acupuncture-moxibustion and massage from culture to medicine and ancient therapies for modern...
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Acupuncture-moxibustion and Massage From culture to medicine
andAncient therapies for modern
illnessesXuefei Wu M.D., Ph.D
1.History and Tools with Cultural tips
Original needles:
Stone needles(砭石 ,Bian shi) Ancient acupuncture:( 鍼 , zhen) (nine needles) made by metal
Current needles
acupoint injectionAcupoint catgut embedding
The best is moxibustion and second is needles, and then is herbs –Huang Di Nei Jing(Yellow emperor’s inner classic )
灸 (jiu)
艾叶 (ai ye)(FOLIUM ARTEMISIAE ARGYI)
Rachitis/arthritis
Scratching( 刮痧 , Gua sha) and Cupping( 拔罐 , Ba Guan)
2. Basic theory of TCM
Balance and harmony Chinese perspective Inside,outside,all around
“Health is a state of optimal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.”
Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, 26th Ed.
Fire
Earth
MetalWater
Wood
Relationship of Five elements promoting/generating and constrain/inhibiting mutually
Viscera/organs theory( 脏象 , Zang xiang, 脏 -inward property, 象 -outward presentation)
Concept of “organ” is not confined to its anatomical structure,but more to do with all the functions ascribed to that organ byTCM
Zang-viscera Fu-viscera (holid,Yin) (hollow,Yang)
Lung Large intestine Heart Small intestine Liver Gallbladder Kidney Bladder Spleen Stomach Pericardium Triple warmer
3.Meridians and collaterals ( 经络 , jing luo)
Flow chart of the twelve normal medians Foot yang- mingmeridian of stomach
4.How Does Acupuncture Work?
TCM Concept:Where there is pain, there has no free flow of Qi and When there is free flow if QI, there has no pain/heath
Acupoints, the places for Qi moving in, gathering, communicating and going out, reflect the illness and accept the stimulus Diagnoses, treats & prevents illness holistically, through the stimulation, support and maintenance of the body's innate healing systems
A. Gate control Theory:
AP stimulates the inhibitory
nerve fibers and block the transduction of pain signals
Western Concept
B Humeral Mechanisms Interaction of AP point with
Spinal Cord, Brainstem and Higher Centers
Mediated through neurochemical and
neuroendocrine interactions, such as
endorphins, substance P, cortisol, etc
C.Somatovisceral Reflex: Autonomic EffectsAP stimulation converges with
visceral efferent resulting in reflexive interactions with internal organs (along internal connecting meridians)
Regionally located
Referred pain regions
Western Concept
D.Trigger Points:Trigger points are areas of muscles that are irritated and in spasm Many Acupoints lie on or very close to trigger points
5.Key for selecting acupoints and manipulating needles
Principles for Selecting acupoint depend on routine TCM diagnoses, as well as meridianal travelling.
Meridians flowing through the area have healing effects on the area
Methods:local and distant Along the meridian Based on symptoms…..
Manipulating needlesDe qi,arrival of qi,needling sensation,
Arrival of qi at the affected area
A.Uniform manipulation B.Reinforcing manipulationC.Reducing manipulation
6.Micro-system Acupuncture6.Micro-system Acupuncture
The idea of all micro-systems acupuncture is that there is a map of the entire body on small, selected areas of the body, and, by stimulating these points, one can promote healing and pain relief in the corresponding body parts
Eg :Scalp, hand, Ear , Foot , Nose , Tongue, Face, abdominal Acupuncture
7. Tui na/massage Normal/adult massage manipulation
Infant/child massage manipulation
8. What does acupuncture treat?The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture/massage for its
effectiveness in treating many common disorders, including, but not limited to:
Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System Arthritis, neuralgia, migraine headaches, insomnia, dizziness and low back,
neck and shoulder pain Emotional and Psychological Disorders - Depression, anxiety and stressGynecological Disorders - Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation, PMS,
infertility in women & men, and menopauseGastrointestinal Disorders - Food allergies, peptic ulcer, constipation, chronic
diarrhea, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritisUrogenital Disorders - Stress incontience, urinary tract infections, and sexual
dysfunctionRespiratory Disorders - Emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis. Circulatory Disorders - Hypertension, arteriosclerosis and anemiaAddictions - Alcohol, nicotine and drugsGeneral Medicine - Eye, ear nose and throat disorders, including cold and flu
symptom relief
