INTRODUCTION TO CHANNELS Colin Chan

Introduction to Channels 经络简介 Is the guideline to the basic theory of acupuncture and moxibustion. Channels: Network that connects different parts of the body. 针灸学的基楚理论 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Composition of the Channel system 经络系统 Channels: 12 regular channels 十二经脉 12 divergent channels 十二经别 12 muscle regions 十二经筋 12 cutaneous regions 十二皮部 8 extra ordinary channels 奇经八脉 Collaterals: 15 main collaterals 十五络脉 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 为主杆与基本功用 The 12 Regular Channels 十二经脉 Trunk part of the channel system. Connected with the viscera internally and limbs/skeleton externally. Transport Qi and Blood to the viscera, limbs and skeleton. 十二经脉 为主杆与基本功用 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经别 为分支 The 12 Divergent Channels 十二经别 Branches of the 12 channels. Diverge at below/above knee and elbow and reach the deeper parts of the body. Reinforce the internal and external relationship between the Zang and Fu. 十二经别 为分支 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经筋 有濡养之功 The 12 Muscle Regions 十二经筋 Stems from the 12 channels. Distribute Qi of the 12 channels to the muscles, tendons and joints, nourish and govern muscles and joints. Connect with bones, ease flexing and extending of the joints Reinforce the relationship of the 3 Yin and 3 Yang channels on the same side. 十二经筋 有濡养之功 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二主司 开合 The 12 Cutaneous Regions 十二皮部 The regions where the 12 channels distribute on the skin. The sites where QI of the collaterals spreads. Governs closure and opening, responsible for the association of the body with the environment 十二主司 开合 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

The 8 Extra Ordinary Channels 奇经八脉 Distribute among the 12 channels. Connect and regulate Qi and Blood in the 12 channels. Strengthen the relationships among the 12 channels. In close relation with the extraordinary “Fu” organs Do not have their own distributing routes, runs among the 12 channels except GV and CV Do not have their own specific acupoints except GV and CV Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

The 8 Extra Ordinary Channels 奇经八脉 The Governor Vessel 督脉 The Conception Vessel 任脉 The Penetrating Vessel 冲脉 The Belt Vessel 带脉 The Yin Heel Vessel 阴跷脉 The Yang Heel Vessel 阳跷脉 The Yin Link Vessel 阴维脉 The Yang Link Vessel 阳维脉 奇经八脉 有调和十二经之气的功效 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十五络脉 The 15 Main Collaterals 十五络脉 Stemmed from the connecting points of the 12 channels, GV, CV and Spleen Major. (Out of their own channel to connect with their internally-externally paired channel). Reinforce the connection of the channels with internal and external relationship on the 4 limbs. Reinforce the association of the anterior, posterior and lateral part of the body. 十五络脉 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 包括 >>> Distribution 经络系统的分布 The 3 yin channels of the hand Lung channel of Hand Taiyin. Pericardium channel of Hand Jueyin. Heart channel of Hand Shaoyin. 十二经脉 包括 >>> Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 包括 >>> Distribution 经络系统的分布 The 3 yang channels of the hand Large intestine channel of Hand Yangming. Triple energizer of Hand Shaoyang. Small intestine channel of Hand Taiyang. 十二经脉 包括 >>> Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 包括 >>> Distribution 经络系统的分布 The 3 yin channels of the foot Spleen channel of Foot Taiyin. Liver channel of Foot Jueyin. Kidney channel of Foot Shaoyin. 十二经脉 包括 >>> Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 包括 >>> Distribution 经络系统的分布 The 3 yang channels of the foot Stomach channel of Foot Yangming Gall Bladder of Foot Shaoyang Bladder channel of Foot Taiyang 十二经脉 包括 >>> Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Distributed in symmetry on the face, head, trunk and limbs. Distribution 经络系统的分布 12 regular channels 十二经脉 Distributed in symmetry on the face, head, trunk and limbs. On the limbs: Yin channels run along the palmer and medial aspect. Yang channels run along the dorsal , anterior lateral and posterior aspect. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

On the limbs: Yin Channels Distribution 经络系统的分布 On the limbs: Yin Channels Hand Taiyin channel runs along the palmer radial aspect of forearm. Hand Jueyin channel runs along the palmer aspect of the forearm. Hand Shaoyin channel runs along the palmer ulnar aspect of the forearm. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Distribution of the Channel System 经络系统的分布 On the limbs: Yin Channels Foot Taiyin channel runs along the medial aspect of the lower leg. Foot Jueyin channel runs along the medial aspect of the Foot Shaoyin channel runs along the medial aspect of the Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Distribution of the Channel System 经络系统的分布 On the limbs:.Yang Channels Hand Yangming channel runs along the dorsal radial aspect of forearm. Hand Shaoyang channel runs along the dorsal middle aspect of the forearm. Hand Taiyang channels runs along the dorsal ulnar side of the forearm. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

何谓经络? 其效谓何? What are Channels? What are their basic physiological functions? routes that transport Qi and Blood. regulate Yin and Yang. connect the Zang-visceras 脏 with the Fu-organs 腑 and coordinates their functions. associate the external with the internal, upper and lower. 何谓经络? 其效谓何? Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Distribution of the Channel System 经络系统的分布 On the limbs:.Yang Channels Foot Yangming channel runs along the anterior aspect of the lower leg. Foot Shaoyang channel runs along the lateral Foot Taiyang channel runs along the posterior Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Distribution of the Channel System 经络系统的分布 Take note: Foot Jueyin channel runs anterior to the Foot Taiyin channel from the medial malleolus to 8 cun above it and crosses the Foot Taiyin channel at this point, then continue to run superiorly between the Foot Taiyin and Shaoyin channels. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Distribution of the Channel System 经络系统的分布 12 regular channels 十二经脉 On the trunk:. The 6 channels of the foot ….. All 3 yang channels of the foot run along the external surface. All 3 yin channels of the foot run internally corresponding to the yang channels that they are internally and externally related to. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Distribution of the Channel System 经络系统的分布 12 regular channels 十二经脉 On the hand:. The 6 channels of the hand ….. All 3 yang channels of the hand run over the shoulder to the neck and head. All 3 yin channels of the hand exit the chest from the axilla region. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Distribution of the Channel System 经络系统的分布 12 regular channels 十二经脉 On the head and face: The 6 yang channels of the hand and foot all run to the head and face. (THE HEAD IS THE CONVERGENCE OF ALL YANG CHANNELS) The 6 yin channels of the hand and foot run deep in the head and neck to connect with the throat, tongue and eyes. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Lung (Taiyin) Pericardium (Jueyin) Heart (Shaoyin) The 3 Yin channels of the upper limb Lung (Taiyin) Pericardium (Jueyin) Heart (Shaoyin) Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

L.intestine (Yangming) Triple Energizer (Shaoyang) The 3 Yang channels of the upper limb L.intestine (Yangming) Triple Energizer (Shaoyang) S.intestine (TaiYang) Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Spleen (Taiyin) Liver (Jueyin) Kidney (Shaoyin) The 3 Yin channels of the lower limb Spleen (Taiyin) Liver (Jueyin) Kidney (Shaoyin) Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Gall Bladder (Shaoyang) The 3 Yang channels of the lower limb Stomach (Yangming) Bladder (TaiYang) Gall Bladder (Shaoyang) Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的表里关系 Association of the 12 channels with the viscera Channels: The 3 yin channels Viscera pertaining of the hand and connecting Hand Taiyin Lung, connect to L. intestine Hand Jueyin Pericardium, connect to TE Hand Shaoyin Heart, connect to S. intestine 十二经脉 的表里关系 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的表里关系 Association of the 12 channels with the viscera Channels: The 3 yin channels Viscera pertaining of the foot and connecting Foot Taiyin Spleen, connect to Stomach Foot Jueyin Liver, connect to Gall Bladder Foot Shaoyin Kidney, connect to Bladder 十二经脉 的表里关系 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的表里关系 Association of the 12 channels with the viscera Channels: The 3 yang channels Viscera pertaining of the foot and connecting Foot Yangming Stomach, connect to Spleen Foot Shaoyang G. Bladder, connect to Liver Foot Taiyang Bladder, connect to Kidney 十二经脉 的表里关系 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的表里关系 Association of the 12 channels with the viscera Channels: The 3 yang channels Viscera pertaining of the hand and connecting Hand Yangming L. intestine, connect to Lung Hand Shaoyang TE, connect to Pericardium Hand Taiyang S. intestine, connect to Heart 十二经脉 的表里关系 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的表里关系 The running direction of the 12 channels Channels: The 3 yin channels of the hand run from chest to hand The 3 yang channels of the hand run from hand to head The 3 yang channels of the foot run from head to foot The 3 yin channels of the foot run from foot to abd./chest 十二经脉 的表里关系 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的循环流注次序 The flowing order of the12 channels Channels: Lung channel of Hand Taiyin Large intestine channel of Hand Yangming Stomach channel of Foot Yangming Spleen channel of Foot Taiyin 十二经脉 的循环流注次序 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的循环流注次序 The flowing order of the12 channels Channels: Heart channel of Hand Shaoyin Small intestine channel of Hand Taiyang Bladder channel of Foot Taiyang Kidney channel of Foot Shaoyin 十二经脉 的循环流注次序 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的循环流注次序 The flowing order of the12 channels Channels: Pericardium channel of Hand Jueyin Triple energizer channel of Hand Shaoyang Gall bladder channel of Foot Shaoyang Liver channel of Foot Jueyin 十二经脉 的循环流注次序 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

十二经脉 的循环流注次序 The convergent principle of the 12 channels The Yin and Yang channels in external and internal relationship converge over the end of the four limbs. The Yin and Yin channels converge over the chest. The Yang channels of the same name converge over the head and face. 十二经脉 的循环流注次序 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

经络 的发展理论 The development pathway of the theory of the channels Based on; Observation of needling sensation. The summary of the therapeutic effects of acupoints. 经络 的发展理论 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

The concept of Gen, Jie of channels It' refers to the originating and terminating points of Qi in the 12 channels. Gen 根 means (root) or starting, it refers to the Jing-Well point of the channels. Jie 结 means (tip) or gathering and is located on the head, chest and abdomen. It emphasized that the points located in the limbs have important implications in the therapeutic effect on the head, chest and abdomen. 根结标本的概念 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

The concept of Biao, Ben of channels It’s explains the relations between the channel system and the various organs of the body. Biao 标 means (branch), it refers the upper part of the body (head/face/trunk/back) Ben 本 means (foundation) the lower part of the body such as extremities System covered is wider then Gen / Jie 根结标本的概念 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

The concept of Qijie 气街 气街 Qijie Refers to the common pathway which channel Qi circulates. Located mainly in the regions of Jie 结/ Biao 标. 气街 Qijie Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

The concept of Four Seas 四海 Refers to Brain (head), Sea of marrow (脑,头为髓海) Tanzhong (chest), Sea of Qi (胸,檀中为气海) Stomach (abdomen), Sea of grain and water (胃,上腹为水谷之海) Penetrating (Thoroughfare) Vessel, Sea of blood (冲脉, 下腹为血海) 四海 Four Seas Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

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Clinical Applications of the Channel Theories Copy right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Clinical application of the theory of the channels 经络学说在临床上的应用 Guidance in clinical diagnosis 用于诊断 Disorders of the Zang or Fu will reflect symptoms and signs along the course of the channel (eg. Headaches) Diagnosis can also be established according to the reactive changes along the course of the channel, (eg tenderness and soreness sensations over the radial margin of the medical aspect of the forearm) 辨证与治则 的指导 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Clinical application of the theory of the channels 经络学说在临床上的应用 Guidance in clinical treatment 用于治疗 Based on the principal “diseases can be cured when the affected channels or the affected Zang/Fu organs are cleared ” . Therefore the selection of acupoints along the course of the affected channel is the basic principal (循经取穴) Eg: 肚腹三里留, 腰背委中求,头项寻列缺,头脸合谷收 Channel entry of herbs. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Principles of Acupuncture 针的立法 Two methods to establish the principle….. Select acupoints according to the location of the disease. Set the principle as according to the nature of the disease. Deficiency: Tonify. Excess: Disperse. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Principles of Acupuncture 针的立法 Stasis of blood: Prick to release. Febrile disease: Swift-needling method (to dispel heat). Diseases of Cold symptoms: Retain needle. Prolapsed (Yang exhaustion): Moxibustion. Even reinforcing and reducing. Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Acupuncture Prescription 针的处方 Principal Point 主穴 Supplementary Point 配穴 Simple prescription 小方 Complicated prescription 大方 Copy Right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

Acupuncture Prescription 针的处方 Points prescription includes (effects and indications): Regional (local). Distant (remote). Symptomatic. Specific. Copy right: Physician Colin Chan SRN,CCRN

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