Dr. Kuhns' Acupuncture System

By Bradley Kuhns

Dr. Kuhns' Acupuncture System-describes the application of diagnosis and treatment of numerous ailments and disease. Chapters also discuss basic anatomy, physiology, pathology and chronic and acute conditions. Acupuncture stimulates the human bodies natural occurring pain relieving areas and regulates one's overall well-being and brings the body back into a healthy, refreshing condition.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bradley Kuhns
• Release date: Aug 25, 2021

Bradley Kuhns

Brad graduated through three colorful careers during his life. From the entertainment world, to the law enforcement profession, and eventually working as a professional in the alternative medicine field. Brad has authored numerous books and manuals sharing his knowledge, skills, and expertise with others worldwide.Brad had an incredible career in the entertainment world and quickly shot to fame. Between performances, he was rubbing shoulders and becoming friends with the likes of America's biggest stars: Elvis, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack,Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie, Frankie Laine, Lucille Ball, Dinah Shore, and many other celebrities. Brad's music group, the "Encores," their electrifying stage presence, and his talents as a studio musician made him a Las Vegas staple.His second career in law enforcement allowed him to work alongside the elite ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Scientific Investigation Division. He utilized his acquired skills of investigation, interrogation, polygraph (lie detection), and forensic hypnosis, clinical hypnosis to assist not only the LAPD, but other federal agencies as well, to solve some of the most heinous crimes perpetrated in America. He eventually turned whistleblower to clean up areas within the LAPD.By Brad's third career change, he had earned two professional doctorate degrees, one in clinical psychology and the second as a licensed doctor of Oriental Medicine. He maintained a private marriage family therapy practice while continuing to use his unique skills as a consultant in assisting federal agencies in resolving crimes nationwide.Dr. Kuhns is an internationally recognized forensic hypnotherapist, psychotherapist and motivational builder who has used and shared his unique approaches and techniques both in private practice and as an adviser and consultant to many professionals, stars, entertainers and well-known personalities throughout the world.

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SECTION ONE

DR. KUHNS

ACUPUNCTURE SYSTEM

1.1 A Word On Treatment

As a beginning, for clarity and ease of understanding let us agree that the word practitioner as it is used in this work refers to any individual person or health care professional that will be dispensing the treatment. Also, the word patient will refer to that person who will be receiving the treatment. Such things as the severity, duration and stage of the ailment or disease and the constitutional makeup of the patient will generally determine the number of treatments and the frequency of those treatments.

A good rule of thumb to follow would be that if the treating acupuncturist is facing an:

— acute condition, the treatment regimen of once or twice a day with a follow-up of treatment every second or third day would be recommended.

— chronic condition, a suggested treatment regimen would be that a treatment of one time every third day, followed up by another treatment every sixth day until the practitioner notices improvement or stabilization.

a. Any disease and/or ailment that demonstrates a consistent form of onset should be treated prior to it manifesting. For example, menstrual pain or any irregularities can best be treated four to eight days before or after the period. Insomnia might be treated about 45 minutes before the patient goes to bed. The same might apply to the ailment of enuresis; and in cases of anxiety, hysteria and epilepsy, there have been proven results which prevented or alleviated the onset when the patient was treated shortly before the occurrence of any symptoms.

b. Any disease that displays overt symptoms and discomfort should be treated during the time of the acute attack. For example, if an asthmatic patient is experiencing tight breathing, that patient should be treated at the time of the attack. If there is intestinal discomfort being experienced by and ulcer patient due to chronic ulcers, that patient should be treated at the time of the pain and/or discomfort. The same would apply to patients with pain from rheumatic complaints.

1.2 Yin and Yang

Yin and Yang can be seen as opposing each other but at the same time they are interchangeable. According to Chinese philosophy and reference from the early text "Nei Ching", which was written thousands of years ago, the Yin and Yang are in the Tao, which sets forth the principles of the universe. In that same text, the Chinese had already accurately detailed and diagramed the entire circulatory system long before it was ever discovered and drawn out in the Western world. The Chinese recognized the creation of the universe in cyclic changes and they believe that these changes have occurred since the very beginning of time. For example, changes from day to night, changes of the seasons and weather, light to darkness, and birth to death. These occurrences at opposite ends of an imaginary pole are what is referred to as Yin and Yang.

It is an incredible feat of how the Chinese actually put together this magnificent concept thousands of years ago. A concept that today is recognized in modern physics as Matter, Energy, Time and Space. So, the Chinese philosophy sets down the rule that every man and woman as well as every living thing on this planet is subject to the same laws that govern the vast universe and keep that universe in tact and that we humans are only a very small micro dot of the entire universe.

Therefore, looking at the opposite and opposing poles that will help one understand the concept of Yin and Yang lets review only a few of the many possibilities of Yin and Yang.

1. Yin and Yang Qualities.

2. Yin and Yang and the Body.

3. Yin and Yang and the Body Organs.

The Chinese term Zang means solid. The term Fu refers to hollow. You will notice that all of the solid body organs are Yin and all of the hollow body organs are Yang. The pericardium is not a separate body organ of the five recognized viscera, but is a part of the heart and it has it’s own acupuncture meridian along with all of the rest of the listed organs.

The above examples should give anyone the concept of Yin and Yang. It is one of the main objectives of the oriental medical doctor to keep to keep human body in balance and to maintain that balance in the Yin and Yang.

Maintaining a homeostasis and a body equilibrium using the concept of Yin and Yang will, ensure the flow of healing and protective energies throughout a persons life cycle which will carry that person from birth to death, with the least amount of problems.

1.3 Using The Acupuncture Points

Always remember that you should get into the habit of attempting to utilize a few carefully selected acupuncture points rather than a porcupine approach where there may be needles protruding from the patients body in every direction.

It would strongly be suggested that early on in the treatment plan, especially during the initial treatment—only a very few points be used in order that the you can chart very easily how the patients body is responding or going to respond to any significant changes. However, if in fact, the patient does not respond with satisfactory results more acupuncture points should then be considered for use.

During the subsequent treatment regimen even more points can be introduced. But, it should be noted that you should not use more than fifteen points at any given time—unless, there is that exception of a special case. As we all know there is sometimes an exception to every rule.

Generally speaking it would be suggested that, first:-the local points be treated. That suggestion is based on the principle that most all acupuncture points will treat diseases of the local and adjacent, surrounding areas. Second:--the distal points be introduced because of their therapeutic effects.

If, after approximately six(6) sessions the patient has not improved after the carefully selected points have been applied, it would be suggested that the you cease the prescribed treatment plan. Usually when and if a patient is experiencing such things as extreme weakness or is on a number of strong medications and might be under psychological and emotional stress there is in many cases a lack of energy available to manipulate or that energy is not at rest enough to allow the patient to heal.

If such cases are confronted, you should put the treatment on hold for approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks while allowing the patient to build up strength with the prescription of: rest, fresh air, good nutritional advice, hygiene and Chinese constitutional herbs.

According to and excellent Oriental medical doctor and mentor, Dr. Nguyen Van Nghi, once said that an intelligent and exceptional acupuncturist will always learn quite a lot from their experiences and especially their failures. So, I will now pass that statement on to my students. Remember, that through experience you will come to learn the exact acupuncture points that you will need for any given set of symptoms that the patient may present with, especially in the more common clinic setting.

However, please remember that for those unusual cases that may present themselves to you there is no one that is going to give you demerits for using a guide such as this one to look up specific formulations. With that in mind, by using this guide you will not have to confine to memory any intentional acupuncture point formulas.

1.4 Stimulation of Acupuncture Points

When one inserts the acupuncture needles into the body, two well known tried and true methods can be used.

1. Use a straight-in type insertion directly into the skin.

2. Use an insertion with a clock-wise and counter clock-wise movement rotating the needle between the fingers as it enters the skin.

Tonification: When you wish to tonify a specific point, it is because the patient is suffering from a disease and/or illness that has caused a deficiency (xu) in their body function and in all likelihood wore the body down. You have to correct that deficiency (xu) and strengthen their body resistance and vital energy. So, you are going to increase their body energies.

To tonify: Once the needle has been inserted into the skin and the sensation has been felt by the patient you should lift the needle in a gentle and slow manner, then push the needle with moderate force using a rapid motion. As the needle reaches the desired depth of treatment it should be rotated between the fingers slowly while using a small amplitude.

Sedation: When you wish to sedate a specific point, it is because the patient is suffering from a disease and/or illness that has caused an excess (shi) condition in their body function and you will have to reduce and eliminate that excessive condition by decreasing their body energies and vital forces.

To sedate: Once the needle has been inserted into the skin and the sensation has been felt by the patient you should lift the needle in a forceful and rapid manner, then push it into the skin in a slow and gentle fashion. As the needle reaches the desired depth of treatment you should rotate the needle in a continuous back and forth motion very rapidly while using a large amplitude.

Where there is occasion that a disease and/or illness reveals some of each of a deficiency (xu) and an excess (shi) condition, you can insert the needle into the skin reaching treatment depth and after the sensation has been felt by the patient you should lift and push the needle in a rotating manner, using a moderate speed in a very even and gentle fashion.

1.5 What Is Qi?

Qi can be used inter-changeable as relating to substance and function. It is a vital energy. It basically encompasses all of the entire energies of the universe. It can change from solid to gases. Thus, Qi is one energy force that has the exceptional ability to change its actual form and/or function.

There are many theories on the many types of Qi that may operate throughout the body but the two important types that most will want to address are:

1. Ancestral (or) Original Qi.

This form of Qi is said to be present from our very conception. Western medicine sees this type of energy as genetic energies. It is thought that when an individual is actually conceived, that individual immediately integrates a specific amount of energy from their biological parents. This in turn, basically determines what kind of genetically inherited traits and strengths will predominate throughout that person’s life. For example, will that person maintain a strong constitution or on the other hand will that person tend to be frail or weak.

2. Nourishment Qi

This Qi is a factor which concerns actual energy production from such things as food, water, intake of oxygen, physical and mental activity, exertion and rest.

For oriental treatment purposes, suffice to say that no specific difference can be attributed to either one of the two types of Qi.

1.6 Moxibustion, Moxa

What is Moxa? How is it used in oriental medicine? Simply put, moxa is made up of an herb known as Artemisia Vulgaris. This herb has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese doctors. It is ground up into a powder and processed into a wool-like substance. Moxibustion is the practice of using heat to treat diseases. Moxa can be shaped into very small cones and is also formed into sticks which are called moxa sticks.

Moxa is known to clear the meridians in the body and rid any dampness, cold and chills from the body and it also has the ability to infiltrate into the deep layers of body skin while it carries out it’s curative regimen.

1.7 Legend For The Meridians

1.7.1 Other Important Legend Definitions

(Also see Dr. Kuhns Medical Terms)

1. Xu: A deficiency in the body, a deficient condition.

2. Shi: An excess condition in the body.

3. Xue: Blood

1.8 Some Important Acupuncture Points to Remember

For many centuries Chinese medicine has mentioned specific points of importance as they relate to the regulation of the internal body functions-

a. Points of the Four Seas

1. Sea of Blood, The: (UB-11): Dashu (in the upper body); (St-37): Shangjuxu; (St-39): Xiajuxu (in the lower body).

2. Sea of Energy, The: (Ren-17): Shanzhong; (UB-10): Tianzhu ; and (St-9): Renying .

3. Sea of Bone Marrow, The: (Du-15): Yamen; (Du-16): Fengfu; (Du-19): Houding; (Du-20): Baihui .

4. Sea of Nourishment, The: (St-30): Qichong; (St-36): Zusanli .

b. Special Meeting Points

Meeting point of----

*** Five Yin Organs: (Liv-13): Zhangmen .

*** Five Yang Organs: (Ren-12): Zhongwan .

*** Three Upper Yang: (SJ-8): Sanyangluo .

*** ThreeLowerYang:(GB-39): Xuanzhong .

*** Three Upper Yin: (P-5): Jianshi .

*** Three Lower Yin: (Sp-9): Yinlingquan .

c. Special Attachment Points (Which can very easily be tonified or sedated) .

Attachment point to—

***Abdomen and Stomach area: (St-36): Zusanli.

*** Face and Mouth area: (LI-4): Hegu .

*** Back and Vertebrea area: (UB-40): Weizhong .

*** Head and Neck area: (SI-7): Zhizheng ,

d. Special Perverse Wind Points

1. (SJ-17): Yifeng . Indications are related to any hearing problem; tinnitus; mumps; any facial paralysis.

2. (SI-12): Bingfeng . Indications would relate to most disorders pertaining to the shoulders and arms.

3. (Du-16): Fengfu . Indications are related to such problems as paralysis; epilepsy; vertigo; apoplexy.

4. (UB-12): Fengmen . Indications will relate to most headaches; stiffness in the neck area; asthma; most chest congestions; cold related conditions; fevers.

5. (GB-31): Fengshi . Indications will relate to most diseases in the leg areas; pain in the legs; pain in and/or weak in the knees.

6. (GB-20): Fengchi . Indications generally relate to all Wind disorders of the body; stiffness in the neck area; stroke; any headache condition; fevers;

dizziness; insomnia; fatigue; whiplash.

e. Special Endocrine Gland Points (Which can very easily be tonified or sedated) .

*** Thyroid : (St-9): Renying; (St-10): Shuitu; (Ren-6): Qihai; (H-7): Shenmen; (LI-4): Hegu; (UB-15): Xinshu; (K-7): Fuliu ; (Du-15): Yamen; (Du-23): Shangxing; (SJ-3): Hand-Zhongzhu .

*** Adrenal : (Ren-6): Qihai; (Ren-10): Xiawan; (Ren-16): Zhongting; (Du-6): (P-7): Dating; (K-7): Fuliu; (Sp-6): Sanjinjiao; (UB-52): Zhishi .

*** Pituitary : (K-11): Henggu; (K-13): Qixue; (UB-52): Zhishi; (UB-60): Kunlun; (GB-5): Xuanlu; (GB-37): Guangming; (Sp-6): Sanjinjiao; (Ren-10): Xiawan; (Ren-15): Jiuwei (Ren-16): Zhongting; (Ren-19): Chest-Zigong .

*** Thymus : (Sp-2): Dadu .

*** Ovaries : (K-2): Rangu; (K-7): Fuliu; (K-13): Qixue ; (Liv-3): Taichong; (Du-4): Mingmen; (Sp-6): Sanyinjiao ; (GB-37): Guangming; (UB-67): Zhiyin , Remember . (UB-67) is contraindicated in pregnancy.

*** Testes : (Ren-3): Zhongji; (Ren-4): Guanyuan; (Ren-5): Shimen; (K-11): Henggu; (St-30): Qichong; (UB-52): Zhishi; (UB-60): Kunlun; (Du-3): Yaoyangguan; (Du-4): Mingmen .

*** Parathyroid : (St-36): Zusanli; (Liv-3): Taichong ; (GB-30): Huantiao; (Du-2): Yaoshu; (Du-15): Yamen; (P-7): Daling ; (UB-3): Meichong; (UB-11): Dashu; (UB-58): Feiyang .

*** Pancreas : (Ren-3): Zhongji; (SJ-3): Hand-Zhongzhu; (Sp-3): Taibai; (Liv-2): Xingjian; (K-3): Taixi; (UB-20): Pishu .

1.9 Hormonal Activation

1. Adrenal : If an adrenal deficiency (xu) occurs, tonify (UB-40): (UB-43): (K-3): (K-7): and stimulate the area immediately below to the tip of the spinous process of the third (3rd.) Cervical vertebra. However, if a simple direct action is favored, stimulate (Du-4):

If you wish to tease the Adrenal Cortex for production of cortisone, stimulate (UB-15): (UB-16): (UB-17): (UB-18): (UB-19): (UB-20), (UB-23): and (Sp-2): (Sp-3): (Sp-4): and (Sp-6):

In order to entice the Adrenal Cortex to produce an instantaneous amount of ACTH, stimulate (UB-1): (this point will also help the functioning of the sex hormones). (UB-60): (UB-62): (SI-3): (SI-4): (SI-5): and (SI-8):.

2. Thyroid : If there appears to be an deficiency (xu) occurring and a small instantaneous amount of hormonal balance is required, stimulate (K-3): (K-7): (St-9): (St-10); (LI-4): (Ren-17): (Ren-22): . Also, tonify (SJ-3): (UB-15): (UB-16): (UB-17): (P-6): (P-7): (P-8):

3. Gonads : In order to have the sex hormones released, stimulate (UB-1): (Ren-3): (Ren-4): (Ren-5): (Ren-7): (K-3): (K-5): (K-6): (Lu-7) and (Lu-9) . If there is an excess (shi) gonadotrophic hormone then, stimulate (SJ-3): (SJ-5) (Liv-13): (Liv-14): (GB-35): (GB-40): (GB-41):

1.9.1 About the Author

Dr. Kuhns has been involved in alternative medicine and health for over 30 years. He dedicates a great majority of his time researching and writing regarding the wonderful and powerful advantages of alternative medicine.

Dr. Bradley Kuhns completed advanced studies in Oriental and Herbal Medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist and psychotherapist. Dr. Kuhns undergraduate degrees are in the fields of Behavioral and Counseling psychology. He acquired his Ph.D, degree in clinical psychology from Sierra University and is also a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (MFT). While holding his masters degree in Acupuncture and Herbal medicine he went on to earn his degree as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine from the highly acclaimed Samra University Of Oriental Medicine, Los Angeles, California, which is the oldest Oriental Medical University in the United States. He is also a diplomate in oriental medicine, (NCCAOM). Highly active in the alternative medical community, Dr Kuhns has shared in the pioneering of specialized hypnotic techniques and is recognized as an authority on therapeutic and forensic hypnosis. He is also author of several books relating to the health care field in such topics as Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Naturopathic, Homeopathic and Oriental Medicine.

1.9.2 Authors Notice

Chinese and Oriental Medicine therapies described in this book are intended solely as adjunctive and complementary treatment modes for informational purposes only. The information in this program should not in any way or form be construed as providing medical advice. The author realizes that any self-treatment of illness and disease may present problems. With that thought in mind the author does not recommend any self-treatment for any illness and/or disease without first consulting a competent, qualified licensed medical professional in the specific and specialized medical field of choice prior to making any personal or family health-care decisions. Remember, health and medical results may vary due to a persons own biochemical and individual body makeup. The information in this book is in no way to be considered a substitute for sound professional advice.

Although Chinese acupuncture and Chinese herbs has been proven to be a highly effective alternative health treatment modality and has been thoroughly researched and doctor tested over the years using Chinese acupuncture and Chinese herbal formula combinations, no claims should be assumed for therapeutic benefit.

1.9.3 About the Listed Illness and Diseases

This work does not included each and every illness or disease known to mankind. However, it does direct its attention to many ailments that are not covered elsewhere in the oriental medicine literature in one body of work. The listed ailments and diseases were compiled because of the concern of many people that were interviewed over the years.

ACUPUNCTURE POINT LOCATIONS

1.10 LUNG MERIDIAN

(Lu-1): Zhongfu

LOCATION: Below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, one cun (1.0) below, (Lu-2): Yunmen·

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 5 minutes.

(Lu-2): Yunmen

LOCATION: In the hollow area below the acromial of the clavicle, six cun (6.0) lateral to the Ren Meridian, which is on the midline of the body.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is not to be used. It is contraindicated.

(Lu-3): Tianfu

LOCATION: On the medial aspect of the upper arm, three (3.0) cun below the anterior end of the axillary fold, on the radial side of the biceps brachii muscle, six (6.0) cun above the transverse cubital crease, (Lu-5): Chize.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is not to be used. It is contraindicated.

(Lu-4): Xiabai

LOCATION: One (1.0) cun below (Lu-3): Tianfu, on the medial aspect of the upper arm (which is on the antero-lateral side of the humerus).

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 5 minutes.

(Lu-5): Chize

LOCATION: On the cubital crease, radial side of the brachii tendon.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is not to be used. It is contraindicated.

(b): Be careful, do not accidentally puncture the ligament.

(Lu-6): Kongzui

LOCATION: On the palmer aspect of the forearm, on a line that joins (Lu-5): Chize and (Lu-9): Taiyuan, seven (7.0) cun above (Lu-9): Taiyuan.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.5 to 0.7 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 5 minutes.

(LU-7): Lieque

LOCATION: Slightly above the radial styloid process and one and one-half (1.5) cun above the transverse crease in the wrist.

NEEDLE: Slanted insertion, 0.2 to 0.5 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 5 minutes.

(Lu-8): Jingqu

LOCATION: One (1.0) cun above transverse crease in the wrist, in the hollow area on the radial side of the radial artery (which can be found medial to the styloid process).

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.1 to 0.2 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is not to be used. It is contraindicated.

(Lu-9): Taiyuan

LOCATION: In the hollow depression on the radial side of the radial artery at the transverse crease in the wrist.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.2 to 0.3 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 1 ½ to 3 ½ minutes.

(b): Be careful not to accidentally puncture the artery.

(Lu-10): Yuji

LOCATION: On the radial aspect and at the middle of the first metacarpal bone where a joining of the red and white skin can be found.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.5 to 0.7 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 1 to 3 minutes.

(b): When directing treatment to most all intestinal problems use (K-3), in conjunction with this point.

(c.): If the intent is to have the patient sweat, add (Sp -1): (Sp-2): (Lu-9): with this particular point.

(LU-11): Shaoshang

LOCATION: This point can be found beginning on the radial side of the thumb, approximately one-tenths (0.1) cun posterior to the corner of the thumb nail.

NEEDLE: Slanted insertion, in an upward motion CU cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is not ot be used. It is contraindicated.

(b): This particular point can be bled, especially if the complaint involves a sore throat

Lung Meridian, Figure No. 1

Lung Meridian, Location of points Lu-1 through Lu-5

Lung Meridian, Figure No. 2

Lung Meridian, Location of points Lu-5 through Lu-11

Lung Meridian, Figure No. 3

Location for Lu-5

Lung Meridian, Figure No. 4

Lung Meridian-location for Lu-7

1.11 LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN

(LI-1): Shangyang

LOCATION: On the radial side of index finger, approximately one-tenth 0.1 cun posterior in position with the corner of the finger nail.

NEEDLE: Slanted insertion, 0.1 cun.

NOTES: (a): If the intent is to bleed this point, it can be pricked with the three edge needle if so desired.

(LI-2): Erjian

LOCATION: On the radial side of the index finger a little distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint where a joining of red and white skin can be seen.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.2 to 0.3 cun.

NOTES: Moxa is permissible, 1 to 2 minutes

(LI-3): Sanjian

LOCATION: When a loose fist is made, the point can be found on the radial side of the index finger, in a hollow depression which is proximal to the head of the second (2nd.) metacarpal bone.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.5 to 1.0 cun directed toward the ulnar side.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 5 minutes.

(LI-4): Hegu

LOCATION: Look at the dorsal surface of the hand and the point can be found between the first (1st.) and second (2nd.) metacarpal bones. This point will be found closer to the second (2nd.) metacarpal bone.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.4 to 0.8 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 1 to 2 minutes.

(b): DO NOT use this point during pregnancy because it will bring on uterine contractions.

(c.) DO NOT use this point during pregnancy because it may cause a miscarriage.

(d): This point is very good for a delayed labour condition

(LI-5): Yangxi

LOCATION: Found on the radial side of the wrist, in a depression which is referred to as the snuffbox. This hollow depression can be located between the tendons of the extensor pollicis longus and brevis.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 4 minutes.

(b): When treatment is directed toward any and all muscular problems of the back, this point can be used.

(LI-6): Pianli

LOCATION: Three (3.0) cun above the wrist fold on the posterio-external border where a line joins (LI-5)- Yangxi and (LI-11)-Quchi.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 4 minutes.

(LI-7): Wenliu

LOCATION: This point is five (5.0) cun above (LI-5)-Yangxi, on the same line that connects (LI-5)-Yangxi and (LI-11)-Quchi.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.5 to 0.8 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 4 minutes.

(LI-8): Xianlian

LOCATION: Found on the posterio-external aspect of the forearm, four (4.0) cun below (LI-11)-Quchi.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.5 to 0.7 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 2 to 4 minutes.

(LI-9): Shanglian

LOCATION: This point is one 0.0) cun above (LI-8)-Xialian and three (3.0) cun inferior to (LI-11)-Quchi, which is located in the elbow crease.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 0.7 to l.0 cun.

NOTES: (a): MOxa is permissible, 2 to 4 minutes.

(LI-10): Shousanli

LOCATION: Point is found two (2.0) cun below (LI-11)-Quchi.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 1.0 to 1.2 cun. Also, option of 0.4 to 0.8 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 3 to 10 minutes.

(LI-11): Quchi

LOCATION: Found in the hollow depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, when the elbow is flexed. This point is midway between (Lu-5)-Chize and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

NEEDLE: Perpendicular, 1.0 to 1.5 cun.

NOTES: (a): Moxa is permissible, 3 to 10 minutes.