulates transpiration
iv) >> Calms the Mind (Shen)
v) >> Calms the Mind (Shen)
Promoting Health During the Autumn
Wood
Metal
Liver
Lungs
eat more sour foods
eat less pungent foods
The organ network associated with autumn is the lung; this organ is abundant with qi, and it has a particular affinity to pungent flavors.
Metal overcoming
Wood
Quchi
Actions >> i) >> Clears Heat ii) >> Cools the blood iii) >> Remove the obstrutions iv) >> Remove Heat from the channel
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Winter December Solstice to March Equinox
During the three months of winter, heaven and earth shut down and go into a state of storage. Water turns to ice and earth splits open, while the yang qi of nature stays unperturbed. Go to bed early, therefore, and get up only after the warming rays of the sun have appeared in the morning. Avoid cold and seek out warmth, and be careful not to purge the body’s skin layer [with extreme diaphoretic measures]. Otherwise harm to the kidneys will occur, and consequently the germinating forces of Spring will be impaired. During the following season of Spring, then, offenders may suffer from diseases like muscular atrophy, paralysis, or stroke. In winter, the yang is submerged within. If somebody suffers from an ailment, therefore, it is advisable to dispel existing pathogens from the body with emetic methods. Warm diaphoretics should not be used excessively during this time, since they easily drain out precious yang qi; the heart and diaphragm region, moreover, tend to easily accumulate heat in winter. This is the season to take a combination of tonic materials steeped in wine, or to drink 1–2 small cups of dioscorea wine (shanyao jiu) every day to foster yang qi. At night, do not immediately collapse into bed, but settle down with leisure. Wear padded winter clothes during the coldest time, but add them gradually and not all at once; stop increasing the layers just when you have added enough to not feel cold anymore. Do not warm yourself in front of a roaring fire, since this winter habit may bring about particularly harmful consequences. The hands and feet, namely, have an affinity to the heart network, and should therefore never be toasted over a fire. The fire may otherwise be enticed into the heart and create symptoms of restlessness. For the same reasons, avoid grilling food over an open fire. Keep in mind that just as cooling medicines are not effective against extremely hot disorders, warming medicines do not work for extremely cold diseases—the nature of water is damp, while fire is dry.
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Fennel |
| Turtles
Wolfberry |
| Sea Cucumbers | sea cucumbers | sea cucumbers | sea cucumbers | sea cucumbers
| sea cucumbers
| sea cucumbers
| sea cucumbers
One should nourish heart qi by decreasing salty foods and increasing bitter ones. This is because the winter months are associated with kidney water which in turn is affected by salty flavors. To prevent water from developing an overbearing influence on fire and thereby plunging the heart into a state of disharmony, it is best to nourish heart qi in a preventive manner. Also, it is best to withdraw to a tightly sealed dwelling in winter, and to make sure that one’s food intake is regulated and the clothing adjusted to the changes in temperature. Do not try to be daring and expose yourself to cold wind, especially if you are old, because Winter poses an increased risk of catching wind cold, which will result in symptoms such as coughing, numbness of the extremities, dizziness, etc.
Fire
| sea cucumbers
| sea cucumbers
| sea cucumbers
| sea cucumbers
| Silkie
| sea cucumbers
| Cubilose
| sea cucumbers
| sea cucumbers
| black fungus
eat less salty foods
yin nourishing food
Kidneys
essence strengthen food
Water
blood enriching foods
eat more bitter foods
Foods that warm your body from the inside - out Heart
coldness dispelling food Fire
Walnut | overcoming
In winter, the earth’s yang qi resides within, while the yin qi is at the surface. Old people, who often tend to exhibit heat symptoms above and cold symptoms below, should, therefore, not take hot baths during this time. At a time when the yang smolders inside, extreme sweating may occur when one is exposed to scorching heat. At an advanced age the bones are brittle and the flesh is frail, and the body is thus easily influenced by stimuli of this sort. Since winter is the time when external disorders are easily contracted, do not go outside at an early hour, or you will be in danger of being assaulted by frost. Drink a small cup of wine in the morning to expel the cold; in the evening take some herbs that eliminate internal heat. In this fashion, you will harmonize your heart qi and prevent pathological heat qi from flushing up. In winter, avoid sex and avoid excessive consumption of baked foods, meat, and flour products (e.g., won-ton dumplings, etc.).
Promoting Health During the Winter
Water
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The Five Elements
One of the central features of traditional Chinese medicine is the analysis of diseases and their treatment in terms of the five zang (often translated as viscera, solid organs). That there are five internal organs that represent the focus of this medical system is a reflection of traditional reliance on the five elements concept. The concept of yin and yang, the other basis for Chinese medicine, is reflected in the depiction of pairs of internal organs: for each zang, there is a fu (often described as hollow organs) and the complete system is described as zangfu . In classical Chinese medicine, detailed knowledge of the dynamics and interrelationship of the five organ networks is considered the foundation for successful practice. This system of knowledge describes the body as a dynamic system of intertwined functional circuits that reflect and resonate with the macrocosm of the universe.
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This is the season to take a combination of tonic materials steeped in wine, or to drink 1-2 small cups of shanyao wine every day to foster yang qi.
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Shenshu
Actions >> i) >> ii) >> Yang and Yin iii) >> iv) >> Strengthens the lower back v) >> Nourishes Blood (Xue) vi) >> vii) >> Resolves humidity iix) >> ix) >> Brightens the eyes x) >>
“During the winter months all things in nature wither, hide, return home and enter a resting period, just as lakes and rivers freeze and snow falls. This is a time when yin dominates yang. Therefore one should refrain from overusing yang energy. Retire early and get up with the sunrise, which is later in winter. Desires and mental activity should be kept quiet and subdued. Stay warm, avoid the cold, and keep the pores closed. The winter is dominated by the storage of energy.” – The Medical Classic of the Yellow Emperor (Huang Di Nei Jing)
The winter months are for conservation and cultivation of energy. As the weather cools and the days shorten, go to sleep earlier and get up later. Take the opportunity to slow down. Sleep in on weekends and nourish yourself with warm and wholesome foods. A little weight gain in winter is normal, beneficial even, as a physical storage of energy to use through the colder months. Rich foods such as meat and stews are warm and tonifying, therefore may be eaten in larger amounts in winter. Take care however not to overindulge - this will put unnecessary strain on your system. To aid digestion in the colder months, foods should be cooked longer, at lower temperatures and with less fluid.
Promoting Health During the Winter
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Yongquan
Actions >>
i) >> Nourishes Yin
ii) >> Adjusts the lower burner
iii) >> Extinguishes Internal Wind
iv) >> Calms the Mind
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Yinlingquan
Actions >> i) >> Regulates the Spleen ii) >> Resolve dampness iii) >> Opens the water way iv) >> v) >>
Promoting Health During the Winter
Winter is also flu season! Most of us shudder at the idea of getting stuck in bed with the dreaded influenza virus. Chinese medicine is very much concerned with preventative measures - strengthening up the Wei Qi or defensive energies (crucial in the Chinese medical understanding of the immune system) in order to naturally fend off flu and other viruses, as well as bacterial infections. The more balanced your system is, the better your defences are against contracting whatever you may be exposed to in the workplace or elsewhere. For a healthy seasonal change and to strengthen your Wei Qi, rest more but stay active enough to keep yang energy flowing by doing gentle exercise like walking, tai chi or yoga. Protect yourself from rain, wind and cold with warm clothing, a scarf, beanie and gloves. Eat fresh and balanced meals and snacks, stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep, tune into your body and book in for an acupuncture and herbal medicine consultation as soon as you feel under the weather. Basic hygiene is absolutely important. Use antimicrobial hand wash, launder clothes and linen thoroughly and replace your toothbrush if you’ve been unwell. Please take the time to look after yourself and rest. It’s far better to have one day off and make time for a treatment, than to push through sickly for days, weeks or months before falling in a heap. Apart from the flu, at this time of year it is common to experience discomforts including coughs and colds, aching joints or tummy upsets. The drop in temperature and increased rainfall may flare skin conditions, rheumatoid and autoimmune diseases. If you are overworked or run-down you might find the winter months more exhausting as yin dominates yang. Acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs can assist with these conditions.
Guanyuan
Actions >> i) >> Nourishes the Blood (Xue) ii) >> Nourishes the Yin and the Yang (moxa) iii) >> iv) >> v) >> Strengthens the uterus vi) >> Regulates menstruation vii) >> Regulates Small Intestine
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From East to West
Chapter IV
Seven Most Useful Acupuncture Points
Most Western practitioners, however, attribute the benefits of acupressure to factors like reduced muscle tension, improved circulation and stimulation of brain chemicals called endorphins that act as natural pain relievers. Irrespective of the underlying reason for its effectiveness, several studies have found this alternative therapy beneficial for relieving certain aches and pains. The acupressure points are to be pressed with moderate pressure for a few seconds up to a couple of minutes and then released. For best results, take slow, deep breaths as you hold the acupressure points.
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Actions >> i) >> Calm your Mind ii) >> Improving Memory iii) >> Relieving Stress The Third Eye | GV24.5
iv) >> Chronic Fatigue v) >> Relieve Headaches vi) >> Eye Strain vii) >> Insomnia iix) >> Relieve Sinus Congestion ix) >> x) >>
THE THIRD EYE
FOR CHRONIC FATIGUE AND EYE STRAIN
Close your eyes and locate the Third Eye pressure point on the knobby spot on the bridge of your nose between your eyebrows. Using your middle finger, gently press it for a few seconds to 1 minute and then release. Repeat several times a week.
One and Two
ii) >> Relieve Toothaches
iii) >> Neck Pain
iv) >> Shoulder Pain
v) >> Arthritis
vi) >> Constipation
vii) >> Reduce Hangovers
JOINING THE VALLEY
i) >> Relieve Headaches
FOR HEADACHES
Actions >>
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This point is located in the fleshy area between the thumb and index finger, at the highest spot of the muscle when both the thumb and finger are brought close together. Press and massage this point for a couple of minutes and then repeat on the other hand. Do this as needed. Note >> Do not press this acupressure point during pregnancy.
Joining the Valley | LI4
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Here are the top 7 acupressure points for relieving pains and other problems...
Sea of Tranquility | CV17
Actions >> i) >> Relieves Anxiety ii) >> Hysteria iii) >> Nervousness 0 7 3
iv) >> Restore a Sense of Calm v) >> Depression vi) >> Relieves Emotional Imbalance vii) >> Boost the immune system
Leg Three Miles | ST36
Actions >> i) >> Improve Digestive Disorders ii) >> Indigestion iii) >> Diarrhea iv) >> Constipation v) >> Bloating vi) >> Gas vii) >> Abdominal Pain ix) >> Nausea and Vomiting x) >> Boosts the Immune System iix) >> Fights Fatigue
Three and Four
SEA OF TRANQUILITY
FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING
It can be easily located on the center of the breastbone, about four finger-widths up from the base of the bone. You can press this point when you are in the prayer position with your palms joined, fingers pointing upward, and the knuckles of the thumb pressing into the breastbone. Make sure your spine is straight, preferably supported by a straight-back chair. Press it for a couple of minutes daily while taking slow, deep breaths. Continue for a few months. 0 7 4
LEG THREE MILES
FOR STOMACH PROBLEMS
Bend your leg and place your fingers just below the knee cap, beginning with the index finger at the base of the knee cap. You will find the Leg Three Miles point at four finger-widths down from the base of the knee cap, where your little finger rests just to the outside of the shin bone. Apply moderate to deep pressure on this point for a few seconds daily. You can press this point on both legs at the same time.
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Heavenly Pillar | B10
Actions >> i) >> Reducing stress ii) >> Anxiety iii) >> Exhaustion iv) >> Burnout v) >> Relieve Headaches vi) >> Heaviness in the Head vii) >> Neck Pain ix) >> Insomnia x) >> Relieving Eye Strain iix) >>
HEAVENLY PILLAR
FOR INSOMNIA AND STRESS 0 7 5
These points are located at one finger-width below the base of the skull on each side, on the prominent neck muscles located 1/2 inch out from the spine. Just press these acupressure points for a couple of minutes daily for several weeks.
Actions >> Commanding Middle | B54
i) >> ii) >> iii) >> iv) >> Sciatica Pain
COMMANDING MIDDLE
FOR ARTHRITIS AND SCIATICA
A study published online by the British Medical Journal in 2006 noted that acupressure may be more effective than physical therapy for relieving low back pain. The researchers also found that the effects of the therapy were not short term because, in fact, they lasted for six months. Commanding Middle acupressure point is situated at the center of the backside of the knee cap. Gently press it for about 1 minute and then repeat on the other leg. Do this daily, as needed.
Five, Six and Seven
BIGGER RUSHING
FOR IMPROVING CONCENTRATION
You can easily locate this point on the top of the foot, where the bones of the big toe and second toe meet. Press it gently for a couple of minutes and then release. Do this 2 or 3 times a day for a few weeks.
Bigger Rushing | LV3
Actions >> i) >> Improving Concentration ii) >> Encourages Clarity of Focus iii) >> Relieve Headaches iv) >> Soothe Tired Eyes v) >> Fight Fatigue vi) >> Reduce Hangovers vii) >> Boost the Immune System iix) >> Prevent Allergies ix) >> Improving Memory
Warning >> Although acupressure is generally considered safe, pregnant women should consult an expert before applying this therapy as some acupoints may stimulate uterine contractions. Plus, those suffering from arthritis, heart disease, cancer and other chronic conditions should consult their doctors before trying this or any other therapy involving muscles and joints. Avoid applying pressure on acupoints on an empty or full stomach. Do not apply acupressure on areas with broken skin or healing skin.
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The Neijing is the first and oldest of all existent medical books referenced in the Chinese tradition; it is the source book for virtually all of the important medical commentaries in subsequent centuries. It focuses on Fu Xi's systems of describing nature in terms of yin-yang and the five elements, and his method of therapy: acupuncture. Although archeologists have dug up pre-Neijing writings on medicine, such writings are not mentioned at anytime throughout the recorded history of traditional Chinese medicine. In other words, they were superceded by the Huangdi Neijing. In the Neijing itself, former classics are mentioned, but these did not survive other than in the retained quotations.
The first and the most central materia medica of China is attributed to Shen Nong and is known as the Shen Nong Bencao Jing. When discussing individual herbs, it is natural to refer to whether or not the herb is mentioned in the Shen Nong Bencao Jing, since its inclusion in this work demonstrates a certain additional positive aspect of the herb. The brief description of the herb in this ancient text is usually quoted. In essence, all Materia Medica books that followed this one were modeled after it and considered expansions of it, at least until the Bencao Gangmu written during the 16th Century, in which some innovative forms of organization and presentation were introduced.
Today is when we start the journey...
Two two lion with pup figurines are in fact bottles for medicine. The traditional Chinese medicine apart from the bitten tea, also comes in small pills and powder form. Judging by the size of the opening they would have been used to hold medicinal powder. Personally I find the powder form to be quite nasty, they tend to stick to your throat and the unpleasant taste lingered on for ages. I suppose these sweet looking bottles will help the patients take the medicine.
Lion Medicine Bottles
China
Diameter >> 50 mm Height >> 90 mm Width >> 30 mm
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Acupuncture is one of the most popular and widely accepted complementary therapies available to the general public. And yet many of us know little about it, what it can be used for, and how it works. This book includes the most important and useful knowledge for anyone who is interested, or new to acupuncture. Written in an easy-to-read conversational style, explains: What it feels like to have treatment, How acupuncture works, How acupuncture helps to balance your energy and strengthen your immune system, How it can successfully treat a wide variety of ailments, from panic attacks to hot flushes, asthma, joint pains and the common cold, Introduce what is the ‘Five Element’ and how this relates to your health, How acupuncture can be used safely and effectively to your daily life. Self-help information and questionnaires are also included to enable you to discover more about your diagnosis.
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