CMAC111 Acupuncture Channel Theory

66 Pages·2017·2.01 MB·English

CMAC111
Acupuncture Channel Theory
Session 8
Divergent Channels & Cutaneous Regions
Channels & Collaterals of the Spleen & Liver
Chinese Medicine Department
All channel diagrams used with permission.
Deadman, P., Al-Khafaji, M., & Baker, K. (2007). A manual of acupuncture (2nd ed.).
Hove, East Sussex: Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications.
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Focus on the Divergent Channels
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Features of the Divergent Channels
• Branch out from the twelve primary channels on the
limbs (except TE - branches on head)
• Have no specific points of their own.
• Make internal linkages that may not be made
by the primary channels
• Explain the actions and indications of many points.
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Features of the Divergent Channels cont’d
Yin Channels Yang Channels
• Sometimes enter their • Most enter their related fu
pertaining zang. as well as their internally-
externally related zang.
(Kidney, Heart, Lung)
(TE only enters fu)
• Converge with their
• Most rejoin the primary
internally-externally related
yang channel at
(yang) divergent channel.
supraclavicular fossa, neck
• Join the primary or face. (Except for SI channel)
(interior/exterior related)
yang channel.
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Functions of the Divergent
Channels
Distribute qi
and blood to
head
Strengthen the
yin-yang Integrate areas
and face
relationship of the body not
between
serviced by the
internally-
primary
Explain clinical
externally paired
channels
action
channels and
of some
zangfu
commonly used
acupuncture
points
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Clinical Use of the Divergent
Channels
• Can be used to balance yin & yang
• Especially when both yin & yang channels or
organs of an exterior/interior related pair are
affected.
• Upper and lower meeting points of the
divergent pairs may be used.
Maciocia(2006, p.345)
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Clinical Use of the Divergent
Channels cont’d
Interior/Exterior Channels Upper Meeting Lower Meeting
Point Point
Lung - Large Intestine LI-18 None
Pericardium- Triple Energizer TE-16 None
Heart - Small Intestine BL-1 Axilla
Spleen-Stomach ST-1 Thigh
Liver - Gallbladder GB-1 CV-2
Kidneys - Bladder BL-10 BL-40
Maciocia (2006, p.345)
Note: Point numbers provided for interest –meeting points will not be examinable.
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Focus on the Cutaneous Regions
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Focus on the Cutaneous Regions
• Skin regions overlying the broad network of
superficial channels.
• External pathogenic factors may penetrate through
the skin to the deeper layers of the jingluo system.
• May manifest disorders of the deep-lying channels
o by abnormal skin sensation
o skin lesions or discoloration
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Functions of the Cutaneous
Regions
• Regulate sweating
• Protect the body from external pathogens
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