Treats diseases that are in channels (i.e.exterior of body)
Needled in Spring
, SHU STREAM
(Yin/Earth & Yang/Wood)
Qi gets deeper - answerUsually located at wrists and ankles
Represents gathering of Wei Qi
Indicated for heavy sensation of body & painful joints
Treats diseases that are in channels (i.e.exterior of body)
Applied when diseases get worse, better, then worse again
Needle in Summer
JING RIVER
(Yin/Metal & Yang/Fire)
Qi gets bigger, wider and deeper - answerMostly between wrist/elbow & ankle/knee
Indicated for cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold and heat
Addresses changes in sound of voice
Treats diseases of sinews and bones (yin channels)
Needle in Late summer
HE SEA
(Yin/Water & Yang/Earth)
Qi flows slower, inward, and deep - answerMostly located on or around elbows or knees
Indicated in problems of digestion
Resolves diarrhea due to rebellious qi
Addresses diseases resulting from dietary irregularities
Treats diseases of the bowels (i.e.interior of the body)
Needle in Autumn
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