Acupuncture Point Series – Heart: HT 1
Heart 1 Ji Quan “Utmost Source” Ht 1 is the entry point and the first point on the heart meridian. It’s where the journey of the heart begins the exchanges of Heaven and Earth and …
Acupuncture Point Series – Spleen: SP 4
Spleen 4 Gong Sun “Grandfather Grandson” Sp 4 is a wonderful point for the spirit of Earth. Its connection with the Chong Mai*, and thus indirectly with Pre and Post Heavenly Qi, gives it a sense of …
Acupuncture Point Series – Spleen: Sp 2
Spleen 2 Da Du “Great Capital” The Ling Shu discusses how Sp 2 and Sp 3 are often used together to treat the Spleen. Since Sp 2 is the Fire point of Spleen, we can …
Acupuncture Point Series – Kidney Meridian: Kid 26
Kidney 26 “Amidst Elegance”. This point promotes the smooth flow of Qi in the chest, and in doing so lifts the Spirits. The P’o resides here and the Heart Fire flourishes here. This powerful combination of …
Acupuncture Point Series – Kidney Meridian: Kid 26 Read More »
Acupuncture Point Series – Kidney Meridian: Kid 6
Kidney 6 “Illuminating Sea” is said to conjure up an image of enlightenment and radiance of spirit reflecting and enhancing the origin of light. My teacher would refer to this point as providing an energetic …
Acupuncture Point Series – Kidney Meridian: Kid 6 Read More »
Acupuncture Point Series – Kidney Meridian: Kid 3
Kid 3 “Greater Mountain Stream” is the Yuan-Source and Shu-Stream point. When Kidneys are in balance and energetic harmony, we have the strength and capacity to deal with life’s challenges. This is mainly due to the …
Acupuncture Point Series – Kidney Meridian: Kid 3 Read More »
Acupuncture Point Series – Stomach Meridian: St 12
St 12 Broken Bowl (Que Pen) If the patient cannot receive or hold onto nourishment, they live with the sense that life, and its harvest, is ebbing away – leaving them with deprivation and loss. At …
Acupuncture Point Series – Stomach Meridian: St 12 Read More »
Acupuncture Point Series – Stomach Meridian: St 9
St 9 People Welcome (Ren Ying) St 9 is a “Window of the Sky” acupuncture point. If our focus is inward and closed off from what others can give, we may not be able to …
Acupuncture Point Series – Stomach Meridian: St 9 Read More »
Acupuncture Point Series – Stomach Meridian: St 8
St 8 Head Tied (Tou Wei) St 8 is an excellent point for the mind and spirit – when the person is stuck in over-processing, is in mental turmoil, complains of being woolly-headed. As a …
Acupuncture Point Series – Stomach Meridian: St 8 Read More »
Acupuncture Point Series – Stomach Meridian: St 36
We’re launching an acupuncture point series here on the International College of Acupuncture (ICA) blog. Our Principal, Michael Baker, will provide valuable insight into the uses, Chinese characters, historical links and Mind/Body/Spirit relationship of a …
Acupuncture Point Series – Stomach Meridian: St 36 Read More »