Ancient Shu points on the lower leg
The Ancient Shu points on the lower leg include the six leg meridians, the lower He/Sea points and several of the most frequently used clinical acupuncture points.
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Subcategories
4 subcategoriesThe functions of the Ancient Shu points
Each of the five Ancient Shu points has specific functions for the spirit, Heat, organs, joints, voice, bones and digestion.
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A general overview of the location, flow direction and clinical action of the Ancient Shu points.
Lees verderThe Five Element points / the Ancient Shu points
The Ancient Shu points connect five acupuncture points on each meridian with the Five Elements and their therapeutic qualities.
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In TCM, Shen has a narrow meaning as the consciousness of the Heart and a broad meaning as the complete mental and spiritual dimension.
Lees verderThe different aspects
The five Yin organs carry five spiritual aspects: Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi, together connecting body, mind and soul.
Lees verderImportant qualities of the Five Elements
The Five Elements connect the Zang-Fu organs with five mental and spiritual aspects: Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi.
Lees verderThe Five Elements model
The Five Elements model connects organs, emotions, senses, body parts and natural phenomena in one diagnostic system.
Lees verderThe cosmological cycle
The cosmological cycle is an alternative Five Elements model in which Earth is central and the Kidney-Spleen-Heart axis is emphasised clinically.
Lees verderThe counter-dominating / rebellious cycle
In the rebellious or counter-dominating cycle, the normal Ko direction reverses and the controlled element strikes back.
Lees verderThe overacting cycle / overcontrol
In the overacting cycle, the normal regulating action of the Ko cycle becomes excessive and control turns into suppression.
Lees verderThe child exhausts the mother
When the child in the Sheng cycle is chronically deficient and continually demands more from the mother, both child and mother can eventually become weak.
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