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Digit Lines A depiction of the digit lines used to locate the points in Region One - One. The viewing reference is down the long axis of a digit on the left hand, from distal to proximal. The reader is reminded that the lines are reversed on the right hand; remember that the ‘Radial Line’ and ‘Digit Line A’ are both located on the radial side of the digit, and that all other lines are located with reference to this fact. ‘Digit Lines A’ (radial) and ‘E’ (ulnar) are located at the demarcation of the ventral and dorsal surfaces (‘red and white skin’). ‘Digit line C’ is along the ventral midsagittal plane and the ‘Posterior Midsagittal Line’ is of course along the dorsal midsagittal plane. ‘Digit Line B’ (radial) is located midway between ‘Digit Line A’ and ‘Digit Line C’; ‘Digit Line D’ (ulnar) is located midway between ‘Digit Line E’ and ‘Digit Line C’. The ‘Radial Line’ is located midway between ‘Digit Line A’ and the ‘Posterior Midsagittal Line’; the ‘Ulnar Line’ is located midway between ‘Digit Line E’ and the ‘Posterior Midsagittal Line’.

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Copyright: No portion of this pubhcation, except for brief review, may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

Disclaimer: This book is intended as an educational reference for licensed healthcare practitioners only. Because professional training and expertise are essential for the safe and effective practice of acupuncture, this manual is not intended for use by the laity. All treatment suggestions made within this text must be employed by qualified practitioners only. All non-practitioner readers should consult with their health care provider regarding suggestions made within this manual. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this reference and is presented for educational purposes only. The staff and authors of MCY, LC recognize that clinicians accessing this information will have varying levels of training and expertise; consequently, we accept no responsibility for the results obtained by the application of the information contained within this text. Nor are the staff and authors of MCY, LC liable for the safety and suitability of the treatment suggestions, either alone or in combination with others. Neither the author of this reference, nor MCY, LC can be held responsible for errors of fact, translation, or omission, nor for any consequences arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein. The use of acupuncture during pregnancy or while nursing must only be performed by those qualified to provide such services?

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Acknowledgements . Foreword Introduction

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Chapters: 1. The Basics .3 2. Dao3 Ma3 Points .21 a. Region One-One Points on the Thumbs and Fingers .22 .64 b. Region Two-Two Points on the Palm and Dorsum of the Hand. c. Region Three-Three Points on the Antebrachium .78 d. Region Four-Four Points on the Brachium 108 e. Region Five-Five Points on the Plantar Surface of the Foot 128 f. Region Six-Six Points on the Dorsum of the Foot 134 g. Region Seven-Seven Points on the Leg 140 h. Region Eight-Eight Points on the Thigh 170 i. Region Nine-Nine Points on the Ear 194 j. Region Ten-Ten Points on the Head 198 k. Region Eleven-Eleven Points on the Back 206 1. Region Twelve-Twelve Points on the Chest and Abdomen 214 3. Suggested Therapeutics .225 a. Head 226 b. Stroke 229 c. Ophthalmology 230 d. Otology 233 e. Oral 235 f. Rhinology .236 g. Face 237 h. Laryngology 239 i. Orthopedics (General) . .240 j. Neck, Back, and Shoulders ... 242 . k. Upper Extremities 245 1. Lower Extremities .247 m. Chest (General) 250 n. Pulmonology 251 o. Cardiology .253 p. Abdomen (General) 256 q. Liver and Gallbladder 257 r. Pancreas 259 s. Gastrointestinal 260

vi t. Urology u. Gynecology. .. v. Andriatrics . w. Pediatrics x. Dermatology. . y. Miscellaneous.

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Appendices: 1. Palmar Diagnosis 2. Extra Points 3. Blood ‘Letting’ 4. Reaction Area to Dao3 Ma3 Group 5. A Guide to Hanyu Pinyin Pronunciation. 6. Quick Reference Dao3 Ma3 Groups 7. Disorder to Dao3 Ma3 Group

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Point Index. .. Bibliography.

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This book, as with all worthwhile endeavors, would not have been possible without the inspiration, input, and assistance of many individuals. Yeshua, my redeemer and the ‘boss of me’. Drs. So Tin-Yao, Ted Kaptchuk, Andrew Gamble, and all the ‘old’ professors of the New England School of Acupuncture for helping me get my acupuncture ‘feet wet’ way back in the early 1980’s. Drs. Hsiao Hung-Hsun, Hwang Wei-San, Chang Yung-Hsien, and He Ch’ao-Hsi my Taiwanese professors at the Tainan Provincial and China Medical Teaching Hospitals who taught me to demand more of myself for my patients than I ever thought possible. Drs. Lai Chin-Hsiung, Hu Ping-Ch’uan, Li Kuo-Cheng, and Young Wei-Chieh for being so selfless and sharing their expertise with ‘old hundred names’. Drs. Wangden Carson, Palden Carson, and Miriam Lee for first introducing the Tung Style of Acupuncture to the West in English. Drs. C.K. Lo, Chairman, S.K. Tsui, Vice-Chairman and Z.R. Sun, Clinical Director of the International Acupuncture Society, Hong Kong/Shen Zhen, PRC for instilling in me the desire to translate Chinese works into English for the benefit of all. Drs. Paul Jaskoviak, John Chambers, and the Hon. Judge Charles J. Rogers for going to bat for me in the ‘bottom of the ninth’ when I was behind one to nothing. Dr. John Chambers for painstakingly checking the anatomical descriptions contained in the text. Drs. Edward R. Maher, Sr., James E. Bailey, and Laurence Altshuler for being physicians cut from a superior mold. My mother Mary Frances Maher, my sister Michaela F. Maher, and my brothers Dr. Edward R. Maher, Jr. and Maj. Joseph M. Maher for all their support these many long years. My patients over the last 20+ years for teaching me the things only a patient can teach a physician. My daughter Meng Kai-Ru (Carolyn) for her painstaking efforts in producing the artwork and diagrams. Finally, Mo Chiaen-Yun (Jennifer) my wife, Meng Kai-Ru (Carolyn) my daughter, and Meng Kai-Jie (J.J.) my son for all their love, caring, and support without which my life means naught.

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Healing is an art. It’s not just tests and surgeries and drugs. Being a physician for 26 years, I’ve treated thousands of patients who have chronic diseases and chronic pain, and realized long ago that there is more to healing than conventional medicine has to offer. Because many of my patients did not heal through conventional medical techniques, I looked elsewhere for methods that could improve their medical conditions. I evaluated and tried numerous alternative techniques, discarding those that were ineffective and incorporating those that were beneficial. As a result, even those patients who were told that nothing could be done to help them found that their conditions did in fact improve, and sometimes, even resolve. Of all the alternative techniques that I’ve used, one stands above all the rest: Acupuncture. Of all the methods that are used, both alternative and conventional, acupuncture is able to treat more medical conditions and benefit more patients than any other treatment approach. I first realized the value of acupuncture when I had tennis elbow. Despite conventional treatment, it had lasted over a year and limited my ability to use my dominant arm for any activity. After only one acupuncture treatment, the pain was gone and I was able to do return to all my activities. I was impressed, to say the least. After that experience, I hired a nurse who had learned acupuncture from several different teachers. Having never taken a formalized course, he adapted various techniques and developed his own. Although I now know that his techniques were very different than standard acupuncture, they were very effective. I still remember the day he treated a college basketball player who had had back surgery and was suffering from acute sciatic pain down his leg. His coach needed him to play in an important game that night, but I had my doubts when he walked into my clinic hunched over, limping and barely able to walk, much less play basketball. Yet after the acupuncture, he had no pain and played most of the game. He came back for two more acupuncture sessions, and the pain never returned. It was then that I decided I needed to learn this great technique and took a course offered to doctors. But I was disappointed. The acupuncture training for doctors in this country is much poorer than training in China and other countries, or in formal training programs for non-physicians. I had to extend my training by reading acupuncture books and taking other courses, and gleaned as much knowledge as I could from other acupuncturists, which helped to a large degree. I found out quickly that there were many different types of acupuncture. There was the type I had originally learned, medical acupuncture, which is based largely on Western diagnosis and using a standard set of points. There was Traditional Chinese acupuncture, which I also incorporated after more training, using tongue and pulse diagnosis, as well as cupping, moxibustion, and other techniques. There was auricular acupuncture, Korean Constitutional Treatment, Japanese Meridian Therapy, and French

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energetics. There were also acupuncturists who used thirty to forty needles at a time, and some who sent people home with needles still in place. I found that some of these types were more effective and some were less beneficial. Many patients came to me who had not improved with other types of acupuncture but did with mine. But there were also patients of mine who did not improve and I wondered if other forms would help them. Certainly not everyone improves with acupuncture, but I certainly didn’t hold the only key. That’s when I started practicing with Dr Jim Maher, the author of this book. Dr. Maher had extensive training in many types of acupuncture and brought to my patients a vast array of knowledge and benefits. I learned and applied much of what I learned from him and it helped many more patients. But there was one form of acupuncture used by Dr. Maher that was quite unlike any I had learned about. It was a form he learned in Taiwan which had been brought there from China by, and further developed by, Master Tung. It is quite different in that it uses a simplified diagnosis and fewer treatment points, often located far distant to the area of pathology. More importantly, it is a form that was even more effective than any other that I have used. Using this form, our patients improved even more. I am a doctor who uses a combination of alternative medicine with conventional approaches. This allows my patients to benefit from the best of both types of medicine. The same principle is used by Dr. Maher within the system of acupuncture. By using a combination of traditional Chinese acupuncture and Dr. Tung’s techniques, our patients benefit from the best of both acupuncture approaches. Unfortunately, it has been difficult for me to learn Dr. Tung’s approach directly from Dr. Maher due to time constraints. Ironically, because of the success of this technique, we became too busy treating patients to allow me the time to be taught Dr. Tung’s system by Dr. Maher. That is why this book is so important to me. . .and I hope to many others. Dr. Maher has compiled and translated a number of Chinese texts on Dr. Tung’s acupuncture style into the single text your are presently reading. In this text he has illustrated and described Dr. Tung’s techniques so well that any acupuncture practitioner can learn from it. With this book, Dr. Maher has provided an essential contribution to the practice of acupuncture. It is my hope that all acupuncture practitioners will learn from Dr. Maher’s book. From my many years of practice, I know that medical knowledge never stands still and can always be expanded and improved upon. Acupuncture is no different than any other medical approach in this regard. Dr. Maher’s comprehensive work elucidating Dr. Tung’s system has expanded and improved the practice of acupuncture. It has been my pleasure to work with and learn from Dr. Maher personally and now others can do the same. I have a deep appreciation of his knowledge and his dedication to his profession and beliefs, and this book reflects his passion for helping patients truly heal. Hopefully, the reader can also share this passion and help many others become healthier. Laurence Altshuler, M.D. Chief of Medicine, Balanced Healing Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK

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First, let me commence by stating that if you are looking for a rehash of the same old PRC state mandated acupuncture and moxibustion, you have picked up the wrong book. If you are looking for a new paraphrasing of the Five Phase (Five Element) ‘Mother’ ‘Son’ acupuncture, you have also picked up the wrong book. If you are looking for new rendering of the Five Shu, Antique Point, Lower He-Sea, Front-Mu Back-Shu, Xi-Cleft, Yuan-Primary, Luo-Connecting, or Eight Confluent, etc. styles of acupuncture, again, you have picked up the wrong book. If, however, you are looking for a simple, safe, and extremely effective ‘up-grade’ of Master Tung’s Acupuncture (first introduced into the English speaking acupuncture community by Drs. Palden Carson {Wangden Carson} and Miriam Lee) then yes, you have picked up the right book. The book you are currently reading is, to the best of my knowledge, only the fourth to appear in the English language concerning Master Tung’s Acupuncture. Dr. Carson published the first English work on Tung Style Acupuncture in 1973 in a text entitled Tung’s Acupuncture; he followed with a reworking of said text in 1988 and republished it as Tung’s Orthodox Acupuncture. Dr. Miriam Lee’s work in English, Master Tong ’s Acupuncture: An Ancient Alternative Style in Modem Clinical Practice, first appeared on bookshelves in 1992. During this period, the technique has gradually caught on and gained many advocates due to its clinical efficacy; with each passing year, more and more acupuncturists are using Master Tung’s Style of Acupuncture. Unfortunately, many of the practitioners who utilize Master Tung’s Style of Acupuncture thirst for more on the subject because the texts available to date lack any discourse on concepts, theories, or principles. The title you are presently reading attempts to shed some light on the concepts, theories, and principles of Master Tung’s Acupuncture by introducing a technique frequently applied by Dr. Tung, namely his Dao3 Ma3 Technique. Very little preface is necessary for those who are already familiar with the effectiveness of Master Tung’s extraordinary points. The only introductory remarks I should like to make would be that, through his Dao3 Ma3 technique, Dr. Tung was able to improve upon his already most effective style of acupuncture. To those who are unfamiliar with Master Tung’s extraordinary points, suffice it to say that his technique is: 1) an EXTREMLY effective method using very few points, 2) a tradition, much like Dr. James Tin Yao So founder of the New England School of Acupuncture, independent of the PRC state mandated, herbalist driven acupuncture, 3) primarily reliant upon needling and blood ‘letting’ and NOT moxibustion, cupping, gua1 sha1, etc., 4) considered by many to be a rising star in the global acupuncture community, and 5) reported by some to predate the Nei4 Jing1. Basically, it is probably unlike any other technique you have ever learned and one that is rapidly gaining in popularity globally due to its simplicity, ease of

application, and great efficacy. The book you are now reading originally began as a simple list of points which I had been using as Director of Acupuncture and Oriental Medical Services at the Balanced

xii Healing Medical Center (BHMC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As one can readily tell from its weight and thickness of the text in hand, this is obviously no longer the case! In December of 2001, I returned to Taiwan to spend Christmas with my wife, children, and in-laws. Laurence Altshuler, M.D., Medical Director of the BHMC and author of Balanced Healing: Combining Modem Medicine with Safe and Effective Alternative Therapies Seattle, Harbor Press, December 2003, was to cover the entire acupuncture caseload in my absence. This, as I quickly learned upon my return, had posed somewhat of a problem for Dr. Altshuler. The problem succinctly stated was as follows: Dr. Altshuler, having had his acupuncture caseload more than doubled, attempted to use essentially the same points and treatment principles that I had been using to treat my caseload. Unfortunately, he was unable to read Chinese or to look up the points with the Pinyin provided. Consequently, he was unable to use the same technique simply because he was unfamiliar with Master Tung’s Style of Acupuncture. While Dr. Altshuler does a fine job with his training in ‘Medical Acupuncture’ (a la: Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text, trans. O’Connor and Bensky, Eastland Press), he was a bit perplexed about the origin of the points I had been using and was intrigued to learn more; ergo, the inception of the ‘fist’. As stated above, the book initially began as a simple ‘list’ of the Tung Dao3 Ma3 acupuncture points that I regularly employ at the BHMC. I soon realized however, that a simple ‘list’ of Dao3 Ma3 points was useless to anyone unfamiliar with Master Tung’s Style of Acupuncture. Thus, the ‘fist’ required inclusion of the locations of the Dao3 Ma3 points. Some might logically enquire, “Why not simply reference Drs. Carson or Lee’s texts on the subject?” Rest assured, I have amply referenced the aforementioned texts; many of the points, however, employed in the Dao3 Ma3 technique are NOT in these texts and appear here, in English, for the first time. Because I used western anatomical terminology to locate the points (stems from having taught gross anatomy for a number of years on both the undergraduate and doctoral levels), I deemed it necessary to include a companion picture for each of the Dao3 Ma3 groups. While inclusion of the names, locations, and pictures of the Dao3 Ma3 points was a wonderful improvement, it rapidly became evident that without information on needle manipulation/depth, the ‘fist’ was still ineffectual. Furthermore, inclusion of needle manipulation/depth, without incorporating the ‘Reaction Areas’ of the Dao3 Ma3 groups, was again of little value; this is because they are of such great assistance in selecting an appropriate group for treatment. I also decided to include an ‘Illustrative Combination’ for each Dao3 Ma3 group to stimulate the reader’s own thought processes on how to clinically combine the various Dao3 Ma3 groups (This is not to say that every group contained therein is used in a single acupuncture treatment!). Finally, a ‘Notes’ section rounds out the discussion of each Dao3 Ma3 group. The ‘Notes’ section is used to discuss discrepancies in the Chinese literature on the subject and to discuss specific idiosyncrasies and nuances of the constituent points. Ergo, the ‘fist’ had rapidly become a ‘book’! Structure of the book: The book is broken down into three main chapters and seven minor appendices. The reader will find a brief description of each chapter and appendix below; particular attention should be paid to this section, because it provides a ‘birds-eye view’ of the ‘lay of the land’.

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Chapters: Chapter 1: The Basics. This chapter introduces the reader to the Dao3 Ma3 technique of Master Tung Ching-Chang. It is designed to provide the background necessary to apply the technique safely and effectively. Discussions include: properties, effectiveness, needling configurations, insertion sequencing, needling depths, group selection, and clinical techniques for the Dao3 Ma3 groups. Chapter 2: The Points. This chapter introduces the specific Dao3 Ma3 groups on a regional basis. The discussion of each Dao3 Ma3 group within a given region is broken down as follows:

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A) Number ‘Name’: These represent the number and the name assigned to any given Dao3 Ma3 group. I have adopted a numerical approach to Dao3 Ma3 group nomenclature to facilitate bookkeeping, and because most of the English reading acupuncture community does not read Chinese. The first two digits represent the anatomical region where the group is found, and the second two digits represent the specific group within said anatomical region. An attempted has been made to name the Dao3 Ma3 groups in relation to the names of the constituent points within a given group. Where this was impractical or vague, however, some aspect of the group’s function or other anatomical feature was employed. By way of illustration: 11-15 ‘Gynecology Three Needles’: The ‘11’ indicates that this Dao3 Ma3 group is found in anatomical Region One One, i.e. the fingers and thumbs. The ‘15’ indicates that it is the fifteenth group discussed within that anatomical region. The term ‘Gynecology’ stems from the fact that the Chinese characters for the constituent points, £wl- (Fu4 Ke1), are literally translated ‘Woman’ and ‘Department’, ergo, ‘gynecology’. The fact that this Dao3 Ma3 group is used to address a myriad of gynecological disorders further buttresses the choice of this name. The term ‘Three Needles’ arises from the fact that the Dao3 Ma3 technique, in its most refined form, uses three needles per treatment group. B) Composition of the Dao3 Ma3 group: This informs the reader of what the Dao3 Ma3 group comprises. This is generally a Pinyin rendering of the constituent points or the point(s) on one of the 14 Channels. One should also note after a given Pinyin rendering a ‘(parenthesis)’ that contains either an ‘ML####’, ‘NA’, ‘RT p.##’, or ‘OB X-XX-##’. The ‘ML’ represents Dr. Miriam Lee and the ‘####’ is the assigned number in her text: Master Tong’s Acupuncture: An Ancient Alternative Style in Modem Clinical Practice, Blue Poppy Press. [As a side note, if one is referencing the Carson texts simply remove the ML and the first # and you will arrive at the same point in said texts.] An ‘NA’ means ‘not available’; this essentially means that the point was not found in any other English language text and appears here, in English, for the first time. An ‘RT p.##’ represents Dr. Richard Tan with the ‘p.##’ representing the page number on which the point may be found in his text entitled: Twelve and Twelve in Acupuncture, Second Edition, by Richard Tan O.M.D., L.Ac. and Stephen Rush, L.Ac. An ‘OB X-XX-##’ represents O’Connor

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C) Point Location: This section provides a general anatomical description of the location of the Dao3 Ma3 group. It is followed by an anatomically specific location for each of the constituent points. Western anatomical terminology has been used and assumes all descriptors in relation to western anatomical position. Distances are given in either cun or fen and assume all normal descriptions of distance in PRC state mandated terms (i.e. 12 cun from the distal anterior transverse wrist crease [LUÿ™0] to the transverse cubital crease [LU-5WH0], etc.). Translations for the names of the constituent points have also been included in this section. In cases where a point may be found in Dr. Miriam Lee’s text, and for the sake of consistency, the same translation has been assumed. In cases where a point may be found in O’Connor and Bensky’s text, their translation has, likewise, been adopted. When a point appears in English for the first time, it was translated using Nigel Wiseman’s English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary of Chinese Medicine, 1996, Hunan Science and Technology Press, wherever possible. D) Reaction Area: This term has been adopted for the sake of maintaining a degree of consistency with Drs. Carson and Lee and represents the translation of the (Shen2 Jing1 - normally translated as ‘nerve’). The ‘reaction Chinese characters areas’ represent the anatomical and physiological (in both western biomedical and TCM terms) areas of influence exerted by a given Dao3 Ma3 group. From a neuroanatomical neurophysiological perspective, the Dao3 Ma3 groups exert far-reaching afferent and efferent influences on the peripheral and central nervous systems. By profoundly influencing the neuraxis, this technique affects the actual anatomy, physiology, and the pathophysiology of the organ(s) in question. The reader is directed to a text entitled Neuro-Acupuncture: Scientific evidence of Acupuncture revealed, by Z.H. Cho, E.K. Wang, and J. Fallon, 2001 Q-puncture, Inc. for an intriguing discussion of acupuncture and the nervous system. E) Indications: This text was compiled from a number of different sources; each source listed the majority of the clinical indications in western biomedical terms (as did Master Tung). Because of this, the dictionaries consulted were western biomedical in scope and included: the Chinese-English Medical Dictionary, 1995, People’s Health Press, Beijing, P.R.C. (contains both western medical terminology and TCM terminology), the Chinese-English Medical Lexicon, 1995, Tianjin College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Science and Technology Press, Tianjin, P.R.C., and the Yeong Da Concise Medical Dictionary, 1992, Yeong Da Book Company, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. In the rare instances where an indication was given in TCM terminology, Nigel Wiseman’s English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary of Chinese Medicine, 1996, Hunan Science and Technology Press, Chang Sha City, P.R.C. was employed. In instances where Wiseman’s dictionary did not contain a specific term, the Chinese-

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F) Method of Manipulation: In this section needling depths, angles of insertion, blood ‘letting’, and contraindications are discussed.

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G) Illustrative Combination: This section was designed to exemplify the combination of various Dao3 Ma3 groups in the treatment a given disorder. It is not intended that each Dao3 Ma3 group be used on the same treatment day. Rather, the intent is to stimulate the reader’s own thought processes on how to clinically combine the various Dao3 Ma3 groups (hint: compare the ‘Reaction Areas’ of each of the Dao3 Ma3 groups included in this section). H) Notes: This section contains a potpourri of clinical gems, point discrepancies amongst the various Chinese authors, and comparisons between Dao3 Ma3 groups.

Chapter 3: Suggested Therapeutics. This chapter presents therapeutic suggestions for a multitude of disorders. The reader should be advised that not every point or Dao3 Ma3 group suggested under a given disorder ought to be used in a single treatment. One need select only one or two Dao3 Ma3 groups for needling and perhaps ‘let’ an indicated region or two as the treatment protocol on any single visit. This chapter covers treatment protocols for over 450 disorders drawn from among the following areas and specialties: Head; Stroke; Ophthalmology; Otology; Oral; Rhinology; Face; Laryngology; Orthopaedics (General); Neck, Back & Shoulders; Upper Extremity; Lower Extremity; Chest (General); Pulmonology; Cardiology; Abdomen (General); Liver & Gallbladder; Pancreas; Gastrointestinal; Urology; Gynecology; Andriatics; Pediatrics; Dermatology; and Miscellaneous.

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Appendices: Appendix 1: Palmar Diagnosis. This appendix provides the essentials of Master Tung’s palmar diagnosis. It is an extremely important diagnostic tool in Master Tung’s Acupuncture and plays an integral role in selecting a Dao3 Ma3 group for treatment. Appendix 2: Extra Points: This appendix provides the locations of points that are mentioned in the therapeutics chapter but not discussed in the main body of the text.

Appendix 3: Blood Letting: This appendix provides the essentials of blood ‘letting’ in Master Tung’s Style of Acupuncture. Blood ‘letting’ is a very important technique in this style of acupuncture.

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Appendix 5: A Guide to Hanyu Pinyin Pronunciation. This appendix is designed to provide an introduction to Mandarin pronunciation and the concept of ‘tones’. This pronunciation guide is necessitated by virtue of the fact that the individual names of the constituent points are simply Pinyin renderings of their Chinese characters. Appendix 6: Quick Reference Dao3 Ma3 Groups. This appendix provides a quick and easy reference for those trained in contemporary TCM Medical Colleges who wish to employ TCM Channel - Collateral and/or TCM Zang4 Fu3 diagnoses. One should first render the TCM diagnosis then select the appropriate Dao3 Ma3 Group(s) predicated upon the channel(s) and/or organ(s) implicated.

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Mu4 Yan2 San1 [ML11.20 ‘Wood Inflammation Three’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Mu4 Yan2 Er4 [NA ‘Wood Inflammation Two’] to the anterior distal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of anterior digit line D.

Mu4 Yan2 Yi1 [ML11.20 ‘Wood Inflammation One’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Mu4 Yan2 Er4 [NA ‘Wood Inflammation Two’] to the anterior proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of anterior digit line D.

Reaction Area: Liver branch reaction area. Indications: All types of hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, ascites, bilateral pain in the hypochondria, hepatomegaly, amaroidal mouth, ‘Effulgent Liver Fire’, ‘Vexation, Agitation, and Irascibility’, foot spasms, asthma, and dyspnea. Method of Manipulation: Insert a 5fen needle perpendicularly 2 ~ 3fen.

Illustrative Combination: Combine 11-12 ‘Wood Inflammation Three Needles’ with 8807 ‘Upper Three Yellow’, 11-05 ‘Finger Liver Three Needles’, 88-03 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’, 77-14 ‘Beside Three Miles Three Needles’, and ‘let’ the areas affected to treat costal pain.

Note 1: There is disagreement amongst the various experts regarding the locations of these points. In the idealized view below, those points marked with an (S) indicate the locations when described/used as solitary points. Those points marked with a (D) indicate the locations when described/used as a three point Dao3 Ma3 group. Disagreement among the various Taiwanese authors is not uncommon and may merely reflect the evolution of Master Tung’s research and teachings to his divers apprentices.

Note 2: There are a number of points in Tung Style Acupuncture that successfully address diseases of the liver; 11-12 ‘Wood Inflammation Three Needles’, 11-05 ‘Finger Liver Three Needles’, 11-02 ‘Finger Three Yellow’, 33-05 ‘Hold Liver Spirit Three

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Feng4 Chao2 Er4 [NA ‘Phoenix Nest Two’] - The point is located at the center of anterior digit line A along the demarcation of the anterior and posterior surfaces of the proximal phalanx of the ring finger. To determine the exact center of anterior digit line A on the proximal phalanx, bisect the distance from the anterior metacarpophalangeal skin crease to the anterior proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of said line.

Feng4 Chao2 San1 [NA ‘Phoenix Nest Three’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Feng4 Chao2 Er4 [NA ‘Phoenix Nest Two’] to the anterior proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of anterior digit line A.

Feng4 Chao2 Yi1 [NA ‘Phoenix Nest One’] - To locate this point, distance from Feng4 Chao2 Er4 [NA ‘Phoenix Nest Two’]

simply bisect the to the anterior metacarpophalangeal skin crease along the course of anterior digit line A..

Reaction Area: Liver and auxiliary kidney reaction areas. Indications: Uterine carcinoma (improvement in symptomatology, not a radical cure), fibroleiomyoma (uterine fibroid), oligogalactia, metritis, irregular menstruation, reddishwhite leukorrhea, metrorrhagia, salpingemphraxis (fallopian tube obstruction), uterine anteversion, uterine retroversion, infertility, oophoritis, vulvodynia and swelling, and adhesive capsulitis. Method of Manipulation: Insert a 5fen needle perpendicularly 2 ~ 3fen. Illustrative Combination: Combine 11-13 ‘Phoenix Nest Three Needles’ with 11-15 ‘Gynecology Three Needles’, 88-07 ‘Upper Three Yellow’, and 77-12 ‘Lower Three Emperors’ to treat infertility. Note 1: In Master Tung’s Style of Acupuncture, if the reaction area pertains to the Liver as is the case with the constituent points of this Dao3 Ma3 group, then the points will bear a close relationship to use in gynecology. Furthermore, the 11-13 ‘Phoenix Nest Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group is found on the 4th digit (ring finger), an area governed by the Liver, and thus addresses a variety of gynecological disorders. Note 2: To further increase the effectiveness of 11-13 ‘Phoenix Nest Three Needles’ use with 88-07 ‘Upper Three Yellow’.

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Fu4 Yuan2 San1 [ML11.22 ‘Recover Source Three’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Fu4 Yuan2 Er4 [ML11.22 ‘Recover Source Two’] to the anterior proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of anterior digit line D.

Fu4 Yuan2 Yi1 [ML11.22 ‘Recover Source One’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Fu4 Yuan2 Er4 [ML11.22 ‘Recover Source Two’] to the anterior metacarpophalangeal skin crease along the course of anterior digit line D. Reaction Area: Liver and Kidney reaction areas. Indications: Osteoarthritis, periostitis, enthesopathy, sciatica, spondylosis deformans, lumbalgia, and osteophytes.

Method of Manipulation: Insert a 5fen needle perpendicularly 2 ~ 3fen. Illustrative Combination: Combine 11-14 ‘Finger Bone Three Needles’ with 11-17 ‘Finger Spine Three Needles’, 44-01 ‘Straight Spine Three Needles’, 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’, and 77-09 ‘Leg Spine Three Needles’ to treat pain along the vertebral column.

Note 1: Dr. Miriam Lee, in her translation of Dr. Tung’s text, locates this Dao3 Ma3 group to the radial side of the median plane (midsagittal plane) of the proximal phalanx of the 4th digit (ring finger). Unfortunately, I am not in possession of an original copy of Dr. Tung’s text and am limited to several Chinese texts penned by Dr. Tung’s students. Each of these student-authored Chinese texts locates this Dao3 Ma3 group to the ulnar side of the median plane (midsagittal plane) of the proximal phalanx of the 4th digit (ring finger). According to Dr. Li, this discrepancy first appeared in Dr. Tung’s original text. Dr. Li relates that the diagram of this group in Dr. Tung’s text places these points to the ulnar side of the median plane (midsagittal plane), however, the written text describes the points as being 2 fen to the radial side of the median plane (midsagittal plane). Master Hu, one of the more famous Taiwanese practitioners employing this method of

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Note 2: The 11-14 ‘Finger Bone Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group is seldom used by itself. It is frequently used with 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’ (aka: 22-05 ‘Wrist Normal Flow Three Needles’) to treat lumbalgia or with 44-01 ‘Straight Spine Three Needles’ to treat spinal pain.

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Point Location: These 5 points are located uniformly on the ulnar digit line of the dorsal surface on the 1st phalanx of the 1st digit. To locate these points, divide the proximal phalanx on the dorsum of the thumb (from the dorsal metacarpophalangeal skin crease to the dorsal interphalangeal skin crease) into thirds and then further divide each resultant third in half. This procedure sections the dorsal surface of the proximal phalanx of the thumb into sixths. Commencing from the dorsal metacarpophalangeal skin crease and proceeding distally, each sixth represents one of the five points comprising the ‘Woman’s Department Five Acupoints’ a.k.a. Gynecology Five Acupoints.

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‘Woman’s Department One’] - This point is located one sixth the distance from the dorsal metacarpophalangeal skin crease to the dorsal interphalangeal skin crease on the ulnar digit line of the thumb.

Fu4 Ke1 Er4 [ML11.27 ‘Woman’s Department Two’] - This point is located one third the distance from the dorsal metacarpophalangeal skin crease to the dorsal interphalangeal skin crease on the ulnar digit line of the thumb.

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distance from the dorsal metacarpophalangeal skin crease to the dorsal interphalangeal skin crease on the ulnar digit fine of the thumb. Reaction Area: Uterine and 6 Bowels reaction areas. Indications: Uterine carcinoma (improvement in symptomatology, not a radical cure), fibroleiomyoma (uterine fibroid), metritis, oophoritis, infertility, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, hypermenorrhea, oligogalactia, oligomenorrhea, vulvodynia and swelling, reddish-white leukorrhea, flatus vaginalis, and puerperal ‘Wind’ syndrome.

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Note 1: Dr. Tung only described two points under the Fu4 Ke1 [‘Woman’s Department’] heading in his original text. These two points correspond to Fu4 Ke1 Er4 [ML11.27 ‘Woman’s Department Two’] and Fu4 Ke* Si4 [ML11.27 ‘Woman’s Department Four’] as described above. Dr. Hu amended this to include a total of five points of which Fu4 Ke1 Yi1 [NA ‘Woman’s Department One’], Fu4 Ke1 San1 [NA ‘Woman’s Department Three’], and Fu4 Ke1 Wu3 [NA ‘Woman’s Department Five’] work well in a Dao3 Ma3 group. ;

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‘Finger Four Horse Two’] - This point is located at the midpoint of the ulnar digit line on the dorsal surface of the middle phalanx of the index finger. To determine the midpoint of the ulnar digit line on the middle phalanx, bisect the distance from the dorsal proximal interphalangeal skin crease to the dorsal distal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of said line.

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Zhi3 Si4 Ma3 Yi1 [ML11.07 ‘Finger Four Horse One’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Zhi3 Si4 Ma3 Er4 [ML11.07 ‘Finger Four Horse Two’] to the dorsal proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the ulnar digit line.

Zhi3 Si4 Ma3 San1 [ML11.07 ‘Finger Four Horse Three’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Zhi3 Si4 Ma3 Er4 [ML11.07 ‘Finger Four Horse Two’] to the dorsal distal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the ulnar digit line. Reaction Area: Lung branch reaction area.

Indications: Pleurisy, pleurodynia, thoracalgia, dermatoses, facial melanoderma, facial melasma, rhinitis, tinnitus aurium, ‘Clouded Head’ (faint/giddy/lightheaded) and otitis media.

Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 1 to 3fen, closely adjacent to the bone. Illustrative Combination: Combine 11-16 ‘Finger Team of Four Horses’ with 11-05 ‘Finger Liver Three Needles’ to treat dermatoses on the hands.

Note 1: The 11-16 ‘Finger Team of Four Horses’ Dao3 Ma3 group, like the 88-03 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’ group, affects the Lung reaction area and ‘Regulates the Qi\ These two Dao3 Ma3 groups are extremely important in addressing a variety of dermatoses, acne, melanoderma, melasma; any number of dermatological disorders will benefit from these two Dao3 Ma3 groups.

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Fei4 Xin1 San1 [ML11.11 ‘Lung Heart Three’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance Fei4 Xin1 Er2 [NA ‘Lung Heart Two’] to the dorsal distal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the posterior midsagittal digit line. Fei4 Xin1 Yi1 [ML11.11 ‘Lung distance from Fei4 Xin1 Er2

Heart One’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the [NA ‘Lung Heart Two’] to the dorsal proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the posterior midsagittal digit line.

Reaction Area: Heart and Lung branch reaction areas. Indications: Spondylophytes (particularly cervicothoracic), spondylosis deformans, torticollis, stiff/painful neck, distention and pain in the calf, pleurodynia, thoracalgia, dorsalgia, thumb pain, sciatica, occipital headache. Method of Manipulation: Insert a 5 fen needle angled from distal to proximal 1 ~ 2 fen. One may also use a single one inch needle and insert from distal to proximal to connect all three points subcutaneously (fairly painful).

Illustrative Combination: Combine 11-17 ‘Finger Spine Three Needles’ with 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’, 44-01 ‘Straight Spine Three Needles’, and 77-09 ‘Leg Spine Three Needles’ to treat spondylosis deformans of the cervical spine.

Note 1: There is disagreement amongst the various experts regarding the locations of these points. In the idealized view below, those points marked with an (S) indicate the locations when described and used as solitary points. Those points marked with a (D) indicate the locations when described and used as a three point Dao3 Ma3 group. Disagreement among the various Taiwanese authors is not uncommon and may merely reflect the evolution of Master Tung’s research and teachings to his divers apprentices.

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Zheng4 Tu3 Yi1 [NA ‘Correct Earth One’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Zheng4 Tu3 Er4 [NA ‘Correct Earth Two’] to the dorsal proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the radial digit line. Reaction Area: Spleen reaction area.

Indications: Abdominal pain, colorectal carcinoma (improvement in symptomatology, not a radical cure), duodenitis, gastritis, vomiting, pancreatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, dyspnea, asthma, and migraine headache. Method of Manipulation: Insert a 5fen needle perpendicularly 1 ~ 2fen. Illustrative Combination: Combine 11-18 ‘Finger Earth Three Needles’ with 33-10 ‘Hold Three This’, 77-06 ‘Lateral Three Passes’, and 77-05 ‘Three Weights Three Needles’ to treat colorectal carcinoma.

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Point Location: These 3 points are uniformly located on the ulnar digit line of the dorsal surface of the 2nd phalanx on the 4th digit.

Zhi3 San1 Zhong4 Er4 [ML11.14 ‘Finger Three Weights Two’] - This point is located at the midpoint of the ulnar digit line on the dorsal surface of the middle phalanx of the ring finger. To determine the midpoint of the ulnar digit line on the middle phalanx, bisect the distance from the dorsal proximal interphalangeal skin crease to the dorsal distal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the said line.

Zhi3 San1 Zhong4 Yi1 [ML11.14 ‘Finger Three Weights One’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Zhi3 San1 Zhong4 Er4 [ML11.14 ‘Finger Three Weights Two’] to the dorsal proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the ulnar digit line.

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Note 1: The 11-19 ‘Finger Three Weights’ Dao3 Ma3 group is similar in function to the 77-05 ‘Three Weights Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group and clinically serves as an excellent upper extremity adjunct for 77-05 ‘Three Weights Three Needles’. Note 2: When combined with 77-12 ‘Lower Three Emperors’, 11-19 ‘Finger Three Weights’ may be used to treat occipital headaches and cervicalgia.

Note 3: Combine 11-19 ‘Finger Three Weights’ with 77-05 ‘Three Weights Three Needles’ and 88-04 ‘Thigh Three Springs’ to address peripheral facial paralysis (Bell’s).

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Point Location: These 3 points are uniformly located on the ulnar digit line of the dorsal surface of the 1st phalanx on the 4th digit.

Zhi3 Shen4 Er4 [ML11.15 ‘Finger Kidneys Two’] - This point is located at the midpoint of the ulnar digit line on the dorsal surface of the proximal phalanx of the ring finger. To determine the midpoint of the ulnar digit line on the proximal phalanx, bisect the distance from the base of the web between the 4th and 5th digits to the dorsal proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the said line (make a loose fist to accentuate the base of the web between the 4th and 5th digits). Zhi3 Shen4 Yi1 [ML11.15 ‘Finger Kidneys One’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Zhi3 Shen4 Er4 [ML11.15 ‘Finger Kidneys Two’] to the base of the web between the 4th and 5th digits along the course of the ulnar digit line (make a loose fist to accentuate the base of the web between the 4th and 5th digits). Zhi3 Shen4 San1 [ML11.15 ‘Finger Kidneys Three’] - To locate this point, simply bisect the distance from Zhi3 Shen4 Er4 [ML11.15 ‘Finger Kidneys Two’] to the dorsal proximal interphalangeal skin crease along the course of the ulnar digit line.

Reaction Area: Liver auxiliary, Kidney auxiliary, and Heart reaction areas. Indications: Cardiac asthma, thoracalgia, ‘Kidney Depletion’, ‘Heart Viscus Debilitation Weak’ (cardiac debility), congestive heart failure, dorsalgia, and xerostomia. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 1 to 2 fen, closely adjacent to the bone.

Illustrative Combination: Combine 11-20 ‘Finger Kidney Three Needles’ with 33-03 ‘Heart Spirit Three Needles’ and 44-02 ‘Brachial Three Ancestors’ to address cardiac asthma.

Note 1: The 11-20 ‘Finger Kidney Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group is similar in function to the 88-01 ‘Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group and clinically serves as an excellent upper extremity adjunct for 88-01 ‘Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles’.

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Point Location: These 3 points are located uniformly on the palm of the hand, along the 1st metacarpal bone on the border of the ‘red and white’ skin of the thenar eminence.

Tu3 Shui3 Er4 [ML22.11 ‘Earth Water Two’] - This point is located 1 anatomical inch proximal to the depression found at the junction of the shaft and head of the 1st metacarpal bone, on the border of the ‘red and white’ skin of the thenar eminence. An alternative method of locating this point is to bisect the length of the 1st metacarpal bone along the border of the ‘red and white’ skin of the thenar eminence. This point is one and the same as LU-10WHO (Yu2 Ji4 ‘Fish Border’).

Tu3 Shui3 Yi1 [ML22.11 ‘Earth Water One’] - This point is found 5 fen distal to Tu3 Shui3 Er4 [ML22.11 ‘Earth Water Two’] on the border of the ‘red and white’ skin of the thenar eminence.

Tu3 Shui3 San1 [ML22.11 ‘Earth Water Three’] - This point is found 5 fen proximal to Tu3 Shui3 Er4 [ML22.11 ‘Earth Water Two’] on the border of the ‘red and white’ skin of the thenar eminence. Reaction Area: Spleen branch and Kidney branch reaction areas. Indications: Swelling and pain of the skeletal system, periostitis, sciatica, lumbalgia, sore achy knees, pain in the adductor muscles of the thighs, acute/chronic gastritis, chronic gastric disturbances, epigastralgia, cough, asthma, dyspnea, and tonsillitis. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular (to the skin) insertion, parallel to the transverse axis of the 1st metacarpal bone 5 fen to 1.5 cun. Needle into the thenar eminence, anterior and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the 1st metacarpal bone; the needle passes through the abductor pollicis brevis muscle, the opponens pollicis muscle, and the flexor pollicis brevis muscle.

Illustrative Combination: Combine 22-01 ‘Palm Knee Three Needles’ with 77-02 ‘Four Flowers Three Needles’ and 22-06 ‘Control Three Needles’ to treat epigastric pain and distention. Note: When the 22-01 ‘Palm Knee Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group is used to treat sore, achy knees, one should needle the group contralateral to the affected knee in accordance with Master Tung’s ‘Right-Left-Superior-Inferior Balanced Needle’ technique. One should also ‘let’ the affected region of the knee with a three edged needle.

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22-02 ‘Palm Three Passes’ This Dao3 Ma3 group comprises Zhong1 Guan1 (NA), Gu3 Guan1 (RT p.26), and Mu4 Guan1 (RT p.25). Point Location: These 3 points are located uniformly at the base of the palm of the hand.

Zhong1 Guan1 [NA ‘Central Pass’] - This point is located 5 fen distal to the center of the anterior distal transverse crease of the wrist. Measure 5 fen distally from a point located

on the distal transverse wrist crease between the tendons of the flexor carpi radialis muscle (laterally) and the palmaris longus muscle (medially), i.e. 5fen distal to PC-7ÿ0.

Gu3 Guan1 [RT p.26 ‘Bone Pass’] - This point is located 5 fen radial to Zhong1 Guan1 [NA ‘Central Pass’].

Mu4 Guan1 [RT p.25 ‘Wood Pass’] - This point is located 5 fen ulnar to Zhong1 Guan1 [NA ‘Central Pass’].

Reaction Area: Kidney reaction area and Lung branch reaction area.

Indications: Sciatica, hemiplegia, pain due to lateral stenosis, osteophytes, resolves hyperuricemic toxicity, food poisoning, drug poisoning, leg pain, systemic polyarthralgia, calcaneodynia, Morton’s neuroma, sense of cardiac oppression, hysteralgia, and a sense of ‘Intrauterine Heat’. Method of Manipulation: Insert perpendicularly 3 to 5 fen or obliquely from proximal to distal up to 1.5 cun.

Illustrative Combination: Combine 22-02 ‘Palm Three Passes’ with 77-09 ‘Leg Spine Three Needles’ and 44-01 ‘Straight Spine Three Needles’ to treat painful scoliosis.

Note 1: Master Tung’s System of Acupuncture utilizes a ‘Right-Left-Superior-Inferior Balanced Needle’ technique in the treatment of aches and pains. This technique makes use of the interrelationship between homologous structures such that: the brachium corresponds to the thigh; the antebrachium corresponds to the anatomic leg (that segment of the inferior limb between the knee and the ankle); the foot corresponds to the hand; and the palmar surface of the hand corresponds to the plantar surface of the foot. Ergo, when employing this technique, one would choose 22-02 ‘Palm Three Passes’ of the right hand to address calcaneal bone spurs of the left foot. Note 2: When addressing calcaneal bone spurs, use 1-1.5 inch needles and, with the patient in the prone position, insert the tips at a 45° angle toward the fingers. Place a pillow under the shins and have the patient maximally plantar flex and dorsiflex the ankle and toes for a period of 10 minutes. Follow this by needling the calcaneal ‘Ah-shi’ point, BL-60WHO, and KI-3WHO and apply an electric current from an instrument such as the

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AWQ-104D Digital Electro Acupunctoscope at 4 Hz for 15 minutes. A variant of this technique may also be used to treat Morton’s neuromas as follows: after step 1 (plantar/dorsiflexion) above, needle proximal and distal to the neuroma, attach AWQ104D Digital Electro Acupunctoscope leads to the needles, set the frequency to 1000 Hz (in some patients 4 Hz works better), and apply the current (to patient comfort) for 15 minutes. The majority of the Morton’s neuromas encountered will be well on the way to complete resolution within 6 treatments thus obviating the necessity for surgical intervention.

Note 3: The palmar surface of the hand, from the fingers to the anterior distal transverse wrist crease, is a hologram of the human infant. The 22-02 ‘Palm Three Passes’ Dao3 Ma3 group is located at the analog of the pelvis and perineum, which accounts for its use in certain uterine disorders. Needle perpendicularly 3 to 5fen.

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Point Location: These 3 points are located uniformly on the palm of the hand between the

4th and 5th metacarpal bones.

Shou3 Jie3 Yi1 [ML22.10 ‘Hand Release One’] - This point is located by instructing the patient to make a fist with the palm supinated. The point is found where the tip of the 5th digit touches the palm of the hand between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. In general, this will be on the distal transverse palmar crease 1 cun proximal to the anterior metacarpophalangeal skin crease. The point is located at HT-81ÿ0.

Shou3 Jie3 Er4 [NA ‘Hand Release Two’] - This point is located 5 fen proximal to Shou3 Jie3 Yi1 [ML22.10] between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. Shang4 Gao1 [NA ‘Upper Height’] - This point is located 5fen proximal to Shou3 Jie3 Er4 [NA], i.e. 1 cun proximal to Shou3 Jie3 Yi4 [ML22.10] between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones. Reaction Area: Five Viscera Sensory Afferent (GVA?) reaction areas.

Indications: Needle sickness (faintness from needling), post-needling paresthesiae, pain at any site needled, sharp/piercing pain due to disordered/deranged Qi and Blood, sciatica, lumbalgia, trigeminal neuralgia, pantalgia, post-surgical pain at the site of the incision, pain associated with acute gastroenteritis, tooth extractions, uterine surgery, resolves food poisoning, drug poisoning, gallbladder disease, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, Bell’s palsy, Ramsey-Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus), and virtually any neuroparalysis. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion from 2fen to 8fen. Illustrative Combination: Combine 22-03 ‘Hand Release Three Needles’ with 77-14 ‘Beside Three Miles Three Needles’, 77-05 ‘Three Weights Three Needles’, and 88-05 ‘Thigh Nine Miles Three Needles’ to treat trigeminal neuralgia.

Note: The 22-03 ‘Hand Release Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group is excellent for those patients who feel ‘out of sorts’ after acupuncture. In many cases, one need only press these points with the fingernail to see a positive change in said patients.

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Shou3 Jie3 Er4 [NA ‘Hand Release Two’] - This point is located on the palm of the hand between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones 5 fen proximal to Ht-8WH°. Ht-Sÿ10 is found by

instructing the patient to make a loose fist; the point is located where the distal tip of the 5th digit touches the palm of the hand. Incidentally, Ht-8WH0 is the same point as Shou3 Jie3 (Yi1) [ML22.10 ‘Hand Release (One)’] of the 22-03 ‘Hand Release Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group.

Shang4 Gao1 [NA ‘Upper Height’] - This point is located on the palm of the hand between the 4th and 5“ metacarpal bones, 5 fen proximal to Shou3 Jie3 Er4 [NA ‘Hand Release Two’].

Xia4 Gao1 [NA ‘Lower Height’] - This point is located on the palm of the hand between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, 1 cun proximal to Shou3 Jie3 Er4 [NA ‘Hand Release Two’], i.e. 5fen proximal to Shang4 Gao1 [NA ‘Upper Height’]. Reaction Area: Kidney and brain reaction areas.

Indications: Peritonitis, pleurisy, appendicitis, oophoritis, acute or chronic enteritis, and to increase physical height (works best in children under 12 YOA). Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion from 2fen to 8fen. Illustrative Combination: Combine 22-04 ‘Peritoneum Three Needles’ with 77-02 ‘Four Flowers Three Needles’ to treat appendicitis.

Note 1: This Dao3 Ma3 group is fairly effective in treating peritonitis.

Note 2: This Dao3 Ma3 group can stimulate the neuroendocrine system ultimately to invigorate the growth and height of the individual. It only works, of course, prior to complete closure of the epiphysial growth plates. Note 3: This Dao3 Ma3 group may be used to address post acupuncture paresthesiae and for pain at any insertion sites.

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Point Location: These 3 points are located uniformly on the ulnar border of the hand along the anterior surface of the 5th metacarpal bone at the junction of the palmar and dorsal (‘red and white’) skin.

Wan4 Shun4 Yi1 [NA ‘Wrist Normal Flow One’] - This point is located 1.5 cun distal to the anterior distal transverse wrist crease, anterior to the 5th metacarpal bone at the junction of the palmar and dorsal (‘red and white’) skin; the point lies 1.5 cun proximal to SI-3

Wan4 Shun4 Er4 [NA ‘Wrist Normal Flow Two’] - This point is located 2.5 cun distal to the anterior distal transverse wrist crease, anterior to the 5th metacarpal bone at the junction of the palmar and dorsal (‘red and white’) skin; the point lies 5 fen proximal to

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Reaction Area: Kidney branch reaction area. Indications: ‘Kidney-Depletion’ headache and ‘Flowery Vision’ (i.e. seeing ‘stars’, much like that which precedes a syncopal event), sciatica, nephritis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, lumbalgia, osteoid osteoma in the extremities, dorsalgia, lower extremity pain, coccygodynia, osteophytes, tinnitus aurium, deafness, cervical spondylophytes, and spondylosis deformans.

Method of Manipulation: Insert perpendicularly, 5 fen to 1.5 cun keeping the shaft of the needles in proximity to the anterior surface of the 5th metacarpal bone. Illustrative Combination: Combine 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’ with 66-01 ‘Foot Control the Spine Three Needles’, 44-01 ‘Straight Spine Three Needles’, and 77-09 ‘Leg Spine Three Needles’ to treat spondylosis deformans of the lumbar spine.

Note 1: There has been a shift in perspective on the number, the sequence, and the needling of these points since Dr. Tung wrote his text. Initially, only two points were described, namely: Wan4 Shun4 Yi1 [‘Wrist Normal Flow One’] and Wan4 Shun4 Er4 [‘Wrist Normal Flow Two’]; the locations, however, were reversed. Wan4 Shun4 Yi1, in !

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33-03 ‘Heart Spirit Three Needles’ Xin1 Ling2 Yi1, Xin1 Ling2 Er4, and Xin1 Ling2 San1.

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Fu3 Ge2 Er4, Fu3 Ge2 Yi1, and Fu3 Ge2 San1.

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Shang4 Si4 Bai2 [NA ‘Upper Four Whites’] - This point is located 3 cun proximal to the anterior distal transverse wrist crease, on an imaginary line which extends proximally from the sulcus formed between the 2nd and 3rd digits (i.e. the index and middle fingers) when the fingers are adducted.

Zhong1 Si4 Bai2 [NA ‘Central Four Whites’] - This point is located where the imaginary line described above crosses the anterior distal transverse wrist crease, i.e. 3 cun distal to Shang4 Si4 Bai2 [NA ‘Upper Four Whites’]. This point is located approximately 2 to 3fen ulnar to LU-9 WH°.

Xia4 Si4 Bai2 [NA ‘Lower Four Whites’] - This point is located on the palm of the hand on the aforementioned imaginary line 3 cun distal to Zhong1 Si4 Bai2 [NA ‘Central Four Whites’].

Reaction Area: Lung branch, Kidney accessory, and Six Bowels reaction areas.

Indications: Rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, urinary incontinence, frequent urination, and palpitations. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular or oblique insertion 5fen to 1 cun. Illustrative Combination: Combine 33-01 ‘Antebrachial Four Whites Three Needles’ with 77-12 ‘Lower Three Emperors’, and 88-01 ‘Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles’ to treat urinary incontinence.

Note 1: The De2 Qi4 sensation (aching, tingling, or distention) should extend distally to the fingers and proximally to the elbow. Because Xia4 Si4 Bai2 [NA ‘Lower Four Whites’] is located on the palm, needling it tends to be more painful than the other two points.

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Xin1 Ling2 Yi1 [NA ‘Heart Spirit One’] - This point is located 1.5 cun proximal to the anterior distal transverse wrist crease, in the interosseous space between the ulna and radius bones. This point is located 5fen distal to PC-bÿ10. Xin1 Ling2 Er4 [NA ‘Heart Spirit Two’] - This point is located 2.5 cun proximal to the anterior distal transverse wrist crease, in the interosseous space between the ulna and radius bones. This point is located 5fen proximal to PC-6ÿ0.

Xin1 Ling2 San1 [NA ‘Heart Spirit Three’] - This point is located 3.5 cun proximal to the anterior distal transverse wrist crease, in the interosseous space between the ulna and radius bones. This point is located 1.5 cun proximal to PC-6W . Reaction Area: Heart organ branch reaction area.

Indications: Endocarditis, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, cardiomegaly, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, sense of stuffiness or oppression in the chest, thoracalgia, epigastralgia, thigh pain, giddiness/faintness/lightheadedness, frontal headache, vertigo, hand/foot paralysis, and induces anesthesia for use in surgery on the neck region. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 5 fen to 1.5 cun (see notes below), one may penetrate through to dorsum of the antebrachium. Illustrative Combination: Combine 33-03 ‘Heart Spirit Three Needles’ with 44-02 ‘Brachial Three Ancestors’, 88-02 ‘Thigh Three Thoroughfares’, and 33-12 ‘Hold Three Doors’ to treat coronary heart disease.

Note 1: Oblique insertion 2 cun with the needles angled at 15° from distal to proximal (inferior to superior) to treat cardiac disorders. Oblique insertion 1.5 cun with the needles angled at 30° from distal to proximal (inferior to superior) to treat disorders of the thorax and head. Oblique insertion with the needles angled at 45° from proximal to distal (superior to inferior) to treat disorders of the hands and/or feet.

Note 2: To treat frontal headaches with this Dao3 Ma3 group: ‘let’ the veinules in the affected area of the head, and then insert a 4 cun needle from distal to proximal (inferior to superior) to connect the three points of this group.

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Illustrative Combination: Combine 33-04 ‘Anterior Antebrachial Scholar Three Needles’ with 88-03 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’, and 1010-01 ‘Head Three Needles’ to treat rhinitis. Note 1: Master Tung’s System of Acupuncture was originally known as ‘Regular Channels - Extraordinary Points’. The essence of this name is meant to convey that many of the ‘extraordinary’ points of Master Tung’s System are found on the regular 14 named channels but are different, however, from those traditionally located on these 14 named channels. Because 33-04 ‘Anterior Antebrachial Scholar Three Needles’ is located on the Hand Tai4 Yin1 Lung Channel (by most authors), it is not surprising that this Dao3 Ma3 group addresses pulmonary disorders.

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Gan1 Ling2 Yi1 [NA ‘Liver Spirit One’] - This point is located 3 cun proximal to the anterior distal transverse wrist crease on the line drawn proximally from the base of the proximal phalanx of the 4th digit (ring finger) to a point midway between HT-3who and PC-3™10 (fingers adducted).

Gan1 Ling2 Er4 [NA ‘Liver Spirit Two’] - This point is located 3 cun proximal to Gan1 Ling2 Yi1 [NA ‘Liver Spirit One’] on the line drawn proximally from the base of the proximal phalanx of the 4th digit (ring finger) to a point midway between HT-3WHO and PC-3'WHO (fingers adducted).

Gan1 Ling2 San1 [NA] ] - This point is located 6 cun proximal to Gan1 Ling2 Yi1 [NA ‘Liver Spirit One’], i.e. 3 cun proximal to Gan1 Ling2 Er4 [NA ‘Liver Spirit Two’], on the line drawn proximally from the base of the proximal phalanx of the 4th digit (ring finger) to a point midway between HT-3WHO and PC-3WHO (fingers adducted).

Reaction Area: Liver and Kidney reaction areas. Indications: Liver disorders in general, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, periostitis of the vertebral column, sciatica, bilateral pain in the hypochondria, leukemia, leukocytosis, leukopenia, splenomegaly, hemiplegia, sore low back, and ‘Sinew’ and bone pain. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 5fen to 1.5 cun. Oblique insertion from distal to proximal (inferior to superior) 2 cun. Illustrative Combination: Combine 33-05 ‘Hold Liver Spirit Three Needles’ with 88-07 ‘Upper Three Yellow’, 11-05 ‘Finger Liver Three Needles’, and 77-14 ‘Beside Three Miles Three Needles’ to treat pain in the hypochondria.

Note 1: 33-05 ‘Hold Liver Spirit Three Needles’ lies on a line which extends from the median longitudinal axis of the 4th digit (ring finger) to the intersection of the bicipital aponeurosis and the anterior cubital crease of the cubital fossa. The 4th digit (ring finger) is ascribed to the Liver in Master Tung’s System of Palmar Diagnosis; disorders of the Liver may be diagnosed on the 4th digit and on the palm immediately proximal to the 1st phalanx of the 4th digit (ring finger).

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Yao1 Ling2 Er4 [NA ‘Lumbar Spirit Two’] - This point is located 4.5 cun proximal to the anterior distal transverse crease of the wrist, in the interosseous space between the ulna and radius bones, on the Hand Jue2 Yin1 Pericardium Channel, i.e. 4.5 cun proximal to PC-7ÿ10 on a line connecting PC-7WH0 with PC-3who.

Yao1 Ling2 San1 [NA ‘Lumbar Spirit Three’] - This point is located 5 fen radial to Yao1 Ling2 Er4 [NA ‘Lumbar Spirit Two’].

Yao1 Ling2 Yi1 [NA ‘Lumbar Spirit One’] - This point is located 5 fen ulnar to Yao1 Ling2 Er4 [NA ‘Lumbar Spirit Two’]. Reaction Area: Kidney reaction area. Indications: Acute or chronic pyelonephritis, sore-achy low back, hemorrhoids, and habitual constipation. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 2 - 3fen.

Illustrative Combination: Combine 33-06 ‘Hold Lumbar Spirit Three Needles’ with 22OS ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’ and 77-08 ‘Straight Brain Three Needles’ to treat sore-achy low back.

Note 1: 33-06 ‘Hold Lumbar Spirit Three Needles’ is an example of the less commonly used ‘Three Transverse Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 technique. The most commonly used of the Master Tung’s Dao3 Ma3 techniques is the ‘Three Continuous Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 technique.

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L17WHO [Weni Liu4 ‘Warm Dwelling’] - This point is located 5 cun proximal to LI-5WHO on a line connecting LI-5WHO with LI-11WHO

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Indications: Dementia, infantile convulsions (‘Fright Wind’), chills due to malaria, headache, pterygium, tinnitus aurium, laryngitis, sore throat, pain on deglutition, schizophrenia, facial paralysis, enteritis, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 3fen to 2 cun.

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Zheng4 Ji3 San1 [NA ‘Straight Spine Three’] - This point is located along the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus 2 cun superior to Zheng4 Ji3 Er4 [NA ‘Straight Spine Two’], i.e. 6 cun superior to LI-llÿ0. Reaction Area: Kidney branch, Liver, and Heart auxiliary reaction areas.

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Ren2 Zong1 [ML44.08 ‘Human Ancestor’] - This point is located on the Hand Tai4 Yin1 Lung Channel 3 cun superior to the transverse cubital crease. It lies in the furrow formed by the long head of the biceps brachii muscle anteriorly and the brachialis muscle posteriorly.

Di4 Zong1 [ML44.09 ‘Earth Ancestor’] - This point is located on the Hand Tai4 Yin1 Lung Channel 3 cun superior to Ren2 Zong1 [ML44.08 ‘Human Ancestor’], i.e. 6 cun superior to the transverse cubital crease. It lies in the furrow formed by the long head of the biceps brachii muscle anteriorly and the brachialis muscle posteriorly and is one and the same as LU-3WHO

Tian1 Zong1 [ML44.10 ‘Heaven Ancestor’] - This point is located on the Hand Tai4 Yin1 Lung Channel 3 cun superior to Di4 Zong1 [ML44.09 ‘Earth Ancestor], i.e. 9 cun superior to the transverse cubital crease along the course of the lateral border of the long head biceps brachii muscle (at the level of the anterior axillary fold).

Reaction Area: Lung auxiliary, Heart branch, Liver auxiliary, 6 Bowels, and Leg (sural) reaction areas. Indications: Swollen-painful feet, brachial pain, swollen-painful elbow, jaundice, edema of the extremities, splenomegaly, gastritis, duodenitis, URI (viral), asthma, dyspnea, cardiac asthma, laryngitis, congestive heart failure, angina pectoris, any cardiopathy, arteriosclerosis, portal-systemic encephalopathy, cerebral thrombosis, hemiplegia, handfoot paralysis, poliomyelitis, thoracalgia, coronary heart disease, dorsalgia, vaginitis, vaginodynia, reddish-white leukorrhea, sural pain, ankle/foot sprains, bromidrosis, and diabetes mellitus. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion to 5fen to 2 cun.

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Jian4 Zhong1 [NA ‘Establish Center’] - This point is located 2 cun distal to Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] on the Hand Yang2 Ming2 Large Intestine Channel. Reaction Area: Lung branch, Heart auxiliary, Heart branch reaction areas.

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Note 1: The name of the central point in this Dao3 Ma3 group is Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’]. In keeping with the spirit of its name, I personally utilize the center of the deltoid muscle as the location of Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’]. Therefore, in the accompanying illustration the point is located 3 cun distal to LI-15ÿ°; the other two points are located in reference to Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’].

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Illustrative Combination: Combine 44-04 ‘Shoulder Inferior Transverse Three Needles’ with 1111-02 ‘Three Branches Three Needles’, 77-12 ‘Lower Three Emperors’, and 8801 ‘Passing Through the Kidney Three Needles’ to treat neuropathic joint.

Note 1: There is disagreement amongst the various experts regarding the locations of these points. Disagreement among the various Taiwanese authors is not uncommon and may merely reflect the evolution of Master Tung’s research and teachings to his divers apprentices. When employing the Dao3 Ma3 technique, I generally utilize the point locations outlined above. On occasion, and with a particularly thin patient, I will use Jian4 Zhong1 [NA ‘Establish Center’] as described above, Xia4 Qu1 [ML44.15 ‘Lower Curve’] as described by Dr. Hu, i.e. 1 cun directly posterior to Jian4 Zhong1 [NA ‘Establish Center’], and a point 1 cun directly anterior to Jian4 Zhong1 [NA ‘Establish Center’] as Li3 Bai2 [ML44.12 ‘Plum White’] (not shown in the illustration).

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Yun2 Bai2 [ML44.11 ‘Cloud White’] - This point is located on the anterolateral aspect of the proximal brachium 2 cun directly anterior to Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] and on the same transverse plane. Shang4 Qu1 [ML44.16 ‘Upper Curve’] - This point is located on the posterolateral aspect of the proximal brachium, 2 cun directly posterior to Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] and on the same transverse plane.

Reaction Area: Heart branch, 6 Bowels, Lung auxiliary, Kidney, and Liver auxiliary reaction areas.

Indications: Hypertension, sciatica (due to Liver and Lung impairment), hemiplegia, poliomyelitis, neuropathic joint, bromidrosis, hyperhidrosis, ankle/foot sprains, foot pain, sural pain, arthritis of the knee joint, knee pain, shoulder pain, adhesive capsulitis, hematochezia, and arteriosclerosis. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 5fen to 1.5 cun. Oblique insertion from superior to inferior 1.5 to 2 cun. Illustrative Combination: Combine 44-05 ‘Shoulder Superior Transverse Three Needles’ with 11-04 ‘Finger Three Spaces’, 22-01 ‘Palm Knee Three Needles’, and 77-12 ‘Lower Three Emperors’ for knee pain.

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Point Location: These points are uniformly located in proximity to the glenohumeral joint.

LI-15WHO [Jian1 Yu2 ‘Shoulder Bone’] - This point is located between the acromion process of the scapula and the greater tubercle of the humerus. When the brachium is abducted to 90°, the point is found in a large depression located immediately lateral to the acromioclavicular joint.

Jian1 Qian2 [‘Shoulder Front’] - This point is located 1 cun superior to the apex of the anterior axillary fold when the upper extremity is hanging freely at the side.

Jian1 Hou4 [‘Shoulder Posterior’ NA] - This point is located 1.5 cun superior to the apex of the posterior axillary fold when the upper extremity is hanging freely at the side. Reaction Area: Six Bowels reaction areas. Indications: Aching and soreness in the bones and ‘sinews’, pain in the shoulder and upper back, glenohumeral periarthritis, adhesive capsulitis, ‘impediment’ (Bi4 ~ ‘WindDamp-Cold Rheumatism’) in the shoulder, brachium, antebrachium, and/or finger(s), ‘Damp-Heat’ in the shoulder and/or brachium, adhesive capsulitis, and pain in the hip joint (femoroacetabular joint). Method of Manipulation: Needle LI-15WHO from superior to inferior parallel with the course of the deltoid muscle 1 ~ 3 cun. Needle Jian1 Qian2 [‘Shoulder Front’] perpendicularly from anterior to posterior and Jian1 Hou4 [‘Shoulder Posterior’ NA] perpendicularly from posterior to anterior both to a depth of 1 cun. Illustrative Combination: Combine 44-06 ‘Shoulder Three Needles’ with 11-07 ‘Finger Heart Three Needles’, 44-03 ‘Shoulder Center Vertical Three Needles’, and 77-12 ‘Lower Three Emperors’ for adhesive capsulitis.

Note 1: The 44-06 ‘Shoulder Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group is an example of employing ‘local points to treat a local disorder’ and a Dao3 Ma3 group with points from different channels. Note 2: When employing the 44-06 ‘Shoulder Three Needles’ Dao3 Ma3 group to treat shoulder pain, glenohumeral periarthritis, and/or adhesive capsulitis, after inserting the needles one should apply moxa over the affected shoulder to improve the clinical outcome (per Dr. Li). One must be patient in addressing these recalcitrant disorders.

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Yun2 Bai2 [ML44.11 ‘Cloud White’] - This point is located on the anterolateral aspect of the proximal brachium 2 cun directly anterior to Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] and on the same transverse plane. Shen2 Jian1 [NA ‘Magical Shoulder’] - This point is located on the anterolateral aspect of the proximal brachium at the midpoint of a line connecting Jian1 Feng1 [NA ‘Shoulder Summit’] with Yun2 Bai2 [ML44.11 ‘Cloud White’].

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Indications: Poliomyelitis, cerebral hemorrhage, sequela of cerebral thrombosis (hemiplegia), brachial palsy, medial thigh pain, paralysis, vaginitis, metritis, oophoritis, pruritus vulvae, vaginodynia, reddish-white leukorrhea, and ankle/foot sprains. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 3 fen to 2 cun. Oblique insertion from superior to inferior 5fen to 2 cun. Illustrative Combination: Combine 44-07 ‘Shoulder Anterior Oblique Three Needles’ with 44-02 ‘Brachial Three Ancestors’ and 88-07 ‘Upper Three Yellow’ for vaginodynia.

Note 1: The majority of source texts locate Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] 2.5 cun distal to LI-15WHO on the Hand Yang2 Ming2 Large Intestine Channel. One text further states that the key to locating the point is to place it in the center of the deltoid muscle; experientially die most effective location for this point is the center of the deltoid muscle, which is actually 3 cun distal to LI-15WH°. Discrepancies exist for the location of Yun2 Bai2 [ML44.11 ‘Cloud White’] and one author actually seems to locate it where Li Guo-Zheng locates Shen2 Jian1 [NA ‘Magical Shoulder’] - see fig. 44-05.

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Point Location: These 3 points are located on the lateral and posterolateral aspect of the proximal brachium.

Jian1 Feng1 [NA ‘Shoulder Summit’] - This point is located 2 cun proximal to Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] on the Hand Yang2 Ming2 Large Intestine Channel. Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] is located on the lateral aspect of the proximal brachium 3 cun distal to LI-15ÿ° on the Hand Yang2 Ming2 Large Intestine Channel. Shang4 Qu1 [ML44.16 ‘Upper Curve’] - This point is located on the posterolateral aspect of the proximal brachium 2 cun directly posterior to Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] and on the same transverse plane.

Pian1 Jian1 [NA ‘Slanting Shoulder’] - This point is located on the posterolateral aspect of the proximal brachium at the midpoint of a line connecting Jian1 Feng1 [NA ‘Shoulder

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Reaction Area: Kidney, Lung branch, Heart branch, Kidney auxiliary, Heart auxiliary, and Liver auxiliary reaction areas. Indications: Lumbalgia, pain in the gluteal region, poliomyelitis, sciatica, brachial pain, hypertension, liver cirrhosis, and distention and pain in the sural region. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Oblique insertion from proximal to distal 1.5 to 2 cun.

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Note 1: The majority of source texts locate Jian1 Zhong1 [ML44.06 ‘Shoulder Center’] 2.5 cun distal to LI-15WH0 on the Hand Yang2 Ming2 Large Intestine Channel. One text further states that the key to locating the point is to place it in the center of the deltoid muscle; experientially the most effective location for this point is the center of the deltoid muscle, which is actually 3 cun distal to LI-15ÿ°. Discrepancies exist for the location of Shang4 Qu1 [ML44.16 ‘Upper Curve’] see fig. 44-05 but the location provided above seems to be the most effective position for use in this Dao3 Ma3 group.

Note 2: Shang4 Qu1 [ML44.16 ‘Upper Curve’] is an exceedingly important point in the treatment of poliomyelitis. This point is especially effective in treating impaired use of the lower extremity; needle contralateral to the affected side.

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Point Location: These 3 points are located uniformly on the posteromedial aspect of the distal brachium immediately proximal to the apex of the olecranon process of the ulna bone. Place the patient’s palm on his/her chest when locating these points.

San1 Shen2 Yi1 [NA ‘Three Spirits One’] - This point is located 1.5 cun proximal to the apex of the olecranon process of the ulna bone and medial to the humerus.

San1 Shen2 Er4 [NA ‘Three Spirits Two’] - This point is located 1 cun proximal to San1 Shen2 Yi1 [NA ‘Three Spirits One’], i.e. 2.5 cun proximal to the apex of the olecranon process of the ulna bone and medial to the humerus.

San1 Shen2 San1 [NA ‘Three Spirits Three’] - This is located 1 cun proximal to San1 Shen2 Er4 [NA ‘Three Spirits Two’], i.e. 3.5 cun proximal to the apex of the olecranon process of the ulna bone and medial to the humerus. Reaction Area: Kidney auxiliary, Liver auxiliary, and Lung branch reaction areas. Indications: Pyelitis, proteinuria, impotence, premature ejaculation, sore/achy back, lumbalgia, pain associated with nephrolithiasis, laryngitis, bronchitis, xerostomia, cough, pulmonary emphysema, and a supplementation point for the Kidneys.

Method of Manipulation: Oblique insertion from inferior to superior 5 fen to treat xerostomia, bronchitis, and laryngitis. Oblique insertion from inferior to superior 1 cun to treat disorders stemming from ‘Kidney Depletion’. Illustrative Combination: Combine 44-09 ‘Three Spirits Three Needles’ with 22-06 ‘Control Three Needles’ and 88-03 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’ to address pulmonary emphysema.

Note 1: Shallow insertion (5 fen) accesses the Lung branch reaction area; deeper insertion (1 cun) accesses the Kidney and Liver auxiliary reaction areas. Note 2: Employ 44-09 ‘Three Spirits Three Needles’ to treat ‘Deficiency’ cough. For a dry cough use Huo3 Fu3 Hai3 (ML33.07 ‘Fire Bowels Sea’)*, and for a ‘wet’ (productive) cough associated with a viral URI use 33-04 ‘Anterior Antebrachial Scholar Three Needles’.

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Illustrative Combination: Combine 55-02 ‘Three Sages’ with 22-06 ‘Control Three Needles’ as a basis for addressing hypertension.

Note 1: The 55-02 ‘Three Sages’ Dao3 Ma3 group, like all points on the plantar surface of the foot, is extremely painful to needle. If one has no other viable alternative.... then, as the saying goes, “Extreme circumstances require extreme measures”. Note 2: The 55-02 ‘Three Sages’ Dao3 Ma3 group is effective in addressing hypertension due to an imbalance in the relationship between the Liver and Kidney. Note 3: When using the 55-02 ‘Three Sages’ Dao3 Ma3 group to address hypertension, one should measure the patient’s BP immediately prior to needling this Dao3 Ma3 group;

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BL-60WHO [Kun1 Lun2 ‘Kunlun Mountains’] - This point is situated in the deepest aspect of the depression located between the lateral malleolus and the calcaneal tendon.

[Shen1 Mai4 ‘Extending Vessel’] - This point is located in a depression BL-62 approximately 5 fen inferior to the lateral malleolus; the depression lies immediately inferior to the tendon of the peroneus longus muscle.

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Note 1: 66-01 ‘Foot Control the Spine Three Needles’ is often combined with, but contralateral to, 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’ when addressing disorders of the vertebral column. While 11-17 ‘Finger Spine Three Needles’, 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’, and 44-01 ‘Straight Spine Three Needles’ all address disorders of the vertebral column, the channel tropism/channel entries, and hence their etiologies, are quite different. The channel tropism for 11-17 ‘Finger Spine Three Needles’ is the Heart, the channel tropism for 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’ is the Kidney, and the channel tropism for 44-01 ‘Straight Spine Three Needles’ is the Governing Vessel (Du1 Mai4). Therefore, Heart induced disorders of the vertebral column should be treated with 11-17 ‘Finger Spine Three Needles’. Kidney induced disorders of the spine should be treated with 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’. Disorders of the Governing Vessel (Du1 Mai4) giving rise to vertebral complaints should be treated with 44-01 ‘Straight Spine Three Needles’. One should look to the palm (or pulse) to determine the etiology of the spinal complaint.

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Reaction Area: Duodenum, Uterus, and Stomach branch reaction areas. Indications: Enteritis, gastritis, colitis, gastroenteritis, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, gastralgia, acid reflux, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, borborygmus, appendicitis, migraine (especially @ Tai4 Yang2: M-HN-9), toothache, trigeminal neuralgia, facial pain, wry mouth, sore throat, tonsillitis, rhinitis, epistaxis, tinnitus aurium, perimenstrual cramps/pain, and dysmenorrhea.

Method of manipulation: Perpendicular insertion from 5 fen up to 1.5 cun (see Note 3 below). Most source texts prohibit bilateral needling. Illustrative Combination: Combine 66-02 ‘Foot Door Gold Three Needles’ with 22-06 ‘Control Three Needles’ to effectively relieve abdominal pain and distention.

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Reaction Area: Lung and Kidney reaction areas. Indications: Pathological changes of the ankle joint, sprained ankle, abdominal pain, throat pain, lumbalgia, head tremors, asthma, dyspnea, irregular menstruation, faintness/lightheadedness/giddiness, sprained wrist, and wrist pain. Method of Manipulation: Needle Ki-3™10 and BL-60WHO perpendicularly 5 fen ~ 1 cun-, needle ST-41™1® -perpendicularly toward ankle joint up to 5 fen, then toward either side of the joint 1-1.5 cun.

Illustrative Combination: Combine 77-01 ‘Ankle Three Needles’ with 11-01 ‘Five Tigers Three Needles’ and 88-07 ‘Upper Three Yellow’ to address ankle sprain.

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Si4 Ma3 Zhong1 [ML88.17 ‘Middle Team of Four Horses’] - This point is located 2 cun proximal to Si4 Ma3 Xia4 [ML88.19 ‘Lower Team of Four Horses’]. It is found 7.5 cun proximal to the superolateral angle of the patella, i.e. proceed 1 cun lateral and then 7.5 cun proximal to the center of the superior edge of the patella.

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Si4 Ma3 Shang4 [ML88.18 ‘Upper Team of Four Horses’] - This point is located 2 cun proximal to Si4 Ma3 Zhong1 [ML88.17 ‘Middle Team of Four Horses’]. It is found 9.5 cun proximal to the superolateral angle of the patella, i.e. proceed 1 cun lateral and then 9.5 cun proximal to the center of the superior edge of the patella.

Reaction Area: Liver branch and Lung reaction areas. Indications: Costal pain, pleurodynia, pleurisy, ‘Lung Insufficiency’ induced sciatica and lumbatgia, weakened pulmonary function, emphysema, pulmonary diseases in general, pulmonary edema, pulmonary tuberculosis, lung cancer (amelioration of symptoms, not a radical cure), thoracalgia, rhinitis, deafness, tinnitus aurium, otitis, facial paralysis, conjunctivitis, asthma, dyspnea, mastitis, hemiplegia, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, dermatoses in general, allergic dermatitis, acne, lower extremity sprains/strains, blunt trauma to the chest, and goiter. Method of Manipulation: Perpendicular insertion 1 to 3 cun. Illustrative Combination: Combine 88-03 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’ with 1111-02 ‘Three Branches Three Needles’, 88-07 ‘Upper Three Yellow’, and 11-02 ‘Finger Three Yellow’ to address allergic dermatitis.

Note 1: There is considerable disagreement amongst the various experts regarding the locations of these points. Disagreement among the various Taiwanese authors is not uncommon and may merely reflect the evolution of Master Tung’s research and teachings to his divers apprentices. The locations described above are those provided by Dr. Li Guo-Zheng. Drs. Lai, Hu, and Yang locate each point 5 fen distal to those delineated by Dr. Li. Dr. Miriam Lee locates her points by proceeding 2 cun lateral and then 4, 6, and 8 cm proximal respectively, to the center of the superior edge of the patella. Personally I alternate between the locations provided by Dr. Li and Drs. Lai, Hu, and Yang.

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Note 4: To treat endocrine exophthalmos, needle 88-03 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’, 77-05 ‘Three Weights Three Needles’, 33-03 ‘Heart Spirit Three Needles’ and follow by ‘letting’ Zong3 Shu1 (ML1010.07 ‘All Pivot’), Hou2 E2 Jiu3 (MLVT.01), and 77-02 ‘Four Flowers Three Needles’.

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Note 5: To address injuries due to blunt trauma to the chest, first ‘let’ the area(s) traumatized, then needle 8803 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’.

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Shen2 Er3 Zhong1 [NA ‘Spirit Ear Central’] - This point is located 2 fen medial to the center of the dorsal surface of the auricle.

Shen2 Er3 Xia4 [NA ‘Spirit Ear Lower’] - This point is located at the level of the inferior extremity of the groove for lowering blood pressure; the medial-lateral location is 1/3 the distance from the attachment of the auricle on the skull to the margin of the helix (groove for lowering blood pressure). Reaction Area: Lung and Liver reaction areas. Indications: Emergency treatment for virtually any acute condition, cardiac emergencies, headache, ‘Dizzy Head’ (giddiness, faintness, or lightheadedness), vertigo, emesis, liver failure, weakness of the four extremities, ‘Vacuity Desertion’ (prostration), shock, hypercholesterolemia induced ‘Dizzy Head’ (giddiness, faintness, or lightheadedness), a sense of chest oppression, and motion sickness.

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Illustrative Combination: Combine 99-01 ‘Spirit Ear Three Needles’ with 22-06 ‘Control Three Needles’ and 1010-01 ‘Head Three Needles’ as prophylaxis for motion sickness. Note 1: This Dao3 Ma3 group is an important one for emergencies whereby ‘Vacuity’ and/or shock give rise to cerebral anemia and an altered state of consciousness. Note 2: This Dao3 Ma3 group is important for those who are going on a long trip and are apprehensive about motion sickness, or are concerned that their energy reserves are inadequate to sustain them on the trip, or for anyone who requires a heightened state of awareness. Simply needle this group prior to the event as a prophylactic measure to stave off the onset of motion sickness, provide a heightened state of awareness, and furnish adequate energy reserves for the trip.

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(Ling2 Gu3), 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), 66-02 (Men2 Jin1), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14)*, Auricular

Toothache: 22-06

Maxilla, Mandible, Tragus Apex, ‘let’ the Mouth/Tooth region of the leg*.

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Wry mouth: 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), 77-05 (San1 Zhong4), 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 66-02 (Men2 Jin1), ‘let’ Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14)*, one may also ‘let’ 77-05 then needle 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1) and Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*.

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Rhinitis (general): 33-04 (Di4 Shi4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 66-02 (Men2 Jin1), Bi2 Yi4 (ML 1010.22)*, LI-201™0, ‘let’ Wu3 Ling3 (ML DT04)* on the back.

Rhinophyma: 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), ‘let’ BL-20 WH0, BL-21 WHO, and GV-25 WHO

Sinusitis: 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), Bi2 Yi4 (ML 1010.22)*, LI-20WH0, ‘let’ the 10 points of the Heart - Lung region of the back*.

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Acne: 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, 88-11 (Qi1 Li3), Huo3 Ying4 (ML 66.03)*, ‘let’ the dorsum of the ear and the affected areas.

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Ma3 Zhong1), 88-04 (Zhong1 Quan2), 88-05 (Zhong1 Jiu3 Li3), (Wan4 Shun4 Er4), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), ‘let’ the areas affected.

Facial Tics: 88-04 (Zhong1 Quan2), 88-05 (Zhong1 Jiu3 Li3), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), 88-11 (Qi1 Li3), ‘let’ the areas affected. Freckles: 88-03 affected areas.

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Malar (Cheek) Pain: 77-14 affected.

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Rosacea: 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 1111-02 (Fen1 Zhi1 Zhong1), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, Huo3 Ying4 (ML 66.03)*, ‘let’ the affected areas (i.e. the telangiectasia) of the face and back.

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Trigeminal Neuralgia: 77-05 (San1 Zhong4), 88-05 (Zhong1 Jiu3 Li3), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), 88-11 (Qi1 Li3), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 66-02 (Men2 Jin1), San1 Cha1 (NA)*, + local points, ‘let’ the ‘A1 Shi4’ areas of the face. 4 Most Commonly Used Dao3 Ma3 Groups for Facial Disorders:

77-14 ‘Beside Three Miles Three Needles’ 77-05 ‘Three Weights Three Needles’ 88-03 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’ 88-11 ‘Thigh 579 Miles Three Needles’

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Laryngitis: 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 77-05 (San1 Zhong4), 33-13

(Fu3 Ge2 Er4), Hou2 Jian4 (NA)*, 33-03 (Xin1 Ling2 Yi1), 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Shang4), ‘let’ San1 Shang1 (NA)*. Laryngeal Carcinoma: 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), Zu2 Qian1 Jin1 (ML 77.24)*, 77-05 (San1 Zhong4), requires a serious ‘letting’ of the Stomach region of the leg* - NOT a radical cure. Pharyngeal Tuberculosis: 22-06 (Da4 Bai2), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), Hou2 Jian4 (NA)*, ‘let’ the Lung region of the leg*. Pharyngitis: 77-05 (San1 Zhong4), 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), 22-06 13 (Fu3 Ge2 Er4), Hou2 Jian4 (NA)*, ‘let’ San1 Shang1 (NA)*.

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Articular Tuberculosis: 88-07

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Chondromatosis: 88-03 (Si4

Ma3 Zhong1), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML

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Degenerative Joint Disease: 22-05

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(Ming2 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, ‘let’ superficial to the affected joint*. One may also select from: 11-14 (Fu4 Yuan2 Er4), 33-08 (Shang4 Zhong1 Guan1), 44-03 (Jian1 Zhong1), 44-04 (Jian4 Zhong1), 44-05 (Jian1 Zhong1), 88-08 (An1 Ji3 Er4 or An1 Ji3

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Gouty Arthritis: 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), Si4 Zhi1 (ML 77.20)*, 22-02 (Zhong1 Guan1), ‘let’ superficial to the affected joint*.

Metastatic Bone Disease: 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, ‘let’ the Heart and Lung regions of the leg* -NOT a radical cure.

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Osteoarthritis: 22-05 (Wan4 Shun4 Er4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, ‘let’ superficial to the affected joint*. One may also select from: 11-14 (Fu4 Yuan2 Er4), 33-08 (Shang4 Zhong1 Guan1), 44-03 (Jian1 Zhong1), 44-04 (Jian4 Zhong1), 44-05 (Jian1 Zhong1), 88-08.

(Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 77-12 (Ren2 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, ‘let’ in the proximity of the osteoma*.

Osteoma: 88-03

Osteomyelitis: 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 88-03 (Si4 77.18)*, ‘let’ in the proximity of the lesion*.

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Osteogenic Sarcoma: 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, Huo3 Ying4 (ML 66.03)*, requires a serious ‘letting’ of the blood vessels overlying the area of the tumor* - NOT a radical cure.

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Unicameral Bone Cyst: 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), 88-07 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, ‘let’ in the proximity of the bone cyst*.

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Adhesive Capsulitis: 44-03 (Jian1 Zhong1), 44-04 (Jian4 Zhong1). Back Pain (entire back): 22-06 Ling2 Gu3, 88-07 DT04)* on the back. See also specific areas.

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Brachial Pain: 44-03 (Jian1 Zhong1), 44-04 (Jian4 Zhong1). Cervical Bulla: First ‘let’ 77-05 (San1 Zhong4) then needle 77-14 Qian1 Jin1 (ML 77.24)*, Zu2 Wu3 Jin1 (ML 77.25)*.

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Cervical Tuberculous Lymphadenitis (scrofula): 11-01 (Wu3 Hu3 Er4), 44-03 (Jian1 Zhong1), 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), 88-08 (An1 Ji3 Er4 or An1 Ji3 Wu3), 77-05 (San1 Zhong4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), Liu4 Wan2 (ML 66-08), BL-36™10, BL-54WHO, ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 77-05 (San1 Zhong4), and the Lung region of the leg*. Cervical Spondylosis Deformans: 11-17 (Fei4 Xin1 Er2), 11-14 (Fu4 Yuan2 Er4), 22-05 (Wan4 Shun4 Er4), 44-01 (Zheng4 Ji3 Er4), 77-09 (Zheng4 Jin1), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), ‘let’ affected areas*. Cervical Sprain/Strain: 77-07 (Qi1 Hu3 Er4), 77-09 (Zheng4 Jin1), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), 22OS (Wan4 Shun4 Er4) all with Cx ROM, ‘let’ Occipital region of the lower extremity* as well as the affected region.

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Cervicalgia: 77-09 (Zheng4 Jin1), Fan3 Hou4 Jue2*, Hua1 Gu3 Yi1 (ML 55.02), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), ‘let’ the affected areas of the neck. Clavicular Swelling: 77-07 (Qi1 Hu3 Er4).

Coccygodynia: 77-09 (Zheng4 Jin1), 33-10 (Qi2 Jiao3), 1010-02 (Hou4 Hui4), Hai3 Bao4 (ML 66.01), BL-60who, ‘let’ Occipital region of the lower extremity* as well as the affected region.

Dorsalgia: 11-17 (Fei4 Xin1 Er2), 77-09 (Zheng4 Shi4), 88-01 (Tong1 Bei4), 88-02 (Tong1 Tian1), 33-04 (Di4 Shi4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 44-01 (Zheng4 Ji3 Er4), 88-05 (Zhong1 Jiu3 Li3), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), Zhong4 Zi3 (ML 22.01)*, Zhong4 Xian1 (ML 22-02)*, 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), ‘let’ the affected areas of the thoracic spine. Failed Back Syndrome: 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 22-05 (Wan4 Shun4 Er4), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, ‘let’ Occipital region of the lower extremity* as

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Lumbalgia: 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 33-11 (Huo3 Shan1), 33-09 (Zhong1 Shi4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 77-08 (Zheng4 Nao3 Yi1), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 77-03 (ST36™®), Yun2 Bai2 (ML 44.11)*, Li3 Bai2 (ML 44.12)*, Zhong1 Bai2 (ML 22.06)*, Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, Ma3 Kuai4 Shui3 (ML 1010.14)*, Ma3 Jin1 Shui3 (ML 1010.13)*, ‘let’ the Occipital region of the lower extremity* as well as the affected areas.

Lumbar Sprain/Strain: 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 77-12 (Ren2 Huang2), 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), Zhong1 Bai2 (ML 22.06)*, Xia4 Bai2 (ML 22.07)*, 22-05 (Wan4 Shun4 Er4), Ma3 Jin1 Shui3 (ML 1010.13)*, Ma3 Kuai4 Shui3 (ML 1010.14)*, Shui3 Tong1 (1010.19)*, Shui3 Jin1 (ML 1010.20)*, ‘let’ the Occipital region of the lower extremity* as well as the affected area. Lumbar ‘Stitch’: 77-09 (Zheng4 Jin1), 1010-02 (Hou4 Hui4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 44OS (Shang4 Qu1), 44-04 (Xia4 Qu1), ‘let’ the Occipital region of the lower extremity* as well as the affected areas.

Periscapular Pain: 77-07 (Qi1 Hu3 Er4).

(Ming2 Huang2), 88-05 (Zhong1 Jiu3 Li3), 88-11 (Qi1 Li3), 22-05 (Wan4 Shun4 Er4), Zhong1 Bai2 (ML 22.06)*, ‘let’ the affected areas.

Rheumatism: 88-07

Restricted Vertebral Range of Motion: 44-01 (Zheng4 Ji3 Er4).

(Wan4 Shun4 Er4), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 77-07 (Qi1 Hu3 Er4), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), Fan3 Hou4 Jue2*, ‘let’ the areas affected.

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Spondylophytes: 11-17 (Fei4 Xin1 Er2), 11-14 (Fu4 Yuan2 Er4), 44-01 (Zheng4 Ji3 Er4), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 88-11 (Jiu3Li3), 22-05 (Wan4 Shun4 Yi1), 77-02 (Si4 Hua1

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Stiff Neck: 77-09 (Zheng4 Jin1), 11-17 (Fei4 Xin1 Er2), 22-05 (Wan4 Shun4 Er4), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 44-01 (Zheng4 Ji3 Er4), 33-14 (Shou3 Qian1 Jin1,), 77-08 (Zheng4 Nao3 Yi1), 88-05 (Zhong1 Jiu3 Li3), 11-05 (Mu4 Er4), Zhong4 Xian1 (ML 22.02), Zhong4 Zi3 (ML 22.01), Fan3 Hou4 Jue2*, 77-12 (Ren2 Huang2), ‘let’ the Occipital region of the lower extremity * as well as the affected region. Vertebral Osteoporosis/Osteopenia: 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), 44-01 (Zheng4 Ji3 Er4), Zhong1 Bai (ML 22.06)*, 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), ‘let’ BL-40WHO and the affected areas*.

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4 Most Commonly Used Dao3 Ma3 Groups in Neck, Back & Shoulder Disorders:

22-06 ‘Control Three Needles’ 22-05 ‘Control the Spine Three Needles’ 88-06 ‘Thigh Spleen Three Needles’ 77-09 ‘Leg Spine Three Needles’

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Brachial (Arm) Pain: 44-08 (Pian1 Jian1), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), 44OS (Shang4 Qu1), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), Liu4 Wan2 (ML 66-08), ‘let’ the affected area as well as 77-02. Brachial Sprain/Strain: 88-07 Li3), ‘let’ the affected areas

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Hand, Inability to Grasp (due to spasm or pain): 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 33-04 (Ren2 Shi4), 77-12 (Ren2 Huang2), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Ii3), 11-01 (Wu3 Hu3 Yi1), Zhong4 Zi3 (ML 22.01)*, Zhong4 Xian1 (ML 22.02)*, Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, needle Huo3 Lian2 (ML 66.10)* through to KI-1ÿ0. Hand Spasms: 33-11 (Huo3 Shan1), 33-09 (Zhong1 Shi4).

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Pain in UE: 44-02 (Ren2 Zong1), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), ‘let’ Shang4 Qu1 (of 44-05).

Paresthesiae of UE: 44-03 (Jian1 Zhong1), 44-07 (Shen2 Jian1). Shoulder Pain: 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 77-12 (Ren2 Huang2), Si4 Zhi1 (ML 77.20)*, Fan3 Hou4 Jue2 (NA)*, 88-11 (Jiu3Li3), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, Zu2 Qian1 Jin1 (ML 77.24)*, Zu2 Wu3 Jin1 (ML 77.25)*, ‘let’ superficial to the affected joint*.

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Wrist Sprain/Strain: 77-12 (Tian1 Huang2), Si4 Zhi1 (ML 77.20)*, ‘let’ superficial to the affected joint*.

Upper Extremity Sprain/Strain (any joint): 88-07 Shu1 Jin1 (NA)*, ‘let’ the affected joint/area.

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4 Most Commonly Used Dao3 Ma3 Groups for Upper Extremity Disorders:

88-07 ‘Upper Three Yellow’ 77-12 ‘Lower Three Emperors’ 77-02 ‘Four Flowers Three Needles’ 22-06 ‘Control Three Needles’

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Dan3 (ML 11.13)*, Xia4 Bai2 (OB

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Bilateral LE Pain: 33-03 (Xin1 Ling2 Er4), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 88-05 (Zhong1 Jiu3 Li3), 88-11 (Qi1 Li3), ‘let’ affected areas.

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(Ling2 Gu3), 44-03 (Jian1 Zhong1), 11-04 (Da4 Jian4), Zhong1 Bai2 (ML 22.06)*, Xia4 Bai2 (ML 22.07)*, 33-12 (Xin1 Men2) ‘Eyes of the Knee’, San1 Cha1 (NA)*, Dan3 (ML 11.13)*, ‘let’ Wu3 Ling3 (ML DT.04)*. Knee Pain: 22-01 (Tu3 Shui3 Er4), 22-06

Knee Sprain/Strain: 22-01 (Tu3 Shui3 Er4), 44-03 (Jian1 44-05 (Jian1 Zhong1), ‘let’ affected areas.

Zhong1), 44-04 (Jian4 Zhong1),

Lateral Thigh Pain: 44-03 (Jian1 Zhong1), San1 Cha1 (NA)*, 44-05

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(Xia4 Qu1), Zhong1 Bai2 (ML 22.06)*, Pian1 Jian1 (NA)*, ‘let’ the affected area.

Leg Paresthesiae: 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 44-05 (Jian1 Zhong1), 3314 (Shou3 Qian1 Jin1), Shang4 Qu1 (of 44-05), Yun2 Bai2 (of 44-05), ‘let’ the Occipital region of the lower extremity*, as well as the dorsum of the foot.

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LE ‘Weak’ (lack ‘strength’): 1010-02 (Zheng4 Hui4), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 88-02 (Tong1 Tian1), 44-05 (Jian1 Zhong1), Shang4 Qu1 (of 44-05), Yun2 Bai2 (of 44-05), ‘let’ Wu3 Ling3 (ML DT.04)*.

LE ‘Rheumatism’ (bilateral): 88-07 affected area.

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LE Sore/Achy: 88-11 (Qi1 Li3), Shui3 Jin1 (ML 1010.20), Shui3 Tong1 (1010.19).

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Plantar Pain: 22-02 (Zhong1 Guan1), 88-05 (Zhong1 Jiu3 Li3), 88-11 (Jiu3Li3), 11-01 (#’s 3, 4, & 5).

Popliteal Pain: 77-11, (BLÿO1™0), Dan3 (ML 11.13)*, San1 (ML 22.06)*, Xia4 Bai2 (ML 22.07)*, ‘let’ the affected region. Rheumatism (bilateral) of LE: 88-07 affected area.

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Sural (Calf) Distention/Pain: 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), 33-03 (Xin1 Ling2 Er4), 33-06 (Yao1 Ling2 Er4), 44-02 (Ren2 Zong1), 44-08 (Pian1 Jian1), 44-05 (Jian1 Zhong1), Dan3 (ML 11.13)*, Zhong1 Bai2 (ML 22.06)*, Xia4 Bai2 (ML 22.07)*, Bi2 Yi4 (ML 1010.22)*, ‘let’ the affected area, as well as Wu3 Ling3 (ML DT.04)*. r*

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Toe Pain: 11-01 (Wu3 Hu3 San1), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), San1 Cha1 (NA)*, Si4 Feng4 (OB M-UE-9), ‘let’ the affected areas.

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4 Most Commonly Used Dao3 Ma3 Groups for Lower Extremity Disorders:

44-05 ‘Shoulder Superior Transverse Three Needles’ 88-07 ‘Upper Three Yellow’ 88-11 ‘Thigh 579 Miles Three Needles’ 11-01 ‘Five Tigers Three Needles’

12 disorders 36.36% 8 disorders 24.24% 7 disorders 21.21% 6 disorders 18.18%

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Blunt Trauma to Chest: ‘Let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14)*, as well as the affected areas and needle 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 33-11 (Huo3 Chuan4), 11-

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Chest Pain extending to the back: 88-03 (Si4 77.18)*, Shang4 Bai2 (ML 22.03)*, BL-57WH0.

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Costal Pain: 11-05 (Mu4 Er4), 11-12 (Mu4 Yan2 Er4), 11-02 (Zhong1 Huang2), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), ‘let’ the areas affected. Esophagitis: 22-06 (Da4 Bai2), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), Zu2 Qian1 Wu Jin1 (ML 77.25)*, ‘let’ the Stomach region of the leg*.

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Oppression; Sense of (in Chest): 11-04 (Da4 Jian4), 33-03 (Xin1 Ling2 Er4), 33-11 (Huo3 Ling2), 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 99-01 (Shen2 Er3 Zhong1), 33-12 (Xin1 Men2), ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1).

Pleurisy: 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-01 (Tong1 Wei4), 88-02 (Tong1 Tian1). Pleurodynia: ‘Let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1).

Thoracalgia (Chest Pain): 11-10 (Xin1 Chang2 Er4), 11-07 (Huo3 Xing1 Zhong1), 11-17 (Fei4 Xin1 Er2), 33-03 (Xin1 Ling2 Er4), 33-11 (Huo3 Ling2), 33-12 (Xin1 Men2).

4 Most Commonly Used Dao3 Ma3 Groups for Chest (General) Disorders:

88-03 ‘Thigh Team of Four Horses’ 77-02 ‘Four Flowers Three Needles’ 33-11 ‘Hold Three Fires’ 77-14 ‘Beside Three Miles Three Needles’

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Ke2 (NA)*, 22-06 (Da4 Bai2), Shui3 Jin1 (ML

Emphysema (Pulmonary): 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), 44-09 (San1 Shen2 Er4), ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14), and the Lung region of the leg*.

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Lung Cancer: 77-06 (Wai4 San1 Guan1 Er4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), requires a serious ‘letting’ of the Lung region of the leg* (improvement in symptomatology - NOT a radical cure). Pleurisy: 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-01 (Tong1 Wei4), 88-02 (Tong1 Tian1). Pleurodynia: ‘Let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1).

Pneumonia: 22-06 (Da4 Bai2), 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), Zhong4 Zi3 (ML 22.01)*, Zhong4 Xian1 (ML 22.02)*, 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), ‘let’ the Lung region of the leg*. See also under Pediatric Heading.

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Tuberculosis (Pulmonary): 11-10 (Xin1 Chang2 Er4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14), and the Lung region of the leg*.

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Cardiodynia (acute): 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), 33-03 (Xin1 Ling2 Er4), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 33-11 (Huo3 Ling2), PC-6WH0, ‘let’ the Heart and Lung regions of the lower extremity*.

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Cardiomegaly: 33-03 (Xin1 Ling2 Er4), 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), PC-6ÿ0, 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), ‘let’ Wu3 Ling3 (ML DT.04)* and/or the Occipital Region of the lower extremity*.

Cardiopathy: 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1).

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Congenital Heart Disease: 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), PC-6 WH0, 88-02 (Tong1 Tian1), Tong4 Shan1 (ML 88-02)*, 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), ‘let’ the 10 points of the Heart - Lung region of the back*. Coronary Arteriosclerosis: 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), ‘let’ the Heart region of the leg, Si4 Hua1 Zhong1 (of 77-02), Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14)*, and the Occipital Region of the lower extremity*.

Edema: 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 88-02 (Tong1 Tian1), Zhong1 Bai2 (ML 22.06), subcutaneously needle the points of the Kidney region of the back*, ‘let’ the Occipital region of the lower extremity *.

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Endocarditis: 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), ‘let’ the Heart and Lung regions of the leg*. Rheumatic, add: PCÿ3™0, 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 33-13 (Fu3 Ge2 Er4). Syphilitic, add: 1111-02 (Fen1 Zhi1 Zhong1), 33-11 (Huo3 Shan1), 88-02 (Tong1

Guan1). Bacterial, add: 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1), 33-13 (Fu3 Ge2 Er4).

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Epigastric Distention: 33-12 (Xin1 Men2), 88-02 02)*, Huo3 Zhu3 (ML 66.04).

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Heart Failure (Congestive): 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 99-01 (Shen2 Er3 Zhong1), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), Tong4 Shan1 (ML 88.02)*, 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), 77-12 (Ren2 Huang2), 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), ‘let’ the 10 points of the Heart - Lung region of the back*.

Hypertension: 55-02 (San1 Sheng4 Er4), LI-11 WH0, 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), ‘let’ Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14)*, ‘let’ Wu3 Ling3 (ML DT.04)*, ‘let’ Occipital Region of the lower extremity*.

Hypotension: 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), PC-6 WH0, 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), ‘let’ the 10 points of the Heart - Lung region of the back*. Myocardial Infarction: 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), PC-6WH0, 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), ‘let’ the 10 points of the Heart - Lung region of the back* and Huo3 Bao1 (of 55-01).

Myocarditis: 33-12 (Xin1 Men2), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), ‘let’ the 10 points of the Heart - Lung region of the back* and Huo3 Bao1 (of 55-01).

Palpitation: 11-10 (Xin1 Chang2 Er4), 11-07 (Huo3 Xing1 Zhong1), 33-04 (Di4 Shi4), 3312 (Xin1 Men2), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), Dan3 (ML 11.13)*, 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), PC-6WHO, 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14), and the Heart region of the leg*.

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Panic Disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder): 88-02 (Tong1 Tian1), Dan3 (ML 11.13), Tong4 Shan1 (ML 88-02)*, 44-02 (Di4 Zong1), PC-6 WH0, 88-01 (Tong1 Shen4), Huo3 Ying4 (ML 66.03)*, Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, Zhen4 Jing4 (ML 1010.08)*, 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), ‘let’ the Frontal region of the foot* and the 10 points of the Heart - Lung region of the back*. Pericarditis: 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), TB-5 WHO, Tong4 Shan1 (ML 88-02)*, ‘let’ the Heart and Lung regions of the leg*. Precordial Pain: 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), Tong4 Shan1 (ML 88-02)*, ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Zhong1) and Si4 Hua1 Wai4 (ML 77.14).

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Rheumatic Heart Disease: 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1).

Tachycardia: 33-12 (Xin1 Men2), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1) and

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ABDOMEN; GENERAL:

Acute Abdominal Pain/Distention: 22-01 (Tu3 Shui3 Er4), 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), 77-14 (Ce4 San1 Li3), 66-02 (Men2 Jin1), Qu1 Ling2 (ML 33-16), ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1) and the Lung region of the leg*. Chronic Stomachache: 22-01

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Gastric Distention: 11-06 (Huo3 Xing1 Xia4), 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1). Hypogastric Pain: 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), 66-02 (Men2 Jin1), Qu1 Ling2 (ML 33.16)*.

Large Intestine Pain: 33-12 (Chang2 Men2), 66-02 (Men2 Jin1). Latus (Hank) Pain: 88-03 (Si4 Ma3 Zhong1), 88-02 (Tong1 Tian1). Nausea: 77-12 (Tian1 Huang2). Periumbilical Pain (that bores through to the back): 22-05 (Wan4 Shun4 Er4). Small Intestine Pain: 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2).

Splenomegaly: 11-06 (Huo3 Xing1 Xia4), 33-05 (Gan1 Ling2 Er4), 77-05 (San1 Zhong4), 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1), ‘let’ the 6 points of the Spleen region of the back*.

Splenitis: 11-06 (Huo3 Xing1 Xia4), 11-09 (Huo3 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1).

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Vomiting: 22-06 (Ling2 Gu3), 99-01 (Shen2 Er3 Zhong1), 88-02 (Tong1 Guan1), Shui3 Jin1 (ML 1010.20)*, Shui3 Tong1 (ML 1010.19)*, ‘let’ 77-02 (Si4 Hua1 Zhong1) and the Qi1 Xing1 (ML DT.03)* points on the nape.

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Abscessed Liver: 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 77-12 (Di4 Huang2), Huo3 Ying4 (ML 66.03)*, ‘let’ the 10 points of the Liver Region on the back*. Anger; Outbursts (uncontrollable): 11-05 (Mu4 Er4).

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Cholecystitis: 22-03 (Shou3 Jie3 Er4), 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1), Huo3 Zhi1 (ML 88.15)*, 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), Huo3 Quan2 (ML 88.16)*, 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), ‘letting’ unnecessary.

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Cholelithiasis: 22-03 (Shou3 Jie3 Er4), 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1), Dan3 Yan2 (NA)*, Huo3 Zhi1 (ML 88.15)*, 88-07 (Qi2 Huang2), Huo3 Quan2 (ML 88.16)*, ‘letting’ inadvisable.

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Cirrhosis: 11-01 (Wu3 Hu3 San1), 11-02 (Zhong1 Huang2), 33-05 (Gan1 Ling2 Er4), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1), 77-12 (Ren2 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, ‘let’ the 10 points of the Liver Region on the back* as well as Shang4 Qu1 (of 44-05)*. Syphilitic Cirrhosis, add: 1111-02 (Fen1 Zhi1 Zhong1), 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), Huo3 Zhi1 (ML 88.15)*, ‘letting’ inadvisable.

Distention/Pain in Liver: 11-01 (Wu3

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Fatty Liver (Hepatic Steatosis): 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), Huo3 Quan2 (ML 88.16)*, ‘let’ the 10 points of the Liver Region on the back* requires long term treatment.

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Gallbladder Carcinoma: 22-03 (Shou3 Jie3 Er4), 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1), Huo3 Zhi1 (ML 88.15)*, 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), Huo3 Quan2 (ML 88.16)*, Dan3 Yan2 (NA)*, ‘letting’ inadvisable - NOT a radical cure.

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Gallbladder Disease (general): 22-03 (Shou3 Jie3 Er4). Hepatic Coma: 44-02 (Ren2 Zong1).

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Hepatic Metastatic Carcinoma: 11-02 (Zhong1 Huang2), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), Tian1 Huang2 Fu4 (ML 77.18)*, Huo3 Ying4 (ML 66.03)*, ‘let’ the 10 points of the Liver Region on the back*. Hepatic Steatosis (Fatty Liver): 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), Huo3 Quan2 (ML 88.16)*, ‘let’ the 10 points of the Liver Region on the back* requires long term treatment. Hepatitis: 11-02 (Zhong1 Huang2), 33-05 (Gan1 Ling2 Er4), 88-06 (Tu3 Chang1 San1), 8807 (Ming2 Huang2).

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Acute Hepatitis, add: 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), 66-02 (Men2 Jin1), ‘letting’ inadvisable. Toxic Hepatitis, add: 1111-02 (Fen1 Zhi1 Zhong1), 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), Quan2 (ML 88.16)*, ‘letting’ inadvisable.

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Irascibility: 11-05 (Mu4Er4).

Jaundice: 88-07 (Ming2 Huang2), 33-12 (Gan1 Men2), 44-02 (Ren2 Zong1), 77-04,

Quan2 (ML 88.16)*, Huo3 Zhi1 (ML 88.15)*, ‘letting’ inadvisable.

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