Both Huiyang (BL 35) and Zhonglushu (BL 29) are the acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang located in the sacral region. These two points are often used in combination to treat urinary dysfunction, and ... Both Huiyang (BL 35) and Zhonglushu (BL 29) are the acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang located in the sacral region. These two points are often used in combination to treat urinary dysfunction, and their regulatory effects are very satisfactory.1 In this article, the clinical mechanism of Huiyang and Zhonglushu is explained in accordance with the theory of Channels and neurophysiology.
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Shenmai (BL 62) and Zhaohai (KI 6), first recorded in A Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (针灸甲乙经), are respectively the starting point of the YangqiaoChannel and the Yinqiao Channel, and they are two of ... Shenmai (BL 62) and Zhaohai (KI 6), first recorded in A Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (针灸甲乙经), are respectively the starting point of the YangqiaoChannel and the Yinqiao Channel, and they are two of the eight confluence points. Although records about the right-left compatible use of these two points can be found in documents, the same-side compatible use of them has never been heardabout. Inspired by the good therapeutic effects in the treatment of paralytic strabismus by means of the same-side compatible use of these two points1, the author has applied this compatible use of them in the treatment of craniofacial diseases and obtained obvious therapeutic effects. Some of the sample cases are reported in the following.
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This article discussed the mechanisms and precautions of abdominal acupuncture from three different perspectives. First, the relationship between Shénquè (神阙 CV 8) and zang-fu and eight extra meridians s...This article discussed the mechanisms and precautions of abdominal acupuncture from three different perspectives. First, the relationship between Shénquè (神阙 CV 8) and zang-fu and eight extra meridians stated in the ancient literature explained that the theory of CV 8 as the theoretical core of abdominal acupuncture therapy had literature support and theoretical evidence; second, with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment based on differentiation of syndromes, four methods for selecting the points, including the ones according to hologram, meridians and collaterals, the Ba-kuo (八 廓) and three energizer, meanwhile, the origin of method selecting the points according to Three Energizer and clinical experience was also addressed; third, some problems about the manipulation of abdominal acupuncture therapy were put forward, such as selection of depth, direction, needle tool, as well as personal ideas and precautions, in order to ensure the clinical effect.展开更多
文摘 Both Huiyang (BL 35) and Zhonglushu (BL 29) are the acupoints of the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang located in the sacral region. These two points are often used in combination to treat urinary dysfunction, and their regulatory effects are very satisfactory.1 In this article, the clinical mechanism of Huiyang and Zhonglushu is explained in accordance with the theory of Channels and neurophysiology.
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文摘 Shenmai (BL 62) and Zhaohai (KI 6), first recorded in A Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (针灸甲乙经), are respectively the starting point of the YangqiaoChannel and the Yinqiao Channel, and they are two of the eight confluence points. Although records about the right-left compatible use of these two points can be found in documents, the same-side compatible use of them has never been heardabout. Inspired by the good therapeutic effects in the treatment of paralytic strabismus by means of the same-side compatible use of these two points1, the author has applied this compatible use of them in the treatment of craniofacial diseases and obtained obvious therapeutic effects. Some of the sample cases are reported in the following.
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文摘This article discussed the mechanisms and precautions of abdominal acupuncture from three different perspectives. First, the relationship between Shénquè (神阙 CV 8) and zang-fu and eight extra meridians stated in the ancient literature explained that the theory of CV 8 as the theoretical core of abdominal acupuncture therapy had literature support and theoretical evidence; second, with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment based on differentiation of syndromes, four methods for selecting the points, including the ones according to hologram, meridians and collaterals, the Ba-kuo (八 廓) and three energizer, meanwhile, the origin of method selecting the points according to Three Energizer and clinical experience was also addressed; third, some problems about the manipulation of abdominal acupuncture therapy were put forward, such as selection of depth, direction, needle tool, as well as personal ideas and precautions, in order to ensure the clinical effect.