Introduction
Part I Meridians and Points
Chapter 1 A General Introduction to the
Meridians
Section 1 Development of the Theory of
the Meridians
Section 2 The Composition of the
Meridians System
1.
The Twelve Regular Meridians
2.
The Eight Extra Meridians
3.
The Fifteen Collaterals
4.
The Twelve Divergent Meridians
5.
The Twelve Muscle Regions
6.
The Twelve Cutaneous Regions
Section 3 The Gen,
Jie, Biao, Ben, Qijie
and the Four Seas of the Meridians
Sections 4 Physiological Functions of
the Meridians System and Clinical Application of the Theory of the Meridians
1.
Physiological Function of the Meridians
2.
Clinical Application of the Theory of the Meridians
Section 5 The Courses of the Twelve
Regular Meridians and TheirPrincipal Symptoms
1.
Lung Meridian
2.
Large Intestine Meridian
3.
Stomach Meridian
4.
Spleen Meridian
5.
Heart Meridian
6.
Small Intestine Meridian
7.
Bladder Meridian
8.
Kidney Meridian
9.
Pericardium Meridian
10.
Triple Energizer Meridian
11.
Gallbladder Meridian
12.
Liver Meridian
Section 6 The Course, Principal Symptoms
and Crossing Acupoints of the Eight Extra Meridians
1.
Governor Vessel
2.
Conception Vessel
3.
Thoroughfare Vessel
4.
Belt Vessel
5.
Yin Link Vessel
6.
Yang Link Vessel
7.
Yin Heel Vessel
8.
Yang Heel Vessel
Section 7
Acupoints, Courses, Principal
Indications and Treatment of Fifteen Collaterals
Chapter
2 An Introduction to Acupoints
Section 1 The Essential Concept of
Acupoints
Section 2 The Development and
Classification of Acupoints
Section 3 The Nomenclature of Acupoints
Section 4 The Properties of Acupoints
Section 5 The Concept and Classification
of Specific Points
1.
Five Shu Points
2.
Yuan-(Primary) Points and Luo-(Connecting) Points
( 1 ) Yuan-(Primary) Points
( 2 ) Luo-(Connecting) Points
3.
Back-(Shu) Points and Front-(Mu)Points
( 1 ) Back-(Shu) Points
(2 ) Front-(Mu) Points
4.
Eight Converging Points
5.
Xi-(Cleft) Points
6.
Lower He-(Sea) Points
7.
Eight Confluent Points and Crossing Points
8.
Section 6 Methods of Locating Acupoints
Chapter 3 The Fourteen
Meridians¡¯Acupuncture Points and the Extraordinary Points
Extraordinary Points
Section 1 The Acupuncture Points of Lung
Meridian
1.
LU 1 Zhongfu
2.
LU 2 Yunmen
3.
LU 3 Tianfu
4.
LU 4 Xiabai
5.
LU 5 Chize
6.
LU 6 Kongzui
7.
LU 7 Lieque
8.
LU 8 Jingqu
9.
LU 9 Taiyuan
10.
LU 10 Yuji
11.
LU 11 Shaoshang
Section 2 The Acupuncture Poinst of
Large Intestine Meridian
1.
LI 1 Shangyang
2.
LI. 2 Erjian
3.
LI 3 Sanjian
4.
LI 4 Hegu
5.
LI 5 Yangxi
6.
LI 6 Pianli
7.
LI 7 Wenliu
8.
LI 8 Xialian
9.
LI 9 Shanglian
10.
LI 10 Shousanli
11.
LI 11 Quchi
12.
LI 12 Zhouliao
13.
LI 13 Shouwuli
14.
LI 14 Binao
15.
LI 15 Jianyu
16.
LI 16 Jugu
17.
LI 17 Tianding
18.
LI 18 Futu
19.
LI 19 Kouheliao
20.
LI 20 Yingxiang
Section 3 The Acupuncture Points of
Stomach Meridian
1.
ST 1 Chengqi
2.
ST 2 Sibai
3.
ST 3 Juliao
4.
ST 4 Dicang
5.
ST 5 Daying
6.
ST 6 Jiache
7.
ST 7 Xiaguan
8.
ST 8 Touwei
9.
ST 9 Renying
10.
ST 10 Shuitu
11.
ST 11 Qishe
12.
ST 12 Quepen
13.
ST 13 Qihu
14.
ST 14 Kufang
15.
ST 15 Wuyi
16.
ST 16 Yingchuang
17.
ST 17 Ruzhong
18.
ST 18 Rugen
19.
ST 19 Burong
20.
ST 20 Chengman
21.
ST 21 Liangmen
22.
ST 22 Guanmen
23.
ST 23 Taiyi
24.
ST 24 Huaroumen
25.
ST 25 Tianshu
26.
ST 26 Wailing
27.
ST 27 Daju
28.
ST 28 Shuidao
29.
ST 29 Guilai
30.
ST 30 Qichong
31.
ST 31 Biguan
32.
ST 32 Futu
33.
ST 33 Yinshi
34.
ST 34 Liangqiu
35.
ST 35 Dubi
36.
ST 36 Zusanli
37.
ST 37 Shangjuxu
38.
ST 38 Tiaokou
39.
ST 39 Xiajuxu
40.
ST 40 Fenglong
41.
ST 41 Jiexi
42.
ST 42 Cnongyang
43.
ST 43 Xiangu
44.
ST 44 Neiting
45.
ST 45 Lidui
Section 4 The Acupuncture Points of
Spleen Meridian
1.
SP 1 Yinbai
2.
SP 2 Dadu
3.
SP 3 Taibai
4.
SP 4 Gongsun
5.
SP 5 Shangqiu
6.
SP 6 Sanyinjiao
7.
SP 7 Lougu
8.
SP 8 Diji
9.
SP 9 Yinlingquan
10.
SP 10 Xuehai
11.
SP 11 Jimen
12.
SP 12 Chongmen
13.
SP 13 Fushe
14.
SP 14 Fujie
15.
SP 15 Daheng
16.
SP 16 Fuai
17.
SP 17 Shidou
18.
SP 18 Tianxi
19.
SP 19 Xiongxiang
20.
SP 20 Zhourong
21.
SP 21 Dabao
Section 5 The Acupuncture Points of
Heart Meridian
1.
HT 1 Jiquan
2.
HT 2 Qingling
3.
HT 3 Shaohai
4.
HT 4 Lingdao
5.
HT 5 Tongli
6.
HT 6 Yinxi
7.
HT 7 Shenmen
8.
HT 8 Shaofu
9.
HT 9 Shaochong
Section 6 The Acupuncture Points of
Small Intestine Meridian
1.
SI 1 Shaoze
2.
SI 2 Qiangu
3.
SI 3 Houxi
4.
SI 4 Wangu
5.
SI 5 Yanggu
6.
SI 6 Yanglao
7.
SI 7 Zhizheng
8.
SI 8 Xiaohai
9.
SI9 Jianzhen
10.
SI 10 Naoshu
11.
SI 11 Tianzong
12.
SI 12 Bingfeng
13.
SI 13 Quyuan
14.
SI 14 Jianwaishu
15.
SI 15 Jianzhongshu
16.
SI 16 Tianchuang
17.
SI 17 Tianrong
18.
SI 18 Quanliao
19.
SI 19 Tinggong
Section 7 The Acupuncture Points of
Bladder Meridian
1.
BL 1 Jiangming
2.
BL 2 Cuanzhu
3.
BL 3 Meichong
4.
BL 4 Qucha
5.
BL 5 Wuchu
6.
BL 6 Chengguang
7.
BL 7 Tongtian
8.
BL 8 Luoque
9.
BL 9 Yuzhen
10.
BL 10 Tianzhu
11.
BL 11 Dazhu
12.
BL 12 Fengmen
13.
BL 13 Feishu
14.
BL 14 Jueyinshu
15.
BL 15 Xinshu
16.
BL 16 Dushu
17.
BL 17 Geshu
18.
BL 18 Ganshu
19.
BL 19 Danshu
20.
BL 20 Pishu
21.
BL 21 Weishu
22.
BL 22 Sanjiaoshu
23.
BL 23 Shenshu
24.
BL 24 Qihaishu
25.
BL 25 Dachangshu
26.
BL 26 Guanyuanshu
27.
BL 27 Xiaochangshu
28.
BL 28 Pangguangshu
29.
BL 29 Zhonglushu
30.
BL 30 Baihuanshu
31.
BL 31 Shangliao
32.
BL 32 Ciliao
33.
BL 33 Zhongliao
34.
BL 34 Xiaoliao
35.
BL 35 Huiyang
36.
BL 36 Chengfu
37.
BL 37 Yinmen
38.
BL 38 Fuxi
39.
BL 39 Weiyang
40.
BL 40 Weizhong
41.
BL 41 Fufen
42.
BL 42 Pohu
43.
BL 43 Gaohuang
44.
BL 44 Shentang
45.
BL 45 Yixi
46.
BL 46 Geguan
47.
BL 47 Hunmen
48.
BL 48 Yanggang
49.
BL 49 Yishe
50.
BL 50 Weicang
51.
BL 51 Huangmen
52.
BL 52 Zhishi
53.
BL 53 Baohuang
54.
BL 54 Zhibian
55.
BL 55 Heyang
56.
BL 56 Chengjin
57.
BL 57 Chengshan
58.
BL 58 Feiyang
59.
BL 59 Fuyang
60.
BL 60 Kunlun
61.
BL 61 Pucan
62.
BL 62 Shenmai
63.
BL 63 Jinmen
64.
BL 64 Jinggu
65.
BL 65 Shugu
66.
BL 66 Zutonggu
67.
BL 67 Zhiyin
Section 8 The Acupuncture Points of
Kidney Meridian
1.
KI 1 Yongquan
2.
KI 2 Rangu
3.
KI 3 Taixi
4.
KI 4 Dazhong
5.
KI 5 Shuiquan
6.
KI 6 Zhaohai
7.
KI 7 Fuliu
8.
KI 8 Jiaoxin
9.
KI 9 Zhubin
10.
KI 10 Yingu
11.
KI 11 Henggu
12.
KI 12 Dahe
13.
KI 13 Qixue
14.
KI 14 Siman
15.
KI 15 Zhongzhu
16.
KI 16 Huangshu
17.
KI 17 Shangqu
18.
KI 18 Shiguan
19.
KI 19 Yindu
20.
KI 20 Futonggu
21.
KI 21 Youmen
22.
KI 22 Bulang
23.
KI 23 Shenfeng
24.
KI 24 Lingxu
25.
KI 25 Shencang
26.
KI 26 Yuzhong
27.
KI 27 Shufu
Section 9 The Acupuncture Points of
Pericardium Meridian
1.
PC 1 Tianchi
2.
PC 2 Tianquan
3.
PC 3 Quze
4.
PC 4 Ximen
5.
PC 5 Jianshi
6.
PC 6 Neiguan
7.
PC 7 Daling
8.
PC 8 Laogong
9.
PC 9 Zhongchong
Section 10 The Acupuncture Points of
Triple Energizer Meridian
1.
TE 1 Guanchong
2.
TE 2 Yemen
3.
TE 3 Zhongzhu
4.
TE 4 Yangchi
5.
TE 5 Waiguan
6.
TE 6 Zhigou
7.
TE 7 Huizong
8.
TE 8 Sanyangluo
9.
TE 9 Sidu
10.
TE 10 Tianjing
11.
TE 11 Qinglengyuan
12.
TE 12 Xiaoluo
13.
TE 13 Naohui
14.
TE 14 Jianliao
15.
TE 15 Tianliao
16.
TE 16 Tianyou
17.
TE 17 Yifeng
18.
TE 18 Chimai
19.
TE 19 Luxi
20.
TE 20 Jiaosun
21.
TE 21 Ermen
22.
TE 22 Erheliao
23.
TE 23 Sizhukong
Section 11 The Acupuncture Points of
Gallbladder Meridian
1.
GB 1 Tongziliao
2.
GB 2 Tinghui
3.
GB 3 Shangguan
4.
GB 4 Hanyan
5.
GB 5 Xuanlu
6.
GB 6 Xuanli
7.
GB 7 Qubin
8.
GB 8 Shuaigu
9.
GB 9 Tianchong
10.
GB 10 Fubai
11.
GB 11 Touqiaoyin
12.
GB 12 Wangu
13.
GB 13 Benshen
14.
GB 14 Yangbai
15.
GB 15 Toulinqi
16.
GB 16 Muchuang
17.
GB 17 Zhengying
18.
GB 18 Chengling
19.
GB 19 Naokong
20.
GB 20 Fengchi
21.
GB 21 Jianjing
22.
GB 22 Yuanye
23.
GB 23 Zhejin
24.
GB 24 Riyue
25.
GB 25 Jingmen
26.
GB 26 Daimai
27.
GB 27 Wushu
28.
GB 28 Weidao
29.
GB 29 Juliao
30.
GB 30 Huantiao
31.
GB 31 Fengshi
32.
GB 32 Zhongdu
33.
GB 33 Xiyangguan
34.
GB 34 Yanglingquan
35.
GB 35 Yangjiao
36.
GB 36 Waiqiu
37.
GB 37 Guangming
38.
GB 38 Yangfu
39.
GB 39 Xuanzhong
40.
GB 40 Qiuxu
41.
GB 41 Zulinqi
42.
GB 42 Diwuhui
43.
GB 43 Xiaxi
44.
GB 44 Zuqiaoyin
Section
12 The Acupuncture Points of Liver Meridian
1.
LR 1 Dadun
2.
LR 2 Xingjian
3.
LR 3 Taichong
4.
LR 4 Zhongfeng
5.
LR 5 Ligou
6.
LR 6 Zhongdu
7.
LR 7 Xiguan
8.
LR 8 Ququan
9.
LR 9 Yinbao
10.
LR 10 Zuwuli
11.
LR 11 Yinlian
12.
LR 12 Jimai
13.
LR 13 Zhangmen
14.
LR 14 Qimen
Section 13 The Acupuncture Points of
Governor Vessel
1.
GV 1 Changqiang
2.
GV 2 Yaoshu
3.
GV 3 Yaoyangguan
4.
GV 4 Mingmen
5.
GV 5 Xuanshu
6.
GV 6 Jizhong
7.
GV 7 Zhongshu
8.
GV 8 Jinsuo
9.
GV 9 Zhiyang
10.
GV 10 Lingtai
11.
GV 11 Shendao
12.
GV 12 Shenzhu
13.
GV 13 Taodao
14.
GV 14 Dazhui
15.
GV 15 Yamen
16.
GV 16 Fengfu
17.
GV 17 Naohu
18.
GV 18 Qiangjian
19.
GB 19 Houding
20.
GV 20 Baihui
21.
GV 21 Qianding
22.
GV 22 Xinhui
23.
GV 23 Shangxing
24.
GV 24 Shenting
25.
GV 25 Suliao
26.
GV 26 Shuigou
27.
GV 27 Duiduan
28.
GV 28 Yinjiao
Section 14 The Acupuncture Points of
Conception Vessel
1.
CV 1 Huiyin
2.
CV 2 Qugu
3.
CV 3 Zhongji
4.
CV 4 Guanyuan
5.
CV 5 Shimen
6.
CV 6 Qihai
7.
CV 7 Yinjiao
8.
CV 8 Shenque
9.
CV 9 Shuifen
10.
CV 10 Xiawan
11.
CV 11 Jianli
12.
CV 12 Zhongwan
13.
CV 13 Shangwan
14.
CV 14 Juque
15.
CV 15 Jiuwei
16.
CV 16 Zhongting
17.
CV 17 Tanzhong
18.
CV 18 Yutang
19.
CV 19 Zigong
20.
CV 20 Huagai
21.
CV 21 Xuanji
22.
CV 22 Tiantu
23.
CV 23 Lianquan
24.
CV 24 Chengjiang
Chapter 4 Extraordinary Points
Section 1 Region of the Head and Neck
1.
EX-HN 1 Sishencong
2.
EX-HN 3 Yintang
3.
EX-HN 5 Taiyang
4.
EX-HN 6 Erjian
5.
EX-HN 7 Qiuhou
6.
EX-HN 8 Shangyingxiang
7.
EX-HN 9 Neiyingxiang
8.
EX-HN 10 Juquan
9.
EX-HN 12 Jinjin
10.
EX-HN 13 Yuye
11.
EX-HN 14 Yiming
12.
EX-HN 15 Jingbailao
13.
EX-Hn Shanglianquan
14.
EX-HN Jingbi
Section 2 The Points in the Region of
the Chest and Abdomen
1.
EX-CA Weishang
2.
EX-CA Sanjiaojiu
3.
EX-CA Liniaoxue
4.
EX-CA Qimenxue
5.
EX-CA Tituo
6.
EX-CA Zigongxue
Section 3 The Points in the Region of
the Back and Lumbar
1.
EX-B 1 Dingchuan
2.
EX-B 2 Jiaji
3.
EX-B 3 Weiwanxiashu
4.
EX-B 4 Pigen
5.
EX-B 5 Xiajishu
6.
EX- B 7 Yaoyan
7.
EX-B 8 Shiqizhui
8.
EX-B Xueyadian
9.
EX-B Juqueshu
10.
EX-B Jieji
Section 4 The Point in the Region of the
Upper and Lower Extremities
1.
EX-UE 1 Zhoujian
2.
EX-UE 2 Erbai
3.
EX-UE 3 Zhongquan
4.
EX-UE 4 Zhongkui
5.
EX-UE 5 Dagukong
6.
EX-UE 6 Xiaogukong
7.
EX-UE 7 Yaotongdian
8.
EX-UE 8 Wailaogong
9.
EX-UE 9 Baxie
10.
EX-UE 10 Sifeng
11.
EX-UE 11 Shixuan
12.
EX-UE Wuhu
13.
EX-UE Shounizhu
14.
EX-UE Jianqian
15.
EX-LE 2 Heding
16.
EX-LE Baichongwo
17.
EX-LE 4 Neixiyan
18.
EX-LE 6 Dannang
19.
EX-LE 7 Lanwei
20.
EX-LE 10 Bafeng
21.
EX-LE 11 Duyin
22.
EX-LE 12 Qiduan
Part II Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Techniques
Chapter 1 Filiform Needle
Section 1 The Structure and
Specification
Section 2 Needle Practice
1.
Practice on Sheets of Paper
2.
Practice on a Cotton Cushion
3.
Practice on Your Own Body
Section 3 Preparations Prior to
Acupuncture Treatment
1.
Inspection of the Instruments
2.
Posture of the Patient
3.
Sterilization
Section 4 Manipulation
1.
Insertion
2.
Angle and Depth of Insertion
3.
Manipulations and Arrival of Qi(needling sensation)
4.
Reinforcing and Reducing Methods
5.
Retaining and Withdrawing the Needle
Section 5 Management of Possible
Accidents
1.
Fainting
2.
Stuck Needle
3.
Bent Needle
4.
Broken Needle
5.
Hematoma
Section 6 Precautions in Acupuncture
Treatment
Chapter 2 Moxibustion
Section 1 Classification of Moxibustion
1.
Moxibustion with Moxa Cone
2.
Moxibustion with Moxa Roll
3.
Warming Needle Moxibustion
4.
Moxibustion with Mild Moxibustioner
Section 2 Moxibustion with Other
Materials
1.
Burning Rush Moxibustion
2.
White Mustard Seed (Semen Sinapis Albae) Moxibustion
Section 3 Precautions
1.
Order of Moxibustion
2.
Reinforcement and Reduction with Moxibustion
Section 4 Contraindications of
Moxibustion
Section 5 Management After Moxibustion
(Appendix: Cupping)
Chapter
3 Other Acupuncture Therapies
Chapter 3 Other Acupuncture Therapies
Section 1 The Three-Edged Needle
1.
Manipulations
2.
Indications
3.
Precautions
Section 2 The Cutaneous Needle
1.
Manipulation
2.
Indications
3.
Precautions
Section 3 The Intradermal Needle
1.
Manipulations
2.
Indications
3.
Precautions
Section 4 Electro-Acupuncture
1.
Manipulation
2.
The Actions of the Electro-Pulsation and the Indications of
Electro-Acupuncture
3.
Precautions
Section 5 Hydro-Acupuncture
1.
Commonly Used Drugs
2.
Administration
3.
Precautions
Chapter 4 Nine Needles in the Ancient
Times and the Methods Listed in Internal Classic
Section 1 Nine Needles
Section 2 The Nine Needling Methods
Section 3 The Twelve Needlings
Section 4 The Five Needling Techniques
Chapter 5 Scalp Acupuncture
Section 1 Locations and Indications of
the Stimulating Areas
Section 2 Operations
Section 3 Indications
Section 4 Precautions
Chapter 6 Ear Acupuncture
Section 1 Relations between the Auricle
and Zang-fu Organs and Meridians
Section 2 Anatomical Names of the
Auricles Surface
Section 3 Auricular Points
Section 4 Application of Ear Acupuncture
1.
Diagnosis by Auricular Points
2.
Selection of Points and Manipulation of Ear Acupuncture-
Section 5 Precautions
Section 6 Examples of Points
Prescriptions for Some Common Diseases
Part III Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Treatment
Chapter 1 Indroduction
Section 1 Differentiation according to
the Principles of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapy
Section 2 Principles of Acupuncture and
Moxibustion
Section 3 Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Prescription
1.
Selection of Nearby Points
2.
Selection of Distant Points
3.
Selection of Symptomatic Points
4.
Selection of Points by Reinforcing the Mother and Reducing the Son
5.
Selecting Points by Earth Meridian Ebb-Flowing Rule
Chapter 2 Acupuncture Therapy
Section 1 Internal Diseases
1.
Stroke
2.
Sunstroke
3.
Syncope
4.
Common Cold
5.
Malaria
6.
Cough
7.
Asthma
8.
Epigastric Pain
9.
Vomiting
10.
Hiccup
11.
Diarrhea
12.
Constipation
13.
Abdominal Distention
14.
Dysentery
15.
Prolapse Ani
16.
Jaundice
17.
Edema
18.
Enuresis
19.
Hesitancy and Obstruction
20.
Urination Disturbance
21.
Impotence
22.
Spermatorrhea
23.
Insomnia (Appendix: Poor
Memory)
24.
Palpitation and Severe
Palpitation
25.
Depressive Madness
26.
Epilepsy
27.
Dizziness
28.
Melancholia
29.
Obesity
30.
Headache
31.
Facial Pain
32.
Pain in Hypochondriac Region
33.
Lumbago
34.
Blockage-Syndromes (Bi
Syndromes)
35.
Wry Face
36.
Atrophy-Syndrome (Wei
Syndromes)
Section 2 Gynecological and Pediatric
Diseases
1.
Irregular Menstruation
2.
Dysmenorrhea
3.
Amenorrhea
4.
Uterine Bleeding
5.
Morbid Leukorrhea
6.
Prolapse of Uterus
7.
Morning Sickness
8.
Malposition of Fetus
9.
Protracted Labour
10.
Insufficient Lactation
(Appendix: Delactation)
11.
Acute Infantile Convulsion
12.
Chronic Infantile Convulsion
13.
Infantile Diarrhea
14.
Children¡¯s Malnutrition
15.
Infantile Paralysis
16.
Mumps
Section 3 External Diseases
1.
Urticaria
2.
Acne
3.
Erysipelas
4.
Herpes Zoster
5.
Boils
6.
Breast Abscess
7.
Intestinal Abscess
8.
Goiter
9.
Sprain and Contusion (Appendix: Torticollis)
Section 4 Diseases and Syndromes of the
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Mouth
1.
Tinnitus and Deafness
2.
Congestion, Swelling and Pain of the Eye
3.
Rhinorrhea with Turbid Discharge
4.
Epistaxis
5.
Toothache
6.
Sore Throat with Swelling
7.
Blindness with Insidious Onset
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