physiological effects extraordinary channel acupoints
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literature review of clinical effects of the points of the extraordinary channelsTRANSCRIPT
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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY CHANNEL POINTS
Dr. Oscar Mendizabal PolancoMédico Cirujano UNAM
Especialista en Acupuntura IPN
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RENMAI
Sea of Yin channels Regulates
menstruation Nourishes the fetus 24 points Opening point:
Lie que (P7)
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Hui Yin (RM1)
1) Urinary and reproductive systems: Chronic prostatitis. Laser stimulation, 86%
improvement of symptoms. (Chinese Physical Therapeutic Journal, 1988, vol. 4)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Laser stimulation at huiyin - shenshu 84% improvement. (Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal. 1991, vol.6.)
Spermathorrea, 23 patients with acupuncture, strong rotation stimulus, 100% improved. (Sichuan TCM Journal, 1995, vol. 2.)
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Qu Gu (RM2)
Regulates vesical tone depending on the type of stimulation. Useful in neurogenic bladder.
Persistent leucorrhea, deep insertion (2.5-3 cun), de qi must irradiate to external genitalia. Needle retention for 1 h, 30 cases, after 2 sessions, 27 out of 30 were cured, 3 improved significantly. (Chinese Acupuncture Journal, 1987, vol. 5.)
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Zhong Ji (RM3)
Enuresis and urinary incontinence, acupuncture and moxibustion combined, 1500 cases. 86.5% efficacy.
Regulates detrusor m. tone, strong rotation favors contraction, soft rotation favors relaxation. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)
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Guan Yuan (RM4)
Shock: 30 patients with various types of shock, moxibustion at this point augmented BP and capillary perfusion. (Shanghai TCM Journal, 1985, vol. 1; Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1993, vol. 1)
Antiageing: animal studies, acupuncture at this point increases plasma levels of testosterone and gonadal mass. Suggests an effect on hypothalamus-hypophyseal-gonadal axis. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)
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Shi Men (RM5)
Birth control: 30 married women without genital pathology, acupuncture with strong stimulation, needle retention for 15 minutes, daily treatments for 1 week and 3 days of rest; control group acupuncture at Yinjiao (RM7) same method. After 4 years, case group 4 pregnancies, control group, everyone. (Selective Compilation of Heilongjiang Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology Research, 1964, vol 1.)
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Qi Hai (RM6)
Functions: replenishes Qi and xue, tonifies Kidney and yuan Qi, recovers Yang.
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Shen Que (RM8)
Cold diarrhea. Shingles: 105 cases, cupping once a day
for 3 days, 96.2% efficacy. (New TCM Journal, 1997, vol. 5; Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)
Allergic rhinitis: 317 cases, cupping, after tx. 92.4% recovery. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)
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Zhong Wan (RM12)
Digestive: 100 cases of infantile diarrhea, shallow insertion without retaining needle, 3 tx, 79% effective. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 5.)
Others: increases total wbc specially neutrophils, useful in cases of hypersplenism. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)
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Jiu Wei (RM15)
54 cases of acute lumbar sprain, strong stimulation with waist mobilization, 38 patients recovered with 1 treatment, 12 after 2, 4 after 3. (TCM Traumatology Journal, 1986, vol. 3)
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Dan Zhong (RM17)
Bronchial asthma: 05 cm scalpel cut, weekly, 92% effectiveness after 3 weeks. (TCM Journal, 1964, vol. 1.)
Hypogalactia: Dan Gui + Dan Shen injection, 90 cases, effectiveness of 87.8% after one treatment. (Shanghai Acupuncture Journal, 1993, vol. 3.)
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Dan Zhong (RM17)
Acute mastitis: 35 cases, mild stimulation, retain needle for 30 min, 85.7% effectiveness. (Hubei TCM Journal, 1989, vol. 4.)
Hiccups: 170 cases, acupresure for 5-10 min, 98.8% effectiveness. (Zhejiang TCM Journal, 1987, vol. 11.)
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Tian Tu (RM22)
Laryngitis: 649 cases, after 7 treatments, 94.8% effectiveness, 75.2% with 1st treatment. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)
Pertusis: 112 cases, 1.5 ml injectable water, alternate days for 1 week, 99.1% effectiveness. (Zhejiang TCM Journal, 1982, vol. 3)
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Tian Tu (RM22)
Dysphagia secondary to hemorrhagic stroke: 62 cases, 100% effectiveness after 1 month. (Hebei TCM Journal, 1996, vol. 1)
Hiccups: 239 cases, acupresure for 5 min, after 2 tx. 97% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1987, vol. 4.)
Others: feeling a strong pulse when palpating, 48 cases, 40 positive for pregnancy (82.3%), group 2 positive for strong pulse. (Zhejiang TCM Journal, 1982, vol. 3)
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Cheng Jiang (RM24)
Stomatitis: 50 cases, bloodletting at the point 2-4 ml, 90% effectiveness after 4 tx. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)
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Lie Que (P7)
Lung channel luo point.
Head and neck command point.
Opening point for Ren mai.
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Lie Que (P7)
Diminishes bronchial resistance, improves pulmonary volumes, bronchodilator. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)
Vascular headache: 216 cases, 1 month to 19 years´ evolution, ipsilateral subcutaneous needle for 5 days, after 3 cycles, 96.76% effectiveness. (Shanghai Acupuncture Journal, 1999, vol. 3.)
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Lie Que (P7)
Spermatorrhea: 65 cases, subcutaneous needle for 12 hours three times a week, alternate hands, 100% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 6.)
Parotitis: 86 cases, indirect moxibustion 97.6% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Hunan TCM Journal, 1988, vol. 6.)
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DUMAI
Sea of Yang channels.
Close relationship with the brain.
Connects with Heart and Kidney.
Circles external genitalia.
28 points.
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Chang Qiang (DM1)
Internal hemorrhoidal bleeding: 884 cases, strong rotating stimulus, needle retention for 15 min, 97.9% effectiveness after 3 tx. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)
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Chang Qiang (DM1)
Rectal prolapse: 285 cases, injection with 100 mg of Vit. B1, 2 times a day for 5 days, after a cycle 99.3% effectiveness, 1 year follow up with no recurrences. (Jiangsu TCM Journal, 1988, vol. 11.)
Anal fissure: 117 cases, catgut embedding, 95.7% effectiveness en less than 2 weeks. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1993, vol. 4.)
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Chang Qiang (DM1)
Secondary amenorrhea: 25 cases, acupuncture with rotation sedation technique, needle retention for 25 min with two manipulations, 88% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1986, vol. 3.)
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Yao Shu (DM2)
Inability to ejaculate: 30 cases, bloodletting 3-5 ml, daily for a week, effectiveness of 80% at the end of week 1. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatment, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.)
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Zhi Yang (DM9)
Biliary colic: 23 cases, injection of 4 ml of 2%´procaine, 96% effectiveness . (Chinese Suburban Medical Journal, 1988, vol.7.)
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Da Zhui (RM14)
Fever of unknown origin: 73 patients, deep insertion to obtain De Qi, 97.43% effectiveness at 3 hours, effect lasted for 72 hours. (Chinese Acupuncture Journal, 1990, vol. 4.)
Common cold: 150 cases, bloodletting + cupping, once a day, after 3 days. 100% effectiveness. (Ningxia Medical Journal, 1991, vol. 1.)
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Da Zhui (RM14)
Acute tonsillitis: 120 cases, bloodletting + cupping, once a day, 87% effectiveness after 3 days, 100% effectiveness after 5 days. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1993, vol. 4.)
Acute neck sprain: 62 cases, deep insertion to obtain strong De Qi, no needle retention or manipulation, 86.2% effectiveness after a single treatment, 100% after 3 tx. (Beijing TCM Journal, 1996, vol. 3.)
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Da Zhui (RM14)
Cervical spondylitis: 196 cases, bloodletting + cupping, alternate days completing 10 sessions, 95.2% effectiveness. (Clinical Acupuncture Journal, 1995, vol. 1)
Acute lumbar sprain: 108 cases, deep puncture + waist mobilization, 98.2% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Shanxi TCM Journal, 1985, vol. 8.)
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Bai Hui (DM20)
Menière’s disease: 177 cases, direct moxibustion with 25-30 small cones, after two treatments 98.88% effectiveness (vertigo). (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1984, vol. 4)
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Ren Zhong (DM26)
Increases blood flow to the head; stimulates reticular formation in animal models. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)
Acute lumbar sprain: 620 cases, strong stimulation + waist mobilization, 96.1% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 2.)
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Hou Xi (ID3)
SI cannel stream point
Wood point Mother-tonifying
point Oppning point of
Du Mai
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Hou Xi (ID3)
Cervical spondylosis: 215 cases, strong stimulation for 15-20 minutes each session, after 3 sessions, 100% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture Journal, 1984, vol. 5.)
Facial spasm: 60 cases, insertion towards Lao Gong (PC8), strong stimulation for 1 minute + subcutaneous needle for 12 hours, after 3 sessions 99.7% effectiveness. (TCM Journal, 1981, vol. 6.)
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Hou Xi (ID3)
Acute lumbar sprain: 1000 cases, insertion towards He Gu (IG4), strong stimulation + waist mobilization, 90% effectiveness after 1 session. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1987, vol. 2.)
Rash: 20 cases, strong stimulation for 3 minutes + bloodletting, 90% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1984, vol. 2.)
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Nei Guan (PC6)
Luo point Oppening point of
Yin Wei Mai
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Nei Guan (PC6)
Inhibition of reflex response to visceral irritation in animal models: low frequency EA (4 Hz) 20 min before stimulus. (American Journal Of Physiology-regulatory, Integrative And Comparative Physiology, January 2004.)
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Nei Guan (PC6)
Sympathetic inhibition at cardiovascular center in an animal model, 2 Hz EA, activity at the cardiovascular center diminished in efferent adrenergic neurons. (Journal Of Applied Physiology, September 2005.)
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Nei Guan (PC6)
Bidirectional regulation of HR in animal model: sedation manipulation for tachycardia, tonifying manipulation for bradycardia. (Journal Of Applied Physiology, September 2005.)
Rheumatic cadiomyopathy: 21 cases, alternate days needle both arms with sedation manipulation. After 12 sessions 95% effectiveness corroborated with X rays and EKG. (TCM Journal, 1981, vol. 7.)
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Nei Guan (PC6)
Abdominal pain: 165 cases, insertion towards Wai Guan (SJ5), sedation technique every 5 min for 3 times 95.4% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1981, vol. 3.)
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Nei Guan (PC6)
Acute lumbar sprain: 51 cases, strong stimulation + waist movement 97% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Acupuncture Acta, 1989, vol. 3.)
Rash: 72 cases, strong manipulation, 86% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 3.)
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Wai Guan (SJ5)
Luo point Oppening point of
Yang Wei Mai.
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Wai Guan (SJ5)
Subjective tinnitus: 47 cases, insertion towards Nei Guan (PC6), sedation manipulation and retain needle for 15 minutes daily for 10 days, 85.1% effectiveness after 1 tx. course. (Acupuncture Clinical Journal, 1995, vol. 9.)
Masseter spasm: 120 cases, at obtaining De Qi, 100% effectiveness . (New TCM Journal, 1984, vol. 11.)
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Wai Guan (SJ5)
Acute cervical sprain: 168 cases, strong manipulation + neck mobilization, 100% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Jilin TCM Journal, 1986, vol. 6.)
Acute lumbar sprain: 62 cases, insertion towards Nei Guan (PC6), no manipulation with waist mobilization, 98.4% effectiveness after 4 tx. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1992, vol. 2.)
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Wai Guan (SJ5)
Ankle sprain: 250 cases, lift-thrust manipulation + ankle mobilization, needle retention for 20 minutes, 100% effectiveness. (Acupuncture Acta, 1988, vol. 2)
Constipation: 50 cases, acupressure for 5 min. 100% effectiveness after 1 tx. (Taijing TCM College Acta, 1989, vol. 4.)
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Zhao Hai (R6)
Openning point of Yin Qiao Mai.
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Zhao Hai (R6)
Non-infectious urethritis: 405 cases, sedation manipulation, needle retention for 30 minutes, daily sessions for 10 days. 94.3% effectiveness after 10 sessions. (Acupuncture and Moxibustion Journal, 1991, vol. 5.)
Menière’s disease: 405 cases, sedation manipulation, needle retention for 30 min, daily for 6 days, after 3 cycles 98.3% effectiveness. (Gansu TCM Journal, 1995, vol. 4.)
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Zhao Hai (R6)
Pharyngodynia: 220 cases, treat according to syndrome differentiation (excess/deficiency), needle retention for 20-40 min, 88.6% effectiveness after 3 sessions. (Shanxi TCM Journal, 1988, vol. 3.)
Dysphonia: 65 cases, strong manipulation without needle retention, 83.2% effectiveness after one tx. (Acupuncture Clinical Journal, 1995, vol. 2.)
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Shen Mai (V62)
Oppening point of Yang Wei Mai.
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Shen Mai (V62)
Cervical spondylosis: 125 cases, sedation manipulation, needle retention for 20 min, 92.7% effectiveness after 3 sessions. (Inner Mongolia TCM Journal, 1987, vol. 1.)
Insomnia: 200 cases, sedation manipulation and needle retention 30 min, alternate days to complete 7 sessions, 100% effectiveness after 4 cycles. (Zhejiang TCM Journal, 1990, vol. 4.)
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Shen Mai (V62)
Chronic diarrhea: 32 cases, indirect moxibustion twice a day, 93.2% effectiveness after 3 sessions. (Sichuan TCM Journal, 1989, vol. 7.)
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Gong Sun (B4)
Luo point. Opening point of
Chong Mai.
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Gong Sun (B4)
Inhibits gastric acid secretion, increases small intestine peristalsis, increases intestinal secretion and sugar absorption in animal models. (Qi-Cai, W. Secondary Channels and Collaterals, Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2006, First ed.)
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Gong Sun (B4)
Endometriosis: 47 cases, sedation manipulation and needle retention for 20 min, 5 times a week, 84.7% effectiveness after 4 cycles. (Lu, Jingshan, Selection on Single-Point Treatments, People´s Health Press, 1995, first ed.
Inguinal lymphadenitis: 42 cases, contralateral needling and needle retention for 20 minutes 98% effectiveness after 4 sessions. (TCM Journal, 1982, vol. 1)
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Zu Lin Qi (VB41)
Stream point. Wood point. Opening point of
Dai Mai.
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Zu Lin Qi (VB41)
Fibrocystic mastopathy: 43 cases, insertion towards Qiu Xu (VB40), strong stimulation and needle retention for min, daily sessions for 6 days, 82.7% effectiveness (pain and premenstrual distention.) (TCM Journal, 1995, vol. 9)
Hypogalagtia: 13 cases, mild stimulation and needle retention for 15 min, indirect moxibustion after needling, 100% effectiveness. (Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1985, vol. 4.)