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| Picture of acupuncture needles on model courtesy of Won Institute |
As recorded in the Yellow Emperor's Classic, "when one acupunctures in the autumn, one should find the shu/stream points on the major channels."
The chart below shows the location of the main shu points below the elbows/knees.
Yin Meridians
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Jing-well
(Wood) |
Ying-spring
(Fire) |
Shu-stream
(Earth) |
Jing-river
(Metal) |
He-Sea
(Water) |
| LU | LU 11 | LU 10 | LU 9 (T) | LU 8 (H) | LU 5 (S) |
| PC | PC 9 (T) | PC 8 (H) | PC 7 (S) | PC 5 | PC 3 |
| HT | HT 9 (T) | HT 8 (H) | HT 7 (S) | HT 4 | HT 3 |
| SP | SP 1 | SP 2 (T) | SP 3 (H) | SP 5 (S) | SP 9 |
| LV | LV 1 (H) | LV 2 (S) | LV 3 | LV 4 | LV 8 (T) |
| KD | KD 1 (S) | KD 2 | KD 3 | KD 7 (T) | KD 10 (H) |
Yang Meridians
|
Jing-well
(Metal) |
Ying-spring
(Water) |
Shu-stream
(Wood) |
Jing-river
(Fire) |
He-Sea
(Earth) |
| LI | LI 1 (H) | LI 2 (S) | LI 3 | LI 5 | LI 11 (T) |
| TW | TW 1 | TW 2 | TW 3 (T) | TW 6 (H) | TW 10 (S) |
| SI | SI 1 | SI 2 | SI 3 (T) | SI 5 (H) | SI 8 (S) |
| ST | ST 45 (S) | ST 44 | ST 43 | ST 41 (T) | ST 36 (H) |
| GB | GB 44 | GB 43 (T) | GB 41 (H) | GB 38 (S) | GB 34 |
| UB | UB 67 (T) | UB 66 (H) | UB 65 (S) | UB 60 | UB 40 |
Because Autumn corresponds to metal and the lung, we need to focus on the metal and fire points of the Yin Meridians. Yin Qi begins to rise and by stimulating these points, we can prevent damp pathogens from invading our bodies.
Moxa is the best at-home therapy option for treating these points. Light a moxa stick or candle and apply over the points listed on the chart above to stimulate them during autumn seasons. Yes, harsh energy and supressive climate can be relieved through moxa. It's ideal to apply moxa for 10-15 minutes for each point.
Moxa is the best at-home therapy option for treating these points. Light a moxa stick or candle and apply over the points listed on the chart above to stimulate them during autumn seasons. Yes, harsh energy and supressive climate can be relieved through moxa. It's ideal to apply moxa for 10-15 minutes for each point.
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| 11" male model with acupuncture points |
If you don't have an acupuncture chart at home, it's recommended to acquire an acupuncture model so with the points clearly marked so that you can easily find the exact location of the meridians above. You can find models plentiful on the internet or purchase one through AcuWarehouse.com.
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