"Acupuncture
Points "
Acupuncture
points are most important part of Acupuncture therapy. These are
actually the various stimulation points from various body parts.
According to ancient theory; all these points have a direct access to
stimulate the meridians, which are imaginary channels from where vital
energy flows.
There are
more than 360 stimulation points; when needles are inserted or somehow
stimulation of these points is done then it either interrupts or
stimulates the energy flow.
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Acupuncture Points
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Acupuncture Points
This interruption or stimulation of points can
cause analgesic effect that will reduce or completely eliminate pain.
It can even stimulate a more strong energy flow which can heal the
various health problems.
All these acupuncture points are mapped to 14
major meridian lines, for group 12 inner organs one meridian; one
meridian along the spine which is called governing vessel and one more
along the mid line of abdomen which is called as conception vessel.
The measure that is used to find acupuncture
points is called "Cun". Generally one Cun is equal to space between the
distal interphalangeal joint and proximal interphalangeal joint on
middle finger.
All these Acupuncture points are categorized as
per their functions. First category of such Acupuncture points is
Five transporting points system: This system
explains the flow of energy (which called as 'qi' in Chinese) using
analogy of rivers and points are described as points along the flow
line. According to this system; "qi' bubbles up from a spring and
gradually grows in depth and breadth like a river flowing down from
mountain to the ocean".
In this five transporting system there are points!
Jing river points give indication of cough and
dyspnoea, fever and chills and foe bone diseases.
He sea points are where qi unites and heads deeper
into the body; these points are useful for indicating diarrhea. The
counter flow of qi and these points also indicates the disorders caused
by irregular eating and drinking.
The term
Acupuncture is a combination of two Latin words 'acus' which means
needle and 'pungere' means
prick. It is actually an ancient Chinese medical procedure in which
needles were inserted into patient along some well-defined meridian
points.
Ying spring points are where the energy river
glides down the channel, these points indicate heat of the body and
they also show the changes in our complexion.
Shu stream; these points indicate heaviness of
body along with painful areas in joints and intermittent diseases.
Jing well points are the points that represent
energy flow when it bubbles up; these points are located on tips of
fingers and toes.
Along with Five transporting points, there are
some other sets of points like five phase points, Xi cleft points, Yuan
source points, Luo connecting points, Back shu points, front Mu points,
Hue meeting points.
Acupuncture treatment is successfully used to
treat ear, nose and throat disorders, and then respiratory disorders.
It is also useful in treating gastro intestinal and eye disorders,
along with neurological and musculo-skeletal disorders.
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