The word Acupuncture is a combination of 2 Latin words ‘acus’ which means needle and ‘pungere’ means prick. It is actually an ancient Chinese medical procedure in which needles were inserted into patient along some well-defined meridian points. In ancient China, stone needles were used for the treatment; then as metals were discovered later needle were made of bronze, silver and even gold. In modern days, needles are made of stainless steel.

Acupuncture points are most important part of Acupuncture therapy. These are definitely the different stimulation points from various body parts. According to ancient theory; all these points have a prompt access to stimulate the meridians, which are imaginary channels from where crucial energy flows. There are more than 360 stimulation points; when needles are inserted or somehow stimulation of these points is done then it either interrupts or stimulates the energy flow.

This interruption or stimulation of points can attempt analgesic effect that will reduce or completely destroy pain. It can even encourage a more strong energy flow which can cure the various health issues. All these acupuncture points are mapped to 14 major meridian lines, for group 12 inner organs one meridian; one meridian along the spine which is called governing vessel and one more along the midline of abdomen which is called as conception vessel. The measure that is needed to discover acupuncture points is known as “Cun”. Generally one Cun is equal to space between the distal interphalangeal joint and proximal interphalangeal joint on middle finger.

All these Acupuncture points are categorized as per their functions. First category of such Acupuncture points is
Five transporting points system: This system explains the flow of energy (which called as ‘qi’ in Chinese) using analogy of rivers and points are described as points along the flow line. According to this system; “qi’ bubbles up from a spring and gradually grows in depth and breadth like a river flowing down from mountain to the ocean”.
In this five transporting system there are points;
* Jing well points are the points that represent energy flow when it bubbles up; these points are located on tips of fingers and toes.
* Ying spring points are where the energy river flows falling the channel, these points show warmth of the body and they also show the adjustments in our complexion.
* Shu stream; these points indicate heaviness of body along with painful areas in joints and intermittent diseases.
* Jing river points give indication of cough and dyspnoea, fever and chills and foe bone diseases.
* He sea points are where qi unites and heads deeper into the body; these points are useful for indicating diarrhea. The counter flow of qi and these points also announces the difficulties caused by irregular drinking and eating.

Along with Five transporting points, there are some other sets of points like five phase points, Xi cleft points, Yuan source points, Luo connecting points, Back shu points, front Mu points, Hue meeting points.

Acupuncture treatment is successfully used to treat ear, nose and throat disorders, and then respiratory disorders. It is also brilliant in helping gastro intestinal and eye disorders, along with neurological and musculo-skeletal difficulties.

 

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