PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY CHANNEL POINTS

Dr. Oscar Mendizabal PolancoMédico Cirujano UNAM

Especialista en Acupuntura IPN

RENMAI

Sea of Yin channels Regulates

menstruation Nourishes the fetus 24 points Opening point:

Lie que (P7)

Hui Yin (RM1)

1) Urinary and reproductive systems: Chronic prostatitis. Laser stimulation, 86%

improvement of symptoms. (Chinese Physical Therapeutic Journal, 1988, vol. 4)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Laser stimulation at huiyin - shenshu 84% improvement. (Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal. 1991, vol.6.)

Spermathorrea, 23 patients with acupuncture, strong rotation stimulus, 100% improved. (Sichuan TCM Journal, 1995, vol. 2.)

Qu Gu (RM2)

Regulates vesical tone depending on the type of stimulation. Useful in neurogenic bladder.

Persistent leucorrhea, deep insertion (2.5-3 cun), de qi must irradiate to external genitalia. Needle retention for 1 h, 30 cases, after 2 sessions, 27 out of 30 were cured, 3 improved significantly. (Chinese Acupuncture Journal, 1987, vol. 5.)

Zhong Ji (RM3)

Enuresis and urinary incontinence, acupuncture and moxibustion combined, 1500 cases. 86.5% efficacy.

Regulates detrusor m. tone, strong rotation favors contraction, soft rotation favors relaxation. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)

Guan Yuan (RM4)

Shock: 30 patients with various types of shock, moxibustion at this point augmented BP and capillary perfusion. (Shanghai TCM Journal, 1985, vol. 1; Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1993, vol. 1)

Antiageing: animal studies, acupuncture at this point increases plasma levels of testosterone and gonadal mass. Suggests an effect on hypothalamus-hypophyseal-gonadal axis. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)

Shi Men (RM5)

Birth control: 30 married women without genital pathology, acupuncture with strong stimulation, needle retention for 15 minutes, daily treatments for 1 week and 3 days of rest; control group acupuncture at Yinjiao (RM7) same method. After 4 years, case group 4 pregnancies, control group, everyone. (Selective Compilation of Heilongjiang Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Research, 1964, vol 1.)

Qi Hai (RM6)

Functions: replenishes Qi and xue, tonifies Kidney and yuan Qi, recovers Yang.

Shen Que (RM8)

Cold diarrhea. Shingles: 105 cases, cupping once a day

for 3 days, 96.2% efficacy. (New TCM Journal, 1997, vol. 5; Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)

Allergic rhinitis: 317 cases, cupping, after tx. 92.4% recovery. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)

Zhong Wan (RM12)

Digestive: 100 cases of infantile diarrhea, shallow insertion without retaining needle, 3 tx, 79% effective. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 5.)

Others: increases total wbc specially neutrophils, useful in cases of hypersplenism. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)

Jiu Wei (RM15)

54 cases of acute lumbar sprain, strong stimulation with waist mobilization, 38 patients recovered with 1 treatment, 12 after 2, 4 after 3. (TCM Traumatology Journal, 1986, vol. 3)

Dan Zhong (RM17)

Bronchial asthma: 05 cm scalpel cut, weekly, 92% effectiveness after 3 weeks. (TCM Journal, 1964, vol. 1.)

Hypogalactia: Dan Gui + Dan Shen injection, 90 cases, effectiveness of 87.8% after one treatment. (Shanghai Acupuncture Journal, 1993, vol. 3.)

Dan Zhong (RM17)

Acute mastitis: 35 cases, mild stimulation, retain needle for 30 min, 85.7% effectiveness. (Hubei TCM Journal, 1989, vol. 4.)

Hiccups: 170 cases, acupresure for 5-10 min, 98.8% effectiveness. (Zhejiang TCM Journal, 1987, vol. 11.)

Tian Tu (RM22)

Laryngitis: 649 cases, after 7 treatments, 94.8% effectiveness, 75.2% with 1st treatment. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)

Pertusis: 112 cases, 1.5 ml injectable water, alternate days for 1 week, 99.1% effectiveness. (Zhejiang TCM Journal, 1982, vol. 3)

Tian Tu (RM22)

Dysphagia secondary to hemorrhagic stroke: 62 cases, 100% effectiveness after 1 month. (Hebei TCM Journal, 1996, vol. 1)

Hiccups: 239 cases, acupresure for 5 min, after 2 tx. 97% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1987, vol. 4.)

Others: feeling a strong pulse when palpating, 48 cases, 40 positive for pregnancy (82.3%), group 2 positive for strong pulse. (Zhejiang TCM Journal, 1982, vol. 3)

Cheng Jiang (RM24)

Stomatitis: 50 cases, bloodletting at the point 2-4 ml, 90% effectiveness after 4 tx. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)

Lie Que (P7)

Lung channel luo point.

Head and neck command point.

Opening point for Ren mai.

Lie Que (P7)

Diminishes bronchial resistance, improves pulmonary volumes, bronchodilator. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)

Vascular headache: 216 cases, 1 month to 19 years´ evolution, ipsilateral subcutaneous needle for 5 days, after 3 cycles, 96.76% effectiveness. (Shanghai Acupuncture Journal, 1999, vol. 3.)

Lie Que (P7)

Spermatorrhea: 65 cases, subcutaneous needle for 12 hours three times a week, alternate hands, 100% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 6.)

Parotitis: 86 cases, indirect moxibustion 97.6% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Hunan TCM Journal, 1988, vol. 6.)

DUMAI

Sea of Yang channels.

Close relationship with the brain.

Connects with Heart and Kidney.

Circles external genitalia.

28 points.

Chang Qiang (DM1)

Internal hemorrhoidal bleeding: 884 cases, strong rotating stimulus, needle retention for 15 min, 97.9% effectiveness after 3 tx. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)

Chang Qiang (DM1)

Rectal prolapse: 285 cases, injection with 100 mg of Vit. B1, 2 times a day for 5 days, after a cycle 99.3% effectiveness, 1 year follow up with no recurrences. (Jiangsu TCM Journal, 1988, vol. 11.)

Anal fissure: 117 cases, catgut embedding, 95.7% effectiveness en less than 2 weeks. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1993, vol. 4.)

Chang Qiang (DM1)

Secondary amenorrhea: 25 cases, acupuncture with rotation sedation technique, needle retention for 25 min with two manipulations, 88% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1986, vol. 3.)

Yao Shu (DM2)

Inability to ejaculate: 30 cases, bloodletting 3-5 ml, daily for a week, effectiveness of 80% at the end of week 1. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)

Zhi Yang (DM9)

Biliary colic: 23 cases, injection of 4 ml of 2%´procaine, 96% effectiveness . (Chinese Suburban Medical Journal, 1988, vol.7.)

Da Zhui (RM14)

Fever of unknown origin: 73 patients, deep insertion to obtain De Qi, 97.43% effectiveness at 3 hours, effect lasted for 72 hours. (Chinese Acupuncture Journal, 1990, vol. 4.)

Common cold: 150 cases, bloodletting + cupping, once a day, after 3 days. 100% effectiveness. (Ningxia Medical Journal, 1991, vol. 1.)

Da Zhui (RM14)

Acute tonsillitis: 120 cases, bloodletting + cupping, once a day, 87% effectiveness after 3 days, 100% effectiveness after 5 days. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1993, vol. 4.)

Acute neck sprain: 62 cases, deep insertion to obtain strong De Qi, no needle retention or manipulation, 86.2% effectiveness after a single treatment, 100% after 3 tx. (Beijing TCM Journal, 1996, vol. 3.)

Da Zhui (RM14)

Cervical spondylitis: 196 cases, bloodletting + cupping, alternate days completing 10 sessions, 95.2% effectiveness. (Clinical Acupuncture Journal, 1995, vol. 1)

Acute lumbar sprain: 108 cases, deep puncture + waist mobilization, 98.2% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Shanxi TCM Journal, 1985, vol. 8.)

Bai Hui (DM20)

Menière’s disease: 177 cases, direct moxibustion with 25-30 small cones, after two treatments 98.88% effectiveness (vertigo). (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1984, vol. 4)

Ren Zhong (DM26)

Increases blood flow to the head; stimulates reticular formation in animal models. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)

Acute lumbar sprain: 620 cases, strong stimulation + waist mobilization, 96.1% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 2.)

Hou Xi (ID3)

SI cannel stream point

Wood point Mother-tonifying

point Oppning point of

Du Mai

Hou Xi (ID3)

Cervical spondylosis: 215 cases, strong stimulation for 15-20 minutes each session, after 3 sessions, 100% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture Journal, 1984, vol. 5.)

Facial spasm: 60 cases, insertion towards Lao Gong (PC8), strong stimulation for 1 minute + subcutaneous needle for 12 hours, after 3 sessions 99.7% effectiveness. (TCM Journal, 1981, vol. 6.)

Hou Xi (ID3)

Acute lumbar sprain: 1000 cases, insertion towards He Gu (IG4), strong stimulation + waist mobilization, 90% effectiveness after 1 session. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1987, vol. 2.)

Rash: 20 cases, strong stimulation for 3 minutes + bloodletting, 90% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1984, vol. 2.)

Nei Guan (PC6)

Luo point Oppening point of

Yin Wei Mai

Nei Guan (PC6)

Inhibition of reflex response to visceral irritation in animal models: low frequency EA (4 Hz) 20 min before stimulus. (American Journal Of Physiology-regulatory, Integrative And Comparative Physiology, January 2004.)

Nei Guan (PC6)

Sympathetic inhibition at cardiovascular center in an animal model, 2 Hz EA, activity at the cardiovascular center diminished in efferent adrenergic neurons. (Journal Of Applied Physiology, September 2005.)

Nei Guan (PC6)

Bidirectional regulation of HR in animal model: sedation manipulation for tachycardia, tonifying manipulation for bradycardia. (Journal Of Applied Physiology, September 2005.)

Rheumatic cadiomyopathy: 21 cases, alternate days needle both arms with sedation manipulation. After 12 sessions 95% effectiveness corroborated with X rays and EKG. (TCM Journal, 1981, vol. 7.)

Nei Guan (PC6)

Abdominal pain: 165 cases, insertion towards Wai Guan (SJ5), sedation technique every 5 min for 3 times 95.4% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1981, vol. 3.)

Nei Guan (PC6)

Acute lumbar sprain: 51 cases, strong stimulation + waist movement 97% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Acupuncture Acta, 1989, vol. 3.)

Rash: 72 cases, strong manipulation, 86% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 3.)

Wai Guan (SJ5)

Luo point Oppening point of

Yang Wei Mai.

Wai Guan (SJ5)

Subjective tinnitus: 47 cases, insertion towards Nei Guan (PC6), sedation manipulation and retain needle for 15 minutes daily for 10 days, 85.1% effectiveness after 1 tx. course. (Acupuncture Clinical Journal, 1995, vol. 9.)

Masseter spasm: 120 cases, at obtaining De Qi, 100% effectiveness . (New TCM Journal, 1984, vol. 11.)

Wai Guan (SJ5)

Acute cervical sprain: 168 cases, strong manipulation + neck mobilization, 100% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Jilin TCM Journal, 1986, vol. 6.)

Acute lumbar sprain: 62 cases, insertion towards Nei Guan (PC6), no manipulation with waist mobilization, 98.4% effectiveness after 4 tx. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 2.)

Wai Guan (SJ5)

Ankle sprain: 250 cases, lift-thrust manipulation + ankle mobilization, needle retention for 20 minutes, 100% effectiveness. (Acupuncture Acta, 1988, vol. 2)

Constipation: 50 cases, acupressure for 5 min. 100% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Taijing TCM College Acta, 1989, vol. 4.)

Zhao Hai (R6)

Openning point of Yin Qiao Mai.

Zhao Hai (R6)

Non-infectious urethritis: 405 cases, sedation manipulation, needle retention for 30 minutes, daily sessions for 10 days. 94.3% effectiveness after 10 sessions. (Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1991, vol. 5.)

Menière’s disease: 405 cases, sedation manipulation, needle retention for 30 min, daily for 6 days, after 3 cycles 98.3% effectiveness. (Gansu TCM Journal, 1995, vol. 4.)

Zhao Hai (R6)

Pharyngodynia: 220 cases, treat according to syndrome differentiation (excess/deficiency), needle retention for 20-40 min, 88.6% effectiveness after 3 sessions. (Shanxi TCM Journal, 1988, vol. 3.)

Dysphonia: 65 cases, strong manipulation without needle retention, 83.2% effectiveness after one tx. (Acupuncture Clinical Journal, 1995, vol. 2.)

Shen Mai (V62)

Oppening point of Yang Wei Mai.

Shen Mai (V62)

Cervical spondylosis: 125 cases, sedation manipulation, needle retention for 20 min, 92.7% effectiveness after 3 sessions. (Inner Mongolia TCM Journal, 1987, vol. 1.)

Insomnia: 200 cases, sedation manipulation and needle retention 30 min, alternate days to complete 7 sessions, 100% effectiveness after 4 cycles. (Zhejiang TCM Journal, 1990, vol. 4.)

Shen Mai (V62)

Chronic diarrhea: 32 cases, indirect moxibustion twice a day, 93.2% effectiveness after 3 sessions. (Sichuan TCM Journal, 1989, vol. 7.)

Gong Sun (B4)

Luo point. Opening point of

Chong Mai.

Gong Sun (B4)

Inhibits gastric acid secretion, increases small intestine peristalsis, increases intestinal secretion and sugar absorption in animal models. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)

Gong Sun (B4)

Endometriosis: 47 cases, sedation manipulation and needle retention for 20 min, 5 times a week, 84.7% effectiveness after 4 cycles. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatments, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.

Inguinal lymphadenitis: 42 cases, contralateral needling and needle retention for 20 minutes 98% effectiveness after 4 sessions. (TCM Journal, 1982, vol. 1)

Zu Lin Qi (VB41)

Stream point. Wood point. Opening point of

Dai Mai.

Zu Lin Qi (VB41)

Fibrocystic mastopathy: 43 cases, insertion towards Qiu Xu (VB40), strong stimulation and needle retention for min, daily sessions for 6 days, 82.7% effectiveness (pain and premenstrual distention.) (TCM Journal, 1995, vol. 9)

Hypogalagtia: 13 cases, mild stimulation and needle retention for 15 min, indirect moxibustion after needling, 100% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1985, vol. 4.)

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