Selecting acupoints according to channel pathway is the major point selection principle in acupuncture treatment for which there is a consensus. While balancing yin and yang is one basic principle of chinese medicine, balancing methods for combination of meridians and acupoints had been described throughout the history of chinese medicine. The patient received individualised acupuncture treatments for hypertension and for adverse drug reactions such as diarrhoea and fatigue. Bob is my trusty acupuncture model covered with intricate lines of energy called meridians you can learn more about these meridians below, and these are the line. Guidelines on basic training and safety in acupuncture service. Simple acupoints prescription flow chart based on meridian. However, little is known regarding acupuncture point and simulation frequency selection. To discuss the point selection characteristics and rules of prescription for acupuncture in treatment of depression. Analysis of points selection pattern in acupuncture treatment of sleep apnea syndrome based on data mining. For instance, trigger point acupuncture involves stimulation of only ashi points, singlepoint acupuncture uses only one acupoint for treatment and the eclectic.
This point combination book is great as a quick reference book to confirm and consolidate an acupuncture treatment. Neuronal activation of the nucleus of the solitary tract nts is one of the important targets of ea for modulating gastrointestinal function. Tsun or cun is the measurement of one body inch used locate acupuncture points. Measure two thumbwidths from the largest crease on the inside of the wrist. The extra acupuncture point qiuhou is included in the selection. The acupuncture with point location content outline. Use the link below to share a fulltext version of this article with your friends and colleagues.
All of them represent symmetrical combinations which are defined by the steps in the chinese. Appropriate selection of points and methods of needle manipulation. Includes principles of point selection and points for maciocia patterns. Acupuncture outperforms drugs for infertility, promotes pregnancy. Describe and point out the location of the major landmarks used to find ynsa scalp acupuncture points. Point selection characteristics and rules of acupuncture in treatment of depression based on data mining. A method of selecting acupoints for acupuncture treatment. I ching acupuncture the balance method is a system of acupuncture point selection based on the principles of chinese philosophy and classic chinese texts, including the i ching, nei jing su wen and ling shu. Ear acupuncture points are commonly used as a part of weight management acupuncture treatment program. The acupuncture point selection was based on a tcm differential diagnosis. Pdf the existence of point specificity in acupuncture is controversial, because. Perform point selection based on differentiationsymptoms, functions and indications 2.
The primary point selection consisted of the following. This seminar does fulfill your 8 hour acupuncture ce requirement for every 2 years. Acupoints in limbs, head, and face worldjournal ofacupuncturemoxibustionwjam elsevier vol. And 5 of 6 epilepsy dogs under a regular acupuncture treatment had no epileptic. The practitioner evaluates patient response at followup visit and modifies the treatment plan. Acupuncture point selection is based on information gathered from the four exams.
Deep learning for acupuncture point selection patterns based on veteran doctor experience of chinese medicine conference paper pdf available. Simple pressure on the constrictive knots will melt them, to free the flow of blood and oxygen. An acupuncture research protocol developed from historical. We have identified six historical systems for combinations of acupuncture points in historical writings. It is also clear and interesting to read in more detail as the point combinations indicate the principles of treatment. All acupuncture points were selected and localized on the basis of the who standardized acupuncture point location 11.
This statement reminds us that when the acupuncture point selection is accurate, the results should be obvious and instantaneous. Disease location identification as a major guide to. Each meridian image comes with a table of detailed information about the acupuncture points in that meridian. Ca boardspoint selectionhb kim 255260 256 cards 20190314 11. The principle of combining five shu points is based on the theory of nanjing. The physiological mechanism of action for how acupuncture alleviates pain according to western anatomy and physiology is understood generally.
The practitioner identifies clinical indications and contraindications for the use of acupuncture microsystems and adjunct modalities. Acupuncture treatment points guide please note that this pressure point chart is for recommendation and reference purpose only. Acupuncture outperforms drugs for infertility, promotes. Analysis of points selection pattern in acupuncture treatment of. Saam acupuncture is one of the original therapeutic modalities representing traditional korean medicine. With respect to acupuncture theory, different physical conditions, the selection of different acupuncture points and the quantity of stimulation frequency of manual acupuncture and ea all influence the therapeutic effects of acupuncture including ea treatment. Figure 1e shows the plotting of the 6stage system iii on the cc cross needling originates from chapter 63 of the suwen and is called opposite clock needling in modern school and also used in japanese acupuncture. Acupuncture points are located at very unique anatomic sites in the body.
The effect of electroacupuncture ea is affected by both the acupuncture point selection and the frequency of stimulation. The point is between the tendons in the centre of the wrist. For instance, trigger point acupuncture involves stimulation of only ashi points, single point acupuncture uses only one acupoint for treatment and the eclectic. Intimate knowledge of anatomic structures associated with acupoint location. Download the acupuncture points guide smarter healing. Point selection characteristics and rules of acupuncture in. The location can be described according to channel, organ, level, jiao, element of the five phases, or substances qi, blood, phlegm, fluid, food and whether. In conclusion, acupuncture at the acupoints selected by thermogram for treatment of facial paralysis in the cured rate, the therapeutic course and sessions of acupuncture is significantly superior to acupuncture at the conventionally selected acupoints, and the thermogramaided acupoint selection method is beneficial to objectivity and. This acupuncture point is located on the inferior border of the orbit at the junction of the lateral 14 and medial 34 of the infraorbital margin. Local anatomy of muscles, nerves and blood vessels cranial to craniolateral aspects associated with li10 and li11 in dogs. In practice, each may be used in combination with, or independent of the others. Point selection in head, face, and neck shows proximal point selection, while the acupoint selection in limbs shows distal point selection. It was originally described in a manuscript that is estimated to be published at some point between 1644 and 1742, in the middle of the cho sun dynasty, by a korean buddhist monk whose name is unknown.
Introductory chapters describe and illustrate the channels and collaterals, the various categories of points, and methods of selection, location. However, the model also allows integration of traditional chinese acupuncture tca point selection into the clinical reasoning process for clinicians that wish to take a combined approach. Select points according to traditional chinese medicine concepts a. Within the traditional chinese veterinary medicine tcvm methods of point selection and coordination with the various concepts of the five elements is a basis in anatomy. This system combines tai yang with tai yin, jue yin with yang ming and shao yang with shao yin. Stimulation of a pc6 acupuncture acupressure point has been traditionally used to relieve nausea.
The acupuncture points that we use for pain relief are selected according to chinese medical concepts of how different parts of the body are related to one another. A modern clinical approach of the traditional korean saam. Pdf i ching acupuncture download full pdf book download. Acupuncture treatment strategies according to diagnosis 1. Thirtyseven 37 study participants with frequent headaches were independently evaluated by three licensed. Point location treatment options tcm basics livre pdf online francais 2120. A distinction is drawn between using theoretical frameworks as a basis for point selection versus recorded clinical experience. What is the substance of disease location identification in clinical acupuncture. Effect of electroacupuncture on the nts is modulated. Document format pdf so that anyone who chooses to may download and access the. The acupuncture needles were sterile, disposable needles of gauge 0. Acupuncture for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy.
Acupuncture treatment is administered at specific points or sites on the body. Describe and point out the location of the most commonly used ynsa scalp points describe and find the correct procedure and needling technique for treating ynsa scalp points, and begin practicing the techniques needed to use this form of. Needling takes place against the nail, which helps to guide the needle and fix the acupuncture point. Using historical literature and modern research to inform point selection presented by john mcdonald 8 cpd points part a. Group acupuncture with traditional chinese medicine diagnosisbased point selection scott d mist, phd anesthesiology and perioperative medicine department, oregon health and science university, portland, oregon, usa. The point is in the centre of the ridge, directly above the crease between the thumb and index finger.
Deep learning for acupuncture point selection patterns based on veteran doctor experience of chinese medicine. Mar 31, 2017 the effect of electroacupuncture ea is affected by both the acupuncture point selection and the frequency of stimulation. I ching acupuncture the balance method is a system of acupuncture point selection based on the principles of chinese philosophy and classic chinese texts, including the i ching, nei jing su. Downloadable acupuncture charts can be a handy reference if you are new to, or currently undergoing acupuncture treatment. Do not discontinue your treatment prescribed by the doctor. The ear acupuncture points, such as shen men, hunger, and stomach points, as shown on the image below, can be helpful to suppress appetite and control certain cravings. As tcm has been disseminated worldwide, different versions of acupuncture techniques have been developed, some of which do not follow the tcm principles for acupoint selection. Point selection characteristics and rules of acupuncture. The width of the thumb is 1 cun, width of two fingers is 1. Randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for women with fibromyalgia. Disease location identification as a major guide to acupoint.
Identical primary acupuncture points were assigned to all patients and secondary acupuncture points were prescribed based upon differential diagnostics. Point selection rationale was not justified in any rcts, except for one. Who standard acupuncture point locations article pdf available in evidencebased complementary and alternative medicine 72. I ching acupuncturethe balance method by david twicken. However, defining the disease location remains the premise of acupoint selection based on channel pathway. With the subtle use of color to illustrate the acupuncture points and anatomical features, the new second edition of a manual of acupuncture is even more attractive and userfriendly than the first.
Principles of point selection essentials of western. Immediate analgesia effect of single point acupuncture in primary. Master associated point ki27 master luo point sp21 obesity gv26 anxiety with palpations ht7 whole body weaknesspain sp21 center of respiration cv17 malpositioned fetus bl67 window of the sky points these points are treated when particular symptoms point to the yang qi not ascending to the head, when energy will not ascend past the abdomen. Acupuncture boards prep channel, points, moxa, needles 109 cards 20200110 8 cam internal disease 279 cards 20190314 8 pcom acupunctue points 1 functions 56 cards 20181023 8. The aim of this study was to compare traditional chinese medicine tcm pattern diagnosis and acupuncture point selection for persons with frequent headache, as ascribed by three highly trained, licensed acupuncturists. In addition to varied acupuncture treatment courses, the included rcts used a wide variety of acupuncture points table 5. Pdf deep learning for acupuncture point selection patterns based. Point selection may be divided into three broad groupings. Variability in the diagnosis and point selection for. Important tbce acupuncture rule changes at the bottom of this page. I often begin my consultation by showing off bob, my tattooed colleague.
To begin the process an orthodox physiotherapy diagnosis is made by the physiotherapist. Method clinical literature on acupuncture in treatment of depression in recent five years were retrieved by retrospective document research. Point specificity in acupuncture pubmed central pmc. Acupuncture point highlight the study by qin et al. Deqi was stimulated at each point twice and the needle retention time was 25 minutes. A method of selecting acupoints for acupuncture treatment of. A manual of acupuncture download free pdf and ebook by. This provides the key to clinical reasoning and point selection. Mar 22, 2014 the acupuncture needles were sterile, disposable needles of gauge 0. Measurement is always taken from the patients hand. The points selected were bilateral h7, li4, gv20, ear shenmen for the.
Needling using nail pressure moderate pressure is exerted with the nail of the thumb or index finger into the intended needling point. Acupuncture improves optic neuropathy patient vision. For this reason, the selection and combination of points in an acupuncture prescription is most important. This chapter describes in detail the location, energetic functions, and clinical indications of extra acupuncture points that are distributed in the head, upper. The clinical study was conducted with a semiprotocolized approach to acupuncture point selection. The principle of combining five shu points is based on the theory of. Midline of spine to medial border of scapula 3 cun. Extra acupuncture points oxford medicine oxford medicine online. It is generally believed that the condition of the body mainly determines the. As a variable control, secondary acupuncture point prescriptions were limited to one of three. Pathology is categorized according to its location and quality. How practitioners can use evidence in advertising part b.