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The Definitive Guide to Acupuncture Points is a must-have reference guide for anyone practicing, studying or teaching acupuncture and acupressure

Packed with clear yet comprehensive information and abundantly illustrated throughout, this newly updated and expanded edition contains substantially more information than any other book on the subject. Accessible, lively and highly practical - it's the only book you'll need!

This book constitutes a complete acupuncture 'atlas', illustrating how to best locate and treat up to 400 acupoints throughout the body

Divided neatly into two neat parts of 'Theory' and 'Practice', the first part of the book describes the essence of acupuncture from both a traditional Chinese and Western medical perspective with chapters on needling considerations, the principles of locating acupoints, and myotome, dermatome, viscerotome and sclerotome maps of the body. The second part then guides you methodically through acupuncture points of the 12 main channels/meridians, plus the conception and governor vessels and additional non-channel points. Almost 400 points are described in precise detail with text and colour illustrations to include location, actions, indications and contraindications for each point. Everything you need to know is presented clearly and succinctly for ease of reference.

The perfect balance of East and West

Honouring the traditional Eastern roots of acupuncture in parallel with more modern approaches of Western medicine, The Definitive Guide to Acupuncture Points is an essential resource for practitioners of all levels and backgrounds seeking to deepen their understanding of working with acupoints.

Contents:

CHAPTER 1
Baseline Chinese Medical Model Theories

Qi
Yin Yang
Shen
The Organ System - the Zang Fu
The Main Meridian or Channel System
The Extraordinary Meridians and Their Opening and Coupled Points
The Six Chiaos or Six Divisions
The Tendino-muscular Meridians
Blood and Body Fluids
The Chinese Clock
Causes of Disharmony - Internal and External Pathogens
Chinese Medical Diagnosis
Look, Listen, Smell, Palpate
Tongue and Pulse

CHAPTER 2
The Western Medical Approach

What is Western Medicine and Western Acupuncture?
Suggested Mechanisms of Action
Neural Connections
A Word on Trigger Points
Fascial Mechanisms

CHAPTER 3
Needling - Consideration for Treatment and Responses

Tools of the Trade
Considerations Before Treatment
How to Needle
Techniques
Manipulation
Periosteal Pecking
Electro-acupuncture
Dose
Where Not to Needle
Specific Contraindications
Untoward Reactions and Accidents
The Concept of Deqi

CHAPTER 4
How to Locate Acupoints

Cun Measurements
Cun Measurements According to Body Area

CHAPTER 5
Classification of Points

The Most Commonly Used 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
The Points of the Four Seas
The 13 Ghost Points

CHAPTER 6
Segmental and Anatomical Reference Charts

Dermatomes and Facial Nerve Supply
Myotomes
Viscerotomes
Sclerotomes
Viscera Anatomy

CHAPTER 7
Principles of Point Selection

Chinese Medical Model Ideas
Western Medical Model Ideas

CHAPTER 8
Points of the Arm Tai Yin Lung Channel

LU 1 Zhongfu
LU 2 Yunmen
LU 3 Tianfu
LU 4 Xiabai
LU 5 Chize
LU 6 Kongzui
LU 7 Lieque
LU 8 Jingqu
LU 9 Taiyuan
LU 10 Yuji
LU 11 Shaoshang

CHAPTER 9
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 17 Tianding
LI 18 Futu
LI 19 Kouheliao
LI 20 Yingxiang

CHAPTER 10
Points of the Leg Yang Ming Stomach Channel

ST 1 Chengqi
ST 2 Sibai
ST 3 Juliao
ST 4 Dicang
ST 5 Daying
ST 6 Jiache
ST 7 Xiaguan
ST 8 Touwei
ST 9 Renying
ST 10 Shuitu
ST 11 Qishe
ST 12 Quepen
ST 13 Qihu
ST 14 Kufang
ST 15 Wuyi
ST 16 Yingchuang
ST 17 Ruzhong
ST 18 Rugen
ST 19 Burong
ST 20 Chengman
ST 21 Liangmen
ST 22 Guanmen
ST 23 Taiyi
ST 24 Huaroumen
ST 25 Tianshu
ST 26 Wailing
ST 27 Daju
ST 28 Shuidao
ST 29 Guilai
ST 30 Qichong
ST 31 Biguan
ST 32 Futu
ST 33 Yinshi
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 11
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 7 Lougu
SP 8 Diji
SP 9 Yinlingquan
SP 10 Xuehai
SP 11 Jimen
SP 12 Chongmen
SP 13 Fushe
SP 14 Fujie
SP 15 Daheng
SP 16 Fuai
SP 17 Shidou
SP 18 Tianxi
SP 19 Xiongxiang
SP 20 Zhourong
SP 21 Dabao

CHAPTER 12
Points of the Arm Shao Yin Heart Channel

HT 1 Jiquan
HT 2 Qingling
HT 3 Shaohai
HT 4 Lingdao
HT 5 Tongli
HT 6 Yinxi
HT 7 Shenmen
HT 8 Shaofu
HT 9 Shaochong

CHAPTER 13
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 Zhizheng
SI 8 Xiaohai
SI 9 Jianzhen
SI 10 Naoshu
SI 11 Tianzong
SI 12 Bingfeng
SI 13 Quyuan
SI 14 Jianwaishu
SI 15 Jianzhongshu
SI 16 Tianchuang
SI 17 Tianrong
SI 18 Quanliao
SI 19 Tinggong

CHAPTER 14
Points of the Leg Tai Yang Bladder Channel

BL 1 Jingming
BL 2 Zanzhu
BL 3 Meichong
BL 4 Quchai
BL 5 Wuchu
BL 6 Chengguang
BL 7 Tongtian
BL 8 Luoque
BL 9 Yuzhen
BL 10 Tianzhu
BL 11 Dazhu
BL 12 Fengmen
BL 13 Feishu
BL 14 Jueyinshu
BL 15 Xinshu
BL 16 Dushu
BL 17 Geshu
BL 18 Ganshu
BL 19 Danshu
BL 20 Pishu
BL 21 Weishu
BL 22 Sanjiaoshu
BL 23 Shenshu
BL 24 Qihaishu
BL 25 Dachangshu
BL 26 Guanyuanshu
BL 27 Xiaochangshu
BL 28 Pangguangshu
BL 29 Zhonglushu
BL 30 Baihuanshu
BL 31 Shangliao
BL 32 Ciliao
BL 33 Zhongliao
BL 34 Xialiao
BL 35 Huiyang
BL 36 Chengfu
BL 37 Yinmen
BL 38 Fuxi
BL 39 Weiyang
BL 40 Weizhong
BL 41 Fufen
BL 42 Pohu
BL 43 Gaohuangshu
BL 44 Shentang
BL 45 Yixi
BL 46 Geguan
BL 47 Hunmen
BL 48 Yanggang
BL 49 Yishe
BL 50 Weicang
BL 51 Huangmen
BL 52 Zhishi
BL 53 Baohuang
BL 54 Zhibian
BL 55 Heyang
BL 56 Chengjin
BL 57 Chengshan
BL 58 Feiyang
BL 59 Fuyang
BL 60 Kunlun
BL 61 Pucan
BL 62 Shenmai
BL 63 Jinmen
BL 64 Jinggu
BL 65 Shugu
BL 66 Zutonggu
BL 67 Zhiyin

CHAPTER 15
Points of the Leg Shao Yin Kidney Channel

KI 1 Yongquan
KI 2 Rangu
KI 3 Taixi
KI 4 Dazhong
KI 5 Shuiquan
KI 6 Zhaohai
KI 7 Fuliu
KI 8 Jiaoxin
KI 9 Zhubin
KI 10 Yingu
KI 11 Henggu
KI 12 Dahe
KI 13 Qixue
KI 14 Siman
KI 15 Zhongzhu
KI 16 Huangshu
KI 17 Shangqu
KI 18 Shiguan
KI 19 Yindu
KI 20 Futonggu
KI 21 Youmen
KI 22 Bulang
KI 23 Shenfeng
KI 24 Lingxu
KI 25 Shencang
KI 26 Yuzhong
KI 27 Shufu

CHAPTER 16
Points of the Arm Jue Yin Pericardium Channel
PC 1 Tianchi
PC 2 Tianquan
PC 3 Quze
PC 4 Ximen
PC 5 Jianshi
PC 6 Neiguan
PC 7 Daling
PC 8 Laogong
PC 9 Zhongchong

CHAPTER 17
Points of the Arm Shao Yang Triple Energizer Channel

TE 1 Guanchong
TE 2 Yemen
TE 3 Zhongzhu
TE 4 Yangchi
TE 5 Waiguan
TE 6 Zhigou
TE 7 Huizong
TE 8 Sanyangluo
TE 9 Sidu
TE 10 Tianjing
TE 11 Qinglengyuan
TE 12 Xiaoluo
TE 13 Naohui
TE 14 Jianliao
TE 15 Tianliao
TE 16 Tianyou
TE 17 Yifeng
TE 18 Chimai
TE 19 Luxi
TE 20 Jiaosun
TE 21 Ermen
TE 22 Erheliao
TE 23 Sizhukong

CHAPTER 18
Points of the Leg Shao Yang Gallbladder Channel

GB 1 Tongziliao
GB 2 Tinghui
GB 3 Shangguan
GB 4 Hanyan
GB 5 Xuanlu
GB 6 Xuanli
GB 7 Qubin
GB 8 Shuaigu
GB 9 Tianchong
GB 10 Fubai
GB 11 Touqiaoyin
GB 12 Wangu
GB 13 Benshen
GB 14 Yangbai
GB 15 Toulinqi
GB 16 Muchuang
GB 17 Zhengying
GB 18 Chengling
GB 19 Naokong
GB 20 Fengchi
GB 21 Jianjing
GB 22 Yuanye
GB 23 Zhejin
GB 24 Riyue
GB 25 Jingmen
GB 26 Daimai
GB 27 Wushu
GB 28 Weidao
GB 29 Juliao
GB 30 Huantiao
GB 31 Fengshi
GB 32 Zhongdu
GB 33 Xiyangguan
GB 34 Yanglingquan
GB 35 Yangjiao
GB 36 Waiqiu
GB 37 Guangming
GB 38 Yangfu
GB 39 Xuanzhong
GB 40 Qiuxu
GB 41 Zulinqi
GB 42 Diwuhui
GB 43 Xiaxi
GB 44 Zuqiaoyin

CHAPTER 19
Points of the Foot Jue Yin Liver Channel

LR 1 Dadun
LR 2 Xingjian
LR 3 Taichong
LR 4 Zhongfeng
LR 5 Ligou
LR 6 Zhongdu
LR 7 Xiguan
LR 8 Ququan
LR 9 Yinbao
LR 10 Zuwuli
LR 11 Yinlian
LR 12 Jimai
LR 13 Zhangmen
LR 14 Qimen

CHAPTER 20
Points of the Conception Vessel

CV 1 Huiyin
CV 2 Qugu
CV 3 Zhongji
CV 4 Guanyuan
CV 5 Shimen
CV 6 (Xia) Qihai
CV 7 Yinjiao
CV 8 Shenque
CV 9 Shuifen
CV 10 Xiawan
CV 11 Jianli
CV 12 Zhongwan
CV 13 Shangwan
CV 14 Juque
CV 15 Jiuwei
CV 16 Zhongting
CV 17 Shanzhong (Shangqihai)
CV 18 Yutang
CV 19 Zigong
CV 20 Huagai
CV 21 Xuanji
CV 22 Tiantu
CV 23 Lianquan
CV 24 Chengjiang

CHAPTER 21
Points of the Governor Vessel
GV 1 Changqiang
GV 2 Yaoshu
GV 3 Yaoyangguan
GV 4 Mingmen
GV 5 Xuanshu
GV 6 Jizhong
GV 7 Zhongshu
GV 8 Jinsuo
GV 9 Zhiyang
GV 10 Lingtai
GV 11 Shendao
GV 12 Shenzhu
GV 13 Taodao
GV 14 Dazhui
GV 15 Yamen
GV 16 Fengfu
GV 17 Naohu
GV 18 Qiangjian
GV 19 Houding
GV 20 Baihui
GV 21 Qianding
GV 22 Xinhui
GV 23 Shangxing
GV 24 Shenting
GV 25 Suliao
GV 26 Shuigou
GV 27 Duiduan
GV 28 Yinjiao

CHAPTER 22
Extraordinary (Miscellaneous) Non-Channel Points

Ex HN 1 Sishencong
Ex HN 3 Yintang
Ex HN 4 Yuyao
Ex HN 5 Taiyang
Ex HN 6 Erjian
Ex HN 7 Qiuhou
Ex HN 8 Bitong (also known as Shangyingxiang)
Ex HN 14 Yiming
Ex HN 15 Jing Bai Lao
Ex HN 18 Jiachengjiang
Ex HN 54 Anmian
Ex B 1A Chuanxi
Ex B 1B Dingchuan
Ex B 2 Huatuojiaji
Ex B 6 Yaoyi
Ex B 7 Yaoyan
Ex B 8 Shiqizhui
Ex CA 1 Zigong (also known as Zhigong or Zigongxue)
Ex CA 23 Sanjiaojiu (also known as Qipang)
Ex UE 7 Yaotongdian
Ex UE 8 Luozhen (also known as Wailaogong)
Ex UE 9 Baxie
Ex UE 10 Sifeng
Ex UE 11 Shixuan
Ex UE 48 Jianqian (also known as Jianneiling)
Ex LE 2 Heding
Ex LE 5 Xiyan
Ex LE 6 Dannangxue
Ex LE 7 Lanweixue
Ex LE 10 Bafeng