Clinical application of the penetrating needling technique from Yemen (TE 2) to Zhongzhu (TE 3).
- Author:
Xian-Min ZHU
1
;
Xiao-Qing LIU
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Massage, Henan University of TCM, Zhengzhou 450008, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
instrumentation;
methods;
Fever;
therapy;
Humans;
Migraine Disorders;
therapy
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2012;32(3):264-266
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The penetrating technique of acupuncture from Yemen (TE 2) to Zhongzhu (TE 3) acts on the extraordinary effect of promoting Shaoyang meridian qi. The technique is specially good for heat pattern/syndrome of the triple energizer and it is commonly used in the treatment of common cold, high fever, anhidrosis in heat pattern/syndrome, migraine, redness, swelling and pain of the eye, tinnitus, ear pain, swelling and pain of the teeth, ulcers in the mouth and tongue, sore throat, neck rigidity, etc. In the manipulation, the needle is inserted from Yemen (TE 2), going obliquely upward along the metacarpal interspace to Zhongzhu (TE 3). With this technique, the Ying-spring and Shu-stream acupoints can be stimulated simultaneously with one needle. This method is characterized as less acupoints, exquisite needling, strong sensation, easy and safe manipulation, remarkable immediate effect and high curative rate of single treatment. Hence, it is worthy of application in clinical practice.
