Introduction to acupuncture

178 Pages·1985·19.58 MB·Russian

by  A. L. Agrawal

Introduction to
ACUPUNCTURE
Introduction to
ACUPUNCTURE

Including a Special Chapter on Acupressure
Treatment
A L AGRAWAL S P MARDA

MBBS, DAc, MD(AM), PhD(Ae), DSe(Ae) MBBS,· DAc, MD(AM), PhD(Ae)

Chairman Consulting Acupuncturist
Indian Acupuncture Research Surgical and Maternity Nursing
and Training Centre Home, Ichalkaranji Mh.
Raipur MP.
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The authors convey their deep sense of gratefulness to Dr G N Sharma
of Ujjain who has been the inspiring and constant guide behind the
making of this book and, but for whose invaluable help, this book would
have never been completed. They also wish to convey their sincere
thanks to Dr S R Julka, Dr S Veerabhadra Rao, Dr N S Das, Dr
Khushro B Unwala, Dr P S Deshpande, Dr T D Agrawal and Dr N K
Agrawal of India who have made possible the publication of this book in
such a fine shape.
The authors would like to convey their deep appreciation for the
valuable help rendered by Mr Y N Arjuna, editorial consultant, in
editing, designing and production of the book.
Preface
This short introduction to acupuncture is intended to awaken interest
and to encourage further study. It will be readily appreciated by the
readers that the whole subject covering this Oriental medicine cannot
be delt with in only a few pages. In this regard we are not yet
scientifically or perhaps mentally sufficiently prepared in spite of the
many publications.
We haoe written this brief work for two reasons: first, because as
already stated, we wish to promote the general interest in acupuncture,
and second, because we believe that our modern medicinemen should
also have opportunity to know other methods of treatment.
Undoubtedly, it is very uncomfortable to tear oneself away from the
accustomed trains of thought, but this intellectual discomfort can prove
profitable and is necessary in the development of science and its
utilisation for the benefit of the society at large. It grants a new spell of
health and helps the advancement of knowledge.
Finally, may this publication also correct those misconceptions which
developed through many sensational reports. Acupuncture is neither a
"cure-all" nor a historical curiosity. It is a possibility among other
possibilities to aid the sick. It is a good foundation-stone for the building
up of an individual art of healing. And certainly it is not an infallible
instrument in the hands of a witch-doctor. Acupuncture has attracted
much attention in the West during the last few years. On many
occasions it has been presented to the public as a panacea. Glowing
report have been made of its wonder cures. All this can be damaging to
the practice of acupuncture. We believe acupuncture to be a wonderful
systems of healing that 'has truly stood the test of time but like all other
systems of healing, it has certain limitations. These may be a few only,
but it must nevertheless be emphasised that acupuncture is not a cure
for all the diseases. Furthermore, the results achieved through
acupuncture will depend upon the training, skill, and experience of the
practitioner of this art.
In view of the uncertainty and confusion about acupuncture caused
by conflicting reports, a number of doctors, psychiatrists, and
psychologists approached the first author with the suggestion that in
view of his long experience in the practice of and in teaching
acupuncture, he should write a book to explain the rudimentary
methods of healing through acupuncture. The present volume is the
result.
Acupuncture can do much to help fight and prevent disease, but
maintaining health is not the sale responsibility of the doctor; for the
most part it is the individuals own.
viii Preface
Something else then happened to focus world attention on
acupuncture. In the Far East such amazing technical advances were
being made that it was possible for acupuncture to be us.ed as the only
anaesthetic procedure for even major surgical operations.
It has to be acknowledged now'that acupuncture cannot be lightly
dismissed as charlatanry, mumbo-jumbo, or faith-healing, but must be
accepted as a highly advanced therapy.
To answer some of the many questions and to explain in simple
terms what it is all about, and where it fits into the general medical
pattern of our times, this book has been written with the positive hope
of making it a handy but an invaluable guide in day-to-day cure of
ailments through acupressure or acumassage.
A L AGRAWAL
S P MARDA
Contents
Preface v

Acknowledgemenb vii

1 Introduction 1

2 Acupuncture through the Ages 4

3 The Basic Concepts and Theories of Acupuncture 11

The yin and yang 11

Chi is the Vital Force 12

The Concept of Five Elements 13

4 What is Acupuncture and how it Works? Ij
How Acupuncture Works 19

Effects of Acupuncture 19

Analgesic Effect Sedation Homeostatic Effect Immunity Enhancing

Action of Acupuncture Motor Action Tonification Psychological

Effect

5 Modern Developments in Acupuncture 22

6 Stimulation in Acupuncture 27

Types of Stimulation in Acupuncture 27

Ancient System of Stimulation 27

Heat Stimulation Needle Insertion Heat Stimulation to the Needle

Hand Stimulation Acupressure Acumassage Micromassage

Self-Stimulation Acu Yoga Meridian Exercises

Modern Methods of Stimulation 33

Electrostimulation Electrical Stimulation Apparatus Acuscope

Magnetic Stimulation Stimulation by Rays High Frequency Vibrations

Radio Frequency Acupuncture Transcutaneous Acupuncture

Ultrasonic Stimulation

7 The System of Acupuncture Meridians 41

Unit of Measurement 42

The Lung Meridian 43

Description of the Selected Points 45

t.i (Zhongfu) 45 L-S (Chize) 45

L-7 (Lieque) 46 L-9 (Taiyuan) 46
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The Large Intestine Meridian 47

Therapeutic Indications 49

Description of the Selected Points 49

LI-4 (Hegu) 49 LI·5 (Yangxi) 51

LI-IO (Shousanli) 51 LI-ll (Quchi) 51

LI-15 (Jianyu) 52 LI-18 (Neck-Futu) 52

LI-19 (Nose-Heliao) 53 LI-20 (Yingxiang) 54

The Stomach Meridian 54

Description of the 5elected Points 57

St-1 (Chengqi) 57 5t·2 (Sibai) 58

5t-3 (Nose-Juliao) 58 5t-4 (Dicang) 58

5t-5 (Daying) 59 5t-6 (Jiache) 59

5t-7 (Xiaguan) 61 5t-8 (Touwei) 61

5t-16 (Yingchuang) 62 St-17 (Ruzhong) 62

5t-18 (Rugen) 62 5t-21 (Liangmen) 63

5t-25 (Tianshu) 63 5t-29 (Guilai) 63

5t-31 (Biguan) 64 5t-32 (Femur-Futu) 64

5t-34 (Liangqiu) 65 5t·36 (Zusanli) 65

5t-40 (Feng-Lung) 65 5t-41 (Jiexi) 65

5t-44 (Neiting) 65

The Spleen Meridian 66

Description of the Selected Points 66

5p-3 (Taibai) 66 5p-6 (Sanvinjiao) 68

Sp-8 (Diji) 68 Sp-9 (Yinlingquan) 69

5p-10 (Xuehai) 69 Sp-If (Daheng) 71

5p-21 (Debao) 71

The Heart Meridian 71

Description of the Selected Points 73

H·5 (Tongli) 73 H-6 (Yinxi) 73

H-7 (Shenmen) 74

The Small Intestine Meridian 74

Description of the Selected Points 74

SI-3 '(Houxi) 74 51-6 (Yanglao) 74

51·9 (Jianzhen) 76 51-10 (Naoshu) 76

SI-18 (Quanliao) 77 51-19 (Ti.nggong) 77

The Urinary Bladder Meridian 78

Description of the Selected Points 79

UB-1 (Jingming) 79 UB-2 (Zangzhu) 79
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UB-IO (Tianzhu) 79 UB-II (Dashu) 82

UB-17 (Geshu) 82 U8-23 (Shenshu) 82

UB-25 (Dachangshu) 83 UB-27 (Xiaochangshu) 83

UB-32 (CHiao) 84 U8-37 (Yinmen) B4

UB-39 (Weiyang) 84 UB-40 (Weizhong) 86

UB-S7 (Che'ngshan) 86 UB-60 (Kunlun) 86

UB-62 (Shenmai) 87 UB-67 (Zhiyin) B8

The Kidney Meridian 88

Therapeutic Indications 90

Description of the Selected Points 90

K-I (Yongquan) 90 K-3 (Taixi) 91'

K-4 (Dazhong) 91 K-7 (Fuliu) 92

K-16 (Huangshu) 92 K·27 (Shufu) 92

The Pericardium Meridian 93

Description of the Selected Points 94

P-6 (Neiguan) 94 P-7 (Daling) 94

The Triple Wanner Meridian 95

Therapeutic Indications 96

Description of the Selected Points 97

TW-Z (Yemen) 97 TW-4 (Yangchi) 97

TW-S (Waiguan) 97 TW-6 (Zhigou) 98

TW·8 (Sanyangluo) 99 TW-17 (Yifeng) 99

TW-21 (Ermen) 100 TW-Z3 (Sizhukong) 100

The Gall Bladder Meridian 100

Therapeutic Indications 102

Description of the Selected Points 102

GB-I (Tongziliao) 102 GB-2 (Tinghui) 103

GB-8 (Shuaigu) 103 GB-14 (Yangbai) 103

GB-20 (Fengchi) 103 GB-21 (Jianjing) 105

GB-26 (Daimai) 105 GB-30 (Huantiao] 106

GB-34 (Yanglingquan) 106 GB-37 (Guangming) 107

GB-40 (Qiuxu) 107 GSAI (Foot-Linqi) 107

The Liver Meridian 108

Therapeutic Indications 109

Description of the Selected Points 109

Liv-2 (Xingjian) 109 Liv-3 (Taichong) 110

Liv-S (Liqou) 111 Liv-S (Ouquan) 111

Liv-14 (Qimen)111