Acupuncture Points and Meridians
Most of the main acupuncture points are found on the “twelve main meridians” and two of the “eight extra meridians” (Du Mai and Ren Mai) a total of “fourteen channels”, which are described in classical and traditional Chinese medical texts, as pathways through which Qi and “Blood” flow. There also exist “extra points” not belonging to any channel. Other tender points (known as “ashi points”) may also be needled as they are believed to be where stagnation has gathered.
Treatment of acupuncture points may be performed along several layers of pathways, most commonly the twelve primary channels, or mai, located throughout the body. The first twelve channels correspond to systems of function: Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder, Kidney, Pericardium, San Jiao (an intangible, also known as Triple Burner), Gall Bladder, and Liver. Other pathways include the Eight Extraordinary Pathways (Qi Jing Ba Mai), the Luo Vessels, the Divergents and the Sinew Channels. Ashi (tender) points are generally used for treatment of local pain.
Of the eight extraordinary pathways, only two have acupuncture points of their own: the Ren Mai and Du Mai, which are situated on the midline of the anterior and posterior aspects of the trunk and head respectively. The other six meridians are “activated” by using a master and couple point technique which involves needling the acupuncture points located on the twelve main meridians that correspond to the particular extraordinary pathway.
Moxabustion is a traditional Asian therapy which consistsof burning a tiny amount of a special herbal preparation of Mugwort (ArtemesiaVulgaris) to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians. Acupuncture includes the following techniques:Use of acupuncture needles to stimulate acupuncture points and meridiansUse of electrical, mechanical, or magnetic devices to stimulate acupuncture points and meridiansMoxibustionAcupressureCuppingDermal friction techniqueInfra-redSonopunctureLaserpuncturePoint injection therapy (aquapuncture)Dietary advice based on Oriental medical theory provided in conjunction with all techniques listed above Telephone Directory by Topic Agencies DC Council Search Elected Officials Feedback Translations Accessibility Privacy & Security Terms & Conditions. Essential anatomical charts depict the most important acupuncture points and meridians, while the quick pocket selector allows the user to recognize the most important points of a meridian at a glance. This holistic therapy also works on acupuncture points and meridians releasing blocked energy thus relieving:? Headaches. Moxabustion is a traditional Asian therapy which consistsof burning a tiny amount of a special herbal preparation of Mugwort (ArtemesiaVulgaris) to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians. Acupuncture includes the following techniques:Use of acupuncture needles to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians.
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