INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE THE CHANNELS AND COLLATERALS AND ACUPOINTS
Section 1 The Channels and Collaterals
1. The Composition of the System of the Channels and
Collaterals
1) The Twelve Regular Channels
2) The Twelve Divergent Channels
3) The Twelve Muscle Regions
4) The Twelve Cutaneous Regions
5) The Eight Extra Channels
6) The Fifteen Collaterals
2. Body-surface Distribution of the Fourteen
Channels
3. Physiological Functions of the Channels and
Collaterals and Clinical
Application of the Theory of the Channels and Collaterals
1) Physiological Functions of the Channels and
Collaterals
2) Clinical Application of the Theory of the Channels and Collaterals
4. Modern Studies of the Channels and Collaterals
1) The Channels and Collaterals, and Bio-electricity
2) The Channels and
Collaterals, and the Blood Vessels
3) The Channels and Collaterals, and the Neutral Segments
4) The Channels and Collaterals, and the Neuro-humural System
5) The Channels and Collaterals, and the CNS
6) The Channels and Collaterals, and the
Cybernetics
Section 2 Acupoints
1. Classification and Therapeutic Properties of
Acupoints
2. Methods of Locating Acupoints
1) Bone-length Measurement
2) Anatomical Landmarks
3) Simple Measurement
4) Finger Measurement
3. Specific Points
1) Five Shu Points
2) Yuan-(Primary) Points
3) Luo-(Connecting) Points
4) Xi-(Cleft) Points
5) Back-Shu Points
6) Front-Mu Points
7) Crossing Points
8) Eight Influential Points
9) Eight Confluence Points
10) Lower He-(Sea) Points
Section 3 The Fourteen Channels and Their Commonly-Used
Points
1. The Lung Channel of
Hand-Taiyin
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Zhongfu (L 1)
Chize (L 5)
Kongzui (L 6)
Lieque (L 7)
Jingqu (L 8)
Taiyuan (L 9)
Yuji (L 10)
Shaoshang (L 11)
2. The Large Intestine Channel of
Hand-Yangming
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Shangyang (LI 1)
Erjian (LI 2)
Sanjian (LI 3)
Hegu (LI 4)
Yangxi (LI 5)
Pianli (LI 6)
Wenliu (LI 7)
Shousanli (LI 10)
Quchi (LI 11)
Binao (LI 14)
Jianyu (LI 15)
Futu (LI 18)
Yingxiang (LI 20)
3. The Stomach Channel of
Foot-Yangming
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Chengqi (S 1)
Sibai (S 2)
Dicang (S 4)
Jiache (S 6)
Xiaguan (S 7)
Touwei (S 8)
Renying (S 9)
Quepen (S 12)
Rugen (S 18)
Liangmen (S 21)
Tianshu (S 25)
Shuidao (S 28)
Guilai (S 29)
Qichong (S 30)
Futu (S 32)
Liangqiu (S 34)
Dubi (S 35)
Zusanli (S 36)
Shangjuxu (S 37)
Tiaokou (S 38)
Xiajuxu (S 39 )
Fenglong (S 40)
Jiexi (S 41)
Chongyang (S 42)
Xiangu (S 43)
Neiting (S 44)
Lidui (S 45)
4. The Spleen Channel of
Foot-Taiyin
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Yinbai (Sp 1)
Dadu (Sp 2)
Taibai (Sp 3)
Gongsun (Sp 4)
Shangqiu (Sp 5)
Sanyinjiao (Sp 6)
Lougu (Sp 7)
Diji (Sp 8)
Yinlingquan (Sp 9)
Xuehai (Sp 10)
Chongmen (Sp 12)
Daheng (Sp 15)
Dabao (Sp 21)
5. The Heart Channel of
Hand-Shaoyin
1) The Course of the Channels
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Jiquan (H 1)
Shaohai ( H 3)
Lingdao (H 4)
Tongli (H 5)
Yinxi (H 6)
Shenmen (H 7)
Shaofu (H 8)
Shaochong (H 9)
6. The Small Intestine Channel of
Hand-Taiyang
1) The
Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Shaoze (SI 1)
Qiangu (SI 2)
Houxi (SI 3)
Wangu (SI 4)
Yanggu (SI 5)
Yanglao (SI 6)
Zhizheng (SI 7)
Xiaohai (SI 8)
Jianzhen (SI 9)
Naoshu (SI 10)
Tianzong (SI 11)
Tianchuang (SI 16)
Quanliao (SI 18)
Tinggong (SI 19)
7. The Bladder Channel of
Foot-Taiyang
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Jingming (B 1)
Zanzhu (B 2)
Tianzhu (B 10)
Dazhu (B 11)
Fengmen (B 12)
Feishu (B 13)
Jueyinshu (B 14)
Xinshu (B 15 )
Dushu (B 16)
Geshu (B 17)
Ganshu (B 18)
Danshu (B 19)
Pishu (B 20 )
Weishu (B 21)
Sanjiaoshu (B 22)
Shenshu (B 23)
Dachangshu (B 25)
Xiaochangshu (B 27)
Pangguangshu (B 28)
Baihuanshu (B 30)
Ciliao (B 32)
Chengfu (B 36)
Yinmen (B 37)
Weiyang (B 39)
Weizhong (B 40)
Gaohuangshu (B 43 )
Zhibian (B 54)
Chengshan (B 57)
Feiyang (B 58)
Fuyang (B 59)
Kunlun (B 60)
Pucan (B 61)
Shenmai B 62)
Jinmen (B 63)
Jinggu (B 64)
Shugu (B 65)
Zhutonggu (B 66)
Zhiyin (B 67)
8. The Kidney channel of
Foot-Shaoyin
1) The Course of the channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Yongquan (K 1)
Rangu (K 2)
Taixi (K 3)
Dazhong (K 4)
Shuiquan (K 5)
Zhaohai (K 6)
Fuliu (K 7)
Jiaoxin (K 8)
Zhubin (K 9)
Yingu (K 10)
Henggu (K 11)
Dahe (K 12)
Shufu (K 27)
9. The Pericardium Channel of
Hand-Jueyin
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Tianchi (P 1)
Quze (P 3)
Ximen (P 4)
Jianshi (P 5)
Neiguan (p 6)
Daling (P 7)
Laogong (P 8)
Zhongchong (P 9)
10. The Sanjiao (Triple Warmer) Channel of
Hand-Shaoyang
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Guangchong (SJ 1)
Yemen (SJ 2)
Zhongzhu (SJ 3)
Yangchi (SJ 4)
Waiguan (SJ 5)
Zhigou (SJ 6)
Huizong (SJ 7)
Sanyangluo (SJ 8)
Jianliao (SJ 14)
Yifeng (SJ 17)
Jiaosun (SJ 20)
Ermen (SJ 21)
Sizhukong (SJ 23)
11. The Gallbladder Channel of
Foot-Shaoyang
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Tongziliao (G 1)
Tinghui (G 2)
Yangbai (G 14)
Fengchi (G 20)
Riyue (G 24)
Jingmen (G 25)
Daimai( G 26)
Juliao (G 29)
Huantiao (G 30 )
Fengshi (G 31)
Yanglingquan (G 34)
Yangjiao (G 35)
Waiqiu (G 36)
Guangming (G 37)
Yangfu (G 38)
Xuanzhong (G 39)
Qiuxu (G 40)
Zulinqi (G 41)
Xiaxi (G 43)
Zuqiaoyin (G 44)
12. The Liver Channel of
Foot-Jueyin
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Dadun (Liv 1)
Xingjian (Liv 2)
Taichong (Liv 3)
Zhongfeng (Liv 4)
Ligou (Liv 5)
Zhongdu (Liv 6)
Ququan (Liv 8)
Zhangmen (Liv 13)
Qimen (Liv 14)
13. The Du Channel
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Changqiang (Du 1)
Yaoyangguan (Du 3)
Mingmen (Du 4)
Zhiyang (Du 9)
Shenzhu (Du 12)
Dazhui (Du 14)
Yamen (Du 15)
Fengfu (Du 16)
Baihui (Du 20)
Shangxing (Du 23)
Shenting (Du 24)
Suliao (Du 25)
Shuigou (Du 26)
Yinjiao (Du 28)
14. The Ren Channel
1) The Course of the Channel
2) Principal Indications
3) Points Commonly Used
Ougu (Ren 2)
Zhongji (Ren 3)
Guanyuan (Ren 4)
Shimen (Ren 5)
Qihai (Ren 6)
Shenque (Ren 8)
Shuifen (Ren 9)
Xiawan (Ren 10)
Jianli (Ren 11)
Zhongwan (Ren 12)
Shangwan (Ren 13)
Juque (Ren 14)
Jiuwei (Ren !5)
Shanzhong (Ren 17)
Tiantu (Ren 22)
Lianquan (Ren 23)
Chengjiang (Ren 24)
Appendix: The Extraordinary Points
1) The Head and Face
Yintang (Extra 2)
Taiyang (Extra 1)
2) The Upper Extremities
Shixuan (Extra 24)
Sifeng (Extra 25)
Baxie (Extra 27)
3) The Lower Extremities
Xiyan (Extra 36)
Dannangxue (Extra 39)
Lanweixue (Extra 37)
Bafeng (Extra 40)
4)The Trunk
Zigongxue (Extra 22)
Dingchuan (Extra 14)
Jiaji (Extra 15)
Yaoyan (Extra 21)
Yaoqi (Extra 19)
CHAPTER TWO THE TECHNIQUES OF
ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION
Section 1 Acupuncture Techniques
1. Preparations prior to Acupuncture
Treatment
1) Selection of the Instruments
2) Selection of the Patient's Postures
3) Sterilization
2. Needling Methods
1) Insertion
2) Angle and Depth of Insertion
3) Manipulations and Arrival of Qi
(Needling Sensation)
4) Reinforcing and Reducing Methods of Acupuncture
5) Retaining and Withdrawing of the
Needle
3. Management of Possible Accidents
1) Fainting
2) Stuck Needle
3) Bent Needle
4) Broken Needle
5) Hematoma
6) Pneumothorax
Section 2 Moxibustion (Appendix: Cupping
Therapy)
1. Moxibustion Commonly Used
1) Moxibustion with Moxa Cones
2) Moxibustion with Moxa Sticks
3) Moxibustion with Warming Needle
2. Precautions of Moxibustion
Appendix: Cupping Therapy
Section 3 The Three-edged Needle
1. Manipulations
2. Indications
3. Precautions
Section 4 Point Injection
1. Manipulations
2. The Injection Dosage and Course of
Treatment
3. Indications
4. Precautions
Section 5 Electrotherapy
1. Manipulations
2. Indications
3. Precautions
Section 6 Scalp Acupuncture
1. Division of Stimulation Areas and Main
Indications
2. Manipulations
3. Precautions
Section 7 Ear Acupuncture Therapy
1. Anatomy of the Auricle Surface
2. Distribution of Auricular Points
3. Locations and Indications of Auricular
Points Commonly Used
4. Clinical Application of Ear Acupuncture
CHAPTER THREE A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO
ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT
Section 1 General Principles of
Acupuncture Treatment
1. Regulating the Yin and Yang
2. Strengthening the Body Resistance and Eliminating
the Pathogenic Factors
3. Distinguishing the Primary
from
the Secondary
Section 2 Points Prescriptions
!. Selection of Points on the Diseased
Channel
2. The Combination of the
Anterior-Interior Points
3. The Combination of the
Anterior-Posterior Points
4.. The Combination of the Distant-Local
Points
5. The Combination of the Left-Right
Points
Section 3 Application of Specific Points
!. Application of the Five Shu Points
2. Application of the Back-Shu and the
Front-Mu Points
3. Application of the Yuan-(Primary) and
Luo-(Connecting) Points
4. Application of the Eight Confluent Points
f the Eight Extra Channels
5. Application of the Eight Influential
Points of the Eight Tissues
6. Application of the Lower He-(Sea)
Points
7. Application of the
Xi-(Cleft) Points
CHAPTER FOUR ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY
OF COMMON DISEASES
Section 1 Infectious Diseases
Influenza
Mumps
Viral Hepatitis
Bacillary Dysentery
Section 2 Disease s of the Respiratory
System
Common Cold
Acute Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma
Section 3 Diseases of the Digestive System
Acute Gastroenteritis
Chronic Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Neurosis
Gastroptosis
Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis
Billary Ascariasis
Diarrhea
Constipation
Section 4 Diseases of the Circularity
System
Coronary Atherosclerotic Cardiopathy
Arrhythmia
Essential Hypertension
Chronic Rheumatic Heart Disease
Section 5 Diseases of the Urogenital
System
Enuresis
Retention of Urine
Urinary Calculi
Impotence
Seminal Emission
Dysmenorrhea
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Malposition of Fetus
Section6 Diseases of the Motor System
Periarthritis of Shoulder
Cervical Spondylopathy
Torticollis
Acute Lumbar Muscle Sprain
Chronic Backache
External Humeral Epicondylitis
Arthritis
Section 7 Neurotic and Mental Diseases
Headache
Intercostal Neuralgia
Sciatica
Facial Paralysis
Neurosism
Hysteria
Schizophrenia
Cerebrovascular Accidental Sequela
Section 8 Other Diseases
AIDS
Acute Conjunctivitis
Hyperthyroidism
Urticaria
Thecal Cyst
Simple Obesity
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