Atlas of Acupuncture

723 Pages·2008·58.7 MB·English

by  Claudia Focks MD

Dedication
To my parents Paula and Alfons Focks who have always supported my siblings
and me in finding and pursuing our own paths, with love and gratitude
Commissioning Editor: Karen Morley, Claire Wilson
Development Editor: Kerry McGechie, Martin Mellor
Project Manager: Morven Dean
Designer: Stewart Larking
Photographs: Anja Messerschmidt
Graphics: Henriette Rintelen
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Preface
‘An acupuncture point is located where it is located’ – like veins, orientation, but also fosters an understanding of the context
arteries or nerves, the location of acupuncture points may vary. between the location and the action of a given point.
Consequently, locating and stimulating acupuncture points is an
Chapter 7 presents the channel points according to the anatomi-
individual process in each patient, similar to locating veins or
cal region – including illustrations of anatomical overview as
arteries for puncture. The goal of this atlas is therefore to help
well as text/picture details. This format will deepen the under-
acupuncture students and therapists find the correct location of
standing of the anatomical relationship between the channel
acupuncture points. Ultimately, the exact location of an
points and complete this academic concept. Chapter 2 ‘Location
‘acupuncture hole’ will be where it can be palpated, addressed
Methods and Cun Measurements’ and Chapter 3 ‘Anatomical
energetically in a safe way, and – most importantly – where it
Orientation’ provide further support in locating the individual
will be therapeutically effective.
points. The modified illustrations in these chapters are based on
Acupuncture therapy requires not only the knowledge to locate the well-known Sobotta Atlas.
individual points but also an understanding of the context of
Chinese medicine practitioners work with the Qi and its flow. In
these points. This atlas therefore includes both a description of
this context the individual ‘acupuncture hole’ has both an
the individual points as well as the central idea – the channel
anatomical and an energetic component and is an intrinsic part of
system.
the channel and vessel network, which provides an exchange
The core chapters 4, 5 and 6 contain single page portraits of all between the body’s Exterior and Interior. In this way Chapter 1
the channel points as well as extra points used in body acupunc- describes the network of channels and vessels, and Chapter 8 the
ture. The clearly structured page layout, complemented by pic- point categories and point combinations, explaining them in
tograms, allows for quick access to the clinically relevant terms of their effects with relation to channel energetics, and pre-
information for the location and indication of individual points. senting them in a clearly defined and visually organised manner.
Clear step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the sur- Chapter 9 contains up-to-date information and data about the sci-
rounding surface anatomy to the correct location of the point. entifically proven effects or otherwise of individual points.
Figures with the relevant anatomical structures, as well as draw-
I hope the new edition of this atlas will provide a valuable help
ings showing channel pathways pertaining to the relevant region
to students and therapists alike in studying acupuncture and
of the body, provide a further practical aid for correct point loca-
applying the information in clinical practice. I look forward to
tion. The text and the photo details also contain information
hearing your constructive criticism and ideas.
regarding other points located in the vicinity or points in compa-
rable locations in other parts of the body. This not only draws
attention away from the individual points to the larger anatomical Claudia Focks, March 2008
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Acknowledgements
This Acupuncture Picture Atlas is a joint project of many very My heartfelt gratitude also includes my teachers who have sown
helpful contributors who have helped to complete it. the nourishing spark of enthusiasm for Chinese and energetic
medicine. I thank my patients for their trust and for allowing me
First of all my thanks go to the models and especially to the pho-
to learn from them.
tographer Anja Messerschmidt. Her understanding and photo-
graphic skills provided the visual foundation for the Atlas to also I would also like to thank the strong women in my family and
be an artistic ‘feast for the eyes’. my circle of friends for their inspiration and being a source of
vibrant female power. Thank you to my sister Annette Focks for
I would like to thank the graphic designer Henriette Rintelen for
her friendship and wonderful music, which helped me overcome
the successful graphic design and converting my ideas into
some of the hurdles of this project. I extend particular thanks to
visual images.
Anneliese Solenski and Christa Skopp for their helpful support
Thanks go to my colleague Ulrich März for the succint arrange- with my private affairs.
ment and editing of the chapter on Anatomical Orientation as
Above all I want to thank my inspirational husband Christoph
well as his contributions to the core chapters. I would like to
Ranzinger and our wonderful children Tabea and Lasse for their
thank my colleague Ingolf Hosbach for his contributions to the
love and generous tolerance, without which the Atlas would not
chapter on Research as well as his idea about the visually concise
have been possible.
pictograms and for partially converting them by computer.
For the English edition I would like to extend my thanks to the
I want to thank all the staff at Elsevier involved in this project for
staff at Elsevier in London, particularly Karen Morley for
their, once again, very productive co-operation. My thanks go
accepting the atlas and to Kerry McGechie and Martin Mellor
particularly to Rolf Lenzen for agreeing to do the atlas, Christine
for the extensive editing work. Thank you also to Johanna
Kosel for dealing with the gruelling organisation during produc-
Schuster who has translated the Atlas into English with great
tion, as well as Petra Münzel-Kaiser and Christl Kiener for edit-
care and knowledge.
ing. My thanks extend particularly to Christl Kiener for her
numerous ideas and fruitful exchange of concepts. Claudia Focks, Rottweil, March 2008
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About the editor and
contributors
Dr med. Claudia Focks, Rottweil: anaesthesiologist, additional acupuncture and TCM at the Akademie für Wissenschaft,
qualification in naturopathy and homeopathy; training in Chinese Wirtschaft und Technik (Academy for Science, Economy and
Medicine in China, Austria, and Germany, postgraduate training Technology) at the University of Ulm. Co-author of Leitfaden
at the ETHNOMED Institut für Ethnomedizin e.V. (Institutefor Akupunktur (Acupuncture: An Introduction), published by
Ethnomedicine, registered charity) in Munich. Clinical focus on Elsevier Munich.
Chinese Medicine and energy therapies. Co-editor and co-author
Dr med. Ingolf Hosbach, Bochum:Anaesthesiologist, additional
of Leitfaden Chinesische Medizin (Chinese Medicine:
qualification in palliative therapy. Employed at the University
An Introduction), co-author of Leitfaden Akupunktur(Acupunc-
Clinic Bergmannsheil Bochum. Adjunct lecturer at the Universi-
ture: An Introduction), both published by Elsevier Munich.
ties of Witten/Herdecke and Bochum. Scientific publications
Lectures on Chinese Medicine, both in Germany and abroad.
and lectures on palliative therapy, acupuncture and TCM
Dr med. Ulrich März, Ulm: General practitioner with his own research. Webmaster of the homepage of the Department for
practice, focus on acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medi- Chinese Medicine at the University Witten/Herdecke and of the
cine. Adjunct lecturer at the University of Ulm for acupuncture DWGTCM e.V. (www.dwgtcm.com).
and TCM. Project manager for the postgraduate programme for
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Pictogrammes
Angle of insertion:The angle of insertion recom-
(cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:1) (cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:1) (cid:5)(cid:2)(cid:1)
mended for a particular point (see figure below)is
shown in colour. (Note that occasionally more
than one angle is possible – this is signified by (cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:9)
colouring as appropriate).
(cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:1)
Depth of insertion: Shallow: up to 0.5 cun,
Medium: 0.5–1 cun, Deep: (cid:1)1 cun. (In some (cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:1)
cases more than one depth is possible depending
(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:9) (cid:4)(cid:6)(cid:5)(cid:4)(cid:1)
on the angle of insertion – this is signified by
colouring as appropriate). Angle of insertion
a) Angle of insertion and layers of tissue: All needles are inserted
to the same ‘depth’ ((cid:2)the same proportion of the needle is
inserted into the tissue), but reaching different levels of tissue.
Caution! Organs and structures such as the eyes,
b) Angle of insertion: transverse (subcutaneously): 5–15°;
nerves, blood vessels, peritoneum (symbolised by
oblique: 15–45°; perpendicular: 90°.
intestinal tissue) etc. that might be injured by
needling a particular point are shown by a symbol
together with a blue exclamation mark. A lightning
bolt signifies a point that is painful when needled.
Point hierarchy (Chapters 4–6)
In the introductions to the channels (chapters 4–6) the importance
Moxibustion:In principle all points can be treated
of points are marked with the following symbols:
with moxibustion. The following options are
■■: very important, universal point
pointed out: Blue colour below moxa cigar:
■■: important point
moxibustion particularly recommended, Question
This hierarchy is of course subjective and influenced by the
mark next to moxa cigar:moxibustion question-
authors’ clinical experience but has proved very helpful for
able (contraindicated according to some classical
beginners.
texts, but contradictory information), Moxa cigar
crossed out:moxibustion contraindicated.
Bloodletting: In principle bloodletting may be
applied to all points. Neutral pictogramme:
bloodletting possible, Blue droplet of blood:
bloodletting particularly recommended, Blue
question mark:bloodletting questionable
Blue cup:Cupping particularly recommended.
Anatomical orientation: A blue hand signifies
cases where anatomical structures are of particu-
lar importance for point location (for more detail
➞chapter 3).
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1 Jing luo (Channel and Network Vessel System)
Claudia Focks
1.1 Introduction This model is also present in the theory of the five shu-Trans-
porting points (➞8.1.6). The macrocosmic Qi enters the body
at the tips of the extremities and can be compared to the course
1.1.1 Two Models of Qi Flow in the
of a river. It begins very dynamically as a well, spring and
Channels – Historical Overview
stream, expands to form a river and flows into the wide, deep
sea at the elbows and the knees and then further to the internal
There exist essentially two views about the direction of the Qi
organs via the channels.
flow in the channels, which are based on different understand-
ings of the Qi movement within the body (➞ Pirog 1995, According to this model, the functions of the channels can be
compared to antennae, which receive the cosmic influence,
Manaka 1995/2004). For a better understanding of either model,
transmitting it into the body. The Qi flow in the channels is
imagine a person extending his/her arms towards the sky
(➞Figs. 1.1 and 1.2). always from distal (coming from the Exterior, entering at the
tips of the extremities) to proximal (towards the centre, flowing
towards the internal organs). Each channel connects man with a
Centripetal circulation model
different part of the cosmos, which can be identified by a
The centre of classical Chinese cosmology, which describes
numerological structure. Thus a relationship was assumed
humans as standing between heaven (Yang) and earth (Yin),
between the eight extraordinary vessels and the eight trigrams
includes the mutual relationship, influence, and dependence
of the Yijing (➞ 1.7). The primary channels reflect the 12
between cosmos and man. Accordingly, early records of the
pathways (➞see appendix) depict the (11/12) channels as path- earthly branches and the 10 heavenly branches. Since the early
records only mention 11 channels (➞ Appendix 2), they were
ways that originate at the extremities, flow towards the centre of
counted as 10 channels on the arms and 12 channels on the legs.
the body and terminate either on the head or the torso. This is
Later, the 12 primary channels were mainly associated with the
the distinguishing feature of the centripetal circulation model
(➞Fig. 1.1). 12 earthly branches – the 10 heavenly branches rather repre-
senting the Five Phases model (note: the earthly branches can be
included in the latter as well).
Self-contained circulation model
In the course of the development of modern Chinese society, the
yang yang
idea of a close relationship between man and cosmos (as a
yin yin heaven-earth-man model) became weaker. The channel system
was now increasingly compared to phenomena created by man
himself such as canals and drainage ditches. The importance
of the original connection with the cosmos declined while that
of relationships within society was on the rise. Chinese society
became more complex, forming a self-contained unit. Similarly,
the concept of the channels as a connection to the macrocosm
was partially abandoned and the Qi flow is described as inde-
pendent and self-contained (➞Fig. 1.2). According to this self-
contained circulation model, Qi can flow forward as well as
backward – from the outer extremities to the Interior of the body
and from the Interior to the Exterior.
yang yin yin yang
Fig. 1.1 Centripetal circulation model (modified according to
Pirog 1996)
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