Archive for January, 2009
Zhiyang(GV 9)
Meaning
Zhi, reaching; Yang, Yang of Yin-Yang.
The point is at the level of the diaphragm. The Qi of this meridian passes here and ascends, i.e, it reaches "Yang within Yang" above the diaphragm from "Yin within Yang" below the diaphragm.
Location
below the spinous process of the...
Mingmen(GV 4)
Meaning
Ming, life; men, door.
The kidney is the source of life. The point is between Shenshu, like a door for the Qi of the kidney.
Location
below the spinous process of teh 2nd lumbar vertebra
Indication
1. main point to treat diseases of genital system: impotence,...
Changqiang(GV 1)
Meaning
Chang, long; qiang, strong.
The spinal column is long and strong. The point is at the lower and of the spinal column.
Location
midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus.
Indication
treating disorders of the anus and rectum: prolapse of rectum, rectitis, tenesmus,...
The Conception Vessel:ZHONGJI
Meaning
Zhong, center; ji, exactly.
The point is exactly “at the center” of the body.
Location
4 cun below the umbilicus.
Indication
infection of urinary tract, urinary retention, nocturnal enuresis.
Irregular menstruation, hysteroptosis, male sexual dysfunction, pelvic...
The Conception Vessel （CV）
Guanjianzi: The Conception Vessel，CV，in the middle of the bosom and abdomen，Huiyin，Chengjiang，Principal Indications，local diseases of the bosom，abdomen，head，face and neck，diseases of corresponding purtenance，boost up the enginery of the body，mental disordens
The...