Quantum Acupuncture

The Next Level

By M K Sastry

INTRODUCTION

Quantum Acupuncture is based on well-defined Principles

which also gives instant relief and recovery .

Instead of using 368 meridian points it is better to use the

important points to recover the patients in a Faster
Manner most scientific and and well defined.

WHAT IS QUANTUM ACUPUNCTURE

Bridge between ancient and Modern
acupuncture
To treat and Diagnose the chi to balance
the body.
Added technology to the traditional
meridian system
Added low level laser and kinesiology for
assessment .

Five Elements

The NURTURING Cycle

In the nurturing cycle energy flows from yin organs to yin organs and
from yang to yang accordingly.
For example,
since Fire feeds Earth, the Heart (yin Fire element) nurtures the
Spleen (yin Earth element) and the Small Intestine (yang Fire
element)nurtures the Stomach (yang Earth element). Likewise, the
Heart is nurtured by the Liver (yin Wood element), while the Small
Intestine is fed by the Gallbladder (yang Wood element), and so on.

The Control cycle

Among just the yin channels there exists another cycle which limits the
nurturing cycle so that it does not become excessive. This is known as the
control cycle,
where the strengthening and weakening points on the channels skip over a
meridian either ahead or behind.

For example, the Heart is said to control the Lung and is itself
controlled by the Kidney.

24-hour Horary cycle

Chakra system in meridian therapy

The meridian network

All of the various organs and structures of
the body are joined together via an intricate
network of energy channels, both major and
minor, known as the meridians and their
collaterals, operating from the inside-out as
well as from the outside-in.

In acupuncture we generally consider that

there are 72 channels of therapeutic
importance:

12 Primary Meridians
12 Tendinomuscular Meridians
12 Transversal Lo Vessels
12 Longitudinal Lo Vessels
12 Distinct (Divergent) Meridians
8 Extra (Ancestral) Vessels
3 Extra Longitudinal Lo Vessels
1 Huato Channel

The relation between meridians and

their organs

In the evaluation of the acupuncture

meridians, each channel can exist in one of
three states balanced, excess or deficient.
Accordingly, each corresponding organ can
be either balanced, excess or deficient as
well.

I - Heart
There are 9 points on the surface pathway of
the Heart meridian. The channel begins in the
heart itself, then one portion of it descends to
the small intestine while another ascends to
the tongue and eyeball.

THE PRIMARY POINTS ON THE HEART MERIDIAN ARE

HT-3, HT-5, HT-7, HT-8 AND HT-9.

II - Small Intestine
There are 19 points on the surface pathway
of the Small Intestine meridian. The channel
begins at the little finger, travels up the medial
arm, over the shoulder and neck, and ends on
the face, anterior to the ear.

The primary points on the Small Intestine

meridian are Si-1, Si-3, Si-4, Si-7 and Si-19.

III-Bladder
There are 67 points on the surface pathway
of the Urinary Bladder meridian.

The Bladder meridian has a vast array of

primary points. The points on the head include
Bl-1, Bl-2, Bl-3 and Bl-10. The points in the
general back area include Bl-11, Bl-12, Bl-13,
Bl-14, Bl-15, Bl-16, Bl-17, Bl-18, Bl-19, Bl20, Bl-21, Bl-22, Bl-23, Bl-25, Bl-26, Bl-27,
Bl-28, Bl-30, Bl-31 to 35, Bl-36 and Bl-37.
Points in the leg and foot region include Bl-40,
Bl-57, Bl-58, Bl-60, Bl-62, Bl-63, Bl-64, Bl65, Bl-66 and Bl-67.

IV - Kidney
There are 27 points on the surface pathway
of the Kidney meridian. The channel begins at
the bottom of the foot, passes up the medial leg
into the abdomen, and ends in the chest just
below the clavicle.

The primary points on the Kidney meridian

are Kd-1, Kd-2, Kd-3, Kd-4, Kd-5, Kd-6,
Kd-7, Kd-9 and Kd-27

V - Pericardium
There are 9 points on the surface pathway of
the Pericardium meridian. The channel begins in
the chest and then travels down the medial
arm
into the hand, ending on the middle finger.

The primary points on the Pericardium

meridian are Cx-1, Cx-3, Cx-4, Cx-5, Cx-6,
Cx-7, Cx-8 and Cx-9 (every single point on
the channel except Cx-2).

VI - Triple Heater
There are 23 points on the surface pathway
of the Triple Heater meridian. The channel
begins on the hand, runs along the posterior
arm, over the shoulder and neck and above
the ear, to end at the lateral eyebrow.

The primary points on Triple Heater

meridian are Tw-1, Tw-3, Tw-4, Tw-5, Tw-6, Tw8 and Tw-23.

VII - Gallbladder
There are 44 points on the surface pathway
of the Gallbladder meridian.

The primary points on the head, neck and

shoulder are Gb-1, Gb-8, Gb-13, Gb-14, Gb-20
and Gb-21. On the back and hip they include
Gb-22, Gb-24, Gb-25 and Gb-26 and Gb-30.
On the leg and foot they are Gb-34, Gb-36,
Gb-37, Gb-39, Gb-40, Gb-41, Gb-43 and Gb 44

VIII - Liver
There are 14 points on the surface pathway
of the Liver meridian

The primary points on the Liver meridian are

Lv-1, Lv-2, Lv-3, Lv-4, Lv-5, Lv-6, Lv-13
and Lv-14.

IX - Lung
There are 11 points on the surface pathway
of the Lung meridian.

The primary points on the Lung meridian are

Lu-1, Lu-5, Lu-6, Lu-7, Lu-8, Lu-9, Lu-10
and Lu-11 (all but Lu-2, Lu-3 and Lu-4).

X - Large intestine
There are 20 points on the surface pathway
of the Large Intestine meridian.

The primary points on the Large Intestine

meridian are Li-1, Li-3, Li-4, Li-6, Li-10, Li11 and Li-20.

XI - Stomach
There are 45 points on the surface pathway
of the Stomach meridian.

The primary points on the Stomach meridian

are St-1, St-3, St-4, St-5, St-6, St-7, St-21,
St-23, St-25, St-27, St-29, St-34, St-36, St37, St-39, St-40, St-41, St-42 (the latter
generally used for testing only), St-44 and St45.

XII - Spleen
There are 21 points on the surface pathway
of the Spleen meridian.

The primary points on the Spleen meridian

are Sp-1, Sp-2, Sp-3, Sp-4, Sp-5, Sp-6, Sp8, Sp-9 and Sp-21.

XIII - Governor vessel

There are 28 points on the surface pathway
of the Governor vessel.

The primary points on the Governor vessel

are Gv-1, Gv-3, Gv-4, Gv-7, Gv-9, Gv-14,
Gv-16, Gv-20, Gv-23, Gv-24, Gv-24.5 (also
referred to as Yintang) and Gv-26.

XIV - Conception Vessel

There are 24 points on the surface pathway
of the Conception vessel. The channel begins at
Cv-24 on the chin and descends to Cv-1
located on the perineum. It then crosses the
anus and connects to Gv-1 at the tailbone.

The primary points on the Conception vessel

are Cv-3, Cv-4, Cv-5, Cv-6, Cv-8, Cv-10,
Cv-12, Cv-14, Cv-17, Cv-22 and Cv-24.

Some major points

On the Channels

Tonification Points

Sadation Points

Master points
Lying deep within the body are 8 additional
channels known as the Extraordinary vessels.
These are considered to be separate from,
although intimately connected with, the 12
primary meridians.

Source points
Also known as the Yuan points, the
Source points (considered to be one
of the locations where the Chi enters
the meridians), are commonly used to
treat any condition in the meridians
and their associated organs, whether
excess or deficient.

Luo points
Each of the 12 primary meridians has a Luo
point, sometimes called a Junction or
Luoconnecting
point, where a portion of the
meridian diverges from the main channel.
Treating the Luo points is primarily useful in
addressing the following three conditions:

Accumulation points
Each of the 12 main meridians has an
Accumulation point, also known as the
Xi Cleft
point, typically indicated for the
treatment of
acute symptoms and pain.

Command points
Command points are said to regulate or
command a general region of the physical
anatomy, compared to influencing merely a
specific organ or gland. Therefore, it is rare that
a treatment does not include one or more of
these broad-spectrum points.

Alarm points
Also called the Mu points (meaning to
gather), the front Alarm points are where the
Chi gathers and concentrates on the anterior
surface of the body, specifically in association
with the organs themselves.

Bladder Association points

Also known as the Back Shu points,
Bladder Association points are located 1 1/2
sun (two fingers breadth) lateral to the
spinous
processes of the vertebral column. Running
from the upper back all the way down to the
sacrum, these points can be used to treat
every
internal organ and gland in the body. Being
equally effective for either excess or
deficiency,
they are often primary points to consider
for
addressing any organ condition, perhaps
especially true when the yin organs in
particular
are involved.

Influential points
The 8 Influential points, sometimes known
as the Assembling, Meeting or Master points,
all affect either some general aspect of the
Chi
or else certain generalized physical systems
of
the body. Given that most of these points
are
important for other reasons as well (some
being
also Alarm points, for instance), it is easy to
understand why many of them are
commonly
utilized over and over again in daily practice

Transporting points
Known as the Five Shu points, the
Transporting points are located either near or
distal to the knees and elbows. Considering
that the fingers and toes are the site of
transition
from yin to yang or from yang to yin, the
Transporting points are where the Chi is either
returning to the bodys surface after coursing
through the internal organs, or is preparing to
dive more deeply after having already flowed
near the surface.

Transporting points

The Jing-Well points

The first Transporting point, known as the
Jing-Well point, or simply the Well point, is
always found at the end of the fingers or toes,
with the notable exception of Kd-1, located on
the bottom of the foot. Well points are
especially helpful for treating symptoms at the
opposite far end of the meridian, but can also
be useful in cases of acute and even extreme
conditions associated with not only the
meridians but the related organs as well.

The Spring points

The Spring point is the second Transporting
point located on the fingers and toes, and is
said to clear heat and inflammation, especially
(similar to the Well points) from the
uppermost
portion of the channel. Spring points are either
of the Fire element (for the yin meridians) or
the
Water element (for the yang), and both may be
used for clearing inflammation, swelling and
pain whenever it is located at the opposite end
of the channel.

The Stream points

The third Transporting point is the
Stream
point, which is either of the Earth
element (for
the yin meridians) or the Wood
element (for the
yang). The Stream points of the yin
channels
are also the Source points, known to be
some
of the most important points on the yin
meridians, often indicated for treating
disorders
of the organs themselves. Stream points
of the
yang meridians, on the other hand, may
have
less influence on the organs and more
on the
meridians. In either case, Stream points

The River points

The fourth of the Transporting points,
known
as the River point, is generally located near the
wrists and ankles. River points are typically
considered effective in treating respiratory
conditions, and are of either the Metal
element
(for the yin meridians) or the Fire element
(for
the yang).

The Sea points

The fifth Transporting point, known as
the
Sea point, is located either at the elbows or
the
knees. Sea points are often particularly
effective for treating digestive
conditions.

Entry-Exit points
Entry-Exit points are the junction
where one
meridian flows into another, the Chi
passing
from the Exit point of one channel to
the Entry
point of the next. This happens
according to the
24-hour cycle, in which each
meridian has a
two hour period when it receives a
greater flow
of the vital force.

Ghost points
Ghost points are said to realign the spirit
with the physical body, usually following severe
physical or emotional stress. In many situations
they can be key points for rapidly restoring
balance to the channels.

Pulse points
Pulse points are the classical points on the
wrists where the Chi in the meridians is
evaluated. There are three locations on each
wrist, where the points on the left and right
sides each reveal information about their
corresponding half of the channels. Each point
has a deep and a superficial position, creating
12 different locations for evaluating the 12
major meridians

Menstruation points
Points to promote menstruation are based on
centuries of practical experience, and can be
highly effective for bringing on the menstrual
period.

Pregnancy points
These are points to promote conception,
even when there is a history of infertility or
repeated miscarriages.

EMI evaluation
As might be expected, emerging electromeridian technologies such as EMI have
brought new knowledge and insight regarding the meridians and their
interconnections.
Apart from evaluating the meridians according to the Five Elements, EMI has also
been used to analyze the Musculo-tendeno meridians (diagnosed specifically when
thereare orthopedic symptoms present) by using the Tsing points located on the
fingers and toes.

Electro Meridian Imaging is

able to show relative excess and deficiency in
the meridians, highly useful for displaying the
following three important factors:
1. Imbalances between the left and
right sides of a particular
meridian, called splits, such as
within the heart itself
2. Imbalances between the yin and yang paired meridians, such as
between the Heart and its paired
channel the Small Intestine
3. Imbalances between different
elements, often leading to the use
of either the nurturing or control
cycles, such as between the Liver
and Heart channels on one hand,
or the Liver and Spleen channels
on the other

Acupuncture point evaluation and

frequency of treatment
Based on a serious study of acupuncture
meridians, it becomes apparent that not all
acupuncture points are created equal.
Depending on the frequency of their need for
treatment, some points are found to be active
on the vast majority of patients with a wide
range of symptoms, whereas others show up
far less frequently and for a narrower range of
conditions.

 Slight frequency points only rarely show active, although when they do they can
often be primary for treating their particular associated condition. An example
would be Bl-21, the Association point for the stomach, which is not generally
active in the majority of patients, although in those with a primary stomach
condition it can become an important, if not essential, point for therapy.

Low frequency points show up in some patients and only occasionally.

Moderate frequency points appear more commonly in patients overall, and are
apparently also important for their support of a wider range of the patients
meridian system as a whole.

High frequency points manifest over and over again across a large group of
patients with a wide range of complaints.

Essential frequency points show up so often and in such a wide variety of

patients with a broad range of conditions that they appear necessary for
supporting the core strength and balance required by most individuals.

I Heart meridian
Ht-3 ****
is the Water and Sea point
on
the Heart meridian. As such, it is
able to draw
excess energy from the Kidney
meridian into
the Heart channel. It can be
wonderfully
strengthening for the heart,
especially when the
Heart meridian is deficient and
the Kidney is
excess

Ht-9 ****
is the Wood, Tonification, Exit and JingWell point for the Heart meridian. It
can therefore be used to treat all conditions of
deficiency in the Heart, especially when the
Liver meridian is also excess.

II Small Intestine meridian

Si-3 ****
is the Wood, Tonification and
Stream point for the Small Intestine
meridian,
but more importantly, the Master point for
the Governor vessel and Coupled point
for
the Yang Heel vessel
As the Stream point, Si-3 can also be used
to treat symptoms at the opposite end of the
meridian, typically on the throat and facev

Si-4 ***
is the Source point for the Small
Intestine meridian, and therefore the diagnostic
point when using EMI. As the Source point, it
is able to treat all conditions of the Small
Intestine meridian, both excess and deficient.

III Bladder meridian

Bl-10
located on the upper neck, is a powerful
point for treating a wide range of
conditions that may affect the neck, head
and face. It is commonly used when
physical symptoms are present in this area,
or when emotional trauma has caused an
energetic split between the head and the
rest of the body, the neck being the link
between the two.

Bl-13
is the Association point for the
lung,able to balance the lungs, whether
excess or deficient, and to alleviate
conditions of the nasal
area. As with all Association points, other
thanBl-28 which is found on its own
meridian, the Lung Association point is
said to influence its
corresponding organ, but to have little if
anyinfluence on the meridian itself.
Emotionally,feelings of grief, often affecting
the lungs, can be
relieved by treating this point.

IV Kidney meridian
Kd-1 *****
is the Wood, Sedation,
Entry and Jing-Well point for the Kidney
meridian, used to treat all conditions of excess
in both the kidneys and their channel,
especially
whenever there is a deficiency in the Liver
meridian as well. This is one of the great points
of acupuncture, often used to restore vitality
whenever there is a collapse of energy
throughout the meridian system as a whole.

Kd-2 ***
is the Fire and Spring point for the
Kidney meridian, typically used to address
conditions of inflammation, both in the kidneys
themselves as well as along the channel. This is
especially true when the disturbance is located
either at the opposite end of the meridian in
the
chest area, or in the kidneys themselves.

V Pericardium meridian
Cx-1

* is the Entry point for the Pericardium

meridian, commonly treated to allow energy
from the Kidney meridian to enter the
Pericardium channel.

*****Cx-6
is the Luo point for the
Pericardium meridian, the Command point
for
the chest, and the Master point for the
Yin Linking vessel. It is one of the truly
great
points of acupuncture, and is frequently in need
of treatment.

VI Triple Heater meridian

Tw-1

* is the Metal, Entry and Jing-Well

point for the Triple Heater meridian,
particularly
useful for treating conditions at the opposite
end of the channel, such as the side of the head
and face. As the Entry point, it opens the Triple
Heater meridian to receive the Chi from the
Pericardium channel.

Tw-6

**** is the Fire, Horary and River

point for the Triple Heater meridian, typically
treated whenever there is an imbalance, either
of excess or deficiency, in the Triple Heater
channel itself. When this point shows active, it
is more important to simply treat it whenever
possible, rather than waiting for its horary
period of 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

VII Gallbladder meridian

Gb-1

* is the Entry point for the Gallbladder

meridian, typically used for treating conditions
on the side of the head, particularly near the
eye and temple This point is useful for
opening the Gallbladder meridian to receive
the
vitality from the Triple Heater channel.

Gb-20

** is a great point for treating all types of

conditions, both physical and emotional, that
may be affecting the head and neck area.

VIII Liver meridian

Lv-2

**** is the Fire, Sedation and

Spring point for the Liver meridian, and a
primary point to consider whenever the Liver is
excess, especially when either the Heart or
Pericardium channels are also deficient.
As the Spring point, Lv-2 exerts an influence
that extends to the opposite end of the channel,
even including the face and head.
This point may also benefit conditions where
pent-up anger is a significant cause of the
meridian excess.

Lv-5
**** is the Luo point for the Liver
meridian, and the point of choice whenever the
Liver channels are split on the left and right
sides, or when the Liver is deficient and the
Gallbladder channel is excess. As the Luo point
located on a yin meridian, this point is closely
associated with feelings of anger, an emotional
aspect of the liver

X Large Intestine meridian

Li-4

***** is the Source and Entry

point for the Large Intestine meridian, as well
as a Ma Dan-Yang point and the
Command
point for the face.
As the Source point, it is used in EMI for
evaluating the channel as a whole.

Li-11
***** is the Earth,Tonification
and Sea point for the Large Intestine meridian,
as well as a Ma Dan-Yang point, and often the
first location to consider whenever the Large
Intestine is deficient, especially when the
Stomach channel is also in excess.
Being both the Earth and Sea point for the
Colon meridian, Li-11 can be particularly effective for supporting the digestive
system as
a whole.

XI Stomach meridian
St-1
is the Entry point for the Stomach
meridian,
most typically used to treat various conditions
of the eyes. However, as it is located
immediately under the eyeball itself, it is more
convenient to use laser in favor of needles at
this delicate location.

St-36

***** is the Earth, Horary and

Sea point for the Stomach meridian, the
Command point for the abdomen and a Ma
Dan-Yang point as well.This is perhaps the
single-most treated point in acupuncture, mostlikely to be included in the
treatment of any
condition whatsoever.

XII Spleen meridian

Sp-6

***** sometimes known as Leg 3

Yin, is located where the three yin meridians of
the leg, namely the Kidney, Liver and Spleen,
all join together. Treatment of this key point
allows these three meridians to share their
combined energy. Sp-6 is a highly effective point for restoring
balance and vitality to the body in general and
for rescuing the Chi from collapse

Sp-9

**** is the Water and Sea point for

the Spleen meridian, often used to address
problems caused by dietary indiscretion (such as the excess consumption of cold,
raw, sweet
and wet foods), sometimes leading to the
development of yeast-related conditions in the
body.
This point should especially be considered
whenever the Spleen is excess and the Kidney
channel deficient.

XIII Governor vessel

Gv-3

** is a point for treating the spinal

column, with an emphasis on the lumbar region
in general.

Gv-14

**** is said to be the central point in

the upper back and shoulder area where all
yang meridians pass through. Because of its
association with each of the yang channels, it
has a powerful influence on all musculoskeletal
conditions of the body, particularly those
affecting the upper back, shoulder and neck
regions.

Gv-26

**** is the Command point for

resuscitation, and a superb point for restoring
balance to the autonomic nervous system as a
whole. Able to influence not only the face, skull
and brain, but also the entire spinal column as
well, the effects of this point extend all the way
to Gv-1, the opposite point on the meridian
located at the tip of the coccyx.

XIV Conception vessel

Cv-17

**** is the Alarm point for the

pericardium and the Influential point for
Chi. As the Alarm point, it is able to treat
many
conditions of the pericardium, whether excess
or deficient, as well as the emotions associated
with this organ, such as the effects of shock or
trauma.

Cv-22
*** is a powerful point for influencing
the thyroid gland, as well as for affecting the
throat area in general. It also wields influence
over the upper portion of the lungs and
bronchial region.

Suggested Reading
Shanghai College of Traditional
Medicine. AcupunctureA
comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland
Press, 1985.
Filshie, Jacqueline. Medical
Acupuncture. China: Churchill
Livingstone, 1988.
Academy of Traditional Chinese
Medicine. An Outline of Chinese
Acupuncture. Peking: Foreign Language
Press, 1975

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