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By (author) Pearce, Lynn
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A comprehensive tool for acupuncture practitioners.
Acupuncture is used to treat physical symptoms as well as emotional or mental symptoms. It is believed by many to stimulate the immune system and encourage the body to seek balance. With
over 290 illustrations, The Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture Points is a concise guide that provides information about indications, location, needling, and actions for more than 280 acupuncture points.
Inside, you”ll find
- a clear explanation of organ functions (Zang Fu) and how symptom patterns can guide treatment;
- tools for accurate point location, including the cun measurement system;
- insight into how acupuncture points are grouped for specific therapeutic effects;
- detailed s of the meridians and meridian points, with anatomically accurate illustrations;
- myotome and dermatome information for every point, which is essential for segmental acupuncture; and
- a comprehensive appendix that maps nerve supply to muscles and skin, supporting Western-style neuroanatomical practice.
The Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture Points offers licensed acupuncturists and students a quick reference for acupuncture points used in daily practice.
Table of contents:
Chapter 1. What Is Acupuncture?
A Concise History
Qi
Deqi
Yin and Yang
The Organ System – the Zang Fu
The Main Meridian or Channel System
The Chinese Clock
Organ Function in Chinese Medicine
Chapter 2. How to Locate Acupuncture Points
Cun Measurements
Chapter 3. Classification of Points
The Front-Mu Points
The Back-Shu Points
The Five Shu Points
The Yuan-Source Points
The Xi-Cleft Points
The Luo-Connecting Points
The Four and Six Command Points
The Eight Influential Points
The 12 Heavenly Star Points of Ma Dan-Yang
The Window of the Sky Points
Chapter 4. Points of the Arm Tai Yin Lung Channel
LU 1 Zhongfu
LU 2 Yunmen
LU 3 Tianfu
LU 5 Chize
LU 6 Kongzui
LU 7 Lieque
LU 8 Jingqu
LU 9 Taiyuan
LU 10 Yuji
LU 11 Shaoshang
Chapter 5. Points of the Arm Yang Ming Large Intestine Channel
LI 1 Shangyang
LI 2 Erjian
LI 3 Sanjian
LI 4 Hegu
LI 5 Yangxi
LI 6 Pianli
LI 7 Wenliu
LI 8 Xialian
LI 9 Shanglian
LI 10 Shousanli
LI 11 Quchi
LI 12 Zhouliao
LI 13 Shouwuli
LI 14 Binao
LI 15 Jianyu
LI 16 Jugu
LI 18 Futu
LI 20 Yingxiang
Chapter 6. Points of the Leg Yang Ming Stomach Channel
ST 1 Chengqi
ST 3 Juliao
ST 5 Daying
ST 6 Jiache
ST 7 Xiaguan
ST 8 Touwei
ST 9 Renying
ST 12 Quepen
ST 17 Ruzhong
ST 18 Rugen
ST 21 Liangmen
ST 25 Tianshu
ST 27 Daju
ST 28 Shuidao
ST 30 Qichong
ST 31 Biguan
ST 32 Futu
ST 34 Liangqiu
ST 35 Dubi (Wai Xiyan)
ST 36 Zusanli
ST 37 Shangjuxu
ST 38 Tiaokou
ST 39 Xiajuxu
ST 40 Fenglong
ST 41 Jiexi
ST 42 Chongyang
ST 43 Xiangu
ST 44 Neiting
ST 45 Lidui
Chapter 7. Points of the Leg Tai Yin Spleen Channel
SP 1 Yinbai
SP 2 Dadu
SP 3 Taibai
SP 4 Gongsun
SP 5 Shangqiu
SP 6 Sanyinjiao SP 8 Diji
SP 9 Yinlingquan
SP 10 Xuehai
SP 12 Chongmen
SP 13 Fushe
SP 15 Daheng
SP 21 Dabao
Chapter 8. Points of the Arm Shao Yin Heart Channel
HT 1 Jiquan
HT 3 Shaohai
HT 4 Lingdao
HT 5 Tongli
HT 6 Yinxi
HT 7 Shenmen
HT 8 Shaofu
HT 9 Shaochong
Chapter 9. Points of the Arm Tai Yang Small Intestine Channel
SI 1 Shaoze
SI 2 Qiangu
SI 3 Houxi
SI 4 Wangu
SI 5 Yanggu
SI 6 Yanglao
SI 7 Zhizhe
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