12 meridians of reflexotherapy

The most important provision that forms the basis of the method of superficial multiple acupuncture is the doctrine of points and zones of acupuncture impact - projections of areas of the greatest activity of the skin-organ interaction system, the existence of which has been proven by research (Zakharyin-Ged zones, skin-segmental-visceral reflexes, etc.).

Lung meridian (P) (paired, yin)

It receives energy from the liver meridian and transmits it to the colon meridian. The classical canons of Chinese traditional medicine define the main function of the lung as follows.

Lungs control metabolism and respiration
Regulatory function, i.e. provide the heart with additional help in blood circulation.
"Control the skin." Lung pathology affects skin function, hair condition and sweat gland function. The good condition of the skin and hair largely depends on the condition of the lungs. The skin has a protective function, provides thermoregulation, and thermoregulation is associated with the lungs (the disadvantage is impaired thermoregulation - colds).
"The nose is the door of the lungs." The lungs control the nasopharynx, larynx, tonsils, trachea and bronchi, the functions of which are closely interrelated. Deterioration of the respiratory function often leads to a deterioration in the function of nasal breathing, hence the nose is a mirror of the lung meridian.

The period of maximum activity is from 3 to 5 hours. during this period, the meridian is the most "compliant" tonic effect. The time of its minimum activity is from 15:00 to 17:00, and at this time the meridian is easier to slow down.

In the practice of acupuncture, syndromes of "redundancy" are distinguished (reminiscent of a respiratory disease - fever, heat in the palms, clear cough, sore throat, bronchial asthma - asthma attacks most often occur in the early morning, i.e. from 3 to 5 o'clock) and "insufficiency" (more often these are chronic pulmonary processes or diseases with impaired skin function, itching; chilliness, hoarse cough, chest pain are also characteristic of this syndrome).

Lung meridian (P) (paired, yin)

There are 11 points on the meridian, it has an external and internal course. The period of maximum activity is from 3 to 5 hours. during this period, the meridian is the most "compliant" tonic effect. The time of its minimum activity is from 15:00 to 17:00, and at this time the meridian is easier to slow down.

The external course of the meridian of the lungs comes from the chest in the first intercostal space and ends at the radial edge of the nail bed of the first finger.

The internal course of the meridian begins in the middle part of the body, goes to the stomach, diaphragm and lungs, the shoulder joint, and at point P1 Zhong Fu passes into the external course.

Indications : diseases of the lungs and upper respiratory tract with stagnation, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular system, skin, pain, movement disorders of the hands. The lung meridian controls the level of metabolism and respiration, controls the nasopharynx, larynx, tonsils, trachea and bronchi, the functions of which are closely interconnected.

Large Intestine Meridian (GI)(yang)

It receives energy from the lung meridian and transmits it to the stomach meridian. There are 20 points on the meridian. The outer course of the meridian of the large intestine begins near the corner of the nail bed of the II finger, bending around the wings of the nose, and ends at the point GI20 ying-hsiang.

The internal passage starts at the point E12 qu-pen, goes to the large intestine, diaphragm, lungs.

The time of optimal activity of the meridian is from 5 to 7 o'clock (drink a glass of cold water in the morning, be sure to empty the intestines), the minimum is from 17 to 19 o'clock.

Indications for effects on the meridian of the large intestine : dyskinesia and other diseases of the large intestine and stomach, diseases of the mucous membranes and skin, lung diseases, febrile illnesses, hypertension, heart disease, trunk pain syndromes, pain and movement disorders in the shoulder and forearm pain in the mouth ( tongue, teeth, throat, tonsils, stomatitis) and areas of the face (nose, ears) inflammation, vascular disorders. In the morning, suffering from constipation, lying in bed, apply light pressure with your fingers in the left iliac region for 3-5 minutes.

In surgical practice, the he-gu GI.4 point is often used as one of the common points for acupuncture anesthesia. Syndromes of "redundancy": pain in the upper limb, back and abdomen; muscle tension in the cervical-occipital region, bloating and constipation; dizziness, chills, etc.

Meridian of the stomach (E) (yang)

It receives energy from the meridian of the large intestine and transfers it to the meridian of the spleen - pancreas.

Maximum activity from 7 to 9 o'clock (have a hearty breakfast), minimum 19-21 o'clock (do not eat after 19.00). Meridian affects the internal organs in general and especially the stomach, while controlling its secretion. (Reception and processing of food masses, transfer from the stomach to the small intestine)

Indications

Through the points of the meridian of the stomach, neuralgia and spasms of the muscles of the face can also be treated. The meridian points located in the neck area affect the larynx and upper respiratory tract, while the points in the chest area mainly affect the function of the lungs and bronchi. Gastritis and enteritis respond best to treatment by stimulating points in the chest and abdomen. Impact on the points located on the legs is effective for circulatory disorders not only in the lower extremities, but also in other areas (neck and head).

The lower points of the stomach meridian can also be used to treat headaches, eye diseases, etc.

Thus, stimulation of the points of the meridian of the stomach has an effect in diseases of the head, nose, face, teeth, throat, and is effective in some disorders of the nervous system, diseases of the alimentary canal, and fever. In surgical practice, the zu-san-li point (E.36) is used as one of the main points for acupuncture anesthesia, the point of longevity.

There are 45 points on the meridian, it has an external and internal course

Spleen-Pancreas Meridian RP (yin)

The movement of energy is centripetal, it receives energy from the meridian of the stomach and transfers it to the meridian of the heart.

The maximum activity is from 9 am to 11 am, the minimum is from 9 pm to 11 pm.

The spleen meridian controls the movement and digestion of food in the intestines and stomach, as well as the absorption of nutrients. "Controls the blood." The spleen regulates and manages the composition and purification of the blood, supplying nutrients to the blood, and thereby ensures the normal function of other organs by providing them with sufficient blood supply. The spleen, together with the liver, is responsible for the condition of the muscles. Following Eastern concepts, the meridian of the spleen - pancreas "holds" the intellect, thinking and imagination under its influence. "The mouth is a mirror of the spleen (bad breath is a problem with the pancreas), and the lips are a reflection of its well-being." With a normal spleen - the lips are pink and moist, with a "lack of energy" - the lips are pale and dry

Meridian of the Heart (C)

On the meridian of the heart, 9 points receive energy from the spleen-pancreas meridian and transmit the external and internal passage to the fine meridian (it starts from the heart and passes through the lungs; one of its branches connects to the small intestine, the other goes to the trachea, throat, larynx, eyeball and enters the brain).

Maximum activity from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (not to be seen by the boss, hypertensive crises, heart attacks). Determines the functional state of the heart, circulatory system (vascular tone). Governs blood and vessels, “intervenes the mind”, “opens” in the tongue.

Impact on the meridian of the heart leads to a calming of the heart and an improvement in the state of mind. A person remains cheerful and cheerful as long as he has a healthy heart. The deterioration of his work leads to irritability, lethargy, low activity, indecision, etc.

Small Intestine Meridian (IG) (yang)

Maximum activity from 13:00 to 15:00. Energy comes from the meridian of the heart and goes to the meridian of the bladder.

The external course at the nail bed of the fifth finger of the hand ends at the tragus of the ear.

The internal course of the meridian starts from the supraclavicular fossa, goes to the small intestine, esophagus, stomach. Takes digested food in the stomach and absorbs nutrients and fluids.

Indications:

Neuropsychiatric diseases (in children), convulsions, chorea.
Dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, constipation.
Stomach ache.
Headache (in the temple area), pain in the upper jaw, neck, shoulder-scapular region, arm.
Neck muscle cramps, torticollis, tinnitus, hearing loss, swelling in the neck and face.

Bladder meridian (V) (yang)

The direction of energy is centrifugal, the energy comes from the meridian of the small intestine and passes into the meridian of the kidneys. Maximum activity from 15:00 to 17:00.

The meridian of the bladder plays the role of a regulator of kidney activity and controls urination.

Indications:

Cystitis, cystology; incontinence and urinary retention, nephritis.
Diseases of the bladder, kidneys (anuria, pollakiuria, etc.), swelling of the nasal mucosa, diseases of the extremities, genitals, lumbago; sciatica, female diseases; haemorrhoids; diseases of the heart and lungs, digestive organs.
Pain: headache, including in the back of the head, crown and forehead, in the sacrum, thighs, legs, heels, on the outer surface of the foot. Diseases of the pelvic organs, including the genital organs; pain in the external genitalia; pain in the spine and hip joint.

If we talk about areas of the body and organs that are most effectively affected through meridian points, they are as follows: the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), head, back of the neck, back, internal organs and skin.

Bladder meridian (V) (yang)

The external course of the meridian of the bladder begins at the inner corner of the eye, goes up, passes through the frontal and parietal regions, at the point VG20 bai-hui contacts the meridian of the opposite side. A branch from V7 tong tian enters the brain and leaves the brain at V10 tien zhu.

From this point, the meridian divides into two branches running parallel (and parallel to the posterior median meridian) along the back of the body. The medial branch passes at a distance of 1.5 cun, the lateral branch - 3 cun from the midline of the back.

Both branches reach the popliteal fossa, where at point V40 wei-zhong are connected. Further, the meridian goes along the back surface of the lower leg, passes to the outer side of the foot and ends at the base of the nail of the fifth finger, from where it is connected with the kidney meridian by a branch. The branches of the external passage connect with the meridians of the gallbladder (point VB11 tou-qiao-yin) at the base of the mastoid process and with the meridian of the three heaters at the upper edge of the auricle.

The internal course of the meridian from point V23 shen-shu goes to the bladder and kidneys.

There are 67 points on the meridian. On the meridian there are 12 sympathetic points to all permanent meridians.

Kidney meridian (R) (yin)

Maximum activity from 17 to 19 hours. Receives energy from the meridian of the bladder and transmits to the meridian of the pericardium. There are 27 points on the meridian.

Indications

The meridian of the kidneys contains nutrients that are the basis of the activity of internal organs and systems, and the energy of the kidneys themselves is the basis of growth, development and reproduction. They control bones (fractures, teeth fall out), appear on the hair, open inside the ears.

The external course of the meridian of the kidneys begins in the center of the sole,

goes along the inner back surface of the lower leg and thigh to the perineum; from here begins the internal course of the meridian, which plunges into the pelvis. Further, the meridian goes along the pubis, abdomen and chest, ending in the subclavian fossa.

The internal course of the meridian, starting from the point VC1, passes inside the pelvis to the kidneys, bladder; its internal branches connect the kidneys, liver, diaphragm, lungs, and also communicate with the anterior median meridian and the pericardial meridian

Meridian of the pericardium (MC) (yin)

There are 8 points on the meridian. It receives energy from the kidney meridian and transmits it to the meridian of the three heaters.

The external course of the pericardial meridian begins in the fourth intercostal space and ends at the end of the third finger.

The internal course of the meridian (projected at points VC17 and VC18) starts from the pericardium and goes to the hypochondrium, connecting with the three levels of the meridian of the three heaters.

Maximum activity from 19 to 21 hours.

Indications

The main function is to protect the heart and provide additional assistance to it, especially in weather-dependent people.

Heart disease (endo-, myo-, pericarditis, neurosis), neurogenic tachycardia. Diseases of the vascular system (hyper- and hypotonic states).

Pain in the chest (neuralgia) with irradiation to the back; intercostal neuralgia; pain in the hands. Psychoemotional disorders, sexopathology, impotence, frigidity. Diseases of the lungs, stomach. Fever.

Three Heaters Meridian (TR) (yang)

Maximum activity from 21 to 23 hours. Receives energy from the pericardial meridian and transmits it to the gallbladder meridian

It is called the meridian of the three parts of the body. The external course of the meridian of the three heaters starts from the nail phalanx of the fourth finger and ends at the outer edge of the eyebrow at point TR23. According to ancient Chinese doctors, the human torso is divided into three parts: the upper part includes the torso up to the diaphragm, the middle part from the diaphragm to the navel, and the lower part below the navel.

Indications

Vascular spasms, hyper- and hypotonic states, some symptoms of vascular sclerosis, as well as states of strong excitement,
Headache (including in the back of the head, in the neck and temple), depression, drowsiness, epilepsy. Violation of thermoregulation, intolerance to heat, cold. Allergy, fever. Diseases of the eyes, nose, ear, chest, shoulder blades, joints and muscles of the hands; arthritis of the joints of the hand, deafness and tinnitus; tonsillitis, depression, apathy, pathological drowsiness.

Three Heaters Meridian (TR) (yang)

Maximum activity from 21 to 23 hours. Receives energy from the pericardial meridian and transmits it to the gallbladder meridian

It is called the meridian of the three parts of the body. The outer course of the meridian of the three heaters starts from the nail phalanx of the fourth finger and ends at the outer edge of the eyebrow at the point TR23. According to ancient Chinese doctors, the human torso is divided into three parts: the upper part includes the torso up to the diaphragm, the middle part from the diaphragm to the navel, and the lower part below the navel.

Indications

Vascular spasms, hyper- and hypotonic states, some symptoms of vascular sclerosis, as well as states of strong excitement,
Headache (including in the back of the head, in the neck and temple), depression, drowsiness, epilepsy. Violation of thermoregulation, intolerance to heat, cold. Allergy, fever. Diseases of the eyes, nose, ear, chest, shoulder blades, joints and muscles of the hands; arthritis of the joints of the hand, deafness and tinnitus; tonsillitis, depression, apathy, pathological drowsiness.

Gall Bladder Meridian (VB) (yang)

It receives energy from the meridian of the three heaters and transfers it to the meridian of the liver. Maximum activity from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. (often bouts of cholelithiasis). There are 44 points on the meridian.

The external course of the meridian of the gallbladder starts from the outer corner of the eye, goes along the outer surface of the thigh, lower leg to the lateral malleolus, along the back of the foot reaches the nail bed of the fourth finger.

The internal course of the meridian begins in the supraclavicular fossa from the point E12 qu-pen, passes through the chest cavity, diaphragm, liver and enters the gallbladder. The internal branch passes the abdominal cavity, the cavity of the small pelvis,

Meridian is used for various pain syndromes, neuropsychiatric disorders, epilepsy, asthenia, depression, phobias, allergies, headaches (in the temples, neck and forehead). Diseases of the chest cavity (bronchial asthma), ENT organs, eye diseases. Diseases of the small pelvis, including hormonal menstrual disorders. Violation of urination, incontinence or urinary retention; diseases of the urinary organs; impotence and frigidity.

Liver Meridian (F) (yin)

It receives energy from the gallbladder meridian and transmits it to the lung meridian. Maximum activity from 1 to 3 o'clock. There are 14 points on the meridian.

The external course of the liver meridian begins on the lateral side of the first toe, crossing the anterior wall of the abdomen, the meridian goes to end in the sixth intercostal space.

The internal course of the meridian passes through the stomach, enters the liver and gallbladder.

Indications

Regulation of blood circulation - blood depot, distribution of blood to internal organs, if there is blood stasis, i.e. liver deficiency: systemic vascular diseases (varicose veins, hemorrhoids), tendons. Endocrine system. Diseases of the liver. Menstrual disorders of hormonal origin.
One of the main ancient concepts about the function of the liver is that the liver is a blood depot, that is, it performs the functions of storing and regulating the amount of blood. These data are confirmed by modern research.
It is known that about 50 - 60% of circulating blood can be retained in the liver. In addition, the liver produces biologically active substances (such as vitamin K, etc.), which are directly involved in blood clotting. The concept that “anger hurts the liver” is also valid, since in a state of anger, norepinephrine and adrenaline are intensely released into the blood, which is accompanied by the release of blood from blood depots, including from the liver.
A sharp "ignition of fire in the liver" entails the same "ignition" in the gallbladder: bitterness in the mouth, headache, "flies before the eyes."
The eyes are the mirror of the liver.

Posterior meridian (VG)

It is believed that the posterior median meridian controls all yang meridians, being the "sea of all yang meridians"; point VG1 chan-qiang is the common lo-point of all yang-meridians. The posterior median meridian is a permanent meridian. When a chronic pathological process occurs in the body, when the regulation system in several permanent meridians “does not cope”, the posterior median meridian turns into one of the wonderful meridians (MMI du-mai), providing a new level of connections of the whole organism

There are 28 points on the posterior median meridian (the meridian has no standard points).

The external course of the posterior median meridian begins in the perineum in the middle of the distance from the anus to the coccyx, runs along the midline of the back, neck to the back of the head, head, forehead, nose and ends in the middle of the frenulum of the upper lip.

The internal course of the meridian begins between the occipital bone and the 1st cervical vertebra at the point VG16 Feng Fu, enters the brain and then repeats the external course of the meridian

Anteromedial meridian (VC)

It is believed that the anterior median meridian unites all yin meridians (“the sea of all yin meridians”); point VC1 hui-yin — common lo-point of all yin-meridians. The anterior median meridian belongs to the permanent meridians, but under certain conditions, like the posterior median one, it turns into a wonderful meridian (FMV ren-mai). The anteromedial meridian has extensive connections both through the internal course and on the external course, in addition, the main number of signal points of constant meridians is located on it.

There are 24 points on the anterior median meridian (the meridian has no standard points).

Anteromedial meridian (VC)

The external course of the anterior median meridian begins in the perineum (VC1 Hui-yin point), rises along the midline of the abdomen, chest, neck and ends at the chin. Here, two symmetrical branches go to the eye sockets, bending around the lips.

The internal passage also starts from the VC1 point, enters the small pelvis, abdominal and chest cavities, then goes to the throat and larynx.

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