Professor Cai's "Twenty Acupoints of Tongjing" is based on the four major songs of Tongjing: "Sanli is in the abdomen, Sanli is seeking from the waist and back, one eye is seeking deficiency, and Sanli is receiving from the face and mouth", and on this basis, it is expanded to twenty commonly used acupoints such as "Sanli is digesting for health preservation, Sanli is aching from the waist and back".
1 Head search column deficiency (lung meridian)
Lieque point is the collateral point of Taiyin Hand Lung Meridian, and the lung meridian starts from the large intestine meridian, which is one of the intersection points of eight veins and leads to Ren meridian. On the suture above styloid process of radius, wrist 1.5 inch, taken from the palm. The main treatment is manifested in two aspects: the upper part refers to the treatment of respiratory diseases such as cough and asthma and head diseases such as headache, dizziness and stiff neck, and the lower part refers to the treatment of urinary retention (bladder passing through any pulse), lifting the lid and treating solar sciatica. According to the Taiyin lung meridian of the hand, acupuncture points in the direction of fingertips are used to treat lung diseases.
Double-sided mouth and grain harvester (large intestine)
Hegu point is the original point of the hand Yangming large intestine meridian, starting from the hand. Hegu point has a good therapeutic effect on a series of diseases and syndromes such as head, face and five senses along the meridians. Because the syndrome of excess heat is more common in the symptoms of hand Yangming meridian, Hegu also treats facial and oral diseases with diarrhea. Professor Wang Qicai summarized the characteristics of Hegu point as "clearing away heat, relieving exterior syndrome, refreshing the brain and inducing resuscitation", and particularly emphasized that in order to achieve the ideal therapeutic effect, acupuncture must make its qi reach the diseased part, and correct methods such as shaking hands along meridians, pressing, scraping, playing, dredging, shooting, warm moxibustion or hot compress can be used to accelerate the acupuncture sensation, promote the acupuncture sensation through holidays and improve the head and face. Among them, warm moxibustion along meridians can accelerate the arrival of qi. As for the position of Hegu point, it was suggested that it is not just a point, but may have a certain range (the point has a fixed position, and its position has changed), that is, from the middle point of the second metacarpal flexion to the junction of the first metacarpal and the second metacarpal, which has far-reaching significance for excavating the warm nature of Hegu point.
Abdominal Sanli (stomach meridian)
Zusanli (Zusanli) is the confluence of stomach meridians of Foot Yangming, that is, "the soil in the soil", which can treat a series of diseases such as meridians, internal and external spleen, upper energizer, large intestine and related liver and gallbladder. "Abdominal epigastrium" covers the whole digestive system, including liver, gallbladder, spleen and pancreas, that is, Zusanli point can give priority to treating all digestive system diseases, and other points can be properly combined, which can not only replenish deficiency and diarrhea, but also warm and clear cold, and its curative effect and speed are no less than drugs. In addition to the obvious effect of treating digestive system diseases, the ancients found that it also has the health care function of strengthening the body and is unique. Some scholars have summarized the description of Zusanli point in ancient literature and the research progress of its modern mechanism, and pointed out that Zusanli point has effects on digestive system, respiratory system and immune system. It also confirmed the clinical value of lung and spleen as the foundation of the day after tomorrow, and laid a theoretical foundation for Zusanli to prevent and treat diseases. Similar to Hegu point in the large intestine meridian of Shouyangming, when acupuncture Zusanli, the acupuncture point is in the same direction as the meridian, facing the foot, which is the method of welcoming diarrhea (to welcome and reinforce diarrhea).
4 Gynecological Yin San Search (Spleen Meridian)
Sanyinjiao point is located 3 inches above the tip of medial malleolus, and the posterior edge of tibia is close to the depression of bone margin. It belongs to the spleen meridian of Foot Taiyin and is the intersection of Foot Taiyin, Jueyin and Shaoyin Yin San meridians, which means that the qi and blood substances of Foot Sanyin meridians meet here. The so-called "Gynecological Sanyinjiao", as its name implies, is very effective for gynecological diseases, such as irregular menstruation, excessive gynecological leucorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal syndrome and so on. It can not only strengthen the spleen and kidney, but also nourish yin and strengthen yang. In addition to gynecology, it also has a prominent therapeutic effect on gonorrhea in urinary system and impotence and premature ejaculation in andrology. Modern medical research shows that the main function of Yin San's acupoints is to regulate the nerve-endocrine-immune network. In clinical application, Hegu point is also a taboo point for pregnant women.
5 Shenmen helps sleep (Heart Sutra)
Shenmen point is the point and original point of heart meridian of hand-shaoyin. Shenmen refers to the intersection of qi and blood substances in the heart meridian and the external meridian, which is the source of power of the heart meridian. Acupoints are selected at the wrist, palms up, and the ulnar end of wrist transverse stripes and the radial depression of flexor carpi ulnaris tendon are selected. Shenmen point has the effects of strengthening the heart and benefiting qi, calming the nerves and reducing fire. It is mainly used to treat insomnia, palpitation, chest obstruction, dizziness, epilepsy and other blood, heart and mind diseases. Palpitation and chest pain caused by blood heart are often combined with Neiguan point and Xinshu point, while insomnia, dizziness and epilepsy caused by abnormal mind are often combined with Neiguan point and Sanyinjiao point. Some people think that acupuncture at Shenmen point is the "primary main point" for insomnia, which is equivalent to activating a series of nerve centers in the brain to regulate sleep and promote the release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin in the brain. Clinical treatment of palpitation, insomnia and other diseases still needs to be carried out according to the principle of "deficiency is to supplement it, but in fact it is to purge it", and acupuncture techniques also change according to the difference of deficiency and excess.
6. Shoulder and neck flow backward in the upper (small intestine)
Houxi point belongs to the small intestine meridian of hand sun, which is located at the red and white flesh of the striated head at the far end of metacarpal bone behind the ulnar side of the fifth metacarpal joint. Houxi point is not only the origin of the small intestine meridian of the hand-sun, but also the intersection of the eight veins, which specializes in treating severe pain. Because its meridian runs from hand to head, the treatment is more common in head, neck and shoulder diseases. Because the Du meridian runs through the brain, it can also treat mental illness and acute lumbar sprain. Some people sum up their acupoints as activating collaterals and relieving pain, calming the nerves and refreshing the brain, expelling wind and clearing heat, calming wind and stopping spasm. The main mechanism of Houxi point in treating pain syndrome is that the meridians are unblocked and the indications are reached; Multi-purpose puncture, more points with one needle; Meridian circulation, pulse and gas are connected; Exterior-interior collaterals belong to the genus, regulating the mind and relieving pain; Acupuncture can relieve pain quickly. Although acute pain is the main method, there is no lack of moxibustion to treat chronic diseases in clinic.
7. Find the center of the back (bladder)
Weizhong point is located in the middle of popliteal fossa, belonging to the joint point and the lower joint point of the bladder meridian of Foot Taiyang. In the process from the beginning to the foot, besides communicating with the Du Meridian, there are two branches running along the waist and back, and entering the waist from Shenshu, while Weizhong acupoint is located at the confluence of the two branches on the back, which can dredge the qi in the waist and back in a large range. Therefore, Weizhong point is obviously superior to other points of meridians in treating low back pain. Like Zusanli, it has dual functions, which can not only purge excess but also replenish deficiency. Professor Wang Qicai believes that the key to the therapeutic effect of low back pain mixed with excess and deficiency lies in the methods and techniques of acupoint selection and acupuncture. Low back pain due to deficiency syndrome should be supplemented with qi, such as sea, Guanyuan, Mingmen and Shenshu, in order to replenish essence, acupuncture with fine needles, or hyperthermia and moxibustion; Those who experience low back pain should choose Waiyangguan, low back pain point, Renzhong, Houxi and other places to dredge the Du meridian, promote blood circulation and qi circulation, repeatedly puncture and diarrhea with filiform needles, or puncture and bleed. The clinic of Weizhong point is mainly low back pain, but it is also used for knee arthritis and stroke.
8 Press the diaphragm and throat (kidney meridian)
Zhao Hai point belongs to the kidney meridian of foot-shaoyin, which is the intersection of eight veins, and Tong Qi meridian, which is the yin-zhongyang point, with the characteristics of kidney qi converging like the sea. Acupoints are located on the inner side of the foot, in the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus. Their acupoints are used to tonify kidney, clear heat and regulate triple energizer. It is mainly used for treating chest and diaphragm fullness, dry throat, irregular menstruation, insomnia and dreaminess. Moxibustion and acupuncture are the main uses of Zhao Hai point, and the commonly used acupuncture depth is three points. Zhao Hai point combined with Shenmai point (Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian, Yangqiao pulse and depression below lateral ankle tip) has the function of harmonizing yin and yang, and is often used to treat insomnia.
9. Neiguan cardiothoracic stomach (pericardium)
Neiguan point is the winding point of pericardium meridian of hand jueyin, which is connected with Sanjiao meridian of hand shaoyang, and is also one of the intersection points of eight veins, which is connected with Yin Wei vein, so it can be said that one point runs through three meridians. It has the functions of relaxing the chest, regulating qi, regulating stomach and lowering adverse flow, and is mainly used for treating cardiovascular system, nervous system and digestive system diseases such as chest pain, stomachache and coma. It is the first choice for the prevention and treatment of various cardiovascular diseases. Neiguan point has two-way regulation function, such as stopping vomiting and inducing vomiting; It has therapeutic effect on bradycardia and tachycardia.
10 costal sulcus (triple energizer)
Zhigou point belongs to the triple energizer meridian of hand shaoyang, and the five points of this meridian are located 3 inches above the dorsal wrist of forearm and 1 inch above Waiguan point. It has the functions of lowering adverse qi, dredging fu organs, relaxing muscles and activating collaterals, and is mainly used for hypochondriac pain, herpes zoster and chronic constipation. Compatible with Yanglingquan, it has a quick effect on all kinds of hypochondriac pain, and is a typical representative of "the matching method of upper and lower meridians with the same name" Some people think that the main function of Zhigou point can be summarized as regulating qi, which can be used for diseases caused by qi disorder.
1 1 tendon disease Yanglingquan (gallbladder meridian)
Yanglingquan point belongs to the gallbladder meridian of Zushaoyang, the joint point of gallbladder meridian and Xiaguan node, and the "tendon" meeting of Bahui point. Acupoints are taken on the outside of the lower leg, at the depression below the fibular head outside the knee joint, and the lower limbs are slightly flexed when acupoints are taken. It has the functions of relaxing channels and activating collaterals, soothing the liver and benefiting gallbladder. It is the first acupuncture point for hepatobiliary diseases and various muscle diseases, and it is also one of the commonly used acupuncture points of lower limbs after Zusanli. Professor Wang Qicai believes that the "tendons" of meridian theory include tendons and ligaments, muscles and skeletal joints, and even visceral smooth muscles (similar to spasms) and nervous system. For example, Chinese medicine says that the male and female genitals are "the front yin, and the tendons and veins gather here." Therefore, all kinds of visceral spasm (cough, hiccup, hernia, stone pain, hypochondriac pain, abdominal pain) or restless syndrome caused by gastrocnemius spasm, joint pain of limbs or muscle atrophy belong to tendon disease and are the main indications of Yanglingquan.
12 liver disease (liver meridian)
Taichong point is the first important point of the liver meridian of Foot Jueyin, indicating that the moisture in the liver meridian rushes upward. It is the starting and ending point and input point of the meridian, and the acupoint is located on the instep, in the depression before the junction of the first metatarsal and the second metatarsal. Soothing the liver and benefiting the gallbladder is the first strength of Taichong point. In addition, it also has the functions of dredging channels and collaterals, refreshing the brain, inducing resuscitation, calming the heart and calming the nerves, and clearing away heat and promoting diuresis. Cold can supplement moxibustion, and heat can strengthen acupuncture and diarrhea. Some people compare the diagnostic method of acupoints with the traditional four diagnostic methods, and find that Taichong point has diagnostic value for liver deficiency and excess, and the inverse inference method of Taichong point can be used for the treatment of liver diseases in traditional Chinese medicine.