Acupuncture, Meridian Theory and Acupuncture Points

The author provides a thorough background of acupuncture fundamentals in a straightforward manner and gives clear and concise explanations of the meridian system, the flow of Qi, location of acupuncture points and the roles these elements play in diagnosis and treatment of illness.

Generalization of Meridians and Points

The Theory of the Meridians
The Meridian System
The Physiological Functions and Pathological Changes of the Meridians
The Clinical Application of the Meridians
The Twelve Regular Meridians
The Eight Extra Meridians
Others

Generalization of the Points

The Concept of Acupuncture Points and Regular Points
The Nomenclature of Regular Points
Methods of Locating Points
The Concept and Significance of Specific Points
The Functions of Regular Points

The Fourteen Meridians
The Three Yin Meridians of the Hand
The Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin
The Heart Meridian of Hand-Shaoyin
The Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin
Summary of the Locations of Some Points from the three Yin Meridians of the Hand

The Three Yang Meridians of the Hand
The Large Intestine Meridians of Hand-Yangming
The Small Intestine Meridian of Hand-Taiyang
The Sanjiao Meridian of Hand-Shaoyang
Summary of the Locations of Some Points from the Three Yang Meridians of the Hand

The Three Yang Meridians of the Foot
The Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming
The Urinary Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang
The Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang
Summary of the Locations of Some Points of the Three Yang Meridians of the Foot

The Three Yin Meridians of the Foot
The Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin
The Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin
The Liver Meridian of Foot-Jueyin
Summary of the Locations of Some Points from the Three Yin Meridians of the Foot

Du and Ren Meridians
The Du Meridian
The Ren Meridian
Extra Points
New Points