The Foundations of Chinese Medicine

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3rd Edition - May 11, 2015
Author: Giovanni Maciocia
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The latest edition of this hugely popular volume continues to provide readers in the West with a clear explanation of the theory and practice of Chinese medicine.

Richly illustrated and fully updated throughout, Foundations of Chinese Medicine retains its careful structure to present the subject in a systemized manner which ranges from first principles to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of disease states. NOW WITH AN ACCOMPANYING WEBSITE containing an extensive bank of review and test material, the latest edition of this important volume has been redesigned to provide a more accessible, up-to-date feel to the content to enhance the readers learning experience.

Offering a unique combination of rigorous scholarship together with a wealth of clinical experience, Maciocias Foundations of Chinese Medicine will be ideal for all students of Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as well as qualified practitioners needing to stay up-to-date with changes in the field.

"For the student or practitioner of Chinese medicine this is a definitive text book." Reviewed by Jim Young on behalf of glycosmedia.com, Aug 2015

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Notes
Acknowledgements
Note on the translation of Chinese terms
Notes
Part 1 General Theory
Introduction
End Notes
1 Yin–Yang
Historical Development
Nature of the Yin–Yang Concept
Application of Yin–Yang to Medicine
Application of the Four Principles of Yin–Yang to Medicine
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Bibliography and further reading
2 The Five Elements
The Five Elements in Nature
The Five Elements in Chinese Medicine
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Bibliography and further reading
3 The Vital Substances
The Concept of Qi in Chinese Philosophy
The Concept of Qi in Chinese Medicine
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Bibliography and further reading
4 The Transformations of Qi
The Original Qi as the Motive Force for the Transformation of Qi
The Fire of the Gate of Life as the Warmth for the Transformation of Qi
The Dynamics and Physiology of the Transformation of Qi
The Triple Burner's Transformation of Qi
Pathology of Qi Transformation
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Part 2 The Functions of the Internal Organs
Introduction
Section 1 The Functions of the Yin Organs
Introduction
5 The Functions of the Internal Organs – Introduction
The Internal Organs and the Vital Substances
The Internal Organs and the Tissues
The Internal Organs and the Sense Organs
The Internal Organs and the Emotions
The Internal Organs and the Spiritual Aspects
The Internal Organs and Climates
The External Manifestations of the Internal Organs
The Internal Organs and the Fluids
The Internal Organs and the Odours
The Internal Organs and the Colours
The Internal Organs and the Tastes
The Internal Organs and the Sounds
Yin (Zang) and Yang (Fu) Organs
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Bibliography and further reading
6 The Functions of the Heart
Functions of the Heart
Other Heart Relationships
Dreams
Sayings
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Further reading
7 The Functions of the Liver
Functions of the Liver
Other Liver Relationships
Dreams
Sayings
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Further reading
8 The Functions of the Lungs
The Functions of the Lungs
Other Lung Relationships
Dreams
Sayings
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Further reading
9 The Functions of the Spleen
The Functions of the Spleen
Other Spleen Relationships
Dreams
Sayings
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Further reading
10 The Functions of the Kidneys
The functions of the Kidneys
Other Kidney relationships
Dreams
Sayings
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Further reading
11 The Functions of the Pericardium
The Pericardium as an organ
The Pericardium as a channel
The Pericardium and the Mind-Spirit
Relationship between the Pericardium and the Minister Fire
Relationship between the Pericardium and the Uterus
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
12 Yin Organ Interrelationships
Heart and Lungs
Heart and Liver
Heart and Kidneys
Liver and Lungs
Liver and Spleen
Liver and Kidneys
Spleen and Lungs
Spleen and Kidneys
Lungs and Kidneys
Spleen and Heart
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Section 2 The Functions of the Yang Organs
Introduction
13 The Functions of the Stomach
The Stomach Controls Receiving
The Stomach Controls The ‘Rotting and Ripening’ Of Food
The Stomach Controls the Transportation of Food Essences
The Stomach Controls the Descending of Qi
The Stomach is the Origin of Fluids
Other Aspects of the Stomach
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
14 The Functions of the Small Intestine
The Small Intestine Controls Receiving and Transforming
The Small Intestine Separates Fluids
Other Aspects of the Small Intestine
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
15 The Functions of the Large Intestine
The Large Intestine Controls Passage and Conduction
The Large Intestine Transforms Stools and Reabsorbs Fluids
Other Aspects of the Large Intestine
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
16 Functions of the Gall Bladder
The Gall Bladder Stores and Excretes Bile
The Gall Bladder Controls Decisiveness
The Gall Bladder Controls the Sinews
Other Aspects of the Gall Bladder
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
17 The Functions of the Bladder
The Bladder Removes Water by Qi Transformation
Other Aspects of the Bladder
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
18 The Functions of the Triple Burner
Functions of the Triple Burner
Four Views of the Triple Burner
Other Aspects of the Triple Burner
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Section 3 The Functions of the Six Extraordinary Yang Organs
Introduction
19 The Functions of the Six Extraordinary Yang Organs (the Four Seas)
The Uterus
The Brain
Marrow
The Bones
The Blood Vessels
The Gall Bladder
The Four Seas
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Part 3 The Causes of Disease
Introduction
End Notes
20 Internal Causes of Disease
Anger
Joy
Sadness
Worry
Pensiveness
Fear
Shock
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
21 External Causes of Disease
Climate as a Cause of Disease
Bacteria and Viruses in Relation to ‘Wind’
Historical Background
Climatic Factors as Patterns of Disharmony
Artificial ‘Climates’ as Causes of Disease
Pathology and Clinical Manifestations of Exterior Pathogenic Factors
Aversion to Cold and Fever
Symptoms and Signs of Exterior Pathogenic Factors Patterns
Consequences of Invasion of Exterior Pathogenic Factors
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
22 Miscellaneous Causes of Disease
Weak Constitution
Overwork
Excessive Physical Work (and Lack of Exercise)
Excessive Sexual Activity
Diet
Trauma
Parasites and Poisons
Wrong Treatment
Medicinal Drugs
Drugs
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Part 4 Diagnosis
Introduction
End Notes
23 Diagnosis by Observation
Introduction
Spirit
Body
Demeanour and Body Movements
Head and Face
Eyes
Nose
Ears
Mouth and Lips
Teeth and Gums
Throat
Limbs
Skin
Tongue11
Channels
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
24 Diagnosis by Interrogation
Nature of Diagnosis by Interrogation
Nature of ‘Symptoms’ in Chinese Medicine
The Art of Interrogation: Asking the Right Questions
Terminology Problems in Interrogation
Procedure for Interrogation
Identification of Patterns and Interrogation
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis: Integration with Interrogation
The 10 Traditional Questions
Three New Questions for Western Patients
The 16 Questions
Self-assessment questions
25 Diagnosis by Palpation
Pulse Diagnosis
Palpating the Skin
Palpating the Limbs
Palpating the Chest
Palpating the Abdomen
Palpating Points
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
26 Diagnosis by Hearing and Smelling
Diagnosis by Hearing
Diagnosis by Smelling
Self-assessment questions
Part 5 Pathology
Introduction
27 The Pathology of Full and Empty Conditions
Introduction
Nature of ‘Pathogenic Factor’ in Chinese Medicine
Full Conditions
Empty Conditions
Full/Empty Conditions
Interaction Between Pathogenic Factors and Upright Qi
Self-assessment questions
End Note
28 The Pathology of Yin–Yang Imbalance
Imbalance of Yin and Yang
Yin–Yang Imbalance and Heat–Cold Patterns
Transformation and Interaction between Yin and Yang
Excess of Yang
Deficiency of Yang
Excess of Yin
Deficiency of Yin
Principles of Treatment
Self-assessment questions
29 Pathology of the Qi Mechanism
Pathology of the Ascending/Descending of Qi
Pathology of the Entering/Exiting of Qi
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Part 6 Identification of Patterns
Introduction
Concept of ‘Pattern’
Concept of ‘Disease’ in Chinese Medicine
The Relationship between Chinese Medicine Diseases and Patterns
The Concept of ‘Disease’ in Chinese Medicine Compared to Diseases in Western Medicine
Characteristics of ‘Symptoms’ and ‘Signs’ in Chinese Medicine
Identifying Patterns
Methods of Identification of Patterns
Identification of patterns according to the Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Identification of patterns according to the Five Elements
End Notes
Section 1 Identification of Patterns according to the Eight Principles and Qi–Blood–Body Fluids
Introduction
Identification of Patterns According to the Eight Principles
Identification of Patterns According to Qi, Blood and Body Fluids
30 Identification of Patterns according to the Eight Principles
Exterior–Interior
Hot–Cold
Combined Hot and Cold
Full-Empty
Yin–Yang
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
31 Identification of Patterns according to Qi–Blood–Body Fluids
Qi Pattern Identification
Blood Pattern Identification
Body Fluid Pattern Identification
Self-assessment questions
End Note
Section 2 Identification of Patterns according to the Internal Organs
Introduction
End Notes
32 Heart Patterns
General aetiology
Deficiency Patterns
Excess Patterns
Deficiency–Excess Patterns
Combined Patterns
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
33 Pericardium Patterns
The pericardium in invasions of exterior pathogenic factors
The pericardium as the ‘house’ of the mind
The pericardium as the ‘centre of the thorax’
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
34 Liver Patterns
General Aetiology
Full Patterns
Empty Patterns
Full/Empty Patterns
Combined Patterns
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
35 Lung Patterns
General Aetiology
Empty Patterns
Full Patterns: Exterior
Full Patterns: Interior
Combined Patterns
Self-assessment questions
End note
36 Spleen Patterns
General Aetiology
Empty Patterns
Full Patterns
Combined Patterns
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
37 Kidney Patterns
General Aetiology
Empty Patterns
Empty/Full Patterns
Combined Patterns
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
38 Stomach Patterns
General Aetiology
Empty Patterns
Full Patterns
Combined Patterns
Self-assessment questions
39 Small Intestine Patterns
General Aetiology
Full Patterns
Empty Pattern
Self-assessment questions
40 Large Intestine Patterns
General Aetiology
Full Patterns
Empty Patterns
Self-assessment questions
41 Gall Bladder Patterns
General Aetiology
Full Patterns
Empty Patterns
Combined Patterns
Self-assessment questions
End Note
42 Bladder Patterns
General Aetiology
Full Patterns
Empty Patterns
Self-assessment questions
Section 3 Identification of Patterns according to Pathogenic Factors
Introduction
43 Identification of Patterns According to Pathogenic Factors
Wind
Cold
Summer-Heat
Dampness
Dryness
Fire
End Notes
44 Identification of Patterns According to the Six Stages
Greater Yang Stage
Channel Patterns
Organ Patterns
Bright Yang Stage
Lesser Yang (Shao Yang) Stage
Greater Yin (Tai Yin) Stage
Lesser Yin (Shao Yin) Stage
Terminal Yin (Jue Yin) Stage
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
45 Identification of Patterns According to the Four Levels
Defensive Qi (Wei) Level
Qi Level
Nutritive Qi (Ying) Level
Blood Level
Latent Heat
Relationships between the Four Levels, Six Stages and Three Burners
Self-assessment questions
46 Identification of Patterns According to the Three Burners
Upper Burner
Middle Burner
Lower Burner
Self-assessment questions
Section 4 Identification of Patterns according to the 12 Channels, Eight Extraordinary Vessels and Five Elements
Introduction
End Note
47 Identification of Patterns According to the 12 Channels
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
48 Identification of Patterns According to the Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Governing Vessel (Du Mai)
Directing Vessel (Ren Mai)
Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai)
Combined Directing and Penetrating Vessel Patterns
Girdle Vessel (Dai Mai)
Yin Stepping Vessel (Yin Qiao Mai)
Yang Stepping Vessel (Yang Qiao Mai)
Yin Linking Vessel (Yin Wei Mai)
Yang Linking Vessel (Yang Wei Mai)
End Notes
49 Identification of Patterns According to the Five Elements
Generating Sequence Patterns
Overacting Sequence Patterns
Insulting Sequence Patterns
Self-assessment questions
Part 7 The Acupuncture Points
Introduction
Section 1 Categories of Points
Introduction
50 The Five Transporting Points (Shu Points)
Energetic Actions of the Five Transporting Points
Actions of the Five Transporting Points From the Classics
Summary
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
51 The Functions of Specific Categories of Points
Source (Yuan) Points
Connecting (Luo) Points
Back Transporting (Shu) Points
Front Collecting (Mu) Points
Accumulation (Xi) Points
Gathering (Hui) Points
Points of the Four Seas
Window of Heaven Points
12 Heavenly Star Points of Ma Dan Yang
Sun Si Miao's 13 Ghost Points
Points of the Eye System (Mu Xi)
Five Command Points
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
52 The Eight Extraordinary Vessels – Introduction
Introduction
Functions of the Extraordinary Vessels
Energetic dynamics of the extraordinary vessels
Clinical Use of the Extraordinary Vessels
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
53 The Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Governing Vessel (Du Mai)
Directing Vessel (Ren Mai)
Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai)
Girdle Vessel (Dai Mai)
Yin Stepping Vessel (Yin Qiao Mai)
Yang Stepping Vessel (Yang Qiao Mai)
Combined Yin and Yang Stepping Vessel Pathology
Yin Linking Vessel (Yin Wei Mai)
Yang Linking Vessel (Yang Wei Mai)
Combined Yin and Yang Linking Vessel Pathology
Self-assessment questions
End Notes
Section 2 The Functions of the Points
Introduction
End Notes
54 Lung Channel
LU-1 Zhongfu Central Palace
LU-2 Yunmen Cloud Door
LU-3 Tianfu Heavenly Palace
LU-5 Chize Foot Marsh
LU-6 Kongzui Convergence Hole
LU-7 Lieque Branching Cleft
LU-8 Jingqu River [Point] Ditch
LU-9 Taiyuan Supreme Abyss
LU-10 Yuji Fish Border
LU-11 Shaoshang Lesser Metal
End Notes
55 Large Intestine Channel
L.I.-1 Shangyang Metal Yang
L.I.-2 Erjian Second Interval
L.I.-3 Sanjian Third Interval
L.I.-4 Hegu Enclosed Valley
L.I.-5 Yangxi Yang Stream
L.I.-6 Pianli Lateral Passage
L.I.-7 Wenliu Warm Gathering
L.I.-10 Shousanli Arm Three Miles
L.I.-11 Quchi Pool on Bend
L.I.-12 Zhouliao Elbow Crevice
L.I.-14 Binao Upper Arm
L.I.-15 Jianyu Shoulder Bone
L.I.-16 Jugu Great Bone
L.I.-17 Tianding Heaven's Tripod
L.I.-18 Futu Support the Protuberance
L.I.-20 Yingxiang Welcome Fragrance
End Notes
56 Stomach Channel
ST-1 Chengqi Containing Tears
ST-2 Sibai Four Whites
ST-3 Juliao Great Crevice
ST-4 Dicang Earth Granary
ST-6 Jiache Jaw Chariot
ST-7 Xiaguan Lower Gate
ST-8 Touwei Head Corner
ST-9 Renying Person's Welcome
ST-12 Quepen Empty Basin
ST-18 Rugen Breast Root
ST-19 Burong Full
ST-20 Chengman Supporting Fullness
ST-21 Liangmen Beam Door
ST-22 Guanmen Pass Gate
ST-25 Tianshu Heavenly Pivot
ST-27 Daju Big Greatness
ST-28 Shuidao Water Passages
ST-29 Guilai Return
ST-30 Qichong Penetrating Qi
ST-31 Biguan Thigh Gate
ST-32 Futu Crouching Rabbit
ST-34 Liangqiu Beam Mound
ST-35 Dubi Calf Nose
ST-36 Zusanli Three Miles of the Foot
ST-37 Shangjuxu Upper Great Emptiness
ST-38 Tiaokou Narrow Opening
ST-39 Xiajuxu Lower Great Emptiness
ST-40 Fenglong Abundant Bulge
ST-41 Jiexi Dispersing Stream
ST-42 Chongyang Penetrating Yang
ST-43 Xiangu Sinking Valley
ST-44 Neiting Inner Courtyard
ST-45 Lidui Sick Mouth
End Notes
57 Spleen Channel
SP-1 Yinbai Hidden White
SP-2 Dadu Big Capital
SP-3 Taibai Supreme White
SP-4 Gongsun Minute Connecting Channels
SP-5 Shangqiu Metal Mound
SP-6 Sanyinjiao Three Yin Meeting
SP-8 Diji Earth Pivot
SP-9 Yinlingquan Yin Mound Spring
SP-10 Xuehai Sea of Blood
SP-12 Chongmen Penetrating Door
SP-15 Daheng Big Horizontal Stroke
SP-21 Dabao General Control
End Notes
58 Heart Channel
HE-1 Jiquan Supreme Spring
HE-3 Shaohai Lesser-Yin Sea
HE-4 Lingdao Spirit Path
HE-5 Tongli Inner Communication
HE-6 Yinxi Yin Crevice
HE-7 Shenmen Mind Door
HE-8 Shaofu Lesser-Yin Mansion
HE-9 Shaochong Lesser-Yin Penetrating
End Notes
59 Small Intestine Channel
S.I.-1 Shaoze Lesser Marsh
S.I.-2 Qiangu Front Valley
S.I.-3 Houxi Back Stream
S.I.-4 Wangu Wrist Bone
S.I.-5 Yanggu Yang Valley
S.I.-6 Yanglao Nourishing the Elderly
S.I.-7 Zhizheng Branch to Heart Channel
S.I.-8 Xiaohai Small Intestine Sea
S.I.-9 Jianzhen Upright Shoulder
S.I.-10 Naoshu Humerus Transporting Point
S.I.-11 Tianzong Heavenly Attribution
S.I.-12 Bingfeng Watching Wind
S.I.-13 Quyuan Bent Wall
S.I.-14 Jianwaishu Transporting Point of the Outside of the Shoulder
S.I.-15 Jianzhongshu Transporting Point of the Centre of the Shoulder
S.I.-16 Tianchuang Heavenly Window
S.I.-17 Tianrong Heavenly Appearance
S.I.-18 Quanliao Zygoma Crevice
S.I.-19 Tinggong Listening Palace
60 Bladder Channel
BL-1 Jingming Eye Brightness
BL-2 Zanzhu (or Cuanzhu) Gathered Bamboo
BL-5 Wuchu Five Places
BL-7 Tongtian Penetrating Heaven
BL-9 Yuzhen Jade Pillow
BL-10 Tianzhu Heaven Pillar
BL-11 Dazhu Big Shuttle
Fengmen BL-12 Wind Door
BL-13 Feishu Lung Back Transporting Point
BL-14 Jueyinshu Terminal Yin Back Transporting Point
BL-15 Xinshu Heart Back Transporting Point
BL-16 Dushu Governing Vessel Back Transporting Point
BL-17 Geshu Diaphragm Back Transporting Point
BL-18 Ganshu Liver Back Transporting Point
BL-19 Danshu Gall Bladder Back Transporting Point
BL-20 Pishu Spleen Back Transporting Point
BL-21 Weishu Stomach Back Transporting Point
BL-22 Sanjiaoshu Triple Burner Back Transporting Point
BL-23 Shenshu Kidney Back Transporting Point
BL-24 Qihaishu Sea of Qi Back Transporting Point
BL-25 Dachangshu Large Intestine Back Transporting Point
BL-26 Guanyuanshu Origin Gate Back Transporting Point
BL-27 Xiaochangshu Small Intestine Back Transporting Point
BL-28 Pangguangshu Bladder Back Transporting Point
BL-30 Baihuanshu White Ring Transporting Point
BL-32 Ciliao Second Crevice
BL-36 Chengfu Receiving Support
BL-37 Yinmen Huge Gate
BL-39 Weiyang Supporting Yang
BL-40 Weizhong Supporting Middle
BL-42 Pohu Door of the Corporeal Soul
BL-43 Gaohuangshu (or Gaohuang) Transporting Point of Gaohuang
BL-44 Shentang Mind Hall
BL-47 Hunmen Door of the Ethereal Soul
BL-49 Yishe Intellect Abode
BL-51 Huangmen Door of Gaohuang
BL-52 Zhishi Room of Will-Power
BL-53 Baohuang Bladder Vitals
BL-54 Zhibian Lowermost Edge
BL-57 Chengshan Supporting Mountain
BL-58 Feiyang Flying Up
BL-59 Fuyang Instep Yang
BL-60 Kunlun Kunlun (Mountains)
BL-62 Shenmai Ninth Channel
BL-63 Jinmen Golden Door
BL-64 Jinggu Capital Bone
BL-65 Shugu Binding Bone
BL-66 Tonggu Passing Valley
BL-67 Zhiyin Reaching Yin
End Notes
61 Kidney Channel
KI-1 Yongquan Bubbling Spring
KI-2 Rangu Blazing Valley
KI-3 Taixi Greater Stream
KI-4 Dazhong Big Bell
KI-5 Shuiquan Water Spring
KI-6 Zhaohai Shining Sea
KI-7 Fuliu Returning Current
KI-8 Jiaoxin Meeting the Spleen Channel
KI-9 Zhubin Guest House
KI-10 Yingu Yin Valley
KI-11 Henggu Pubic Bone
KI-12 Dahe Big Glory
KI-13 Qixue Qi Hole
KI-14 Siman Four Fullnesses
KI-16 Huangshu Transporting Point of ‘Huang’
KI-17 Shangqu Bent Metal
KI-21 Youmen Door of Darkness
KI-23 Shenfeng Mind Seal
KI-24 Lingxu Spirit Burial Ground
KI-25 Shencang Mind Storage
KI-27 Shufu Transporting Point Mansion
End Notes
62 Pericardium Channel
P-1 Tianchi Heavenly Pool
P-3 Quze Marsh on Bend
P-4 Ximen Cleft Door
P-5 Jianshi Intermediary
P-6 Neiguan Inner Gate
P-7 Daling Great Hill
P-8 Laogong Labour Palace
P-9 Zhongchong Centre Rush
End Notes
63 Triple Burner Channel
T.B.-1 Guanchong Penetrating the Gate
T.B.-2 Yemen Fluid Door
T.B.-3 Zhongzhu Middle Islet
T.B.-4 Yangchi Yang Pond
T.B.-5 Waiguan Outer Gate
T.B.-6 Zhigou Branching Ditch
T.B.-7 Huizong Converging Channels
T.B.-8 Sanyangluo Connecting Three Yang
T.B.-10 Tianjing Heavenly Well
T.B.-13 Naohui Shoulder Convergence
T.B.-14 Jianliao Shoulder Crevice
T.B.-15 Tianliao Heavenly Crevice
T.B.-16 Tianyou Window of Heaven
T.B.-17 Yifeng Wind Screen
T.B.-21 Ermen Ear Door
T.B.-23 Sizhukong Silk Bamboo Hole
End Notes
64 Gall Bladder Channel
G.B.-1 Tongziliao Pupil Crevice
G.B.-2 Tinghui Hearing Convergence
G.B.-4 Hanyan Jaw Serenity
G.B.-5 Xuanlu Hanging Skull
G.B.-6 Xuanli Deviation From Hanging Skull
G.B.-8 Shuaigu Leading Valley
G.B.-9 Tianchong Penetrating Heaven
G.B.-11 Touqiaoyin (Head) Yin Orifices
G.B.-12 Wangu Whole Bone
G.B.-13 Benshen Mind Root
G.B.-14 Yangbai Yang White
G.B.-15 Linqi Falling Tears
G.B.-17 Zhengying Top Convergence
G.B.-18 Chengling Spirit Receiver
G.B.-19 Naokong Brain Cavity
G.B.-20 Fengchi Wind Pool
G.B.-21 Jianjing Shoulder Well
G.B.-22 Yuanye Axilla Abyss
G.B.-24 Riyue Sun and Moon
G.B.-25 Jingmen Capital Door
G.B.-26 Daimai Girdle Vessel
G.B.-29 Juliao Squatting Crevice
G.B.-30 Huantiao Jumping Circle
G.B.-31 Fengshi Wind Market
G.B.-33 Xiyangguan Knee Yang Gate
G.B.-34 Yanglingquan Yang Hill Spring
G.B.-35 Yangjiao Yang Crossing
G.B.-36 Waiqiu Outer Mound
G.B.-37 Guangming Brightness
G.B.-38 Yangfu Yang Aid
G.B.-39 Xuanzhong Hanging Bell
G.B.-40 Qiuxu Mound Ruins
G.B.-41 Zulinqi (Foot) Falling Tears
G.B.-43 Xiaxi Stream Insertion
G.B.-44 Zuqiaoyin (Foot) Yin Orifice
End Notes
65 Liver Channel
LIV-1 Dadun Big Mound
LIV-2 Xingjian Temporary in-Between
LIV-3 Taichong Bigger Penetrating
LIV-4 Zhongfeng Middle Seal
LIV-5 Ligou Gourd Ditch
LIV-6 Zhongdu Middle Capital
LIV-7 Xiguan Knee Gate
LIV-8 Ququan Spring on Bend
LIV-13 Zhangmen Completion Gate
LIV-14 Qimen Cyclic Gate
End Notes
66 Directing Vessel (Ren Mai)
Ren-1 Huiyin Meeting of Yin
Ren-2 Qugu Curved Bone
Ren-3 Zhongji Middle Pole
Ren-4 Guanyuan Gate to the Original Qi
Ren-5 Shimen Stone Door
Ren-6 Qihai Sea of Qi
Ren-7 Yinjiao Yin Crossing
Ren-8 Shenque Spirit Palace
Ren-9 Shuifen Water Separation
Ren-10 Xiawan Lower Epigastrium
Ren-11 Jianli Building Mile
Ren-12 Zhongwan Middle of Epigastrium
Ren-13 Shangwan Upper Epigastrium
Ren-14 Juque Great Palace
Ren-15 Jiuwei Dove Tail
Ren-17 Shanzhong (or Tanzhong) Middle of Chest
Ren-22 Tiantu Heaven Projection
Ren-23 Lianquan Corner Spring
Ren-24 Chengjiang Saliva Receiver
End Notes
67 Governing Vessel
Du-1 Changqiang Long Strength
Du-2 Yaoshu Transporting Point of Lower Back
Du-3 Yaoyangguan Lumbar Yang Gate
Du-4 Mingmen Gate of Life
Du-8 Jinsuo Tendon Spasm
Du-9 Zhiyang Reaching Yang
Du-11 Shendao Mind Way
Du-12 Shenzhu Body Pillar
Du-13 Taodao Kiln Way
Du-14 Dazhui Big Vertebra
Du-15 Yamen Door to Dumbness
Du-16 Fengfu Wind Palace
Du-17 Naohu Brain Window
Du-19 Houding Posterior Vertex
Du-20 Baihui Hundred Meetings
Du-23 Shangxing Upper Star
Du-24 Shenting Mind Courtyard
Du-26 Renzhong Middle of Person
End Notes
68 Extra Points
Sishencong Four Mind Alertness
Yintang Seal Hall
Taiyang Greater Yang
Yuyao Fish Spine
Bitong Free Nose Passages
Jingzhong Middle of Periods
Qimen Door of Qi
Zigong Palace of Child
Tituo Lift and Support
Dingchuan Stopping Asthma
Jinggong Palace of Essence
Huatuojiaji Hua Tuo Back Filling Points
Shiqizhuixia Below the 17Th Vertebra
Jianneiling Inner Shoulder Mound
Baxie Eight Pathogenic Factors
Sifeng Four Cracks
Shixuan Ten Declarations
Xiyan Knee Eyes
Dannangxue Gall Bladder Point
Lanweixue Appendix Point
Bafeng Eight Winds
End Note
Part 8 Principles of Treatment
Introduction
69 Principles of Treatment
The Root and the Manifestation (Ben and Biao)
When to Tonify Upright Qi, When to Expel Pathogenic Factors
Differences between Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy in the Application of the Treatment Principle
Self-assessment questions
End Note
70 Principles of Combination of Points
Balancing Distal and Local Points
Balancing Upper and Lower Parts of the Body
Balancing Left and Right
Balancing Yin and Yang
Balancing Front and Back
End Notes
Appendix 1 Prescriptions
Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan
An Chong Tang
An Shen Ding Zhi Wan
Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan
Ba Zheng San
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Bai Hu Tang
Bai Tou Weng Tang
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Ban Xia Tang (From “Thousand Golden Ducats Prescriptions”)
Ban Xia Tang (From “Secret Prescriptions of a Frontier Official”)
Bao He Wan
Bao Yin Jian
Bao Yuan Tang
Bei Mu Gua Lou San
Bu Fei Tang
Bu Gan Tang
Bu Shen An Tai Yin
Bu Shen Gu Chong Wan
Bu Shen Yang Xue Tang
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan
Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang
Chang Tai Bai Zhu San
Chen Xiang Jiang Qi Tang
Da Bu Yin Wan
Da Bu Yuan Jian
Da Ding Feng Zhu
Dan Shen Yin
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San
Dang Gui Ji Xue Teng Tang
Dang Gui Jian Zhong Tang
Dang Gui Long Hui Tang
Dang Gui Gui Zhi Tang
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
Dao Chi San
Dao Chi Qing Xin Tang
Di Sheng Tang
Di Tan Tang
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang
Duo Ming San
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Er Chen Tang
Fo Shou San
Fu Tu Dan
Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang
Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Gu Chong Tang
Gu Tai Jian
Gui Pi Tang
Gui Shen Wan
Gui Zhi Tang
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Gun Tan Wan
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang
Hei Shen San
Hua Chong Wan
Hua Gan Jian
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Jian Ling Tang
Jie Du Huo Xue Tang
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Jing Fang Si Wu Tang
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang
Li Yin Jian
Li Zhong Tang
Li Zhong Wan
Li Zhong An Hui Tang
Lian Po Yin
Liang Di Tang
Liang Fu Wan
Liang Ge San
Liang Shou Tang
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Lu Jiao Tu Si Zi Wan
Ma Huang Tang
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Mu Xiang Liu Qi Yin
Nei Bu Wan
Nuan Gan Jian
Ping Wei San
Qi Gong Wan
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Qing Gan Yin Jing Tang
Qing Hai Wan
Qing Jing San
Qing Luo Yin
Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang
Qing Re An Tai Yin
Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Qing Re Tiao Xue Tang
Qing Wei San
Qing Ying Tang
Qing Zao Run Chang Tang
Qu Tiao Tang
Ren Shen Bu Fei Tang
Rou Fu Bao Yuan Tang
San Jia Fu Mai Tang
San Miao Hong Teng Tang
San Ren Tang
San Zi Yang Qin Tang
Sang Ju Yin
Sang Piao Xiao San
Sang Xing Tang
Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Shao Yao Tang
She Gan Ma Huang Tang
Shen Fu Tang
Shen Ge San
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Shen Qi Si Wu Tang
Sheng Hua Tang
Sheng Mai San
Sheng Yang Tang
Sheng Yu Tang
Shi Wei San
Shi Xiao San
Shou Tai Wan
Si Jun Zi Tang
Si Mo Tang
Si Ni San
Si Ni Tang
Si Wu Ma Zi Ren Wan
Si Wu Tang
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Suo Gong Zhu Yu Tang
Suo Quan Wan
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Tian Di Jian
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Tian Tai Wu Yao San
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang
Tiao Zheng San
Tong You Tang
Tu Si Zi Wan
Wan Dai Tang
Wei Ling Tang
Wen Dan Tang
Wen Jing Tang
Wen Shen Tiao Qi Tang
Wu Hu Tang
Wu Ling San
Wu Mei Wan
Wu Ren Wan
Wu Yao San
Wu Zhi San
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Xiang Leng Wan
Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Xiao Yao San
Xie Bai San
Xie Xin Tang
Xing Su San
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Yan Hu Suo Tang
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
Yi Gan San
Yi Guan Jian
Yi Jia Jian Zheng Qi San
Yi Qi Gu Chong Tang
Yi Yin Jian
Yi Wei Tang
Yin Chen Hao Tang
Yin Jia Wan
Yin Qiao San
You Gui Wan
Yu Yun Tang
Yue Ju Wan
Zeng Ye Tang
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Zheng Qi Tian Xiang San
Zhi Dai Wan
Appendix 2 Glossary of Chinese Terms
English-Pinyin Glossary of Chinese Terms
Pinyin-English Glossary of Chinese Terms
Appendix 3 Chronology of Chinese Dynasties
Appendix 4 Bibliography
Appendix 5 The Classics of Chinese Medicine
The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine (between 300 and 100 BC, Warring States Period, Qin and Han dynasties)
The Classic of Difficulties (ca. 100 BC, Han dynasty)
Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Chest (AD 220, Han dynasty)
The Pulse Classic (AD 280, Three Kingdoms Period)
Discussion of the Origin of Symptoms in Diseases (AD 610, Sui dynasty)
Thousand Golden Ducats Prescriptions (AD 652, Tang dynasty)
Discussion on Stomach and Spleen (1249, Song dynasty)
Qi Jing Ba Mai Kao (1578, Ming dynasty)
A Study of the Pulse by the Pin Hu Lake Master (1578, Ming dynasty)
Compendium of Acupuncture (1601, Ming dynasty)
Classic of Categories (1624, Ming dynasty)
Jing Yue Quan Shu (1624, Ming dynasty)
An Explanation of the Acupuncture Points (1654, Qing dynasty)
Yi Zong Jin Jian (1742, Qing dynasty)
Discussion on Blood Patterns (1884, Qing dynasty)
End Notes
Appendix 6 Self-Assessment Answers
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 69
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