Acupuncture
Definition:
Acupuncture is defined as the system of procedures for utilization of Acupuncture Points (AP)
(aka “Biologically Active Points” BAP) by non-chemical means and non-pharmaceutical
methods of therapy.
Acupuncture Points (AP) are defined as specific focal areas on the body identified by their
distinctive properties (electrical, thermal, biochemical, physiological, anatomical, etc.).
Practice of acupuncture is defined as proprietary use of acupuncture procedures for medicinal
purposes by licenced acupuncturist or certified professional.
A key feature of acupuncture as a kind of medical intervention is that there is no administration
of any chemical substances in any form or delivery system.
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Traditional Acupuncture - Regular Channels:
According to Chinese medicine, the invisible Qi circulates along a system of conduits.
They form a complex network of main channels, minor capillaries, and collaterals.
There are 14 main interconnected pathways called "channels" through which this energy circulates. In total,
there are about 400 acupuncture points. Each channel is intimately connected with one of
the viscera of the body, and each manifests its own characteristics and bears the name of
the organ related to it. For example, "liver channel", "heart channel", etc.
I - Lungs
Greater Yin (陰)
Related: Arm
Element: Metal (金)
Ventral
Descending
Acup Points: 11
I - Lungs
II - Large Intestine
III - Stomach
IV - Spleen & Pancreas
V - Heart
VI - Small Intestine
VII - Urinary Bladder
VIII - Kidney
IX - Pericardium
X - Triple Warmer
XI - Gallibladder
XII - Liver
XIII - Du-Mai Governing Vessel
XIV - Ren Conventional Vessel
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This page last updated: 30-May-2024
