WEEK 5 Class 10 : Point system Flashcards
Shū Xuè 腧穴:
“Transportation” + “Hole/Point”
Qì Xuè 氣穴：“Qi Point”
“Qi Point”
What is an acupuncture point?
Definition: The acupuncture points (acupoints) are the specific sites through which Qi of the Zang-F organs and meridians are transported to the body surface.
How has the number of points changed over time?
History: the number of points on meridians:
160 – in 2000 years ago (Yellow Emperor’s time);
349 - in 215-282
354 – in 1027
359 – in 1601
361 – in 1817
How many meridians have points?
14
How many points in total?
361 names in total
Are the points symmetrical on both sides of the body?
They are symmetrical on 12 regular meridians,
but single on Du and Ren meridians
Points are most commonly used to:
Regular or main part of point system;
Most commonly used
To treat corresponding Zang-Fu organs
How many extraordinary points are standardized by WHO?
48 standardized by WHO (World Health Organization)
With specific names and definite location
The function of extra points is to
Supplemental the regular points
What is an ASHI point?
Ashi Points:
“Reflexing Points”, “Unfixed Points”, “Tender Points”
No specific names
No definite locations
To treat pains mostly
(where you feel the pain… that’s the point)
Xuè Wèi
Point location
What are the therapeutic effects of acupuncture? (3)
Local and nearby effects : for all points, a local and nearby affect - neck point for neck pain, base of scalp… eye condition. (local / nearby the problem)
Remote Effects: Based on meridian theory, Especially below elbow and knees used to treat zang-fu and tissues. Ex: Liver yuan source point to treat liver.
>Systemic effects (SP10 is a point to influence blood, so use to treat blood disorder) Ren 6 is Sea of Qi. Good points to tonify.
San Jiao 6 constipation
Special Effects: Two way effects. ST25 to treat diarrhea and constipation
How to Locate Points
Proportional Measurements, Anatomical Landmarks, Finger Measurement
