Brief Introduction of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Dr. Mei Zhi-gangDepartment of TCM, Medical College of CTGU.

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History and Tools with Cultural tips Original needles: Stone needles(,Bian shi) Ancient acupuncture:(, zhen) (nine needles) made by metal Current needles Acupoint injectionAcupoint catgut embedding

The best is moxibustion and second is needles, and then is herbs Huang Di Nei Jing(Yellow emperors inner classic )

(moxibustion) (ai ye)(FOLIUM ARTEMISIAE ARGYI)Rachitis/arthritis

Scratching(, Gua sha) and Cupping(, Ba Guan)

Tui na / massage Normal/adult massage manipulationInfant/child massage manipulation

What is Oriental Medicine & AcupunctureBody workTui Na

Acupuncture:Ancient Treatment for Modern Illnesses

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese method that involves placing fine needles at specific points on the bodys surface to treat various health problems with a recognized history of almost 3000 years.It is designed to correct any imbalances in the body which may give rise to disease or illness.In acupuncture, the belief is that there is a continuous circulation of energy in the organism. Illness can occur because of derangement of this circulation. Where energy fails to circulate as it should, vital organs may suffer from it. The Chinese call this flow of energy, or life force, Qi.By inserting needles at specific acupuncture points along energy channels within the body, called meridians (energy paths), energy channels can be unblocked or stimulated in order to an an effect on a particular parts of the body or symptom. Acupuncture, if practice properly, can redirect and normalize the flow of energy and bring the patient back to health.

Stated Benefits N/V after chemotherapyBack PainOsteoarthirtisPreop surgery painAddictionStrokeHeadacheMenstrual Cramps

Tennis elbowFibromyalgiaAsthmaCarpal Tunnel

The therapy function of acupuncture and moxibustion

Study showed that Acupuncture may help increase IVF success rates by 65%!

AcupunctureQi maintains balance in the body.16 meridians360 regular acupoints40 commonly used extra pointsAcupoints influence the physiology

MERIDIANSAcupuncture is based on the theory of meridians.This theory saysthat the human Chi (vital energy) and the human blood circulate in the body by a system of channels which is called meridians. By stimulating certain points on the body reached by needles, the Chi can flow and the body diseases are treated. These stimulation points are called Acupuncture points.

LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN SYMPATHETIC

LIVER MERIDIAN PARA SYMPATHETIC

KIDNEY MERIDIAN

STOMACH MERIDIAN

SPLEEN MERIDIAN

Inverted fetus map represented on the auricle ( Nogiers theory,1957)China National standard of ear acupoint (GB/T13734-92)

Era-acupuncture

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Different kinds of moxibustion

Zu SanliST36Location:On the anterior lateral side of the leg,3 cnu below Dubi(ST35) ,one finger breadth (middle finger)from the anterior crest of the tibia.Indicatons:Gastric pain ,abdominal disternsion,vomiting,diarrhea,dysentery,emaciation due to general deficiency,constipation,acute appendictitis,numbnessand pain of the lower extremities,edema,manic-depressive psychosis.Method:Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.Regional anatomyVasculature: The anterior tibial artery and vein.Innervation: Superficially, the lateral sural cutaneous nerve and the cutaneousbranch of the saphenous nerve; deeper,the deep peroneal nerve.

Shenque CV8Shenque(CV8)Location:On the middle abdomen and at the centre of the umbilicus.Indications: 3.bdominal pain, borborygmus, apoplexy characterized by prostration syndrome, prolapse of die rectum, intractable diarrhea.Puncture prohibited. Moxibustion with ginger or salt is more often used, apply 3-5 moxa cones or 10-30 minutes' moxibustion.

GaohuangGaohuang(BL43)Location:On the back,below the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra,3 cun lateral to the posterior midline.Indications:Consumption,cough with dyspnea,hemoptysis,night sweat,amnesia,emission.Method: Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.Regional anatomyVasculature: The posterior branch of the intercostal artery and the descending branch of the transverse cervical artery.Innervation: The medial cutaneous branches of the posterior rami of the second and third thoracic nerves; deeper,their lateral branches and the dorsoscapular nerve.

ZhongwanZhongwan(CV12)

Location:On the upper abdomen and on the anterior midline, 4 cun above the centre of the umbilicus.Indications: Gastric pain, abdominal distention, borborygmus, vomiting with nausea, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, indigestion, insomnia.

How Does Acupuncture Work?Acupuncture works by stimulating the various meridians and points in the body which are pathways for Qi to flow. Modern science demonstrates: Acupuncture alters body chemicals, including stimulation of endorphins.Acupuncture sensation effect nerves and cause beneficial reflex response. Acupuncture affects the bodies natural electro-magnetic fields.Acupuncture harmonizes the balance of whole body, Yin/Yang; Qi/Blood; Zang/Fu

How does Acupuncture Work?Acupuncture has capacity to harmonize and enhance our capacity for enjoyment, fulfillment and happinessAcupuncture harmonizes the balance of whole body, Yin/Yang; Qi/Blood; Zang/FuAcupuncture restores and maintains the normal function of meridians.Acupuncture regulates the function of immunity system.Acupuncture calms mind and Spirit.

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