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THE
ACUPUNCTURE
THOUGHT OF
WEI-CHIEH YOUNG
Developments and Expansions
of the Principles and Theories of Master Tungs
Extraordinary Points
by Dr. Wei-Chieh Young
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The Acupuncture Thought

of Wei-Chieh Young
Developments and Expansions of the
Principles and Theories of Master Tung's
Extraordinary Points
By Wei-Chieh Young
Translated by Nestor Bittelman
American Chinese Medical Culture Center
he only book on Tungs Extraordinary Points left by Master

Tung Ching-Chang himself is the bookTungs AcupunctureExtraordinary Points of the Orthodox Channelspublished in Taiwan in 1973 by the New Asia Publishing Company. Master Tung dictated the book and my senior classmate Yuan
Guo Ben transcribed Master Tungs narrative. Soon after Master Tung
passed away in 1975 the New Asia Bookstore closed down and thus the
book was not reprinted. The book in a very basic way introduced Master
Tungs most commonly used points in clinical practice. Unfortunately,
the point location and the clinical application were too simplified and
the illustrations lacked clarity. The average practitioner would be
hard-put to find the accurate location of the acupuncture points and
moreover, there was no explanation of underlying principles.
Beginning in 1971 I researched and probed the famous ancient Chinese

medical texts on which traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based,
such as the Neijing, Nanjing, Yi-Jing, Jia-yi Jing and The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, etc, and in combination
with my own thinking I was successful in innovating and creating the
following acupuncture techniques and theoretical explanations to expand on the Master Tung Acupuncture System. In my reinterpretation
of his work I refer to Master Tungs Extraordinary Points.
Following is a list of techniques I devised: Zang Fu Extraordinary
Connection Needling Technique; Body Tissue Correspondence
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Needling Technique; TaiJi Holography Locating Method; Correspondence-Balancing Needling Method; Three Methods of Even
Tonification and Even Reduction; and Area Needling Technique.
Following is a partial list of my theories: Master Tung Acupuncture
Five Phase Spatial and Temporal Perspective; Master Tung Acupuncture Yin-Yang Perspective; Master Tung Acupuncture Three
Treasures Perspective; Master Tung Acupuncture and Yi Jing and
Trigram Theory; Master Tung Acupuncture and Channel Syndrome
Differentiation Theory; The Concept of Bleeding the Collaterals in
Master Tung Acupuncture.
All of the above acupuncture techniques and theories have greatly
expanded the clinical applications and efficacy of Tungs Points. I
have applied the techniques in my clinic, and have been able to use
the theories to explain the principles behind Tungs Points, allowing
for even greater clinical usage of the points. During the past 40 years
I have used my own extensive clinical experience and diligent ongoing research to expand the indications of every Tungs point from
the original average of five indications to over ten indications per
point, and have expanded the theoretical component of Master Tung
Acupuncture from no theories to over ten theories, theories which are
increasingly becoming more complete. In addition to writing books,
doing research, and innovating and developing Tungs Points, I have
spared no effort to promote and teach Tungs Points, and I have
taught and trained many brilliant students.
At this time, Master Tungs Extraordinary Points can be said to be
very popular all over the world. Whether it is mainland China, Japan,
Korea, Southeast Asia or the United States, Tungs Points are given
import and widely used by acupuncturists, and as a result many
people all over the world are teaching and otherwise making use of
Tungs Extraordinary Points. Unfortunately, there are some people
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who have stolen the contents of my books and research, claiming my

work to be theirs and the result of their own research and innovation.
In order to prevent anyone from being misled, being unaware of the
misappropriation of my work, and in order to protect the rights of
my books, I describe below my personal experience over the past 40
years, the books I have written, and my research and development of
the teachings of Tungs Points. The main points of my accomplishments are given as follows:
I. CREATED AND DEVELOPEDZANG FU EXTRAORDINARY
CONNECTION NEEDLING TECHNIQUE IN 1973. PUBLISHED
IN 1975 IN MY BOOK,THE LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE OF
ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION.
TheZang Fu Extraordinary Connection Needling Technique was

based onthe works of the Ming Dynasty authorLi Chan,Introduction to Medicine, and the Qing Dynasty authorTang Zonghai, The
Essence of Medicine.The original writings state that:
the Heart and Gall Bladder communicate with each other, when
there is Heart disease there will be palpitations, therefore one
needs to warm the Gall Bladder as the main treatment. When the
Gall Bladder is diseased, there will be tremors and the patient
will become epileptic and manic, one needs to primarily tonify
the Heart. The Liver and Large Intestine communicate with each
other; when there is disease in the Liver, one should dredge the
Large Intestine. When there is disease in the Large Intestine,
one should pacify the Liver channel as the main treatment. The
Spleen and Small Intestine communicate with each other. When
there is disease in the Spleen, one should clear Small Intestine
fire. And when there is disease in the Small Intestine, one should
moisten the Spleen as the main treatment. The Lung and Bladder
communicate with each other. When there is Lung disease one
should clear the water in the Bladder, and when there is disease
in the Bladder, one should clear Lung qi as the main treatment.

The Kidney and Sanjiao communicate with each other. When
there is Kidney disease, one should harmonize Sanjiao, and for
disease in the Sanjiao, one should primarily tonify the Kidney.
The passage does not mention herbal medicine or acupuncture

methods. In 1971, I followed my own insight to apply the concept
of communication between the five viscera to acupuncture from the
study of Qing Dynasty authorTang Zonghais, The Essence of Medicine, i.e. communication between the Heart and Gall Bladder, Liver
with Large Intestine, Spleen with Small Intestine, Lung with Bladder,
Kidney with Sanjiao.
In 1973 I began to apply the knowledge of the extraordinary connections of the five zang organs to acupuncture, and at first I used
neiguan PC-6 to treat knee pain (because the Stomach channel
passes through the knee via ST 35) and had fantastic results. It can
also be used to treat Stomach diseases effectively. I also used zusanli
ST-36 to treat Heart diseases with great results. That prompted me
to move forward to research the connections and communications
between the Stomach and Pericardium, and as a result I established
the Stomach and Pericardium Extraordinary Connection and thus
completed the Zang Fu Extraordinary Connections system.Zang Fu
Extraordinary Connections can also be applied toexplain the uses
of the fourteen channelacupuncture points,and the theory has very
broad and significant practicalapplication.
Summary of Research and Development of the Extraordinary Connections of the Five Zang Organs.
1971 Researched Ming Dynasty authorLi Chans,Introduction to
Medicine, and the Qing Dynasty authorTang Zonghais, The
Essence of Medicine.
1973 Began to apply the Extraordinary Connections of the Five
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Zang Organs to acupuncture.

1975 Published the theory in my bookThe Longitude and Latitude
of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.
1980 Republished the theory in my bookThe Application of Acupuncture in Tungs Acupuncture.
1991 In the 1991 edition of Lectures on Tungs Acupuncture
Therapeutic Application, I began to fully apply the Extraordinary Connections of the Five Zang Organs to explain
Tungs Acupuncture.
1998 Researched the relationship between the Extraordinary
Connections of the Five Zang Organs and Yellow Emperors
Inner Classic, and explained the Extraordinary Connections of the Five Zang Organs through Yellow Emperors
Inner Classic Open, Close and Pivot concept.
1999 In January 1999 I wrote the article The Academic Thought
and Application of Master Tungs Extraordinary Points,
in which I explained the relationship between the Zang Fu
Extraordinary Connections and Yellow Emperors Inner
Classic Open, Close and Pivot concept. The three yin and
three yang have a mutual Open, Close, or Pivot relationship
with each other, that is, Taiyang and Taiyin are Open, Shaoyang and Shaoyin are Pivot, and Yangming and Jueyin are
Close. Open, Close and Pivot are used to analyze theZang
Fu Extraordinary Connections Theoryand its application;
the article has chartsand illustrations. This interpretation
was published in the special issue of The First National
Academic Symposium on Tungs Acupuncture.
2000 Researched the relationship between the Extraordinary
Connections of Zangfu and Yi-Jing, furthering the explanation of theExtraordinary Connections of Zang Fufrom the
perspective of the Yi-Jing.
2003 Lectured at Seoul, Korea. The content of the lecture was
afterwards published in the Korean version of Lectures
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on Tungs AcupunctureTherapeutic System. I also promulgated the theory at the Beijing Xianshan International
Yi-Jing Forum in 2004.
2003 In early 2003, I published the article, Discussion of the
Relationship between Yi-Jing and the Pathways and
Circulation of the Meridians in California. In addition to
presenting the relationships between the locations and
pathways, directions and the sequence of the meridians
with the Yi-Jing, I also introduced the relationship between
Tungs AcupunctureZang Fu Extraordinary Connections
Theory with the Yi-Jing. This research was included in the
2003 Korean version of Lectures on Tungs Acupuncture
Therapeutic System.
2006 Wrote about theZang Fu Extraordinary Connectionsin the
Chinese version of Lectures on Tungs AcupunctureTherapeutic System.
2008 In August, wrote about theZang Fu Extraordinary Connectionsin the English version of Lectures on Tungs AcupunctureTherapeutic System.
II.CREATED, DEVELOPED, AND APPLIED THEBODY TISSUECORRESPONDENCE NEEDLING TECHNIQUEIN 1993.
OFFICIALLY PROMULGATED PUBLICLY IN 1999.
The Holographic Acupuncture Technique for Different Body

Tissues, simplified to Body Tissue Correspondence Needling Technique includes: correspondence of tissue to tissue,correspondence
of tissueto Organs; correspondence of tissueto Image. The principles
of this technique are used to explain the location and distribution of
Tungs Points. The principle is based on my insight that the best way
to treat disease is to use the five body tissues, namely, skin, blood
vessels,muscles, tendons and bones, as instruments of treatment.
This is one of my theories, and I use it to explain the structure of
the core system underlying Master Tungs Acupuncture Points and
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theirclinical application.
In The Yellow Emperors Inner Classic, abbreviated to Inner Classic,
one can find the source of the technique; it is referred to as theneedle the five body tissuestechniques. At the present time, although we
may see some sporadic clinical reports using this techniquehereand
there, we have not seen any comprehensive and overall discussion
of the technique. I was inspired by the Inner Classic, gathered my
personal clinical experience, followed my own thoughts and researched in depth the theory and its clinical application. I named it
The Correspondence Acupuncture Technique of the Five Body Tissues and simplified it to Body Tissue Correspondence Acupuncture
Technique.I applied the technique to Tungs Acupuncture and found
that it very useful. Although the technique was inspired by the Inner
Classic, it has its own characteristic features. The needling technique
obviously differs from the one in the Inner Classic and it is much
more practical.
Techniques described in the Inner Classic emphasize the levels or
depth at which the five body parts are found. Going from the exterior
of the body to the interior, at five levels and depth, are located the
five body parts: skin, veins, muscles, tendons and bones, and each
is needled locally. The following is found in chapter seven, Spiritual
Pivot, about the first layer, the skin: Shallow needling, will only
barely penetrate the skin, and, if you quickly remove the needle, will
not hurt the muscle. It is like plucking the hair, and is used mainly
to stimulate the skin lightly. It is used to scatter the qi of the skin.
Since the Lung masters the skin, this technique communicates with
the Lung organ. I understood the Inner Classic to advise that the
technique is to needle slightly; to insert and remove quickly; not
going deep, the depth should be about 0.5 cun. The technique is to
needle the skin to treat the skin.
The Inner Classic continues to describe the technique for the muscles:
Meeting the Grain needling, (first needle to a certain depth, then
lift the needle to the muscle and then) place one needleon theleft
and right side of the first needle. The end result is that the needles
should look like the claw of a chicken . This kind of needling is for
Muscle Bi Syndrome and corresponds with the Spleen. I interpreted
the preceding to mean that this kind of needling technique reaches
between the muscle and flesh. At first the needle is in a deeper level,
then it is lifted to a more shallow position, then needles are inserted
to the left and right of the original needle (or above and below the
original needle). It should form the shape of or the shape of a
bamboo leaf. The term Meeting the Grain doesnt refer to the acupuncture point hegu LI-4; rather, it refers to locationswhere there is
abundant flesh and muscle.
Finally, the Inner Classic describes going to the depth of the bone:
Transport needling technique is deep needling. Go into the site
directly and quickly. The depth should be to the bone. It is to treat
Bone Bi and it corresponds to the Kidney. This technique is deeper
than tendon needling. It reaches directly to the bone. It can relieve
the pain, numbness and paralysis of the bones and very deep pain
and pressure located in-between the bones. This technique is suitable
for bone spurs and osteochondritis.
The technique I originated, Body Tissue Correspondence Needling
Technique, emphasizes use of tissues, that is: use bone to treat
bone; use tendon to treat tendon; use vein to treat vein; use muscle to
treat muscle and use skin to treat the skin. This technique also incorporates the Tungs Acupuncture theory of distal needling, meaning
that needles placed in one part of the body affect another distal area
according to the principles of correspondence. The five tissues needling can also be used to treat the five Zang. I also useBody Tissue
Correspondence Needling Technique with distal point needling on
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the 14meridians and the results are excellent.

Summary of Creation and Development ofBody Tissue Correspondence Needling Technique.
1993 Created and Developed the Body Tissue Correspondence
Needling Technique and applied it to and used it to explain
Tungs Acupuncture.
1999 In January, the article, The Application of the Academic
Thoughts of Tungs Acupuncture, introduced to the public
the technique I innovated. I explained that the Body Tissue
Correspondence Needling Technique means needling
bone to treat bone; needling tendon to treat tendon; needling veins to treat veins; needling muscle to treat muscle,
needling skin to treat skin etc. The article was published in
the special edition of The First National Academic Symposium on Tungs Acupuncture.
2003 August, I published the article The Principle and Application of the HolographicBody Tissue Correspondence Needling Technique at the California Alliance of Acupuncture
and Chinese Medicine conference. I described the original
source of my technique from the Inner Classic anddifference
between mytechnique and the one described by the Inner
Classic. I additionally expanded the application oftheBody
Tissue Correspondenceto include Body TissueOrgan
Correspondence (needle the skin to treat the Lung; needle
the muscle to treat the Spleen; needle the vein to treat the
Heart; needle the tendon to treat the Liver and needle the
bone to treat the Kidney) and the use of this concept in both
Master Tung Acupuncture and 14-Meridian acupuncture.
This helped to further develop the application of the Body
Tissue Correspondence Needling Techniqueto Tungs
Acupuncture.
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2003 Lectured at Seoul, Korea in 2003, and included detailed

information of the Correspondence of Body parts Acupuncture Technique in the Korean version of Lectures on Tungs
AcupunctureTherapeutic System.
2006 August, included detailed information of theBody Tissue
Correspondence Needling Techniqueinto the Chinese
version of Lectures on Tungs AcupunctureTherapeutic
System.
2008 August, included the detailed information of the Body
Tissue Correspondence Needling Technique in the English
System.
2008 October, in the Advanced Course on Tungs Acupuncture,
further expanded theBody Tissue Correspondence Needling Technique to include Body TissueImage Correspondence, further increasing the application of Master Tung
Acupuncture.
III. CREATED THE TAIJI HOLOGRAPHIC LOCATION
METHOD. PREMIER LECTURE OF THE METHOD AT THE
AMERICAN ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
IN 1986. OFFICIALLY PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC IN 1990.
I originated the techniqueTaiJi Holographic Location Technique,

also known as the Taiji Needling Technique as a result of painstaking
research. The ideology for the technique originates from the Concept
of Holography: Each object is a taiji and each aspect of the object is a
small taiji. There are 4 types of Taiji: 1. Great Taiji (the taiji centered
at the elbow and knee); 2. Medium taiji (the taiji centered at the wrist
and ankle); 3. Minor Taiji (the taiji of the face, limbs, hand and palm);
4. Micro Taiji.
Applying the concept of the four types of TaiJi to the Master Tung
points allows for an analysis and understanding ofthe location,
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layout and distribution of Tungs Points and their indications, and

even can help to discover new points which are in alignment with the
Master Tung system.
My own concept of Taiji differs from the general concept of Taiji;
the general concept of Holography is to superimpose the image of
a person over a particular body part. My own personal concept of
Taiji Holography is based on the Concept of Taiji: Taiji gives rise to
transformation and produces the two forms, namely yin and yang,
and the two forms generate the four symbols, from which the eight
trigrams are derived.
This Concept of Taiji uses the Pivot of Movement and the Pivot of
Yuan Qi as its foundation. This method provides the reason why
Master Tungincluded theDantian Nervein his description of the
anatomy of 1010.07 Zongshu and 44.07 Beimian. In addition, the
Concept of Taiji makes it possible to understand the point distribution and reason for treating aphasia by using the point 88.32 shiyin
and the points proximal to the wrist from the 14 Meridians, namely
HT-4 lingdao and HT-5 tongli. It is very practical and useful to utilize
the Theory of Taiji Holography to analyze Tungs Point as well as the
points from the 14-Meridians. Using the TaiJi Holographic Location
Technique to analyze the the Four Command Points Song provides
a rapid and clear understanding of why the points are distributed
in particular locations. Further, it is possible to use this theory to
discover Tungs Points which can be listed in the derivative system
of Tungs Acupuncture. For example: the point A.05 xiaojie, which
I myself discovered, is highly effective when treating ankle pain, no
other point can compare to it for effectiveness. In addition, points
such as A.06 cibai, neibai, shoumenjin are also examples of Master
Tung points that were discovered by using TaiJi Holography. From
the intersection of Taiji Holography and the Three Treasure positions,
we can understand and explain the reasons for selecting the dao ma
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points (positions) in Tungs Acupuncture.

Summary of Creation and Development of the Taiji Needling
Technique.
1986 Researched and originated the Taiji Needling Technique
and applied to and used it to explain Tungs Points. At the
American Acupuncture Association, I presented Revisiting
the Special Academic Features of Tungs Acupuncture. I
put forth the concept of Acupuncture points Correspond to
the Entire Body and applied it to Master Tung points, explaining the locations and correspondences of points such
as 22.05 linggu, 22.04 dabai, 11.27 wuhu and the points with
77 and 88 numbers.
1991 Presented Taiji Needling Technique in my book, Tungs
Acupuncture, published the same year.
1999 I published the article An Exploration into the Concepts
and Applications of Master Tungs Points in which I further
explained the Concept of Holography; this article was published in the special issue of The First National Academic
Symposium on Tungs Acupuncture.
2003 Gave a lecture in Seoul, Korea. In order to distinguish from
the ordinary holography, I used the Taijinomenclature in
order to make it congruent with the Theory of Yi-Jing. I also
introduced the concept of Major Taiji, Medium Taiji and
Minor Taiji; these concepts were published in the Korean
System.
2006 August, Taiji Needling Technique was included in detail in
the Chinese version of Lectures on Tungs Acupuncture
Therapeutic System.
2008 August, Taiji Needling Technique was included in the
English version of Lectures on Tungs AcupunctureTher12
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apeutic System in detail.

2010 August, Micro Taiji Needling Technique was included in
the course Advanced Course on Tungs Acupuncture.
IV. CREATED AND DEVELOPED THE CORRESPONDENCE-BALANCING NEEDLING TECHNIQUE, IN 1979.
The Correspondence-Balancing Needling Technique is a method

used for point location and treatment. As early as my 1991 edition
of Lectures on Tungs AcupuntureTherapeutic System, I included
a description of the Eight Major Correspondences, and I later added
Front-Back Correspondence thereby becoming the Nine Major
Correspondences.
(1) The Nine Major Correspondences: the correspondence of
the Correspondence Needling Technique, is divided it into nine great

correspondences of body parts, that is, the same level correspondence; arm-leg correspondence; arm-leg inverse correspondence;
arm-trunk correspondence; arm-trunk inverse correspondence; legtrunk correspondence; leg-trunk inverse correspondence; top-bottom correspondence and front-back correspondence. Among the
nine correspondences, the arm-leg correspondence; arm-leg inverse
correspondence; arm-trunk correspondence, arm-trunk inverse
correspondence; leg-trunk correspondence and leg-trunk inverse
correspondence are extensions of Major Taiji; this is discussed in the
Taiji Chapter in the Yi-Jing Theory in detail.
There are other kinds of correspondences, such as: (2) correspondence of position/location. I further derived other complementary
correspondence points from the arrangements of mutual position
correspondences of the arm and leg acupuncture points. I followed
this train of thoughts to explore Tungs Points and discerned a correspondence relationship between the positioning of the acupuncture
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points on the arms and legs with the arrangement of the Five Elements.
This is similar to the mutual Opening, Closing and Pivotfunctions
and actions(which refers to meridians). This points described by this
technique are sufficient by themselves to treat the whole body, and
by using this theory I was able to discover a number of new points.
(3) Correspondence of complementary and antagonism: the
complementary correspondence of the six antagonism of the twelve
two hour periods which make up the Chinese body clock . Since
the Liver (1-3 am) is in correspondence with the Small Intestine (1-3
pm), Liver gate is located on the Small Intestine meridian and can
treat hepatitis, . The Large Intestine is in correspondence with the
Kidney; the Spleen corresponds with Sanjiao. There are many other
examples. (4) Correspondence of Region: When the Taiji is used
to describe a region other similar regional divisions can be compared
and appropriate correspondences applied. This technique is closely
related to the Regional Point Selection and Dao Ma (Coupling) Point
Selection Needling Techniques.
Summary of Creation and Development of Correspondence Needling Technique.
1979 In the 1979 revision of my book, The Longitude and Latitude
of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, I added the Chapter,
Tungs Corresponding Needling Technique. Besides
introducing the application of Corresponding Needling
Technique in Tungs Acupuncture in this chapter, I also
added my personal experience in applying Corresponding
Needling Technique to the 14-Meridian (Traditional)
theory.
1991 I added the Nine Great Corresponding Needling Techniques into my book, Tungs Acupuncture Study, published
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V. CREATED AND DEVELOPED THE THREE EVEN NEEDLING TECHNIQUES IN 1972. OFFICIALLY PRESENTED IN
1975
1. Dong Qi (Activate the Qi) Needling Technique: Master Tung
often asked the patient to move the area of pain after needling to see
if there was any improvement. After that, he would decide whether
to continue to manipulate the needle or to change to another point. I
personally named this technique the Dong Qi/ Moving the Qi
Needling Technique. The Dong Qi Needling Technique is practical
and simple to use, and can be applied even when it is unknown if
the condition is due to excess or deficiency. I further researched the
underlying principle of the technique and discovered that since each
acupuncture point can often treat ten or more diseases if Dong Qi
(Moving the Qi) Needling Technique is not applied, then the effect of
the treatment point will be dispersed and scattered to any number of
coexisting conditions in the patient and the effect will thus be greatly
reduced. As the Yi-Jing says, The same sounds correspondence/resonate with each other. The same energy mutually pursues each other.
Water will flow toward where it is wet. Fire will burn toward where it
is dry. When the patient moves the diseased area he will be focusing
and concentrating on the affected area. This is the so-called Moving
will guide the qi. When the therapeutic activity of an acupuncture
point is concentrated on a particular area which is being moved the
result will naturally be very good. However, since the affected/painful
area must be able to move freely or easily massaged, the needle must
be placed distal to the affected area, and of course local needling,
which would impede movement of the area, is contraindicated.
In 1975 with the publication of my book, The Longitude and Latitude
of Acupuncture, I premiered the Dong Qi acupuncture technique. I
have openly used the technique ever since.
2. Dao Ma (Coupling) Needling Technique: The term Dao Ma
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was not seen in Master Tungs only book Tungs AcupunctureExtraordinary Points of the Orthodox Channels. The only term mentioned twice was Return the Horse Needling Technique. On page 34
in describing the application of 44.02 Houzhui acupoint he writes,
When two points are needled simultaneously, which is called Return
the Horse Needling Technique, the effect is rapid and great. And
again on page 58, Needling 77.05 Yizhong, 77.06 Erzhong, and 77.07
Sanzhong simultaneously (which is called Return the Horse Needling
Technique), can treat the above mentioned diseases with especially
good effect. Other than that, there is not a single word about Return
the Horse Needling Technique. The Return the Horse Needling Technique is a special needling technique originated by Master Tung; it
utilizes two or three needles consecutively to increase the treatment
effect. This needling technique can be applied to Tungs Points or
the Traditional 14-Channel points, and when combined with Dong
Qi (Moving the Qi) Needling Technique has significant therapeutic
effects.
My book, The Longitude and Latitude of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (1975), describes the Dao Ma (Coupling) Needling Technique.
Master Tung was still alive at that time, and after he gave his approval
of the technique I began to strongly promote it.
3. I originated the Qian Yin (Guiding) Needling Technique as
a result of years of clinical experience; and I based it on the Dong
Qi (Moving the Qi) Needling Technique. This needling technique
is highly effective for pain, itching and numbness. The technique is
simple and produces great effects; for example, when there is pain at
the left elbow, needle posterior Quchi LI-11 on the right, then needle
22.05 Linggu on the left and the elbow pain will immediately disappear. Another example, if there is pain on the right shoulder, needle
77.18 Shenguan on the left, then needle Zhongzhu SJ-3 on the right,
the shoulder pain will diminish straightaway. Yet another example,
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for left knee pain, needle Neiguan PC-6 on the right, then needle LIV3 Taichong on the left side, and the knee pain will stop immediately.
When applying Qian Yin (Guiding) Needling Technique, a needle
is placed on the upper part of the body and another on the lower
part of the body. The upper-lower placement of needles has the
meaning of giving and receiving, and since the upper and lower are
communicating with each other, the effect is even stronger. Since a
needle is on the healthy side and the other is on the diseased and
distal side, it means there is a cross-current created by the point selection. Moreover, both the treatment needle and the guiding needle
can be considered to have therapeutic effects, so it can be said that
there is a Double Effect Treatment. For that reason, good results
can be seen. Qian Yin (Guiding) Needling Technique can be used
with Dao Ma (Coupling) Needling Technique. The result is also very
good. Nowadays, Qian Yin (Guiding) Needling Technique is one of
the most popular needling techniques all over the world.
Dong Qi (Moving the Qi), Qian Yin (Guiding) and Dao Ma (Coupling)
Needling Techniques are designated as Even-Tonifying Even-Reducing Techniques. Later on, The Three-Treasures (Unity) Technique
was developed. An acupuncture point is divided into Heaven, Earth
and Man, or three levels to reduce the excess and tonify the deficiency. Please see the section regarding Three-Treasures.
In 1975 I included the Dong Qi (Moving Qi) Needling Technique in
my book The Longitude and Latitude of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and I have used the technique ever since.
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VI. CREATED AND DEVELOPED THE FIVE ELEMENT, TIME

AND SPACE CONCEPT IN TUNGS POINTS. OFFICIALLY
PUBLICIZED ON 1981, AND EXPANDED IN 2009.
The Five Phases lie at the core of the Chinese medicine ideology and
methodology. Tungs Points share this ideology and his methods are
based on this ideology. The most practical, direct and versatile application of the Five Phases to acupuncture is through the Five Transport
Points, or Five Shu Points. Many functions (indications) of Master
Tungs Points can be elucidated and expanded through application
of the concepts relating to the Five Transport Points. Master Tungs
Points that are distributed on the extremitiesare closely relatedto
the Five Transport Points. When applying Five Transport Points the
most important concepts are time and space concepts.
6 - 1 The Spatial Characteristics of the Five Transport Points
applied to Master Tungs Points.
The level, distribution, and flow of the acupuncture points from

shallow to deep determine their spatial characteristics. My personal
insights are derived from: 1) Lingshu (Spiritual Pivot) in a chapter
on the Four Seasons and the regular flow of qi within a day, For diseases of the Zang, needle the jing-well points; for diseases that cause
a change of color, needle the ying-spring points; for diseases that
are intermittent, needle the shu-stream points; diseases that cause a
change of voice (sound), needle the jing-river points; whereas if the
disease involves fullness of the channels and blood (stagnation) the
condition is in the Stomach, and also when there is irregular diet
causing diseases needle the he-sea points; and 2) Lingshu (Xie Qi
Zang Fu Bing Xing Pian) which states Ying-Spring and Shu-Stream
points treat external channels, He-Sea points treat the internal Fu,
and 3) Nan Jing Classic of Difficulties, Difficulty 68 which states
Jing-Well points treat fullness under the heart, Ying-Spring points
treat body heat, Shu-Stream points treat body heaviness and joint
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pain, Jing-River points treat asthma and cough with heat or cold, HeSea points treat rebellious qi and diarrhea, these are the conditions
of the five Zang and six Fu which are treated by the Jing-Well YingSpring Shu-Stream Jing-River and He-Sea points. In accordance
with these sources the spatial characteristics and uses of the Five
Phase points can be categorized and analyzed as follows:
Jing-well points correspond with 1. Top of the head. 2. Yin orifices.
3. Xinxia (below the Heart). We can analyze Master Tung points using this spatial characteristic perspective. For example11.16
Huoxi, locatedadjacent to the jing-well point of the little finger, is used
to treat Phlegm misting the Heart orifice, a condition which produces mental illness. 11.16 gives great results for this condition. Master
Tung Points 11.01 Dajian , 11.02 Xiaojian, 11.04
Waijian and 11.03 Fujian, are all located close to jing-well
points, and are all very effective for treating hernia and urinary tract
illnesses, demonstrating spatial characteristic functions.
Ying-spring points correspond to: 1. Five orifices on the face: face,
eyes, nose and throat (for details, please read the chapter Discussions on Taiji Holograph and correspondence). 2. External channel.
That is to say the Ying-Spring points can treat conditions which are
expressed on the external routes of the channels, and are especially
good for flu and the five orifices on the face. For example, Master
Tungs Point A.04 Sanchasan is an especially effective and
important point for common cold and diseases of the five orifices;
22.10 Shoujie treats syncope from needles (when there is
change in color, needle ying-spring point, when one suffers syncope
due to needling, the faces becomes pale) and itchy skin in the body;
11.23 Yanhuang treats jaundice (eyes have turned yellow);
11.17 Muxue treats diseases of the eyes, nose and the skin of the
hand (a disease of the external aspect of the channel). The above
examples are all related to the concept of space.
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Shu-stream points corresponded with 1. The five orifices (on the

face). 2. Joints in the body. 3. Half-interior-half-exterior (Shaoyang
and Yangming dual condition, or a combination of symptoms from
those two systems. That is to say they can treat the diseases of these
locations. By following the concept of space in shu-stream points,
and applying it to Master Tungs Points, such as 22.04 Dabai
to treat headaches, face pain, shoulder pain, sciatica; 22.06
Zhongbai to treat migraine headache, shoulder and lumbar pain;
66.04 Huozhu to treat nose diseases, throat and knee pain;
66.05 Menjin to treat headache, stuffy nose, etc. All these
point applications derive from this spatial location theory.
The spatial characteristics of jing-river points correspond with 1. The
organs and locations that are related to voice or sound, being mainly
Lung, throat, tongue, mouth and teeth. That is to say, the points can
treat the diseases located at the level of these structures. Using these
concepts of spacial characteristics of the jing-river points, we can
understand that 33.08 Shouwujin, 33.09 Shouqianjin, 77.25 Zuwujin and 77.24 Zuqianjin are all
located superior to jing-river points and inferior to he-sea points, and
are thus able to treat diseases of the throat.
The spatial characteristics of the he-sea points corresponds with
1. Zangfu organs, that is to say, they can treat the diseases of the
zangfu organs; in addition, they are also very effective for digestive
diseases that are related to the Intestines and Stomach. 2. Disease
of blood stasis. To summarize clinical experience, since the location
of jing-river and he-sea points are located where the muscles are
thicker, the points can treat zangfu organ diseases.
6 - 2 Temporal Characteristics of the FivePhase Points and
Master Tungs Points.
The temporal aspects of the Five Shu (Transport) Points include

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applications in acute, chronic, and intermittent conditions, as well

as needling according to the season, according to the time of day,Zi
Wu Liu Zhu (midday-midnight needling method) andLing Gui Ba Fa
(eightfold method of sacred tortoise needling technique).
Jing-well points treat the most acute (sudden onset) diseases. They
are especially effective for diseases such as stroke and syncope. Usually the needles are not retained for a long time, and this includes
treatment for sequelae of stroke.
Ying-Spring points treat conditions which are less acute than those
treated by Jing-Well points. Although the conditions treated by YingSpring points are still acute, they generally are not in the category
of stroke and other conditions which manifest as acute changes in
consciousness. For example both Sanchasan A.02 and Mu 11.17 treat
acute common cold; both points are located close to the Ying-Spring
points and treat acute conditions which are less acute-emergency
oriented than stroke. The Master Tung point Muhuo 11.10 is located
between the Jing-Well and Ying-Spring points and is indicated for
post-stroke sequelae; when needling this point the needle is not retained for a long period of time. These are examples of the application
and development of the concepts relating to the temporal aspects of
acupuncture points.
Shu-stream points mainly treat diseases that are intermittent and
between acute and chronic, conditions that come and go. Theseare
the most commonly treatedkinds of diseases, and as a consequence
the shu-stream points are the most frequently used points in the clinic, and their use is not limited to treatment of pain. The location of
Master Tungs Points, such as 22.04 Dabai , 22.08 Wanshunyi, 22.06 Zhongbai, 66.04 Huozhu and 66.05
Menjin, are closely related to shu-stream points and their properties
are similar.
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The temporal characteristic of jing-river points is comparable with

that of luo-connecting points. Jing-river points mainly treat slow
onset (chronic) diseases. There are many Master Tungs Points that
are within the area between jing-river and he-sea points. For example, points on the arms that fall in this category include Sanmenxue
(33.10 Changmen, 33.11 Ganmen, 33.12 Xinmen) , Sanqixue (33.01
Qimen, 33.03 Qizheng, 33.02 Qijiao), Sihuoxue (33.04 Huochuan,
33.05 Huoling , 33.06 Huoshan, 33.07 Huofuhai), Sanshixue (33.13
Renshi, 33.14 Dishi, 33.15 Tianshi), Erjinxue (33.08 Shouwujin,
33.09 Shouqianjin); points that are located on the lower legs in this
category include the group of Sihuaxue/the four flowers (e.g. 77.08
Sihuashang, 77.09 Sihuazhong, 77.11 Sihuaxia, 77.14S), Sanzhong
77.05, 77.06, 77.07, and Xiasanhuang/the lower three emperors
77.18, 77.19, 77.21.
He-sea points mainly treat zangfu organ diseases, which are usually
slow onset (chronic). Usually for chronic diseases the needles are
retained for a longer period of time. If there is blood stasis in the
vessels then the bleeding technique is applied to the he-sea points.
6 - 3 Tungs Points and the Five Transport) PointsImage
Concept.
The Five Shu (Transport) Points Five Phases Image Concept includes
the methods of Tong Qi Xiang Qiao/Mutual Attraction of Similar Qi,
Inter-communication etc. Examples of this conceptual relationship
include: Wood Points treat Liver, Gall Bladder and tendino-muscular
diseases; Fire points treat Heart, Small Intestine and blood vessel
diseases. Tremor, spasms, and diseases that are of sudden onset like
gusty wind can all be included in the spectrum of Wind diseases, and
they can all be treated by wood points.
6 - 3.1 Tong Qi Xiang Qiao/Mutual Attraction of Similar Q.
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As a consequence of five phase relationships and correspondences,

Wood points can treat Liver, wind and tendo-muscular diseases in
their own channel (the channel in which the point is located),Fire
points can treat Heart, fire and blood diseases which occur in their
own channel, and Earth points can treat Spleen, dampness and
muscle diseases of their own channels,etc. Some examples include:
Wood points: 66.05 Menjin (very close to Xiangu ST-43) is the wood
point of the earth channel. I often use it to treat the disharmony of
wood and earth (Disharmony between the Liver and Spleen), it is very
effective for diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, migraine and dysmenorrhea. 22.08 Wanshunyi (close to Houxi SI-3) is the wood point
on the Taiyang channel. Wood controls the tendons and muscles, so
22.08 is effective for diseases of the tendons and muscles along the
pathway of the Taiyang channel including stiff neck, difficulty bending the waist, difficulty straightening the legs, etc. Another example
is 22.04 Dabai (close to Sanjian LI-3), the wood point of the Large
Intestine channel, which can be used for diarrhea, shoulder pain and
rib pain.
There are innumerable clinical examples of Five Shu Point applications. The Five Transport Points can be thought of as meridian
holographic points; since the Five Phases correspond and reflect to
the five Zang, the Five Transport Points can treat diseases of the five
zang. The Master Tung Points which are located directly on or very
close by the Five Transport Points share the functions and applications of those Transport Points.
6 - 4 Other applications of the five phases to Master Tung
Points.
Some Master Tung Points have the exact locations as some of the
14-Channel points, and as mentioned one can add the indications and
functions of the 14 channel points to the indications and functions of
the nearby Master Tung point. I apply my personal clinical experi23
ence of the indications and functions of those points to most Master

Tungs Points. For example: SJ-3 functions, indications, and uses can
likewise be applied to 22.06 Zhongbai, LIV-3 to 66.04 Huozhu, SP-9
to 77.17 Tianhuang, ST-43 to 66.05 Menjin.
Here is a further expansion of the application of the Five Phases
concept: 11.10 Muhuo is located between the wood and fire
phase points, 22.05Linggu is close to Yangxi LI-5, a fire point, and
22.04 Dabai is close to Sanjian LI-3, a wood point, all 3 points are
located between wood and fire points and thus they have similar
indications and can treat hemiplegia. 77.18 Shenguan lies between
water and metal points, thus it has the property of both water and
metal, and since it is located on the path of the Spleen channel it has
the properties of earth, metal and water, and thus can effectively treat
earth, metal and water diseases.
Summary of Creation, Research and Development of the Temporal
and Spatial Concepts of the Five Phases.
1981 Completed the book,Acupuncture Application of the Five
Shu (Transport) Points. It introduces numerous applications of the Five Shu (Transport) Points in detail, including
Timing Based Needling Methoda method to quickly
calculate the Stems and Branches, and a special emphasis
on the expansion and application ofMutual Attraction of
Similar QiNeedling Technique.
2009 At the end of 2009 I finished the book, The Elucidation
of the Five Shu (Transport) Points. That book describes
in great detail many different applications of the Five Shu
(Transport) Points including Five Transport Points Temporal and Spatial Needling Methods.
2013 Completed and published the English translation of The 5
Transport Points.
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by Fishwood
VII. CREATED AND DEVELOPED MASTER TUNG ACUPUNCTURE YIN-YANG PERSPECTIVE. OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
TO THE PUBLIC IN 2010.
Yin-Yang is the most fundamental, basic concept underlying Chinese

medicine; it permeates all aspects of Chinese medicine. Regardless
of which kinds of points are being researched14-Channel or Master
Tungthe yin-yang theory cannot be avoided. I developed the application of yin-yang theory to explain the function and uses of Master
Tung Acupuncture.
7 - 1 The Relationship between Mound Points, Depression
Points, and Yin-Yang.
Protruding, mounded flesh and muscle is yang, and thus can regulate
yang, regulate qi, and promote movement; it is warming, defending,
solidifying, astringing, and can transform qi. The qi of these types
of locations is ascending and externalizing.This understanding
explains how the Master Tung Points such as Sima (88.17, 88.18,
88.19), LI-10 Shousanli, and 44.06 Jianzhong can treat qi diseases,
yang diseases, skin diseases, as well as vaginal discharge, polyuria,
and fatigue; 1010.22 Biyi effectively treats lassitude because it is a
yang within yang point. Body areas which are depressed and sunken
are yin and mainly regulate blood. The qi of these areas is descending
and internalizing. Points such as Neiguan PC-6, 33.16 Quling and
66.04 Huozhu effectively treat blood and yin level diseases.
7 - 2 The Relationship between the Left and Right sides of the
body and Yin-Yang.
Understanding how left-right, ascending-descending, and needling

order effects needling outcomes. For example, for right-sided frozen
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shoulder one can needle points on the affected (right) side, such as
77.18 Shenguan, and 77.25 Zuwujin. However, for left-sided frozen
shoulder if the leg points on the affected side are needled the results
will not be as effective as needling points on the opposite side.
7 - 3 Exterior-Interior Acupoint and Yin-Yang Relationships.
Exterior-Interior Channel Point Selection Method is very often applied to points of the 14 Channels, and is likewise commonly applied
to Master Tung Points. We can examine some points from the 11.00
area to demonstrate this. The point 11.02 Xiaojian on the index finger
can treat Lung-related diseases such as bronchitis, coughing up yellow
phlegm, and bronchiectasis, and 11.07 Zhisima treats skin diseases;
these are applications of the exterior-interior relationship between
Large Intestine and Lung. Another example, 11.16 Huoxi, which on
the Small Intestine channel, treats mental disorder due to Phlegm
misting the Heart orifice; this an application of the exterior-interior
relationship of the Heart and Small Intestine.
7 - 4 The Relationship between the Function of the Acupuncture Points and Yin-Yang.
In Master Tung Acupuncture there are points on both the yin and
yang aspects of each fingerthis is the biggest difference between
Tungs Points and the Traditional 14-Channel points. When I personally analyze the points according to Yin-Yang, I use the point
functions as the dominant factor in determining the points Yin or
Yang nature. We can see how this works by taking a look at the YinYang relationship of the Lung and Large Intestine Channels. There is
a close relationship between these two channels in regards to illness
and disease; diseases such as throat bi (tonsillitis) or nose bleed are
diseases of the trachea which belongs to the Lung organ, and they
cancertainlybe treated by needling the Lung channel. However,
there are many points on the Large Intestine Yangming channel
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which can also treat these type of Lung diseases (such as bleeding LI-1
Shangyang), and this then allows us to understand that these types
of conditions are yang conditions. Therefore, the Tungs Points 11.08
Zhiwujin and 11.07 Zhisima, which are located on the yang side of the
index finger, can treat disease on the upper part of the body (skin diseases) and diseases of the yang Fu, the Large Intestine. Whereas, the
acupuncture points located on the yin side of the index finger, such as
the five Jian points (11.01 Dajian, 11.02 Xiaojian, 11.04 Waijian, 11.03
Fujian and 11.05 Zhongjian), treat conditions in the lower part of the
body having to do with the yin Zang, the Liver, which is related to
the Large Intestine through the Zang Fu Extraordinary Relationship
system. The spatial arrangement and ordering of other points are all
related to their functions.
An additional functional analysis of yin and yang reveals that points
which pertain to yang rule over flow whereas those points which
pertain to yin rule over restraint. For example, 33.10 Changmen
treats diarrhea; 33.04 Huochuan (SJ 6) and 33.01 Qimen both
treat constipation. Applying the concepts that left is yang and right
is yin, and that yin has a restraining and inhibiting function while
yang has excreting, flowing, and promoting functions, I often select
33.01 Changmen on the right for treating acute diarrhea, and 33.04
Huochuan on the left for treatment of constipation.
7 - 5 Acupuncture Point Correspondences and Yin-Yang.
Point correspondences include left-right, front-back, upper-lower,

and body location point correspondences. For details, please see the
chapter on Correspondences.
7 - 6 Acupuncture Treatment and Yin-Yang.
Upper is yang, lower is yin, left is yang, and right is yin. Use the upper
to treat the lower and vice versa, and use the left to treat the right and
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vice versa. That is the method of using yin to treat yang and using
yang to treat yin; this technique utilizes the quality of balancing Yin
and Yang. Utilizing the top to treat the bottom and vice versa also
brings about exchange between these areas. For example, when
there is right-sided sciatica pain needle 22.05 Linggu and 22.04
Dabai on the left. When there is left shoulder pain, needle the right
77.18 Shenguan or the right GB-34 Yanglingquan and the effect is
fantastic. There are many similar examples.
Summary of Creation, Research and Development of The Concept
of Yin-Yang and Tungs Points.
2010 The Concept of Yin-Yang and Tungs Points, published in
April 2010 edition, Fifteenth Round of Q&A and Discussions
in Acupuncture.
2010.The Concept of Yin-Yang and Tungs Points, published in
July 2010 edition, Sixteenth Round of Q&A and Discussions
in Acupuncture.
2010 The Concept of Yin-Yang and Tungs Points, Special Memorial Issue: 35th Anniversary of Master Tungs Passing.
VIII. ORIGINATED, RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED THE
THREE TREASURES PERSPECTIVE IN MASTER TUNG ACUPUNCTURE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED TO THE PUBLIC IN
2010
The concept of The Three Treasures is part of traditional Chinese

culture and thought, and this concept can be fully applied to both the
14 Channel points and Master Tung points. Here we will only apply
the Three Treasure Theory to Master Tung points.
8 - 1 The Three Treasures of Location.
The body can be divided into Heaven, Earth and Human portions;
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these three portions represent the divisions of the human body (upper, middle and lower) and are used to treat upper, middle and lower
jiao diseases. Every part of the body can itself be divided into three
sectionsupper, middle and lower three parts. The upper part treats
conditions of the head, Heart and Lung. The middle portion treats
Spleen, Stomach, Liver, and Gall Bladder diseases, and the lower
portion treats diseases of the Kidney, Urinary Bladder and lower
extremities. Each portion also has a reverse image.
8 - 2 The Three Treasure of Acupuncture Points .
Many Master Tung Points are named after and arranged into a three
treasures divisionHeaven, Earth and Man. For example in the
forearm there are the Three Scholars 33.15 Tianshi, 33.14 Dishi and
33.13 Renshi; in the back of the upper arm, there are 44.10 Tianzong,
44.08 Renzong, and 44.09 Dizong, and on the lower leg, there are
88.13 Tianhuang, 77.21 Renhuang and 77.19 Dihuang. Although some
point groupings are not named after the Three Treasures (meaning
they do not have the Tian-Heaven, Di-Earth, and Ren-Human words
as part of their point names), the points that are arranged in an upper, middle and lower relationship can also be considered to be Three
Treasures points. For example, 22.11 Tushui has three points: upper,
middle, and lower; thus 22.11 Tushui is a Three Treasures type of
point. The Four Flowers group of points, 77.08 SihuashangUpper
Four Flowers, 77.09 SihuazhongMiddle Four Flowers, and 77.11
SihuaxiaLower Four Flowers are also a Three Treasures point
grouping. Others such as the three Four Horses Sima Points (88.17,
88.18, 88.19); the three Tongguan Points (88.01, 88.02, 88.03); the
three Tongshen Points (88.09, 88.10, 88.11) and the Upper Three
Yellows Shangsanhuang Points (88.12, 88.13, 88.14) are all modeled
on the Three Treasures.
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8 - 3 The Three Treasures of Needling Depth.
Needling depth can be divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human

depths for treating either local or distal diseases. With shallow needling, which is the Heaven portion, most of the diseases being treated
are local, especially new diseases; typically there has only been injury
to the yang qi. Since the goal is to reduce yang pathogens, it is not
necessary to needle too deeply. When needling to the middle depth
(Human portion) ones goal is to treat diseases that are a bit more
distant to the acupuncture point being used than the local or new
conditions associated with the shallow needling. When needling to
the deepest level (Earth portion) one can treat conditions that are very
distant from the needling site. For example, when needling points located on the four limbs, needling the middle-Human depth is useful
for treating conditions occurring in the trunk; while needling to the
Earth level is useful for treating conditions located in a distant limb,
conditions that are located relatively deeply in an internal organ, or
for chronic conditions.
8 - 4 The Three Treasures of Needling Technique.
Needling technique can be divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human,

reducing excess and tonifying deficiency. With the exception of the
points on the hand and other places where there is not much flesh
and which can only be divided into upper and lower depths, most of
the time when needling Master Tung points one can make use of the
Three Needling Technique. When the needle depths are divided into
Heaven, Earth, and Human, or three portions (shallow, medium and
deep), the various depths emphasize the treatment effect towards the
distant or local diseases. When the needling technique is divided into
Heaven, Earth, and Human, or three portions (shallow, medium and
deep), the technique emphasizes tonifying deficiency and reducing
excess. This kind of Three Needling Technique can also be called
Three Treasure Needling Technique.
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The Ling Shu, Guan Zhen Chapter says, The

meaning of Three Pricking Needling, first needle shallowly, just
pricking the skin, to dispel the yang pathogen, then prick so the yin
pathogen will be dispelled, pricking more deeply beneath the skin,
to the flesh, not entering the place where the flesh is divided; if the
needle has entered the area of the division of the flesh, this is the area
where the grain qi is attained, so this is the needling technique: Begin
by needling shallowly, to dispel the pathogenic qi, and draw in the
blood qi, next prick deeply to reach the pathogen at the yin qi level,
finally prick very deeply, to descend to the (level of) the grain qi. This
is what is meant by (Three Pricking Needling).
The Three Pricking Needling from this passage explains that there
are three kinds of pricking techniquesshallow, medium, and deep.
First there is shallow needling to the depth of the skin, which disperses and drains the yang pathogens located in the relatively surface
area dominated by the Wei Qi. Inserting the needle more deeply can
disperse and drain the yin pathogens at the Ying level. When the
needle is then inserted further to the deepest level, it can guide and
bring out the grain qi; this technique can thus achieve tonification of
deficiency and reduction of excess. The Ling Shu,
Zhong Shi Chapter likewise says, The first insertion brings out the
yang pathogens, the next insertion brings out the yin pathogens, the
third insertion brings about arrival of the grain qi, once the grain qi
arrives, stop.
8 - 5 The Three Treasures in Point Combination.
Point combining can be divided into upper, middle, and lower in

order to regulate the whole body. For example, when points belonging to the same Phase (from the Five Phases), located in the upper,
middle, and lower portions of the body, are needled simultaneously,
they can regulate the entire organism and have a very powerful effect.
This is called Three Divisions Same Qi.
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Created, Research and Development of The Three Treasures Perspective in Master Tung Acupuncture.
2008 The Concept of Three Treasures of Master Tung Points,
published in August 2008 edition, Fifteenth Round of Q&A
and Discussions in Acupuncture.
2010 The Concept of Three Treasures of Master Tung Points,
published in the Special Memorial Issue: 35th Anniversary
of Master Tungs Passing.
IX. CREATED AND DEVELOPED THE THEORY OF YI-JING
AND HEXAGRAM IMAGES IN MASTER TUNG POINTS.
First introduced The Theory of Yi-Jing in Master Tungs Points in the

2006 book Lectures on Tungs AcupunctureTherapeutic System.
The theory can be applied to both the 14 Channel points and Master
Tung points in a dynamic, developmental way. Yi-Jing theory, in addition to being applied to the previously mentioned Taiji, Yin-Yang,
Three Treasures, and Five Phases, also includes the application of
hexagram images, the He Tu and Luo Shu.
The naming of some Master Tung Points can be explained through the
thought/theory/ideology of the eight trigram. For example, the hand
point 22.11 TushuiEarth Water, and the face point 1010.20
ShuijinWater Metal, are named after trigrams. Why was
22.11 named Earth Water? One reason is due to a consideration of
its functions, but a more import reason is owing to its locationin
between the gen trigram () and kan trigram (). Gen trigram
pertains to earth and kan trigram pertains to water, that is why the
point is named 22.11 Tushui Earth Water. 22.11 Tushui
is located on the Lung channel, and thus, it is actually an earth, metal
and water point.
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Likewise with the point that is below the lower lip-- why is the point
named 1010.20 Shuijin/Water Metal point? One reason is
due to a consideration of its functions, and another reason comes
from consideration of Yi-Jing theory and trigram images. 1010.20
Shuijin is located on the face between kan trigram and qian
trigram. Kan trigram belongs to water and qian trigram belongs
to metal; these are the reasons the point is named 1010.20
Shuijin Water Metal. This point is also located on the path of the
Large Intestine and Stomach channels. The Large Intestine channel
belongs to metal and the Stomach channel belongs to earth, thus this
point is actually an earth-metal-water point. All points that contain
the qualities of earth, metal and water are excellent for regulating qi,
and are especially effective essential points for treatment of cough
and asthma.
Some of the points have applications that are also related to the trigram images. For example, the hand point 22.08 Wanshunyi
indications clearly state it is more effective on women. Why? The
answer can only be found through consideration of Yi Jing Trigram
theory. The location of 22.08 is in between the kun trigram and the
dui trigram, both trigrams are yin trigrams--kun trigram refers to an
old woman, while dui trigram refers to a young girl. And the small
finger of a female can be used effectively to diagnose Kidney Emptiness, so we can see why this point is especially effective for women.
Some of the nomenclature and actions of Master Tungs Points are
related to the thinking/ideology of numbers and He Tu and Luo Shu.
Here are two examples from the Master Tung Points11.12 Erjiaoming and 66.08 Liuwan. The word er in the point 11.12 Erjiaoming
means two, this two refers to fire, the Earthly two generates fire,
the Heavenly seven completes it. Jiao is the sound of wood. 11.12
Erjiaoming is located in the middle finger in between the jing-well
(Wood) point and ying-spring (Fire) point. That is to say, this point
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is in between wood and fire points, and thus has the properties of
wood and fire. In order to distinguish 11.12 Erjiaoming and the point
11.10 Muhuo Wood Fire, it is named 11.12 Erjiaoming which is a way
of saying Wood and Fire bring Brightness. As for 66.08 Liuwan, this
point has the action of stopping bleeding, owing to the fact that it
goes to the blood level, and therefore one must pay attention that it
should not be used for qi level diseases. From the perspective of number generation, Heavenly one generates water, Earthly six completes
it. The number liu (six) in the point 66.08 liuwan means that it is
a water point, as such it can stop bleeding due to the fact that water
can extinguish fire. The color associated with water is black; most of
the hemostatic herbs are black or are fried to a charcoal color. Black
is the water image. Since the quality of water is cold, for patients with
asthma, Lung diseases, excess Phlegm and those who are weak, one
should not use 66.08 Liuwan.
Applying Yi-Jing Theory and the hexagram images to explain the
Master Tung 11 and 22 groups of points is exceptionally useful. One
can quickly understand why there are Master Tung points located on
both yin and yang aspects of each finger, and the reason for the actions
of the points can also be quickly grasped. Master Tungs palm diagnosis is closely related to Yi-Jing Theory and the hexagram images, and
by means of this understanding one can accurately understand palm
diagnosis and make use of it diagnostically.
Summary of Creation, Research and Development of The Theory of
Yi-Jing and Hexagram Images in Master Tung Points.:
2006 Introduced The Theory of Yi-Jing in Master Tungs Points
in the Lectures on Tungs PointsTherapeutic Study.
2008 The Theory of Yi-Jing in Master Tungs Points, published
in the June 2008 issue of the Third Round of Q&A and
Discussions in Acupuncture.
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in the January 2009 issue of the Eighth Round of Q&A and
in the April 2010 issue of the Fifteenth Round of Q&A and
in the July 2010 issue of the Sixteenth Round of Q&A and
in the Special Memorial Issue: 35th Anniversary of Master
Tungs Passing.
X. CREATED AND DEVELOPED MASTER TUNG CHANNEL
SYNDROME DIFFERENTIATION CONCEPT PUBLISHED IN
MY 1975 BOOK, THE LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MOXIBUSTION.
The term Orthodox Channels in the title of Master Tungs book,

Tungs AcupunctureExtraordinary Points of the Orthodox Channels, is closely related to the traditional 14-Channels. Since the
14-Channels and the zangfu interconnect, there is an inseparable
relationship between the 14-Channesl and the zangfu. To explain
Master Tungs Points, one must first consider applying the thinking
behind and concepts related to the 14-Channels. Choosing points
along the meridians in the 14-Channel is the basic principle, and the
technique of choosing points by syndrome differentiates treatment.
Choosing points from the effected channel among the 14 Channels
is the most fundamental principle and method of point selection in
acupuncture syndrome differentiation and point selection methodology. When making use of Master Tung Points the same principles
and methods of course also apply.
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10 - 1 The Conceptual Framework for Selecting the Points

along the Channels in relation to Master Tung Points.
10 1.1 Selecting Points on the Affected Channel.
For example, 77.01 Zhengjin and 77.02 Zhengzong can treat the neck
and nape owing to their Taiji correspondence (for details please see
the explanation of the point 77.01 Zhengjin) and to their relationship
to the Urinary Bladder Channel, and as a result they give phenomenal
results when treating problems of the nape and neck. Other points,
such as 77.04 Boqiu,treat back pain; 33.01 Qimen, 33.03 Qizheng, and
33.02 Qijiao treat hemorrhoids; 88.13 Tianhuang, 88.12 Minghuang
and 88.14 Qihuang, treat Liver diseases; Xiasanhuang (77.18, 77.19,
77.21) (including the point Sanyinjiao SP-6) treat the urinary system,
Spleen and Stomach, and gynecological diseases; 33.13 Renshi, 33.14
Dishi, 33.15 Tianshi and 33.16 Quling, treat asthma and common
cold, all related to the Lung channel; 66.05 Menjin, treats diseases
of the digestive system since it is related to the Stomach channel, etc.
There are many, many other examples; the ones we have provided
here are sufficient to demonstrate that Master Tung Points use the
functions and uses of the Traditional 12 Channels as a foundation.
10 1.2 External-Internal Channel Relationship Point
Selection.
For example, in order to treat skin diseases that are governed by

the Lung, select points that are on the Hand Yangming Channel
(Large Intestine Channel), such as 11.08 Zhiwujin and Zhiqianjin,
and 11.17 Mu point. Another point, 11.02 Xiaojian, is located on the
index finger on the border of the Large Intestine Channel. Since the
Large Intestine and Lung are externally and internally related, 11.02
Xiaojian treats bronchitis, yellow Phlegm, vexation of the chest and
bronchiectasis.
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Master Tungs book, in the indications section for 11.17 Mu Point,

says, Exuberant Liver fire, irritability. However, I have expanded
its use to include treatment of extreme dryness and cracking of the
palms and skin diseases of the hand with great results. It can also treat
excessive nasal discharge and can immediately stop nasal discharge
due to common cold. The reason this point can treat nasal conditions
so effectively is based on Channel Theorythe point is located on the
aspect of the Large Intestine Channel that is on the finger, and Large
Intestine and Lung channels are externally-internally related. The
list goes on for points in the whole body.
10 1.3 Choosing Points from Channels that share the Same
Name.
The Common Channel Choosing Point Technique is also known

as Choosing Points from Channels that share the Same Name. It
is also known as Choosing Points from the Communication of the
Six Channels. It is an extension of choosing points from connecting
channels and is also one of the Channel Treatment techniques. The
six connecting channels are: Hand Tai YinFoot Tai Yin, Hand Yang
MingFoot Yang Ming, Hand Shao YinFoot Shao Yin, Hand Tai
YangFoot Tai Yang, Hand Jue YinFoot Jue Yin, Hand Shao Yang
Foot Shao Yang; these are the three yin and three yang connections.
I often apply the Theory of Same Name Channels Communicate toward Master Tungs Points, for example: Master Tungs Points 22.08
Wanshunyi and 22.09 Wanshuner that are on the Hand Taiyang
Small Intestine Channel treat lumbar pain that is located on the
Foot Taiyang Urinary Bladder Channel. The point 22.11 Tushui that
is located on the Hand Taiyin Lung Channel treats diarrhea due to
the deficiency of the Spleen that belongs to the Foot Taiyin Channel.
11.13 Dan that is on the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Channel treats the
Foot Jueyin Liver Qi diseases such as: palpitations, timidity, as well
as night crying due to the deficiency of the Gall Bladder. Treating toe
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pain by using 11.27 Wuhu on the Lung channel is also based on the
Choosing Points from Channels that share the Same NameLung
and Spleen Taiyin channels. Additionally, the Spleen governs the
extremities, and there is also a corresponding relationship between
fingers and toes. Using A.05 Xiaojie, which is located on the Lung
channel, to treat ankle pain is also based on the theory of the same
name channel of the Lung and Spleen, hand and foot Taiyin channels,
to treat medial malleolus pain. Furthermore, by applying the theory
of zangfu extraordinary relationships, the Lung and Urinary Bladder
communicate with each other, so pain in the lateral malleolus can
also be treated. A.05 Xiaojie can therefore treat both medial and
lateral malleolus pain.
Creation, Research and Development of the Relationship between
the Ideology of Choosing the Points along the Channel and Master
Tungs Points
1975 Published the theories of Choosing Points from the Original
Channel, the Interior-Exterior Channels and Same Name
Channels in my book, The Longitude and Latitude of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.
1991 My book, Master Tung Acupuncture, uses the theories of
Choosing Points from the Original Channel, the Interior-Exterior Channels and Same Name Channels, to explain
Master Tung Points.
2006 Published the Chinese version of Lectures on Tungs
AcupunctureTherapeutic System, included the theory of
Choosing Points from the Same Name Channels in the Taiji
Needling Technique.
2008 Published English version of Lectures on Tungs AcupunctureTherapeutic System, included the theory of Choosing
Points from the Same Name Channels in the Taiji Needling
Technique.
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2009 The Theory of Choosing Points from the Same Name Channels in the Taiji Needling Technique, published in the April
2009 issue of the Eleventh Round of Q&A and Discussions
in Acupuncture.
10-2 Relationship between Diseases of the Vessels and
Master Tung Points.
Masters the Group of Diseases is a different treatment system than

the diseases of the zang images, and it expands the concepts and
capacities of treatment methods. Clinically speaking, the application
of the Six Yang Meridians Masters the Group of Diseases theory is
commonly used. The six yang meridians do not simply treat diseases
of the six Fu organs; the Masters the Group of Diseases theory has
a broader meaning than simply referring to the Fu, and is used to
categorize related diseases. Originally, Masters the Group of Diseases was applied to generally categorize diseases of the 14 Channels.
However, I have applied it to explain the relationship between Master
Tung Points and the 14 Channels, as well as the application and uses
of Master Tung Points, and have found it to be extremely useful.
10 - 2.1 The Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel Masters
the Diseases of the Jin fluids.
The word jin indicates the fluids that are secreted outwardly from
the body, such as, sweat, nasal discharge and saliva. Whereas the
word Ye indicates the fluids that are retained inwardly in the joints,
brain and orifices, where they function to lubricate and to nourish.
TheHand Yangming Large Intestine Channel masters the diseases of
jin, which include toothache, swelling of the neck, yellowing of the
sclera, dry mouth, nose bleed and tonsillitis, and the involved areas
include the mouth, teeth, nose, eyes, and throat. These areas all lie on
the Hand Yangming Channel and are where there is a concentration
or collection of jin fluids. The famous Ming Dynasty doctor Zhang
Jing Yue noted, There is an interior-exterior relationship between
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the Lung and Large Intestine. The Lung masters Qi. And since jin
ye is produced by the transformation of qi, therefore regardless of
whether there is diarrhea or constipation (of the Large Intestine),
both are due to the diseases of jin and ye, and the Large Intestine
masters them. Zhang Yin noted, The Large Intestine conducts water and grain, transforms the essence, thus it masters the jin and ye.
When the Large Intestine is diseased, Jin and Ye dry up and heat and
fire becomes over abundant which causes the symptoms of yellowing
of the sclera, dry mouth, nose bleed and tonsillitis. The reason that
the Master Tung Point 11.17 Mu can treat dry eyes, excessive tearing,
nose dryness and excessive nasal discharge are all due to the mastery
of the Large Intestine over the Jin fluids.
10 - 2.2 The Hand Taiyang Channel Masters Diseases of the
Ye Fluids.
Diseases stated in the Neijing include deafness, yellowing of the

sclera, swelling of the cheek, neck, forehead, shoulder, upper arm,
the posterior and lateral aspect of the elbow and forearm.
The Ling Shu, Kou Wen Chapter, says, Ye is the essence that
irrigates the empty spaces and orifices. Diseases of the ears, eyes and
joints are all due to ye being unable to irrigate the empty spaces
and orifices, in another words, they are due to the drying of ye/ye
exhaustion.
There are a few Master Tung Points that are on the Small Intestine
Channel, such as, 11.23 Yanhuang to treat yellowing of the sclera;
22.09 Wanshuner, 33.10 Changmen and 33.11 Ganmen can all treat
Liver diseases (including yellow sclera). 22.08 Wanshunyi and 22.09
Wanshuner are both important points for treating tinnitus. 33.12
Xinmen, treats degenerative arthritis and is a very effective point
for treating knee pain arising from insufficiency of synovial fluids
between the joint.
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10 2.3 The Foot Shaoyang Channel Masters Diseases of the

Bone.
GB39 Xuanzhong is the Meeting Point of the Bones, is located on

the Shaoyang channel, and can treat many kinds of bone pain. 88.25
Jiuli (GB-31 Fengshi) can treat bone pain anywhere in the body. I
personally often use 88.25 Jiuli (GB-31 Fengshi) to treat cervical
and lumbar bone spurs very effectively. These are examples of the
application of the theory of Shaoyang Masters the Bones.
Regarding the other Masters the Group of Diseases relationships
the Foot Tai Yang Masters Diseases of the Tendons-Ligaments-Muscles, the Hand Shao Yang Masters Diseases of the Qi, the Foot Yang
Ming Stomach Channel Masters Diseases of the Bloodwe can find
Master Tung points for all of them, and can likewise find a reasonable
explanation and understanding of these points efficacy.
Creation, Research and Development of the relationship between
Vessel Diseases and Master Tung Points:
2008 Vessel Diseases and Master Tung Points, published in the
August 2008 issue of the Fifth Round of Q&A and Discussions in Acupuncture.
2008 Vessel Diseases and Master Tung Points, published in
the November 2008 issue of the Sixth Round of Q&A and
September 2009 edition of the Thirteenth Round of Q&A
April 2010 issue of the Fifteenth Round of Q&A and Discussions in Acupuncture.
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10 - 3 The Twelve Divergent Channels and Master Tung

Points.
Many of the Zangfu Extraordinary Relationships (Zang Fu Bie Tong)

take place by virtue of the divergent channels. In my lectures on
Advanced Course on Tungs Acupuncture I have described this very
clearly, so here we will only touch the subject lightly to detail how the
zangfu extraordinary relationships can explain functions and uses of
Master Tung Points. For example:
10-3.1 Liver and Large Intestine Inter-Communicate.
(a) The Large Intestine Channel treats the throat:

For example, points such as LI-1 Shangyang, 11.08 Zhiwujin and
Zhiqianjin, treat swelling and sore throat. LI-1 Shangyang belongs
to the Large Intestine channel and is very effective for the common
cold and painful and swollen throat excess syndrome. Master Tung
Points 11.08 Zhiwujin and Zhiqianjin, located on the index finger, are
related to the Large Intestine Channel. However, there is no direct
relationship between the Large Intestine Channel and the throat.
Generally, people believe that the treatment mechanism is mainly
due to the interior-exterior relationship between the Lung and Large
Intestine and that they can treat the diseases of each others channel.
Actually, the divergent channel of the Hand Yangming ascends and
passes through the throat. This tells us that the Hand Yangming
Divergent Channel is directly connected with the throat; applying the
theory of divergent channels to explain the action and mechanism of
LI-1 Shangyang to treat painful and swollen throat provides us with a
more direct mechanism of action. The Liver channel ascends and enters the throat, it is in the throat where it connects and communicates
with the Large Intestine Channel.
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(b) The Large Intestine Channel treats breast abscesses/mastitis and

dizziness:
LI-11 Quchi treats breast abscesses/mastitis: LI-11 Quchi belongs to
the Yangming Large Intestine channel. There is no direct connection
between the Large Intestine channel and the breasts. The reason
why LI-11 is a main point for breast abscesses/mastitis is that the
Yangming channels have abundant blood and qi, and LI-11 functions
to clear heat and expel toxins. Or one can say that the Large Intestine
has an extraordinary connection with the Liver, and the Liver governs
the nipple, but this is only one aspect of the action mechanism. From
a divergent channels perspective we see that the Hand Yangming
Divergent Channel follows the breast, thus demonstrating how the
divergent channel has a direct connection to the breast. Now we can
understand that using LI-11 to treat breast abscesses/mastitis works
well because there is a channel pathway and treatment connection
between the point and the breast condition.
10-3.2 The Stomach and Pericardium Inter-Communicate.
(a) The Stomach Channel treats Heart diseases:

ST-36 is often used to treat Heart diseases: I often use ST-36 to treat
Heart diseases and the effect is phenomenal. ST-36 belongs to the
Foot Yangming Stomach channel; the channel itself has no connection with the Heart. However, its divergent channel ascends and
communicate with the Heart which means there is a direct effect on
the Heart. Needling ST-36 Zusanli can regulate the Heart qi to treat
Heart diseases.
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10-3.3 The Heart and Gall Bladder Inter-Communicate.
GB-31 Fengshi treats palpitations and pruritus (Heart and Gall Bladder Inter-Communicate).
The point GB-31 Fengshi can treat palpitations and pruritus very
effectively. Although there is no direct connection between the Gall
Bladder Channel and the Heart, the divergent channel of the Gall
Bladder ascends and penetrates through the Heart. GB-31 belongs
to the Gall Bladder channel, its capacity to treat palpitations and
pruritus comes about from the connection between the Gall Bladder
Divergent Channel and the Heart.
Other Extraordinary Relationships can be found by further pursuing
the above-mentioned connection relationships.
10-4 The Relationship between Biao Ben/Symptoms and
Causes, Gen Jie/Root and Gathering, Qi Jie/Path of Qi and
Master Tung Points.
Biao Ben/Symptoms and Causes, Gen Jie/Root and Gathering,

and Qi Jie/Path of Qi form an important group of concepts in the
fundamentals of acupuncture theory. These concepts provide important meaning and guidance in the clinical application of essential
acupuncture points. Doctor Dou Hanxing in Biao Yao Fu says, Fully
explore the four roots and three gatherings, follow the symptoms
and causes, then needle and no illness will remain unhealed. This
emphasizes the importance of the theories of Root and Gathering,
Symptoms and Causes, and Path of Qi in Chinese medicine.
Applying the Ling Shu, Jing Mai Chapterstheories
concerning the circulation of the twelve channels to the Five Shu
(Transport) Points provides an unsatisfactory understanding of the
hows and whys of the Five Shu Point dynamics. However, when
applying the towards the Heart circulation and flow described by
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Symptoms and Causes and Root and Gathering concepts to the

dynamics of the Five Shu Points, one is able to arrive at a relatively
satisfactory understanding of those dynamics.
Some Master Tung Points can be explained by using the Biao Ben/
Symptoms and Causes, Gen Jie/Root and Gathering, and Qi Jie/Path
of Qi concepts. Here are a couple of examples:
10-4.1 The Liver channel does not directly connect to the
Heart.
However, the Liver channel gathers at REN-18 and connects

at REN-17 Shanzhong. REN-17 Shanzhong is located closely to the
Heart. I often use LV-3 Taichong or the Master Tung Point 66.04
Huozhu to treat Heart diseases and the results are very satisfactory.
10-4.2 Qijie/Path of Qi
The lower part of the leg has a Path of Qi theory explains the importance of the points that lie between UB-57 Chengshan and the area
around the ankles. Many of the jing-river and luo-connecting points
of the foot channels are within this area, and GB-39 Xuanzhong the
Meeting Point for the Marrow is located there. Four of the Eight
Extraordinary Channels, the Yin Qiao, Yang Qiao, Yin Wei, and Yang
Wei all arise in this area. A large number of Master Tung Points such
as 77.01 zhengjin, 77.02 zhengzong, 66.14 shuixiang, 77.05, 77.06,
77.07 sanzhongxue, and 77.24 zuqianjin are all in this area.
Creation, Research and Development of the Theories The Twelve
Divergent Channels and Master Tung Points and Symptoms and
Causes, Root and Gathering, Path of Qi and Master Tung Points.
2008 Twelve Divergent Channels and Symptoms and Causes,
Root and Gathering, Path of Qi and Master Tung Points,
published in the June 2008 edition of the Third Round Q&A
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2009 Twelve Divergent Channels and Symptoms and Causes,
Root and Gathering, Path of Qi and Master Tung Points,
published in the September 2009 edition of the Thirteenth
Round Q&A and Discussions in Acupuncture.
2010 Included in the contents of the October 2010 Lectures in
Advanced Course on Tungs Acupuncture.
XI. CREATED AND DEVELOPED BLEEDING TECHNIQUE
IN MASTER TUNG ACUPUNCTURECONCEPTS AND SYSTEMS. PUBLISHED IN 1975. SYSTEM ESTABLISHED IN
1990.
I personally arranged the Master Tung Acupuncture Bleeding System, which is a unique bleeding technique. My personal research
into the bleeding technique began with my teacher Master Tung, and
currently I primarily apply bleeding techniques to the Master Tung
Points. Clinically I have treated over 400,000 patient visits, and have
used bleeding techniques to treat a great number of difficult and
stubborn diseases, emphasizing the practicality and value of bleeding
techniques.
Many kinds of bleeding techniques exist. Although the Master Tung
Points which are used for bleeding are scattered throughout the
book Tungs AcupunctureExtraordinary Points of the Orthodox
Channels, there is no mention of technique or theory. I systemically
arranged these points, and combined research into the Classics with
my personal experience bleeding both 14 Channel points and Master
Tung points, in order to originate and develop a complete system of
therapeutic bleeding techniques. The system includes descriptions of
the bleeding tools, the special features and methods of bleeding point
selection, actions and uses of bleeding points, choosing a bleeding
area, conditions which are appropriate for use of bleeding technique,
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preparation prior to bleeding, the amount of blood, interval between

treatments, important details when needling, contraindications, side
effects, application of bleeding technique to common conditions,
commonly used bleeding areas and their indications. I also created
different kinds of bleeding techniques: pricking, probing, scattering,
poking, and filing, which are less painful and quickly result in a good
flow of blood, providing effective results. Beginning with theory and
progressing to include technique and systematic treatment, I have
provided a complete structure and explanation. Additionally, I have
developed the application of bleeding technique to a number of
acupuncture points, making the Master Tung Acupuncture Bleeding
System a systematic medical specialty.
My own intensive research regarding bleeding techniques and my
differentiation of the many kinds of treatment led me to provide dynamic methods of using Master Tung Points for bleeding. For example, bleeding EX Taiyang (wind attacks the upper body) can disperse
wind and invigorate blood; bleeding the back of the ear can clear heat
and invigorate blood; bleeding the back (where yang lies) can warm
the yang and invigorate blood; bleeding UB-40 Weizhong can drain
dampness and invigorate blood; bleeding 77.09 Sihuazhong and
77.14 Sihuawai (in the neighborhood of ST-40 Fenglong) can transform Phlegm and invigorate blood; bleeding the 12 jing-well points
can open the orifices and invigorate blood; one can never run out of
examples to describe how flexibility and dynamism of the Bleeding
Technique.
Summary of Creation, Research and Development of Bleeding
Technique in Master Tung AcupunctureConcepts and Systems.
1975 Discussed the points and therapy for bleeding in the chapter
The Application and Treatment of Needling the Collaterals in my book The Longitude and Latitude of Acupuncture
and Moxibustion.
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1990 Established the system and formally published it in my book

Master Tung Acupuncture.
2006 Added a supplement to complete the system in Lectures on
Tungs AcupunctureTherapeutic System.
XII. CREATED AND DEVELOPED AREA NEEDLING TECHNIQUE DEVELOPED FROM THE DAO MA COUPLING
NEEDLING TECHNIQUE BEGINNING IN 1975. PUBLICLY
ANNOUNCED IN 2013.
I have been using this technique for 40 years. It is a development

and extension of the Dao Ma (Coupling) Needling Method, which is a
special technique that utilizes placing two or three needles in a row to
increase the treatment effects. I observed that the two or three Master
Tung Points being used simultaneously in the Dao Ma needling often
shared the same indications, meaning they each exerted their effects
individually on the same area of the body; when used together the
therapeutic effects were strengthened.
When comparing this phenomenon with the 14 Channel points I
discovered that both 14 Channel points and Master Tung points share
the same phenomenon. When using two points, the successive spatial
relationship of the two points means that the five phases aspects of
the two points has a mutual generating relationship, and the two Zang
related to these two points can become connected to each other. Not
only will that expand the treatment area, the two points can form a
line, a strip, an area, and can form a holistic taiji. The treatment area
will not be only one point but a strip, an area, a much larger sphere
of treatment. The effect, therefore, will likewise take place not on one
point but rather on a much broader area.This special technique, in
which two acupuncture points are used within a proscribed area in
order to treat multiple channels and multiple areas, is frequently
seen in Master Tung Acupuncture.
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Using the Taiji concept allows for an easy understanding and development of this technique. Personally, I use the intersection and mixing
of the large, medium, and small Taiji to explain the reasons behind
Master Tung Dao Ma (Coupling) Needling Method point selection.
Furthermore, by combining TaiJi Holographic Location with Three
Treasures Location an intersection of the two is created, which forms
a new correspondence region; the treatment area is again expanded
and becomes even larger, which led to the development of Area
Needling Technique.
Summary of Creation, Research and Development of the Area Needling Technique.
1975 Dao Ma (Coupling) Needling Method, described in 1975
edition of The Longitude and Latitude of Acupuncture
and Moxibustion, was the origin of the Area Needling
Technique.
2008 Dao Ma (Coupling) Needling Technique was published in
the April 2008 edition of the First Round Q&A and Discussions in Acupuncture.
2008 Floating Dao Ma (Coupling) Needling Technique was published in the July 2008 edition of the Fourth Round Q&A
2008 Area Needling Technique was published in the August
2008 edition of the Fifth Round Q&A and Discussions in
Acupuncture.
2008 Area Needling Technique was published in the November
2008 edition of the Sixth Round Q&A and Discussions in
Acupuncture.
2014 Area Needling Technique was publicly announced in 2014,
and taught multiple times in classes and on my blog (www.
drweichiehyoung.blogspot.com)
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ADDENDUM
Timetable Index of Research

and Development of Theories
I.
Created and Developed Zang Fu Extraordinary Connection

Needling Technique Applied the theory to acupuncture in
1973. Publicly announced the technique in 1975.
II.
Created and Developed the Body Tissue Correspondence

Needling Technique. Researched, created, applied and used
it to explain Master Tung Points in 1993. Publicly announced
the technique in 1999.
III.
Created and Developed the TaiJi Holography Location Method. Presented at premier lecture to the American Acupuncture Association in 1986. Publicly announced the technique in
1990.
IV.
Created and Developed the Corresponding-Balancing Needling Technique. In 1979 publicly announced my Correspondence Needling Technique.
V.
Created and Developed the Three Methods of Even Tonification and Even Reduction Technique. First created in 1972 and
publicly announced in 1975.
VI.
Created and Developed the Master Tung Acupuncture Five

Phase Spatial and Temporal Perspective. Publicly announced
in 1981. Further developed in detail in 2009.
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VII. Created and Developed the Master Tung Acupuncture YinYang Perspective. Publicly announced in 2010.
VIII. Created and Developed the Master Tung Acupuncture Three
Treasures Perspective. Publicly announced in 2010.
IX.
Created and Developed the Master Tung Acupuncture and

Yi Jing and Trigram Theory. Began to introduce the Theory
in the book Lectures on Tungs AcupunctureTherapeutic
System in 2006.
X.
Created and Developed the Master Tung Acupuncture and

Channel Syndrome Differentiation Theory. The theory was
published in 1975 in The Longitude and Latitude of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.
XI.
Created the The Concept of Bleeding the Collaterals in Master

Tung Acupuncture. Publicly announced in 1975. Established
the system in 1990.
XII. Created and Developed the Area Needling Technique. In 1975

the Area Needling Technique was developed from the Dao Ma
(Coupling) Needling Technique. Publicly announced in 2013.
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he only book on Tungs Extraordinary Points left by Master

Beginning in 1971 I researched and probed the famous ancient Chinese

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in the Bladder, one should clear Lung qi as the main treatment.

The passage does not mention herbal medicine or acupuncture

Zang Organs to acupuncture.

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The Holographic Acupuncture Technique for Different Body

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the 14meridians and the results are excellent.

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2003 Lectured at Seoul, Korea in 2003, and included detailed

I originated the techniqueTaiJi Holographic Location Technique,

layout and distribution of Tungs Points and their indications, and

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points (positions) in Tungs Acupuncture.

apeutic System in detail.

The Correspondence-Balancing Needling Technique is a method

the Correspondence Needling Technique, is divided it into nine great

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VI. CREATED AND DEVELOPED THE FIVE ELEMENT, TIME

The level, distribution, and flow of the acupuncture points from

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Shu-stream points corresponded with 1. The five orifices (on the

The temporal aspects of the Five Shu (Transport) Points include

applications in acute, chronic, and intermittent conditions, as well

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The temporal characteristic of jing-river points is comparable with

As a consequence of five phase relationships and correspondences,

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ence of the indications and functions of those points to most Master

2014 The Korean translation of The 5 Transport Points published

Yin-Yang is the most fundamental, basic concept underlying Chinese

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Point correspondences include left-right, front-back, upper-lower,

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The concept of The Three Treasures is part of traditional Chinese

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8 - 3 The Three Treasures of Needling Depth.

Needling depth can be divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human

Needling technique can be divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human,

The Ling Shu, Guan Zhen Chapter says, The

Point combining can be divided into upper, middle, and lower in

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First introduced The Theory of Yi-Jing in Master Tungs Points in the

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2009 The Theory of Yi-Jing in Master Tungs Points, published

The term Orthodox Channels in the title of Master Tungs book,

The Acupuncture Thought

10 - 1 The Conceptual Framework for Selecting the Points

For example, in order to treat skin diseases that are governed by

Master Tungs book, in the indications section for 11.17 Mu Point,