1. Acupuncture-moxibustion and Massage
From culture to medicine
and
Ancient therapies for modern illnesses
Xuefei Wu M.D., Ph.D

2. 1.History and Tools with Cultural tips
Original needles:
Stone needles(砭石,Bian shi)
Ancient acupuncture:(鍼, zhen)
(nine needles) made by metal
Current needles
acupoint injection
Acupoint catgut embedding

3. The best is moxibustion and second is needles, and then is herbs –Huang Di Nei Jing(Yellow emperor’s inner classic )
灸 (jiu)
Rachitis/arthritis
艾叶 (ai ye)
(FOLIUM ARTEMISIAE ARGYI)

4. Scratching(刮痧, Gua sha) and Cupping(拔罐, Ba Guan)

5. 2. Basic theory of TCM Chinese perspective Inside,outside,all around
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
Wood
Balance and harmony
Chinese perspective
Inside,outside,all around
“Health is a state of optimal physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.”
Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, 26th Ed.
Relationship of
Five elements
promoting/generating and
constrain/inhibiting mutually

6. Viscera/organs theory(脏象, Zang xiang, 脏-inward property,象-outward presentation)
Concept of “organ” is not confined to its anatomical structure,but more to do with all the functions ascribed to that organ byTCM
Zang-viscera Fu-viscera
(holid,Yin) (hollow,Yang)
Lung Large intestine
Heart Small intestine
Liver Gallbladder
Kidney Bladder
Spleen Stomach
Pericardium Triple warmer

7. 3.Meridians and collaterals (经络, jing luo)
Foot yang- ming
meridian of stomach
Flow chart of the twelve normal medians

8. 4.How Does Acupuncture Work?
TCM Concept:
Where there is pain, there has no free flow of Qi and When there is free flow if QI, there has no pain/heath
Acupoints, the places for Qi moving in, gathering, communicating and going out, reflect the illness and accept the stimulus
Diagnoses, treats & prevents illness holistically, through the stimulation, support and maintenance of the body's innate healing systems

9. Western Concept AP stimulates the inhibitory A. Gate control Theory:
nerve fibers and block the transduction of pain signals
B Humeral Mechanisms
Interaction of AP point with
Spinal Cord, Brainstem and Higher Centers
Mediated through neurochemical and
neuroendocrine interactions, such as
endorphins, substance P, cortisol, etc

10. C.Somatovisceral Reflex: Autonomic Effects
Western Concept
C.Somatovisceral Reflex: Autonomic Effects
AP stimulation converges with visceral efferent resulting in reflexive interactions with internal organs (along internal connecting meridians)
Regionally located
Referred pain regions
D.Trigger Points:
Trigger points are areas of muscles that are irritated and in spasm Many Acupoints lie on or very close to trigger points

11. 5.Key for selecting acupoints and manipulating needles
Principles for Selecting acupoint depend on routine TCM diagnoses, as well as meridianal travelling.
Meridians flowing through the area have healing effects on the area
Manipulating needles
De qi,arrival of qi,needling sensation,
Arrival of qi at the affected area
A.Uniform manipulation
B.Reinforcing manipulation
C.Reducing manipulation
Methods:
local and distant
Along the meridian
Based on symptoms…..

12. 6.Micro-system Acupuncture
The idea of all micro-systems acupuncture is that there is a map of the entire body on small, selected areas of the body, and, by stimulating these points, one can promote healing and pain relief in the corresponding body parts
Eg :Scalp, hand, Ear , Foot , Nose , Tongue, Face, abdominal Acupuncture

13. 7. Tui na/massage Normal/adult massage manipulation
Infant/child massage manipulation

14. 8. What does acupuncture treat?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture/massage for its effectiveness in treating many common disorders, including, but not limited to:
Disorders of the Bones, Muscles, Joints and Nervous System
Arthritis, neuralgia, migraine headaches, insomnia, dizziness and low back, neck and shoulder pain
Emotional and Psychological Disorders - Depression, anxiety and stress
Gynecological Disorders - Irregular, heavy or painful menstruation, PMS, infertility in women & men, and menopause
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Food allergies, peptic ulcer, constipation, chronic diarrhea, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritis
Urogenital Disorders - Stress incontience, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction
Respiratory Disorders - Emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis.
Circulatory Disorders - Hypertension, arteriosclerosis and anemia
Addictions - Alcohol, nicotine and drugs
General Medicine - Eye, ear nose and throat disorders, including cold and flu symptom relief

15. Thanks you! Xuefei Wu, M.D.,Ph.D GSM: 044 0823 511
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