Leseprobe Mccann Practical Atlas of Tungs Acupuncture

Practical Atlas of Tung´s Acupuncture
Henry McCann
This book presents a complete overview of Master Tung’s Acupuncture - a system that has
become increasingly popular during recent years due to its high efficacy and concise theore- Hans-Georg Ross
tical concepts.
Introductory material elucidates the theoretical background and therapeutic strategies of

Tung’s system. Key topics include the three main categories for point selection: Image Cor-
respondence (Taiji), Channel Correspondence, and Tissue Correspondence. Also described
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are needling methods, point selection, and the concept of coupled needling (Dao Ma).
The book provides a complete and extensive atlas of Tung’s acupuncture including important
Practical Atlas of
secret family lineage points. Point locations and indications are described both in terms of
Master Tung’s original zonal arrangement and with reference to the conventional primary
channels with which they are functionally associated. A useful glossary correlates symptoms,
syndromes, and diseases with the appropriate points or point combinations applicable in each
Tung´s Acupuncture
case.
Over 50 diagrams provide the reader with a reliable quick location guide. Extensive comments 4th Edition

on almost each point or point group with cross references to various important classic and
modern sources explain the interrelationship between point location, indication, and needling
technique.
Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, LAc

Henry McCann is a licensed acupuncturist and a doctor of acupuncture and
Oriental medicine. Prior to studying Oriental medicine, Dr. McCann graduated
from Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, and was a Fulbright Fellow
to Japan. He completed a diploma at the New England School of Acupunc-
ture and finished his doctoral degree with specialties in geriatric medicine
and women’s health at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
Dr. McCann is on the faculty of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and
the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (New York). He regularly lectures
throughout the United States and has taught acupuncture and Oriental me-
dicine in Ireland, Germany, and Austria. He is the author of a textbook on
Bloodletting Therapy in Acupuncture.
Dr. McCann maintains a private practice in northern New Jersey (USA).
Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Georg Ross

Hans-Georg Ross is a licensed acupuncturist and a certified acupuncture
instructor (Chamber of Physicians, Düsseldorf). He received his training in
TCM and Acupuncture from the DÄGfA and the University Witten / Herdecke,
Germany. Prior to his professional training in Acupuncture Dr. Ross was a
Professor of Neurophysiology at the Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düssel-
dorf and a Research Fellow at the University of Western Ontario (London /
Canada) and at the Indian Institute for Chemical Biology (Calcutta / India).
He is a Fellow of the Indian Academy for Neurosciences and an Emeritus
Member of the Society for Neuroscience (USA).
Dr. Ross has taught Acupuncture in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands
and is the co-author of a textbook on the Balance-Method in Acupuncture.
He works as a general practitioner with focus on acupuncture.
ISBN 978-3-87569-211-2
Verlag Müller & Steinicke

Henry McCann
Hans-Georg Ross
Practical Atlas of
Tung´s Acupuncture
4th Edition

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Acupuncture and Chinese medicine (also known as Oriental medicine) are professional systems of health-
care. The information in this text is not meant to be implemented by laypersons, and neither the authors
nor the publisher advocate self treatment. Other healthcare providers interested in learning Chinese me-
dicine should seek personal instruction. Patients who would like to receive treatment are urged to contact
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Medical science is a constantly evolving and ever changing field. The information in this text is provided
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Contents
Foreword 7
Acknowledgements 9
1. Introduction 11
1.1. Conventions used in this book 13
2. Theoretical Basis of Point Selection, Point Location, and Point Indication in Tung’s Acupuncture 14
2.1. Point Selection based on Correspondence in Tung’s Acupuncture 14

2.1.1. Image Correspondence 15
2.1.2. Channel Correspondence 20
2.1.3. Tissue Correspondence 23
2.2. Point Selection based on Zone in Tung’s Acupuncture 25

2.2.1. Human Qi Circulation Reflects Nature 26
2.2.2. Zone Characteristics in Tung’s Acupuncture 27
2.2.3. Zone Functions Understood in Relation to the Five Transport Points 28
3. Tung’s Points: Locations and Indications 31

Zone 1 Points 11.01 – 11.27 33
Zone 2 Points 22.01 – 22.11, Gu Guan, Mu Guan, Fan Hou Jue,
Zhong Kui, Zeng Chang Er, San Cha 1-3 51
Zone 3 Points 33.01 – 33.16 64
Zone 4 Points 44.01 – 44.17, Pian Jian, Hou Jian, Fu Ge San,
Ding Ke, Gu Ci Yi, Gu Ci Er, Gu Ci San, Fei Qi Yi, Fei Qi Er 76
Zone 5 Points 55.01 – 55.06 91
Zone 6 Points 66.01 – 66.15 94
Zone 7 Points 77.01 – 77.28 103
Zone 8 Points 88.01 – 88.32, Qi Li, Pi Yi, Pi Er, Pi San 118
Zone 9 Points 99.01 – 99.08 137
Zone 10 Points 1010.01 – 1010.25, Shi Shui, Ma Ji 141
Zone DT Points DT.01, DT.02, DT.13, DT.14 155
4. Identifying Points by Symptoms, Syndromes and Diseases 157
5. Tung’s Use of Regular Channel Points 179
6. Therapeutic Index of Selected Established Point Combinations and Dao Ma Groups 185
Definitions of frequently used Dao Ma point group names 185
6.1. External Disease Patterns 187
6.2. Disease Patterns of the Sensory Orifices 187

6.2.1. Ears 187
6.2.2. Eyes 187
6.2.3. Nose 188
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6.3. Lung Disease Patterns 188
6.4. Heart and Chest Disease Patterns (Including Mind-Affect Disorders) 189
6.4.1. Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders of the Chest 189
6.4.2. Mind-Affect Disorders (Jing-Shen Bing) 191
6.5. Spleen, Stomach and Intestine Disease Patterns (Including Diabetes) 191
6.6. Liver Disease Patterns (Including Hypertension) 193
6.7. Kidney and Bladder Disease Patterns 194
6.8. Disease Patterns of the Channels and Network Vessels

(Including Pain Management and Stroke) 196
6.8.1. Head 196
6.8.2. Facial Region 196
6.8.3. Shoulder Region 197
6.8.4. Neck and Back 198
6.8.5. Upper Extremities 199
6.8.6. Lower Extremities 200
6.8.7. Stroke (Zhong Feng 中風) 201
6.9. Gynecology and Obstetrics Disease Patterns 202

6.9.1. Menstrual Disorders 202
6.9.2. Vaginal and Vulvar Disorders 203
6.9.3. Disorders of the Uterus 203
6.9.4. Disorders of the Fallopian Tubes and Ovaries 204
6.9.5. Breast Disorders 204
6.9.6. Disorders of Pregnancy and Fertility 204
6.9.7. Other Women’s Disorders 205
6.10. Miscellaneous 205
6.11. Points by Chinese Medical Function 206
7. Tung’s Needling Guidelines 207
8. Point Indexes 210
8.1. Index of Tung’s Points according to Zones and Numbers

with their Related Channels and TCM-Points 210
8.2. Index of Tung’s Points according to their Chinese Names (Pin Yin) 215
8.3. Index of Tung’s Points and their Reaction Areas 217
9. Literature 226
10. Main Index 228
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Authors’ Preface for the Second, Third, and Fourth Edition
We all know that effective learning and improvement happens through our mistakes if we humbly accept them
and correct them adequately. Therefore we thank all our readers and all participants in our seminars for their
critical and helpful comments. All of them are virtually co-authors of this edition.
February 2013
January 2014
February 2015 Henry McCann, Hans-Georg Ross
Foreword
It is certainly an exciting time to be involved in the study and practice of our long-lived medical art. Reminiscent of
all the great eras in the development of Chinese medicine, we are currently witnessing exciting debate amongst
various approaches to clinical practice. One can find lectures around the world drawing not only from the best of
Asian traditions but also expressing innovative ideas from countries where our field did not even exist 50 years
ago. This excellent book represents a thoughtful, clinically relevant contribution to the process which seems to
characterize the best of 21st century ‘Asian’ medicine. In the following pages, Drs. McCann and Ross have taken
significant steps toward bringing the work of the Tung family tradition into what will hopefully be a growing dia-
logue with other acupuncture approaches.
Readers may remember their first encounter with ‘Tung-style’ acupuncture from the old book by Miriam Lee
(Master Tong’s Acupuncture) or from seminars given by Wei-Chieh Young, Richard Tan, Susan Johnson and
many others. Like many students of acupuncture, I have been alternately fascinated by and frustrated with an
approach that can overwhelm with the sheer abundance of points and indications. For someone who must under-
stand how a particular treatment is being used within the context of a coherent system of diagnosis and theory,
it was often difficult to know when to choose many of the points. Consequently, over the years I have gotten to
know a few favorite points from this tradition but have failed to expand into what is a demonstrably useful system.
For me, this text finally provides a clear explanation of how to overlap the body maps from the Tung system with
the more familiar maps of regular channel theory.
To the new student of Tung style, I would suggest a metaphor. One might analogize the study of acupuncture
to the study of a foreign language. In the earliest years of our study, we learn the core syntax of basic channel
theory and begin to express ourselves with the so-called ‘important points’ which come up again and again in the
modern clinic. Over time, our ability to communicate within the context of the channel system becomes more so-
phisticated as our ‘vocabulary’ of points increases. Points that may have been very rarely used in the initial years
of practice finally become more familiar as we begin to recognize the occasions when they apply. In studies with
my teacher Dr. Wang Ju-yi, I would often point out that he doesn’t seem to use such-and-such point. He would
invariably reply that, “No, you just haven’t yet seen the type of situation where that point is appropriate”. Just
as predicted, a few months later we would see a patient where he would needle a point I hadn’t seen him use
before and a new term would be added to my expanding vocabulary. To continue with the metaphor, the study of
Tung style is much like the process of studying a new, but very closely related language. Because the ultimate
subject being described by these various systems is the human body, and because all acupuncture ultimately
draws from a Chinese tradition, there is much here that will sound very familiar. In fact, I have recently found that
one can gain deeper levels of understanding of the so-called regular channels (正經 zhèng jīng) by contempla-
ting the innovative ways that Tung style uses points. For example, if a point is on the stomach channel then its
unexpected application to non-traditional stomach channel functions in the Tung system actually sheds light on
aspects of Yangming that are less often considered in mainstream education. This very tendency is addressed
at length in the following pages. The point discussions which follow include ample comparison of various ideas
regarding organ and channel function from both classical and modern sources. Consequently for the reader, the
commentary sections can be as illuminating as the necessary lists of point locations and indications in the main
body of the text.
In order to make the text more readable, the authors have put a great deal of thought into style of presentation.
Like other Tung-style books, they have broken the points into sections of the body. However, I have found it most
useful that they locate images of point locations, written location descriptions and brief lists of indications all
within the same page. As one becomes more familiar with the points, this aspect will allow the book to be used
as a quick reference. For more details on how to understand the nature of each point, important groups of points
are followed by the illuminating commentary.
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In particular, I am excited by the second chapter which provides a very clear dissertation on the underlying theory
which characterizes the Tung system. For ease of understanding, theory is broken into the three sub-sections of
“Image,” “Channel” and “Tissue” correspondences. These three broad categories of theory are thus introduced
early in the text and are referenced throughout the main body of point descriptions. Thinking again of my early
difficulties with this system, I found myself finally able to understand why particular points might have a given in-
dication. In other words, a coherent discussion of theory at the outset finally begins to give rise to a living, flexible
system as the later sections unfold.
As mentioned earlier, another problem for the new student of Tung acupuncture is the sheer abundance of new
points. To that end, chapter six provides an interesting index of frequently used point combinations. In this sec-
tion, the authors have carefully combined the experience of senior practitioners in this tradition with their own
clinical work to provide a unique resource. Chapter six is therefore particularly useful for the new student trying
to ‘expand the vocabulary’ of their practice. A quick perusal of the protocols for common diseases reveals certain
points and groups of points which come up most often. I would posit that these are the most common terms in the
new language. In my own practice, I thus expect to first integrate the more commonly used points from the Tung
tradition while always looking for difficult cases in which less-often used points might be applied. By combining a
growing familiarity of the most common points with a better understanding of Tung-style theory, one might thus
slowly integrate the approach with other styles of acupuncture.
Thoughts for the future from an interested student

In my conversations with the authors of this text, I have been impressed with their dedication to innovation and a
lack of that dogmatic tendency which can sometimes arise in a time where many schools of thought abound. Like
most of us practicing in the 21st century, we are hybrids of the various approaches described by multiple teachers.
While agreeing that one should begin with a certain core prism through which to view the body, we seem to share
that urge to always be on the lookout for new ways to improve clinical results. In that spirit, a few concepts might
be put on the table for future discussion regarding the Tung tradition.
As emphasized by the authors in the pages which follow, the points in the Tung tradition will be most effective
when understood as part of a flexible theoretical system for balancing yin and yang. To that end, future work
might involve striving for a greater understanding of these points in the context of current channel theory. Even
more importantly, we can also use these points as a starting place for expanding and innovating to create new
veins of channel/organ theory. As mentioned above, when a Tung-style point on a given channel treats a certain
pattern, then we might broaden our understanding of the nature of that channel.
Another possible path of innovation would involve the integration of more careful palpation into the process of
diagnosis. As described above, one way to overcome the tendency to be overwhelmed by the volume of points
is to step back and apply theoretical rigor to one’s diagnosis and choice. However, like many Chinese medical
practitioners, I have noticed that theory can sometimes be used to justify less than effective clinical strategies.
Elegant theoretical explanations may justify point choices which do not address the true pattern presenting on
the treatment table. Of course, pulse, tongue and asking of questions helps to keep us based more firmly in re-
ality. I would propose that palpation along entire channel pathways might also provide useful information which
can help the Tung tradition to fine-tune and further balance treatments. For example, Table 2 (Chapter 2) pro-
vides an excellent chart summarizing all of the possible channel correspondences that might allow one channel
to treat another ‘diseased’ channel. One might find that palpation of channels which overlap in this chart can
provide some interesting guidance for choosing a particular channel for treatment. Once a channel is chosen
for treatment, then both regular channel points and Tung-style points can be considered. In particular, it may be
clinically useful to first consider the channel one might use for treatment before thinking about individual points.
Incidentally, the excellent index at the end of the book provides a useful resource for this very process as it lists
the regular channel most-likely associated with a given Tung-style point.
In the Introduction, the authors provide an excellent quote from Confucius which highlights the importance of
what Chinese teachers often call ‘inspired insight’ (悟性 wù xìng). Whether teaching students or in my own stu-
dies, I try to keep in mind the fact that a well-founded education requires evolution. Often called the ‘Rule of Jazz’
by trumpet player Clark Terry, useful insight is facilitated by a firm grasp on the basics of one’s craft. He therefore
advocates a process summarized by the terms “Imitate, Assimilate, Innovate.” This book is written by those
who have spent years in imitation and assimilation and now point the way to new roads of innovation.
Jason D. Robertson
Seattle, WA, USA
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Acknowledgements
I was first introduced to the basic concepts and points of Tung‘s acupuncture during my initial Chinese medicine
training at the New England School of Acupuncture. In the years since then I keep returning to Tung‘s system
because of both its clinical efficacy and its deep engagement with concepts that are the fundamental basis all of
Chinese medicine. While the most obvious feature of this system is a seemingly unfamiliar set of extra points,
I believe that Tung‘s acupuncture is deeply rooted in the Chinese medical classics as well as other classics of
Chinese philosophy. Indeed my desire to understand more about these odd points led me to be a reader and
then teacher of such books as the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine) and the Lun Yu (the
Analects of Confucius). Along these lines I believe that the study of Tung‘s points can lead all acupuncturists to a
deeper understanding of conventional acupuncture, even if they never use the new and different points described
in this book.
We all owe a great debt of gratitude to Tung Ching Chang for sharing his family heritage with the outside world.
It was through his generosity and openness that many clinicians will be able to help more patients in the years
to come. I believe therefore, anyone who sincerely studies and applies Tung‘s system is automatically his direct
heart disciple. Tung‘s system is so important that it should be taught to as many clinicians as possible without any
holding back so that as many people as possible, now and in the future, can benefit from its efficacy.
No endeavor happens by chance or by itself. I was lucky to have the yinyuan (因緣) to encounter this system and
need to thank all of my teachers for their diligent instruction. Without a doubt I have learned something valuable
from all of them, and without a doubt my patients have been the direct beneficiaries of their openness and wis-
dom. Thanks to my patients for their trust in my abilities, and for being my most important teachers. Thanks to my
partner Candace Sarges, M.Ac., L.Ac for her support, and to my student Heidi Kothe-Levie, MSTOM, L.Ac for her
assistance with this manuscript. Finally my thanks go to my family, especially my wife Jen and my son Henry, for
their love. May this book help eliminate suffering and the cause of suffering for all beings under the sky.
Written during End of Heat (處暑) in the year Ren Chen (壬辰) 2012
New Jersey, USA
Henry McCann (馬爾博)
Unlike what happened to my friend and colleague Henry McCann, my primary professional conditioning influence
was not Oriental Medicine but rather Western Science. This is certainly one driving force behind the dialectic pro-
cess between us which has finally emanated in this book. We both wanted to know and thoroughly understand;
we both looked from different perspectives, and eventually – after innumerable transcontinental emails – made it
all fit together as much as we could.
Among critical minds it is an accepted triviality that we cannot directly access reality. Even in physics which is
perhaps the most exact science we need models of the world to make reality digestible by our conscious perception.
How needling a patient at a certain point can cause a predictable result in terms of alleviating a defined complaint
is still an enigma. The steps within the causal chain remain unclear; yet it works.
Master Tung’s system, to my mind, provides us with a reliable model which explains what happens, makes acu-
puncture reproducible, teachable, understandable, and therefore scientific. One day we may know better, but at
the moment that’s where we stand.
My thanks go to our publisher Stefan Müller-Gißler who has patiently and continuously supported our endeavor
over the years. I remember how it all began over a cup of coffee at the 2010 TAO Congress Graz (Austria) when
I showed him an edited handout I had put together for my Master Tung seminar, and we decided to make a small
booklet out of it. When Henry agreed to join as an author, scaling and quality changed and the project exploded
to yield the result which we now present before our readers.
My thanks also go to Ms. Karoline Kreis who undertook the Herculean task to convert our diagrams into printable
figures, and designed the book’s layout.
Last but not least, I am grateful to my wife Linde who not only tolerated my obsession to write this book but also
condensed our long text into a cover painting which says it all at a glance.
Düsseldorf, Germany, August 2012

Hans-Georg Ross
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Introduction
1. Introduction
Throughout the history of Chinese medicine there have been several currents of Chinese medical practice.
Some were well seated in the Confucian scholar tradition associated with the transmission of canonical writings
such as the Huang Di Nei Jing. Alongside and concurrent to these traditions, China also had family lineages
that were more or less kept as trade secrets among small groups of people. Over the last two thousand years of
Chinese history, these family lineages have come and sometimes gone entirely if there were no heir to receive
the information. Furthermore, even when these secret family traditions were taught, sometimes the true depth
of information was withheld. This very traditional aspect of Chinese culture can certainly be a negative and dark
one in the realm of medicine, especially since the greatest and most important texts of Chinese medicine (e.g.,
the Huang Di Nei Jing, Nan Jing, etc…) have always been transmitted openly and freely. In Chinese there is a
phrase that “Medicine is the Art of Compassion” (醫為仁術 yi wei ren shu). Secret lineages of medicine that are
not taught openly and possibly even allowed to die out due to the selfish motivation to retain knowledge or power
in a select number of individuals stand in direct opposition to compassion.
Tung’s acupuncture is one previously secret ancient family lineage of medicine that, thanks to the openness of its
last proponent, has survived and flourished in modern times to the benefit of countless suffering patients.
Tung Ching Ch’ang and the History of Tung Acupuncture

According to the oral tradition of the Tung family (董; ‘Dong’ in Pinyin Romanization), Tung’s acupuncture dates
back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), although this cannot be verified historically in an academically
rigorous sense. Until it reached the 20th century in accordance with tradition, this system of acupuncture was
passed down only from father to eldest son.
The last descendant of the Tung family to practice was Tung Ching Ch’ang (董景昌; Dong Jing Chang in Pinyin
Romanization), born in 1916 in Ping Du County, Shandong Province, Republic of China (ROC). Affectionately
known as ‘Master Tung’ by many of his students, Tung learned acupuncture at the footstep of his father. Unfor-
tunately he lived during a very tumultuous time in Chinese history, and eventually as a young man Tung joined
the Kuo Min Tang (KMT, Guo Min Dang in Pinyin Romanization) army to fight first against the Japanese in the
Second Sino-Japanese War at the dawn of World War II, and then against the Maoists during the Nationalist-
Communist Civil War.
In 1949 the Maoists reigned victorious and the Nationalists (KMT) retreated to the island of Taiwan where they
established the new seat of the ROC, while on the mainland the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was founded.
As a Nationalist soldier, Master Tung also left permanently for the island of Taiwan. In the early 1960s, Master
Tung retired from military service and opened a private acupuncture clinic. At the time he became so well known
that he was frequently called to treat high level ROC cabinet members, and at one point he was sent as a cul-
tural ambassador to Cambodia to treat the Cambodian Prime Minister Lon Nol (1913 – 1985) after he suffered a
stroke. A photographic documentation of his stay at Phnom-Penh together with a copy of Lon Nol’s official letter
of thanks is included in Tung’s original book.
In 1966 ROC President Chiang Kai Shek established the Chinese Cultural Renaissance Movement (中華文
化復興運動; Zhonghua Wenhua Fuxing Yundong) to encourage preservation of traditional Chinese culture in
direct response to the Cultural Revolution (文化大革命; Wenhua Da Geming) happening in the PRC. Master
Tung was deeply touched by the movement and in order to preserve Tung’s acupuncture lineage for the benefit
of future generations, he decided to train students outside of his own family, and on July 1, 1962 he took Lin Ju
Chu as his first. Over the course of the rest of his life Master Tung trained 73 students who eventually went on
to continue teaching Tung’s acupuncture. In 1968 Tung produced a set of notes about his points that were used
by his students. Later in 1973, with the help of Yuan Guo Ben, Tung authored a book about his family system of
acupuncture, which was mostly comprised of locations and indications for his family’s unique set of extra points.
This original book eventually went out of print but many of his students and their students went on to write about
the system.
In the early 1970s, Taiwan began the process of formal licensing for doctors of Chinese medicine. Since Tung
had no formal schooling having only studied with his father in an apprenticeship setting, he was denied a license
and forced out of practice. Soon thereafter Tung was diagnosed with stomach cancer and passed away in 1975.
Points in Tung’s Acupuncture

The most prominent feature of Tung’s acupuncture is its extensive use of points not found in the dominant sys-
tems of Chinese medicine. The distribution of Tung’s points includes the entire body although, unlike most acu-
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puncture systems, they are arranged topographically by anatomical zonal concepts rather than by channel (see
Table 1). The most commonly used points lie on the extremities and the head, and even though there are ample
points on the ventral and dorsal trunk, they are mostly bled rather than needled. The fingers, palmar surface of
the hand, toes, and plantar aspect of the foot have a much greater distribution of points than in conventional
acupuncture.
One of the most obvious features of Tung’s acupuncture is that each of the regions of the body, designated as
“zones,” clearly functions as a microsystem. In other words, each zone of the body has points that affect the
entire body. In addition to Tung’s extra points, Master Tung himself was aware of the conventional points in acu-
puncture evidenced by a chapter on his unique use of conventional points included in his original 1973 book. This
chapter is translated in its entirety and included in this present book.
As in conventional acupuncture, each point in Tung’s system is given a unique name in Chinese. The names
of the points can relate to the anatomical location of the point, the Zang Fu which the point influences, the five
phases, the five tissues, or the specific indications of a point. The numbering convention created for non-Chinese
speakers identifies the zone in which the point lies and the order in which the point was presented in Tung’s ori-
ginal 1973 text. For example, Ling Gu (22.05) is found in Zone 2, and is the fifth point in that zone. Additionally,
there were many points that Tung commonly used which were omitted from his original book, thus these points
are not given a numerical designation and are only referred to by their Chinese name. In this book, 23 of these
points are included and are listed in brackets within their corresponding zones as found in Table 1.
Zone Location Number of Points

1 Fingers 27
2 Palm and dorsal hand 11 (8)
3 Forearm 16
4 Upper Arm 17 (10)
5 Plantar aspect of foot 6
6 Dorsal aspect of foot 15
7 Lower leg/Calf 28
8 Thigh 32 (4)
9 Ear 8
10 Head 25 (2)
Note: there are also more than 160 additional points on the neck, and both the dorsal and
ventral trunk.
Table 1 - Point Distribution in Tung’s Acupuncture
Chinese Medical Theory and Tung’s Acupuncture

In Tung’s original book there is no discussion of Chinese medical theory, and in his own teaching, Tung rarely
mentioned any theory to his students. There is some controversy in the community of Tung’s Acupuncture prac-
titioners about how much Chinese medical theory should be used to understand, explain, and teach the system.
The title of Tung’s original 1973 text gives the first insight into this question. The original book in Chinese was
called “Dong Shi Zhen Jiu Zheng Jing Qi Xue Xue; A Study of Tung’s Lineage Acupuncture and Moxibustion –
Primary Channel Extra Points.” The term chosen to describe Tung’s points is notably 正經奇穴 Zheng Jing Qi Xue
– “Primary Channel Extra Points,” and is a clear reference to his points being located in relation to the channels
of regular acupuncture. Certainly, many points in Tung’s system overlap conventional acupuncture points with
identical indications (e.g., Huo Chuan 33.04 is located at Zhi Gou SJ-6; used in both Tung’s and conventional
acupuncture to treat constipation). Likewise, some of Tung’s points are named in relation to either conventional
channels or acupuncture points (e.g., Ce San Li 77.22 translates as “next to San Li,” a reference to its location
lateral to Zu San Li ST-36). It is clear that Tung’s points relate to the channels and conventional acupuncture
points, and can therefore be understood in reference to Chinese medical theory. This topic will be explored in
much greater depth in the chapters that follow.
According to one of Tung’s direct disciples, Dr. Wei-Chieh Young, every time questions were raised to Tung, he
would say, “Observe for yourself, then think about it” (Wei-Chieh Young, 2008a, p. 269/270). This is certainly the
reason why the original canon of point indications was broadened or changed over time and that in the course
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of this evolution even additional points were created by some of Tung’s students. This is also certainly why it is
appropriate to apply Chinese medical theory to Tung’s system even though Tung himself did not write about it. In
the classical Chinese tradition, good students were expected to take a small idea and then be able to expand it
beyond the original teaching. In the Shu Er (Book 7 of the Analects of Confucius), the Confucius says, “I do not
open up the truth to one who is not eager to get knowledge, nor help out any one who is not anxious to learn.
When I have presented one corner of a subject to any one, and he cannot from it learn the other three, I do not
repeat my lesson.” In a way then, we have to view Tung’s acupuncture as a living system to which we all can and
should contribute.
1.1. Conventions used in this book

Abbreviations of Channel Names
Lung LU Large Intestine L.I.
Stomach ST Spleen SP
Heart HT Small Intestine S.I.
Bladder BL Kidney KID
Pericardium PC San Jiao SJ
Gallbladder GB Liver LIV
Du Mai DU Ren Mai REN
Capitalization
All classical Chinese terms and specific expressions have been capitalized. Examples include: Small Taiji, Upper
Jiao, Qi, Blood, Zang Fu, Hand Tai Yang, etc.
For organs or organ systems, capitalization has been used when the Chinese Zang or Fu is meant exclusively;
example: Zang Liver. If the same organ is mentioned in the Western medical context it is not capitalized; examp-
le: liver cirrhosis.
Romanization
Chinese is a language that is quite different from European languages such as English, which are written with
alphabets. From the earliest times Chinese has been written with a logographic system where a “character”
represents a word or a part of a word. For people who cannot read Chinese characters, linguists have devel-
oped ways of Romanizing Chinese, in other words writing out the pronunciation of Chinese words with the Ro-
man alphabet. The two most common Romanization systems are Wade-Giles, the older of the two, and Hanyu
Pinyin (or Pinyin for short), the newer of the two. For example, “Tung” is the Wade-Giles Romanization of the
Chinese character 董, while “Dong” is the Pinyin Romanization for the same word. In both instances the word is
pronounced the same (with a “d” sound), although in the former a “d” sound is written with a “t.” Since Pinyin is
the more accepted academic standard today, throughout this book we adopt Pinyin spellings for most Chinese
words. The exceptions are for proper names that are readily known mostly in the Wade-Giles form (such as
Master Tung, or Chiang Kai Shek).
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Theoretical Basis
2. Theoretical Basis of Point Selection, Point Location,

and Point Indication in Tung’s Acupuncture
Chinese Medicine’s Guiding Principle

All branches of Chinese medicine, including the use of acupuncture, moxibustion, and medicinals, share com-
mon guiding principles first established in the Huang Di Nei Jing. Furthermore, all authentic lineages of medicine,
including the Tung family lineage of classical acupuncture, embody these very same principles. In the very first
chapter of the Su Wen (Shang Gu Tian Zhen Lun, Treatise on Heavenly Truth from High Antiquity) there is a
basic discussion that sets the key for all subsequent discourses in the text and for all of Chinese medicine as a
whole. At the beginning of this chapter Huang Di asks Qi Bo why contemporary people frequently suffer illnesses
and live short lives while people in ancient times enjoyed health and vigor until the age of 100. The answer that
Qi Bo gives begins to describe the main guiding principle in all of Chinese medicine. He says that “people of high
antiquity understood the Dao,” and then continues that they understood the workings of Yin and Yang, and knew
how to act in accord with the larger principles of the natural world. When Qi Bo says “Dao” he means the unifying
principles of nature. This is the simplest, most profound, and yet difficult to understand and apply of all principles
in medical practice.
Later physicians agree. The Qing Dynasty Shang Han Lun master Zheng Qin An said, “in the practice of me-
dicine, knowing how to use medicines is not difficult, what is difficult is knowing the pattern presentation. But
then, knowing the pattern presentation is not difficult; knowing Yin and Yang is what is difficult.” (Zheng, 2007)
Yin and Yang are Chinese scientists’ way of describing “understandable natural laws” and a way of understand-
ing “the workings of the entire universe.” (Unschuld, 2003) This is vitally important in the practice of medicine
because humans are a miniature version of the natural world, mirroring the positive and negative changes in
that environment. Thus, understanding change in natural world allows the physician to understand the human
body in both health and disease. Su Wen Chapter 74 (Zhi Zhen Yao Da Lun, Great Treatise on the Essentials of
the Most Reliable) says, “Heaven and earth are the grand principle. Man’s shen-spirit penetrates and reflects it.”
This, one of the most important passages in all the Nei Jing, clearly explains that the guiding principle in medical
practice is the understanding of the natural world and how humans interact within and in relation to that world.
When physicians fathom this, they understand how to rectifying disharmonies which create disease. In Chinese,
this philosophy of unity is described as “Heaven, Earth and Humanity in Harmony” (天地人和 tian di ren he), or
“Heaven and Humanity Unite as One” (天人合一 tian ren he yi). Translating these philosophical ideas into reliable
practical treatment strategies to benefit our patients is at the core of classical Chinese medicine.
2.1. Point Selection based on Correspondence in

Tung’s Acupuncture
A unifying concept which encompasses what has been outlined in detail in the previous paragraph is that of Cor-
respondence which can serve as an integrative model to help us understand human beings and their interaction
with nature and the universe. Within this model the human organism is viewed as a microcosm with structural and
functional characteristics corresponding to those of its immediate environment and nature, as well as to those of
the universe.
On a smaller scale, analogous rules of correspondence can be observed within the human organism which apart
from their philosophical implications, have been of wide practical use in acupuncture therapy. They provide us
with a reliable tool for point selection, location, and indication. This in turn also helps to meet scientific criteria:
acupuncture can be taught in a rational fashion, its results are reproducible, and can be communicated in a way
which is universally understood by all qualified readers.
In Tung’s system three sets of correspondences are essential for point selection and treatment strategy:
Image Correspondence – Channel Correspondence – Tissue Correspondence.
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Theoretical Basis
Diseased Diseased Diseased

Body Area Channel Tissue
Image Channel Tissue

Correspondence Correspondence Correspondence
Therapeutic Therapeutic Therapeutic

Body Area Channel Tissue
Therapeutic Point(s)
Fig. T-1
Flow chart illustrating the use of the three correspondences to identify effective acupuncture points
The flow chart in our figure T-1 provides a simplified overview of how effective acupuncture points can be iden-
tified using these three systems of correspondence. In essence a sufficiently complete and reliable Chinese
medical diagnosis focuses on three components, namely the diseased body area(s), the diseased channel(s),
and the diseased tissue(s). Each component of the diagnosis is then ‘processed’ through its appropriate system
of correspondence. The Image Correspondence identifies a therapeutically effective body area(s), the Channel
Correspondence identifies therapeutically effective channel(s), and the Tissue Correspondence identifies the
therapeutically effective tissue(s). The three systems eventually converge to yield the therapeutic point(s).
In the following paragraphs we will explain the three systems of correspondence in some detail to make the
reader familiar with the structure of Tung’s thinking. In the main body of this book which describes and analyses
Master Tung’s points and their indications in detail we will try to explain each point’s indication and mode of action
within the framework of correspondence.
2.1.1. Image Correspondence

As can be inferred from the flow chart of our figure T-1 the Image Correspondence contains a set of rules that
enables the therapist – once the diseased body region has been properly diagnosed – to identify one or more
body regions suitable for needling. An important aspect of Tung’s system is implicit in this definition, namely that
the diseased area itself is not needled. All acupuncture points are distal points.
The key symbol and term used to describe the Image Correspondence of body parts vis-à-vis each other is the
Taiji. The term Taiji (太極) literally means “grand ultimate,” and refers to the basic concept that Yin and Yang
theory describes the movement of the entire cosmos. The word Taiji has been applied to medicine by many clas-
sical physicians, and several writers describe the body as being comprised of numerous “Taiji Holograms” (Taiji
Quanxi 太極全息) (Yang 1997, pg. 247). An alternative term sometimes used is “holographic correspondence.”
Within the context of Tung’s acupuncture Taiji means that all properties – or in modern parlance, all information –
of the whole body is also contained in its individual parts and vice versa. Consequently, each part of the body can
influence every other part through its anatomical and functional relationships with the whole organism. It is this
model of mutual interrelationship between corresponding parts which provides the rationale for treating diseased
structures by needling distant and analogous healthy areas.
We note in passing that modern science has shown several aspects of this picture to partly correlate with contem-
porary findings. Without embarking on a detailed analysis we wish to briefly mention three of them. Embryonic
cells contain enough genetic information to develop into a whole organism, and even in adulthood cells can retain
some of this potential. Thus, in the extreme, one cell “corresponds” to a whole organism. Another example is the
surface of the sensory-motor cortex of the brain which looks like a distorted map of the whole body and governs
important input-output relations of the limbs and trunk. Here a part of the body, the cortex, “corresponds” to a
whole system. Yet another well-documented, though poorly understood phenomenon is “referred pain” which, in
contrast to radiating pain, appears at distant areas of the trunk or extremities during diseases of internal organs.
The interpretation within Chinese coordinates would be that the sites where the pain is actually felt “correspond”
to the diseased organ.
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Theoretical Basis
The three Taiji of Tung’s acupuncture (Young 2008b) are of different scaling which, as will become clear in the
following paragraphs, is the reasons for their names:
Large Taiji – Medium Taiji – Small Taiji
Large Taiji
In the Large Taiji the parts corresponding with each other are of approximately the same size and proportion.
The term Large Taiji is used in two different contexts, namely (A) when treating diseased extremities or (B) when
treating diseased areas of the trunk (including the Three Jiao and Zang Fu located within these areas), and of
the head.
Large Taiji (A)
In the Large Taiji (A) diseased parts of extremities are projected onto corresponding areas of other extremities.
This limb to limb correspondence is found originally in martial arts and Qigong classics, and in the internal martial
arts is described as the Three External Harmonies (外三合) of the Six Harmonies (六合). Another approach to
understanding this kind of Taiji is perhaps implicit in the Su Wen Chapter 63 on Miu Ci, the so-called misleading
piercing: instead of needling a diseased area, “the piercing is applied on the basis of a crosswise connection
between left and right” (commentary by Hu Tianxiong, cited in Unschuld and Tessenow 2011, p.131).
The “geometric” rules for the Large Taiji correspondence of the extremities are depicted in our figure T-2.
Fig. T-2
Large Taiji (A): Correspondence of the extremities
The simplest constellation is that a diseased extremity is projected onto its opposite counterpart. Thus arm
corresponds to arm, and leg corresponds to leg. This correspondence can be used in the ‘normal’ orientation
with hands loosely hanging down by the sides and feet resting on the ground. The left half of the upper panel in
figure T-2 depicts this situation (Correspondence Arm – Arm and Correspondence Leg – Leg). In this orientation
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Points on the Fingers - Zone 1
Points on the Fingers

Zone 1
Points 11.01 – 11.27
Zone 1
Points 11.01, 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06
Fig. Z1-1
Right hand, palmar surface Left hand, palmar surface
DIPJ = distal interphalangeal joint, PIPJ = proximal interphalangeal joint, MCPJ = metacarpo-phalangeal joint
Point Locations Point Indications

11.01 Da Jian (Big Distance) Heart disease, knee pain, hernia, corner of the eye pain,
On the palmar aspect of the index finger, midway between and a bearing down pain of the testes; mounting pain
the PIP and MCP joints on the radial margin of the (疝 Shan – e.g., inguinal hernia), Small Intestine Qi (小腸氣)
phalangeal bone; on the Large Intestine channel Reaction areas: Heart, Large and Small Intestines
11.02 Xiao Jian (Small Distance) Dyspnea, eye pain, chronic bronchitis, expectoration of
On the palmar aspect of the index finger, midway between yellow mucous, palpitations, mounting pain (疝 Shan –
Da Jian (11.01) and the PIP joint on the radial margin of inguinal or femoral hernia), knee pain, enteritis, Small
the phalangeal bone; on the Large Intestine channel Intestine Qi (小腸氣)
Reaction areas: Lung, Heart, Six Fu-bowels
11.03 Fu Jian (Floating Distance) Tooth pain, urethritis, stomachache, hernia, mounting pain
On the border of the distal 1/3 and the middle 1/3 of the (疝 Shan), Small Intestine Qi (小腸氣)
palmar middle phalanx of the index finger at the radial Reaction areas: Heart, Six Fu-bowels
margin of the phalangeal bone; on the Large Intestine
channel
11.04 Wai Jian (Outer Distance) Same indications as Fu Jian (11.03)

On the border of the middle 1/3 and the proximal 1/3 of Reaction areas: Heart, Six Fu-bowels
the palmar middle phalanx of the index finger at the radial
channel
11.05 Zhong Jian (Center Distance) Dizziness, dyspnea, palpitations, knee pain, mounting pain
Midway between the PIP and MCP joints on the midline (疝 shan)
of the palmar proximal phalanx of the index finger; on the Reaction areas: Lung, Heart, Six Fu-bowels
Large Intestine channel
11.06 Huan Chao (Return to Nest) Vaginal swelling, cervicitis, uterine myoma, leucorrhea,
On the center of the ulnar side of the middle phalanx of the frequent urination, dysmenorrhea, habitual miscarriage;
ring finger; on the San Jiao channel reproductive disorders related to Liver or Kidney patterns
Reaction areas: Liver, Kidney
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Comments on Indications of Da Jian (11.01), Xiao Jian (11.02), Fu Jian (11.03), Wai Jian
(11.04), and Zhong Jian (11.05)
Image Correspondence
Depending on whether the Large, Medium, Small Taiji or their inverted orientations are used, Da Jian (11.01),
Xiao Jian (11.02), Fu Jian (11.03), Wai Jian (11.04), and Zhong Jian (11.05) either correspond to the Lower Jiao,
inguinal and uro-genital areas, or to the Middle / Upper Jiao, head and face (including mouth and eyes).
Channel Correspondence
Da Jian (11.01), Xiao Jian (11.02), Fu Jian (11.03), Wai Jian (11.04), and Zhong Jian (11.05) are all located on
– or adjacent to – the Large Intestine channel. The Large Intestine channel by itself and via the Stomach chan-
nel (same name correspondence) influences the face (including especially the teeth and eyes) and the gastro-
intestinal tract. The indication for respiratory deficits can be understood through channel correspondences with
Lung (Yang Ming Large Intestine – Tai Yin Lung, internal – external pairing). Inguinal hernia and impaired vision
are associated with the Liver channel, which has a branching and connecting channel correspondence with the
Large Intestine (Yang Ming – Jue Yin). In cases of cardiac dysfunction and its consequences (e.g., painful edema
of the knee joints) the alleviating effects of the points are mediated by the Stomach channel (same name cor-
respondence) via its channel divergence which penetrates the Heart Zang. Furthermore, according to Ling Shu
Chapter 11 (Jing Bie, Channel Divergences) the Liver channel divergence reaches the Heart. Symptoms such
as dizziness, vertigo and blurred vision occurring together may be due to combined dysfunctions of the Liver and
the cardio-vascular system; both are covered by the channel correspondences described. Furthermore, in Tung’s
system points that treat the Heart are also useful for knee pain.
Tissue / Zang Fu Correspondence
Da Jian (11.01), Xiao Jian (11.02), Fu Jian (11.03) and Wai Jian (11.04) are located where needling close to the
bone will go along or through the tendons of the lumbrical and interosseus muscles, which, insert at the ulnar and
radial sides of the phalangeal bones. Needling the tendons will contribute to harmonizing and soothing the Liver.
Needling Zhong Jian (11.05) will penetrate the tendon of the flexor digitorum muscles in addition which corre-
sponds to tendon and harmonizes the Liver.
Da Jian (11.01), Xiao Jian (11.02), Fu Jian (11.03), Wai Jian (11.04), and Zhong Jian (11.05) are all needled with
cutting or shaving the bone technique, which invigorates the Kidney.
Needling and / or Manipulation

Perpendicular needling closely along the edge of the phalangeal bone (“cutting or shaving the bone”).
For detailed needling instructions see the Appendix of this section.
The traditional prescription describes needling a point shallowly for symptoms located close by and increasing
insertion depth when targeting more remote pathologies. For the points described in this section, needling 0.1 –
0.2 cun preferentially treats anatomically closer structures such as the head, face, heart and chest, while need-
ling 0.3 cun and deeper treats hernia and knee joint complaints.
Traditional guidelines also contraindicate bilateral needling of Da Jian (11.01), Xiao Jian (11.02), Ju Jian (11.03),
Wai Jian (11.04) and Zhong Jian (11.05). Furthermore, the left (i.e., Yang) side is needled in males and the right
(i.e., Yin) side in females. If symptoms are unilateral, needling can be done contralaterally regardless of gender.
Special recommendations
For treatment of hernia Miriam Lee recommends needling Da Jian (11.01), Xiao Jian (11.02) Wai Jian (11.04),
and Zhong Jian (11.05) combined with bleeding the area of the medial malleolus. Da Jian (11.01), Xiao Jian
(11.02), Fu Jian (11.03), Wai Jian (11.04), and /or Zhong Jian (11.05) can be combined with Da Dun LIV-1. The
Zhen Jiu Zi Sheng Jing (Wang 2014) says that Da Dun (LIV-1) is especially effective at treating pain at the tip of
the penis.
Comments on Indications of Huan Chao (11.06)
In the Large and Medium Taiji the location of Huan Chao (11.06) corresponds to the region of the reproductive
system.
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Huan Chao (11.06) is located on the San Jiao channel. It regulates the San Jiao and invigorates the Kidney via
the branching and connecting channel correspondence (Shao Yang – Shao Yin). In Master Tung’s system all
points on the ring finger also pertain to the Liver, and Huan Chao (11.06) harmonizes the Liver to disperse Qi
stagnation. This is because the Shao Yang San Jiao communicates with the Shao Yang Gallbladder, a channel
commonly used to move stagnation in the Liver (e.g., herbs such as Chai Hu Bupleurum move stagnant Liver Qi
by mainly entering the Foot Shao Yang Gallbladder). Furthermore, according to Ling Shu Chapter 10 (Jing Mai,
On the Channels), the San Jiao channel governs disorders of the Qi, and thus can effectively regulate Qi.
Huan Chao (11.06) is located where perpendicular needling goes through the tendons of the lumbrical and
interosseus muscles which insert at the ulnar and radial sides of the phalangeal bones. Needling the tendons
contributes to harmonizing and soothing the Liver. Touching the bone with the needle tip enhances its effect on
the Kidney.

Perpendicular insertion until the bone is touched, or needling along the palmar surface of the bone (cutting or
shaving the bone technique).
Usually Huan Chao (11.06) is only needled on one side. For infertility, habitual miscarriage, and other dysfunction
of the female reproductive system Huan Chao (11.06) is combined with Fu Ke (11.24) on opposite sides.
For uterine pain after abortion combine Huan Chao (11.06) with Zhong Ji (REN-3) and Zi Gong (M-CA-18).
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Zone 1
Points 11.07, 11.08, 11.09, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.13
Fig. Z1-2
Right hand, dorsal surface Right hand, dorsal surface
DIPJ = distal interphalangeal joint, PIPJ = proximal interphalangeal joint, MCPJ = metacarpo-phalangeal joint
Point Locations Point Indications

11.07 Zhi Si Ma (Finger Rapid Horses) Chest pain, pleurisy, rhinitis, acne, dermatitis, otitis, tinnitus
3 point group; evenly distributed on the dorsal middle Reaction area: Lung
phalanx of the index finger along the ulnar margin of the
phalangeal bone; on the Large Intestine channel
11.08 Zhi Wu Jin (Finger Five Metal) Enteritis, abdominal pain, fish bone stuck in the throat
2 point group; evenly distributed on the medial line of the Reaction area: Lung
dorsal proximal phalanx of the index finger along the ulnar
channel
11.09 Xin Xi (Heart Knee) Knee pain, scapular pain at the area of Gao Huang Shu
2 point group; radial and ulnar to the midpoint of the dorsal (BL-43)
middle phalanx of the middle finger at the margin of the Reaction area: Heart
phalangeal bone; on the Pericardium channel
11.10 Mu Huo (Wood Fire) Hemiplegia, knee and calf pain, straw-shoe wind (草鞋風)
At the center of the DIP joint on the dorsal aspect of the Activates heart and blood circulation because of its
middle finger; on the Pericardium channel closeness to Zhong Chong (PC-9)
Reaction areas: Heart, Liver
11.11 Fei Xin (Lung Heart) Neck pain, low spinal lumbar pain, muscle pain of the lower
2 point group; evenly distributed along the dorsal midline leg (e.g. gastrocnemius pain)
of the middle finger, between the DIP and PIP joints, on Reaction areas: Heart, Lung
the Pericardium channel
11.12 Er Jiao Ming (Two Corners Bright) Low back pain, pain of the nose bone, supra-orbital pain
2 point group; evenly distributed along the dorsal midline Reaction area: Kidney
of the middle finger, between the PIP and MCP joints, on
the Pericardium channel
11.13 Dan (Gallbladder) Palpitations, childhood night crying, hysteria (Gallbladder

2 point group; radial and ulnar to the midpoint of the dorsal vacuity patterns), knee pain
proximal phalanx of the middle finger at the margin of the Reaction area: Gallbladder
phalangeal bone, on the Pericardium channel
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Comments on Indications of Zhi Si Ma (11.07) and Zhi Wu Jin (11.08)
In the Large and Medium Taiji these points cover the abdomen and Lower Jiao. In the inverted Large and Medium
Taiji they correspond to the Upper Jiao and the face.
Zhi Si Ma (11.07) and Zhi Wu Jin (11.08) are located on – or adjacent to – the Large Intestine channel.
Zhi Si Ma (11.07) is located on the Large Intestine channel which itself reaches the nose (rhinitis). The Large
Intestine Luo vessel reaches the ear thereby treating tinnitus. The indication for chest pain and pleurisy can be
understood through channel correspondences with Lung (Large Intestine – Lung, internal – external pairing).
This correspondence also covers skin diseases (acne, dermatitis) since the tissue of the Lung is the skin.
Together with its same named channel, the Yang Ming Stomach, the Large Intestine channel treats gastro-
intestinal tract disorders (abdominal pain, enteritis). When the syndrome “fishbone stuck in the throat” is taken
literally the beneficial influence of Zhi Wu Jin (11.08) can be viewed as a consequence of the Large Intestine and
Lung channels influencing the (externally – internally coupled) larynx and pharynx. When, however, the feeling
of something stuck in the throat (plum pit Qi) is caused by depressed Liver Qi, the alleviating effect would rather
be attributed to Large Intestine’s harmonizing effect on the Liver via its branching and connecting channel corre-
spondence (Yang Ming – Jue Yin).
Zhi Si Ma (11.07) and Zhi Wu Jin (11.08) are located where needling close to the bone will go along or through
where the tendons of the lumbrical and interosseus muscles insert at the ulnar and radial sides of the phalangeal
bones. Needling the tendons contributes to harmonizing and soothing the Liver providing for smooth flow of Qi.
Needling Zhi Si Ma (11.07) and Zhi Wu Jin (11.08) penetrates the skin and touches the bone. Therefore they cor-
respond to Lung (skin), and Kidney (bone). While their effects on the upper (throat) and lower (lung) respiratory
system are prominent, any effects on Kidney (or bones) are obviously missing from the indications.

Perpendicularly along the edge of the phalangeal bone (cutting or shaving the bone technique); 0.2 – 0.3 cun in
depth.
Miriam Lee states that Zhi Si Ma (11.07) treats flank pain due to any cause.
Wei-Chieh Young states that Zhi Si Ma (11.07) is very effective for shoulder pain. Furthermore it can be helpful
during delactation because Zhi Si Ma (11.07) is a finger point analogue to the leg Si Ma points (88.17, 18, 19),
which treat the chest (in the Large Taiji) and are located on the Stomach channel that crosses the breast region.
This is one example for Zhi Si Ma (11.07) acting like the Si Ma points on the leg, the difference being that leg
points are more suitable for treating chronic patterns.
For treating skin diseases of the fingers on the palmar side Wei-Chieh Young recommends to combine Zhi Si Ma
(11.07) with Mu (11.17).
All points named “Wu Jin” and “Qian Jin” are indicated for diseases of the abdomen, intestines, and throat. The
word “Jin” means metal and is a reference to the Large Intestine channel system which connects all these areas.
However, Zhi Wu Jin (11.08) is less effective than Shou Wu Jin (33.08) and Shou Qian Jin (33.09) on the forearm,
or Zu Wu Jin (77.25), and Zu Qian Jin (77.24) on the lower leg.
Comments on Indications of Xin Xi (11.09), Mu Huo (11.10), Fei Xin (11.11), Er Jiao Ming
(11.12), and Dan (11.13)
Image and Channel Correspondences

Xin Xi (11.09), Mu Huo (11.10), Fei Xin (11.11), Er Jiao Ming (11.12), and Dan (11.13) are located on the middle
finger.
The symbolism and correspondence associated with their locations have two aspects. On the one hand, looking
at the dorsum of the hand gives the image of the middle finger representing the longitudinal axis of the hand and,
in a holographic analogy, of the back of the trunk and the Du Mai (similar to Korean Hand Acupuncture mapping).
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This explains why Mu Huo (11.10), Fei Xin (11.11), and Er Jiao Ming (11.12), which are all located on the dorsal
midline of the middle finger, alleviate pain of the back and spine. The points – due to their location on the Pericar-
dium channel – also activate the Kidney (channel clock Yin/Yin neighbor of the Pericardium) which would support
the vertebral bone structure.
Furthermore, points on the middle finger are on – or close to – the Pericardium channel, which explains their ef-
fects on the heart. Via the same name correspondence Pericardium interacts with Liver (Hand Jue Yin – Foot Jue
Yin) which aids in treating Liver wind (stroke). The effects on the knees are primarily focused on pain radiating
along the Stomach channel as the Pericardium interacts with Stomach via the branching and connecting channel
correspondence (Hand Jue Yin – Foot Yang Ming). If the dorsal aspect of the middle finger mirrors the Du Mai,
then Fei Xin (11.11) is in a similar location to Gao Huang Shu (BL-43), a treatment point in Tung’s acupuncture
for knee pain when bled.
One of the indications for Mu Huo (11.10) is “straw-shoe wind“ (草鞋風), a disease term in Chinese medicine that
refers to itching and pain with sores that begin in the upper thigh and travel down to the foot. The Song of the
Jade Dragon from the Zhen Jiu Da Cheng says that red swollen legs, known as straw-shoe wind, are treated with
Kun Lun (BL-60), Shen Mai (BL-62) and Tai Xi (KID-3). Other classical points that treat this condition include San
Yin Jiao (SP-6), Yang Ling Quan (GB-34) and Xuan Zhong (GB-39).
Xin Xi (11.09) and Dan (11.13) are located where needling close to the bone will go along or through the tendons
of the lumbrical and interosseus muscles, which insert at the ulnar and radial sides of the phalangeal bones.
Needling the tendons will contribute to harmonizing and soothing the Liver providing for smooth movement of
Qi and extinguishing wind in cases of stroke. Touching the bone will invigorate the Kidney which assists in the
treatment of back pain. Touching the bone also treats Fear associated with the Kidney as in the indications for
Dan (11.13). The same Tissue / Zang Fu Correspondences exist for Mu Huo (11.10), Fei Xin (11.11), and Er Jiao
Ming (11.12) although the tendon involved is that of the finger extensor muscles.

Xin Xi (11.09) and Dan (11.13) – Perpendicular needling along the edge of the phalangeal bone (cutting or
shaving the bone) 0.2 – 0.3 cun deep.
Mu Huo (11.10), Fei Xin (11.11), and Er Jiao Ming (11.12) – Tangential needling under the skin and connective
tissue, aiming towards the little finger.
Tung used Mu Huo (11.10) when he treated President Lon Nol of Cambodia for stroke. The traditional needling
recommendation is to needle with 5 minutes retention on the first treatment, 3 minutes retention on the second
treatment 5 days later, and 1 minute retention on the third treatment 5 days after the second.
Wei-Chieh Young states that the Xin Xi points (11.09) are among the most frequently used Tung points for knee
joint pain.
Miriam Lee reports that the Xin Xi points (11.09) also treat shoulder pain and relax shoulder muscles.
For treatment of whiplash Fei Xin (11.11) can be combined with San Jian (L.I.-3) as a guiding point.
Wei-Chieh Young recommends Er Jiao Ming (11.12) for high intraocular pressure (Glaucoma).
Miriam Lee recommends Er Jiao Ming (11.12) “especially for twisted or wrenched lower back. One cannot breathe,
one cannot stand straight, one cannot move” (Lee, 2002, p.18).
Dan (11.13) has an effect similar to Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction).
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Symptoms, Syndromes and Diseases
4. Identifying Points by Symptoms, Syndromes, and

Diseases
In a way this register is the inverse of the previous section “Tung’s Points – Their Locations and Indications.” After
a symptom or deficit has been diagnosed this list helps the reader to search for points which may be applicable.
Of course many similar symptoms (e.g. dizziness, back pain etc.) can be due to very diverse underlying syn-
dromes. Therefore points listed for a given complaint will be equally diverse which reflects their specific relevance
within the causal chain or the time course of a disease.
Therefore this section must be viewed as a point finder rather than a list of point combinations or Dao Ma groups
directly suitable for treatment. Which of the points listed under a certain complaint can be combined for a given
case must then be determined from their modes of action (Image Correspondence, Channel Correspondence
etc. as described in the previous section) in relation to the syndrome pattern.
Later in this book we will present a number of treatment recommendations consisting of established point com-
binations and Dao Ma Groups taken from various sources.
abdominal cramps, urgent diarrhea activation of heart and blood circulation

(33.10) Chang Men (11.10) Mu Huo
abdominal distension alcohol intoxication

(44.07) Bei Mian (99.01) Er Huan
(66.09) Shui Qu
allergies
(88.26) Shang Jiu Li
(99.05) Jin Er
(1010.15) Fu Kuai
Shi Shui amenorrhea
abdominal distension, acute (66.02) Mu Fu
(1010.10) Si Fu Er anal prolapse
(1010.11) Si Fu Yi (33.01) Qi Men
(33.02) Qi Jiao
abdominal gas bloating
(33.03) Qi Zheng
(33.01) Qi Men
(33.02) Qi Jiao anemia
(33.03) Qi Zheng (33.07) Huo Fu Hai
abdominal pain angina pectoris

(11.08) Zhi Wu Jin (55.01) Huo Bao
(33.09) Shou Qian Jin
(55.05) Hua Gu Si ankle, sprained
(66.05) Men Jin (33.04) Huo Chuan
(1010.15) Fu Kuai
anti-bacterial point
(1010.17) Qi Kuai
(44.05) Hou Zhi
Ma Ji
anus diseases
abdominal pain and indigestion
(33.10) Chang Men
due to chronic pancreatitis
(11.18) Pi Zhong aphasia
(1010.07) Zong Shu
abscesses
(11.26) Zhi Wu aphasia due to stroke
(77.27) Wai San Guan (88.29) Nei Tong Guan
acne aphasia due to stroke

(11.07) Zhi Si Ma (88.30) Nei Tong Shan
(99.07) Er Bei (88.31) Nei Tong Tian
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Regular Channel Points
5. Tung’s Use of Regular Channel Points

The material in this section was originally included as “Tung’s Revised Indications for the Points on the Fourteen
Channels,” a chapter in Master Tung’s 1973 text. In that chapter Tung gives a list of conventional acupuncture
points and then his specific indications for these points. Some of these indications are not surprising, but some
are different from the typical indications associated with these points in regular acupuncture texts.
One of the important things this section of Tung’s writing teaches us is that Tung was aware of the conventional
points of acupuncture. Furthermore, this section makes obvious the fact that many of Tung’s points do in fact
overlap in location with conventional points. Here the entire section of Tung’s original book is translated with
added commentaries. To make the original text clear, translation is followed by a section named “commentary.”
This section refers to several groups of bloodletting points found on the dorsal drunk (DT area) and ventral trunk
(VT area). These points are not explained in detail in this text and readers are referred to McCann, 2014 for more
information.
Lung Channel
Yun Men (LU-1), Zhong Fu (LU-2) – scarlet fever (use bloodletting method)
Commentary: Scarlet fever is caused by streptococcus pyogenes infection leading to sore throat, fever, bright
red “strawberry” tongue, and fine, red rash. In Chinese medical terms this is a type of epidemic heat toxins.
Tian Fu (LU-3) – sciatica related to the Heart channel (use with Xia Bai LU-4)
Chi Ze (LU-5), Kong Zui (LU-6) – asthma related to the Lung channel
Lie Que (LU-7), Yu Ji (LU-10) – bone pain, aching and numbness of the whole body
Commentary: These indications are similar to the indications Tung gives for Chong Zi (22.01) and Chong
Xian (22.02), points in a similar location to Yu Ji (LU-10).
Shao Shang (LU-11) – bleed for nosebleeds (in children under 3, gently pinch the point for 5 seconds; one cannot
use needle on these patients)
Large Intestine Channel

Fu Tu (L.I.-18), Tian Ding (L.I.-17) – bloodlet to treat throat inflammation
Commentary: This is an example of bloodletting the local area that is typical of the anterior trunk points in
Tung’s acupuncture; this is the same indication as Hou E Jiu (VT.01), points located in the throat area which
are bled for similar functions (see McCann 2008).
Wen Liu (L.I.-7), Xia Lian (L.I.-8) – foot pain; treat together for Lung channel sciatica
Commentary: Large Intestine channel can treat Kidney channel through the opposite clock channel relation-
ship. In the large Taiji projection this area relates to the lower back, and (through the limb to limb relationship)
the lower leg, which is an area commonly effected by sciatica. In Tung’s acupuncture Lung channel sciatica
can be seen when sciatica is accompanied by wasting of the thenar eminence and the area of He Gu (L.I.-4).
In terms of Chinese medical pattern diagnosis wasting in this area of the hand also indicates generalized Qi
and Blood vacuity.
He Gu (L.I.-4), Qu Chi (L.I.-11) – use together to treat headache
He Gu (L.I.-4) – abdominal pain
Bi Nao (L.I.-14) – foot pain (needle unilaterally); dizziness due to hypertension (needle bilaterally)
Commentary: The indication of foot pain is similar to other points in this area of the arm such as Jian Zhong
(44.06). For unilateral complaints needling is done contralaterally, and for internal complaints needling can
be done bilaterally.
Shou San Li (L.I.-10) – numbness of the hands
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Index of Point Combinations and Dao Ma Groups
6. Therapeutic Index of Selected Established

Point Combinations and Dao Ma Groups
Definitions of frequently used Dao Ma point group names:

San Jie Mei 三姐妹 (Three Sisters) Dao Ma Group: Jie Mei Yi (88.04), Jie Mei Er (88.05), Jie Mei San (88.06)
San Zhong San Zhen 三重三針 (Three Weights Three Needles) Dao Ma Group: Yi Zhong (77.05), Er Zhong
(77.06), San Zhong (77.07)
Shang San Huang 上三黃 (Upper Three Yellow) Dao Ma Group: Ming Huang (88.12), Tian Huang (88.13), Qi
Huang (88.14)
Shen Tong San Zhen 腎通三針 (Penetrate Kidney Three Needles) Dao Ma Group: Tong Shen (88.09), Tong Wei
(88.10), Tong Bei (88.11)
Xia San Huang 下三皇 (Lower Three Emperors) Dao Ma Group: Tian Huang (77.17) or Shen Guan (77.18), Di
Huang (77.19), and Ren Huang (77.21)
Zu Jiu Li 足九里 (Leg Nine Miles) Dao Ma Group: Zhong Jiu Li (88.25), Shang Jiu Li (88.26), Xia Jiu Li (88.27)
Zu San Tong 足三通 (Leg Three Penetrations) Dao Ma Group: Tong Guan (88.01), Tong Shan (88.02), Tong Tian
(88.03)
Zu Si Ma 足駟馬 (Leg Rapid Horses) Dao Ma Group: Si Ma Zhong (88.17), Si Ma Shang (88.18), Si Ma Xia
(88.19)
Guidelines for using this Section

This section presents point protocols for commonly seen diseases. These protocols are meant as possible sug-
gestions from a variety of Chinese and English language sources written by experienced practitioners of Tung’s
acupuncture, as well as the clinical experience of the authors of this text. Protocols listed in this section are
possible treatments but not the only ones that will be clinically effective. Readers are encouraged to compare the
points listed below with their descriptions presented earlier in this text to get a better idea when these protocols
will be effective. In each case the clinician should take into consideration the image, channel and tissue corre-
spondences for the points listed. Furthermore, points should be examined or palpated for reactivity (e.g., pain
on palpation, tissue changes along the relevant channels, visible spider nevi or venous congestion, etc…). Even
more so than a treatment formulary, this section should stimulate thought about how each of the diseases listed
can be treated. When appropriate the original author (e.g., Young, Hu, Lee, etc…) of each protocol is listed by
last name. When no source is listed the protocol is generally utilized by a number of authors, or comes from the
experience or research of the authors of this text.
In some protocols points on the trunk for bleeding are referenced. Since these points are not discussed in this
text, the description of location is given in the footnotes.
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Overview of Categories of Disease

6.1 External Disease Patterns
6.2 Disease Patterns of the Sensory Orifices
6.2.1 Ears
6.2.2 Eyes
6.2.3 Nose
6.3 Lung Disease Patterns
6.4 Heart and Chest Disease Patterns (Including Mind-Affect Disorders)
6.4.1 Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders of the Chest

6.4.2 Mind-Affect Disorders (Jing-Shen Bing)
6.5 Spleen, Stomach and Intestine Disease Patterns (Including Diabetes)
6.6 Liver Disease Patterns (Including Hypertension)
6.7 Kidney and Bladder Disease Patterns
6.8 Disease Patterns of the Channels and Network Vessels (Including Pain Management and Stroke)
6.8.1 Head
6.8.2 Facial Region
6.8.3 Shoulder Region
6.8.4 Neck and Back
6.8.5 Upper Extremities
6.8.6 Lower Extremities
6.8.7 Stroke (Zhong Feng)
6.9 Gynecology and Obstetrics Disease Patterns
6.9.1 Menstrual Disorders
6.9.2 Vaginal and Vulvar Disorders

6.9.3 Disorders of the Uterus
6.9.4 Disorders of the Fallopian Tubes and Ovaries
6.9.5 Breast Disorders
6.9.6 Disorders of Pregnancy and Fertility
6.9.7 Other Women’s Disorders
6.10 Miscellaneous
6.11 Points by Chinese Medical Function
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6.1. External Disease Patterns

Aversion to Cold (from a Vacuity Pattern)
1. Da Zhui (DU-14), Ling Gu (22.05), Shen Guan (77.18) (Young)
Common Cold, Influenza

1. Gan Mao Yi (88.07), Gan Mao Er (88.08), Mu (11.17)
2. Ling Gu (22.05), Da Bai (22.04) (Hu)
3. San Cha San
4. Mu (11.17)
Common Cold with High Fever

1. Ling Gu (22.05), Da Bai (22.04), bleed along Wu Ling (DT.04)
Headache (due to Common Cold)

1. Di Zong (44.09), He Gu (LI-4), Ling Gu (22.05) (Hu)
2. Bleed upper back (e.g., around Da Zhui DU-14) (Hu)
Sore Throat
1. Bleed around San Zhong Dao Ma group (77.05, 77.06, 77.07) (Young)
2. Ce San Li (77.22), Ling Gu (22.05) (Hu)
3. Zu Qian Jin (77.24), Zu Wu Jin (77.25), Wai San Guan (77.27)
6.2. Disease Patterns of the Sensory Orifices

6.2.1. Ears
Tinnitus
1. Zu Si Ma Dao Ma group (88.17, 88.18, 88.19), Shen Guan (77.18)
2. Shen Guan (77.18), Di Huang (77.19), Ling Gu (22.05) (Hu)
3. Wan Shun Yi (22.08), Wan Shun Er (22.09) (Hu)
4. San Cha San
Diminished Aural Acuity

1. Shen Guan (77.18)
2. San Cha San
Otitis Externa
1. Tong Shen (88.09), Huo Ying (66.03), Ling Gu (22.05), Wan Shun Yi (22.08) (Hu)
2. Bleed around lateral malleolus (Hu)
Otitis Media
1. Shen Guan (77.18), Ling Gu (22.05), Huo Ying (66.03), San Zhong San Zhen Dao Ma group (77.05, 77.06,
77.07) (Hu)
2. Bleed around lateral malleolus (Hu)
3. Bleed Zhi Wu (11.26) for suppuration (Young)
6.2.2. Eyes
Eye Disorders in General
1. From Heart patterns: Di Zong (44.09), Shang Bai (22.03), Tong Guan (88.01), Tong Shan (88.02); bleed
anterior lower leg along Yang Ming channel (Hu)
2. From Liver patterns: Shang San Huang Dao Ma group (88.13, 88.12, 88.14); bleed area around Yang Ling
Quan (GB-34) and Zu San Li (ST-36) (Hu)
3. From Kidney patterns: Xia San Huang Dao Ma Group (77.17/18, 77.19, 77.21), bleed medial lower leg (Hu)
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Blurry Vision
1. Ming Huang (88.12), Qi Huang (88.14)
2. Shen Guan (77.18), Guang Ming (77.28) (Young)
3. Blurry vision from glaucoma: Bleed Wu Ling (DT.04)5, needle Xia San Huang Dao Ma Group (77.17/18,
77.19, 77.21), Ling Gu (22.05)
Redness of the Eyes

1. Shang Bai (22.03), Huo San (66.12)
2. Bleed ear apex
Cataract
1. Shui Xiang (66.14), Guang Ming (77.28)
2. Shen Guan (77.18), Guang Ming (77.28)
3. Xia San Huang Dao Ma Group (77.17/18, 77.19, 77.21)
4. Moxa cones over closed eyes (use extreme caution)
Points that Brighten the Eyes [Ming Mu 明目]

1. Shen Guan (77.18), Ming Huang (88.12), Di Huang (77.19) (Hu)
Glaucoma
1. Xia San Huang Dao Ma group (77.17/18, 19, 21)
2. Ling Gu (22.05), Guang Ming (77.28, i.e., Jiao Xin KID-8)
Night Blindness
1. Shang San Huang Dao Ma group (88.12, 13, 14)
Presbyopia
1. Shang San Huang Dao Ma group (88.12, 13, 14)
3. San Cha San
4. Zhong Bai 22.06, Xia Bai 22.07
6.2.3. Nose
Nasal Obstruction
1. From Common Cold: Jian Zhong (44.06) (Young)
2. From Common Cold: Ling Gu (22.05), Si Ma Zhong (88.17) (Hu)
3. Mu (11.17)
4. Men Jin (66.05) (Young)
Allergic Rhinitis
1. Zu Si Ma Dao Ma group (88.17, 88.18, 88.19), Mu (11.17) (Young)
2. Si Ma Zhong (88.17), Si Ma Shang (88.18)
3. Ma Kuai Shui (1010.14) – as guiding point
Sinus Infection (Bi Yan 鼻炎)

1. Si Ma Zhong (88.17), Si Ma Shang (88.18), Ling Xian (LI-20), Bi Yi (1010.22) (Hu)
2. Mu (11.17), Zu Si Ma Dao Ma group (88.17, 88.18, 88.19) (Young)
6.3. Lung Disease Patterns

Pneumonia
1. Chong Zi (22.01), Chong Xian (22.02)
2. Da Bai (22.04)
5 Three lines located along Du Mai (T1 to T10), outer Bladder channel (T1 to T8), and 6 cun lateral to Du Mai
(T2 to T8)
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Needling Guidelines
7. Tung’s Needling Guidelines

Tung’s acupuncture typically utilizes a minimum number of needles per treatment, and Tung himself was said
to usually not use more than 6 needles in each treatment. Considering the wide range of channel and image
correspondences, it is easy to see how one point can treat numerous conditions, often in different parts of the
body at the same time. Despite limited needles per treatment, Tung’s acupuncture simultaneously treats both
root and branch.
Needle Technique
Tung, like most Chinese acupuncturists of his day, favored the use of large gauge needles by modern western
standards, such as 0.40 mm (26 gauge). That said, according to the experience of modern practitioners of
Tung’s system, thinner needles achieve satisfactory therapeutic outcomes. There is a conspicuous lack of com-
plex needle manipulation and there is no use of supplementation (bu fa) or drainage technique (xie fa). Instead,
simple twirling or lifting and thrusting of the needle is employed to stimulate points. Most points are needled per-
pendicularly to the surface of the body unless the underlying anatomy requires oblique or subcutaneous need-
ling. There is no angling of the needles “with” or “against” the channel to achieve supplementation or drainage.
Hence, points in Tung’s system are viewed as having a balancing effect and establishing equilibrium irrespective
of whether treatments start from repletion (shi) or vacuity (xu) patterns. In Western medical parlance one could
therefore term their action “homeostatic.”
Points are most commonly needled distally and contralaterally to the site of disease (especially for pain), alt-
hough bilateral needling can be used for internal disease conditions.
Needling Depth Guidelines
A. Needling Depth Based on Disease Location

Needle depth is a vital question in the application of acupuncture. In Su Wen Chapter 50 (Ci Yao Lun, Essentials
of Pricking) Qi Bo says, “Diseases include those at the surface and those deep, thus needling includes shallow
and deep. Always reach the related structures, don’t go too far on the way.” In other words, needling needs to
take into consideration the location of disease.
In the Ling Shu Chapter 7 (Guan Zhen, On Governing the Needles) there is a discussion of the Five Needle Me-
thods based on the five tissues of the body. This section describes that needling the depth of the skin treats the
skin, and by extension the Lung. Needling on or near the vessels treats the vessels, and by extension the Heart.
Needling the fleshy areas of the body treats the flesh, and by extension the Spleen. Needling on or near the ten-
dons treats diseases of the tendons, and by extension the Liver. Needling down near or to touch the bones treats
the bones, and by extension the Kidney. This is identical to needling based on tissue correspondence, which
we have described in detail previously (cf. also our figure T-10). Su Wen Chapter 51 (Ci Qi Lun, Restrictions of
Pricking) has similar guidelines based on body tissues.
Another guideline for distal point needling is that depth of needling is based on how far the treatment point is from
the diseased area of the body. For local conditions, needling can be relatively shallow, and for conditions located
far from the treatment point, needling should be relatively deeper. For example, when Ling Gu (22.05) is needled
to treat pain of the upper extremities it can be needled more shallowly, and when it is used to treat low back pain
or sciatica, it should be needled more deeply.
B. Needling Based on Disease Characteristics

Ling Shu Chapter 9 (Zhong Shi, Beginning and Ending) says, “In spring Qi is in the hair, in summer Qi is in the
skin, in autumn Qi is in the flesh, and in winter Qi is in the tendons and bones. Depth of needling should be
according to the season.” This statement transcends the obvious meaning presented. It also indicates that a
disease of a Yang nature (e.g., acute conditions, conditions related to heat or to the exterior) should be treated
with shallow needling, while diseases of a Yin nature (e.g., chronic conditions, conditions related to cold or blood
stasis) need to be treated with deeper needling.
Shallow needling is used to treat the superficial parts of the body and expels exterior disease evils. Middle depth
needling treats the Middle Jiao and addresses internal disease evils. Deep needling is used for supplementing
vacuities. Ling Shu Chapter 9 (Zhong Shi, Beginning and Ending) also says, “At the first depth Yang evils are
expelled, at the next depth Yin evils are expelled, at the third depth Gu Qi arrives.”
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Point Index
8. Point Indexes
8.1. Index of Tung’s Points according to Zones and Numbers

with their Related Channels and TCM-Points
Points which were not included in Master Tung’s original book [unnumbered points] can be identified by the figure
in which they are depicted and explained. Example: Z2-3 – Fan Hou Jue.
Associated channels are those channels on which the point is located, functionally related, or to which it is very
close.
When two channels are listed the point either lies between those channels or influences both channels.
This information will help to design treatment strategies based on channel correspondence (cf. our Table 2).
Overlapping points are TCM points of the same location or in the immediate vicinity.
No. Chinese Name Associated Channels Overlapping Points

11.01 Da Jian 大間穴 Large Intestine
11.02 Xiao Jian 小間穴 Large Intestine
11.03 Fu Jian 浮間穴 Large Intestine
11.04 Wai Jian 外間穴 Large Intestine
11.05 Zhong Jian 中間穴 Large Intestine
11.06 Huan Chao 還巢穴 San Jiao
11.07 Zhi Si Ma 指駟馬穴 Large Intestine
11.08 Zhi Wu Jin 指五金穴 Large Intestine
11.09 Xin Xi 心膝穴 Pericardium
11.10 Mu Huo 木火穴 Pericardium
11.11 Fei Xin 肺心穴 Pericardium
11.12 Er Jiao Ming 二角明穴 Pericardium
11.13 Dan 膽穴 Pericardium
11.14 Zhi San Zhong 指三重穴 San Jiao
11.15 Zhi Shen 指腎穴 San Jiao
11.16 Huo Xi 火膝穴 Small Intestine
11.17 Mu 木穴 Large Intestine
11.18 Pi Zhong 脾腫穴 Pericardium
11.19 Xin Chang 心常穴 Pericardium
11.20 Mu Yan 木炎穴 San Jiao
11.21 San Yan 三眼穴 San Jiao
11.22 Fu Yuan 復原穴 San Jiao
11.23 Yan Huang 眼黃穴 Small Intestine / Heart
11.24 Fu Ke 婦科穴 Lung
11.25 Zhi Yan 止涎穴 Lung
11.26 Zhi Wu 制污穴 Lung
11.27 Wu Hu 五虎穴 Lung
22.01 Chong Zi 重子穴 Lung
22.02 Chong Xian 重仙穴 Lung
22.03 Shang Bai 上白穴 Large Intestine / Pericardium
22.04 Da Bai 大白穴 Large Intestine San Jian (L.I.-3) or He Gu (L.I.-4)
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Point Index
8.2. Index of Tung’s Points according to their Chinese

Names (Pin Yin)
Points which were not included in Master Tung’s original book [unnumbered points] can be identified by the figure
in which they are depicted and explained. Example: Fan Hou Jue – Z2-3
Chinese Name No. Chinese Name No. Chinese Name No.

Bei Mian 44.07 Hua Gu Si 55.05 Pi Zhong 11.18
Bi Yi 1010.22 Hua Gu Yi 55.02 Qi Hu 77.26
Bo Qiu 77.04 Huan Chao 11.06 Qi Huang 88.14
Ce San Li 77.22 Huo Bao 55.01 Qi Jiao 33.02
Ce Xia San Li 77.23 Huo Chuan 33.04 Qi Kuai 1010.17
Chang Men 33.10 Huo Er 99.03 Qi Li Z8-7
Chong Xian 22.02 Huo Fu Hai 33.07 Qi Men 33.01
Chong Zi 22.01 Huo Ju 66.11 Qi Zheng 33.03
Da Bai 22.04 Huo Lian 66.10 Qian Hui 1010.05
Da Jian 11.01 Huo Ling 33.05 Qu Ling 33.16
Dan 11.13 Huo Quan 88.16 Ren Huang 77.21
Di Huang 77.19 Huo San 66.12 Ren Shi 33.13
Ding Ke Z4-3 Huo Shan 33.06 Ren Zong 44.08
Di Shi 33.14 Huo Xi 11.16 San Cha Er Z2-4
Di Zong 44.09 Huo Ying 66.03 San Cha San Z2-4
Er Bei 99.07 Huo Zhi 88.15 Fan Hou Jue Z2-4
Er Huan 99.01 Huo Zhu 66.04 San Yan 11.21
Er Jiao Ming 11.12 Jian Zhong 44.06 San Zhong 77.07
Er San 99.08 Jie Mei Er 88.05 Shang Bai 22.03
Er Zhong 77.06 Jie Mei San 88.06 Shang Chun 77.15
Fan Hou Jue Z2-3 Jie Mei Yi 88.04 Shang Jiu Li 88.26
Fei Qi Er Z4-3 Jie Xue 88.28 Shang Li 1010.09
Fei Qi Yi Z4-3 Jin Er 99.05 Shang Liu 55.06
Fei Xin 11.11 Jin Qian Shang 88.24 Shang Qu 44.16
Fen Jin 44.01 Jin Qian Xia 88.23 Shang Quan 88.22
Fen Zhi Shang DT.01 Li Bai 44.12 Shen Guan [ Tian Huang Fu] 77.18
Fen Zhi Xia DT.02 Ling Gu 22.05 Shi Shui Z10-4
Fu Chang 77.12 Liu Kuai 1010.16 Shi Yin 88.32
Fu Ding 44.04 Liu Wan 66.08 Shou Jie 22.10
Fu Ge San Z4-3 Luo Tong 44.14 Shou Qian Jin 33.09
Fu Jian 11.03 Ma Jin Shui 1010.13 Shou Wu Jin 33.08
Chinese Name No. Ma Ji Z10-4 Shou Ying 44.03
Fu Ke 11.24 Ma Kuai Shui 1010.14 Shui Er 99.06
Fu Kuai 1010.15 Men Jin 66.05 Shui Fu DT.13
Fu Yuan 11.22 Ming Huang 88.12 Shui Jin 1010.20
Gan Mao Er 88.08 Mu 11.17 Shui Jing 66.13
Gan Mao Yi 88.07 Mu Dou 66.07 Shui Qu 66.09
Gu Ci Yi Z4-3 Mu Er 99.02 Shui Tong 1010.19
Gu Ci Er Z4-3 Mu Fu 66.02 Shui Xian 66.15
Gu Ci San Z4-3 Mu Guan Z2-3 Shui Xiang 66.14
Gan Men 33.11 Mu Huo 11.10 Shui Yu 44.17
Gu Guan Z2-3 Mu Liu 66.06 Shui Zhong DT.14
Guang Ming 77.28 Mu Yan 11.20 Si Fu Er 1010.10
Hai Bao 66.01 Mu Zhi 1010.18 Si Fu Yi 1010.11
Hou Hui 1010.06 Nei Tong Guan 88.29 Si Hua Fu 77.10
Hou Jian Z4-3 Nei Tong Shan 88.30 Si Hua Li 77.13
Hou Zhi 44.05 Pian Jian Z4-2 Si Hua Shang 77.08
Hou Zhui 44.02 Pi Er Z8-3 Si Hua Wai 77.14
Hua Gu Er 55.03 Pi San Z8-3 Si Hua Xia 77.11
Hua Gu San 55.04 Pi Yi Z8-3 Si Hua Zhong 77.09
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Point Index
8.3. Index of Tung’s Points and their Reaction Areas

Guidelines for using this Table
This table depicts the functional connections between Tung’s points and their reaction areas. Starting from the
channel on which a point is located, the channel correspondences are identified according to the rules defined
in connection with our Table 2 (p. 22). In the next step we determine which of the corresponding channels reach
the reaction areas (organs or body areas) and whether they do this via their Regular, Divergent, Luo, or Sinew
channels.
The right column of the table contains the combined information derived from the analysis just described. We will
explain the code which we have used for this purpose by going through an example:
The Reaction Area of Chong Zi 重子穴 (22.01) is the Lung. Chong Zi is located on the Lung Channel (LU) which
yields the channel correspondence Lung - Lung (Correspondence 1 - same channel). The Lung Channel (LU)
reaches the Reaction Area Lung via its Regular [R] and its Divergent [D] channel. This information is condensed
into the string LU(1)[RD] in which LU is the corresponding channel, 1 is the channel correspondence, [R] and [D]
denote the Regular and Divergent channel.
A second channel correspondence is that between Lung and Large Intestine (Correspondence 3 - inner/outer
coupling). The Large Intestine (L.I.) channel reaches the Lung via its Regular [R] and its Divergent [D] channel.
The string is therefore L.I.(3)[RD]. A third channel correspondence is that between Lung and Liver (Correspon-
dence 7 - Yin/Yin neighbors in the channel clock). The Liver channel reaches the Lung via its Regular channel
[R]. The string is therefore LIV(7)[R].
If a point has several Reaction Areas, the connections are given for all of them. If a point has properties of two
channels, correspondences for both are analyzed separately; such points may appear twice in the list.
Note:
Although the analysis was primarily aimed at elucidating the relationship between points and Reaction Areas it
principally also applies to the sites of action as deduced from the points’ indications.
Channel Correspondence No
Channel on which Tung’s point is located (1)
Same name channel (2) Corresponding Channels
reach Reaction Areas via
Interiorly / exteriorly coupled partner of (1) (3)
Interiorly / exteriorly coupled partner of (2) (4) [R]egular Channels
Branching and connecting correspondence (5) [D]ivergent Channels
Channel clock opposites (6) [L]uo Network Vessels
Channel clock Yin / Yin neighbors (7) [S]inew Channels
No. Chinese Point Loca- Reaction Corresponding Channels (No) [R/D/L/S]

Name tion Areas
11.01 Da Jian L.I. Heart ST(2)[D] SP(4)[RD] KID(6)[R]
Large Intestine L.I.(1)[RD] ST(2)[R] SP(4)[L]
Small Intestine ST(2)[R] SP(4)[L]
11.02 Xiao Jian L.I. Lung L.I.(1)[RD] LU(3)[RD] LIV(5)[R] KID(6)[R]
Heart ST(2)[D] SP(4)[RD] KID(6)[R]
6 Fu-bowels ST(1)[R] SP(2)[L]
11.03 Fu Jian L.I. Heart ST(2)[D] SP(4)[R] KID(6)[R]
11.04 Wai Jian L.I. Heart ST(2)[D] SP(4)[RD] KID(6)[R]
11.05 Zhong Jian L.I. Lung L.I.(1)[RD] LU(3)[RD] LIV(5)[R] KID(6)[R]
Heart ST(2)[D] SP(4)[R] KID(6)[R]
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Henry McCann
This book presents a complete overview of Master Tung’s Acupuncture - a system that has
become increasingly popular during recent years due to its high efficacy and concise theore- Hans-Georg Ross
tical concepts.
Introductory material elucidates the theoretical background and therapeutic strategies of

Tung’s system. Key topics include the three main categories for point selection: Image Cor-
respondence (Taiji), Channel Correspondence, and Tissue Correspondence. Also described
 McCann / Ross
are needling methods, point selection, and the concept of coupled needling (Dao Ma).
The book provides a complete and extensive atlas of Tung’s acupuncture including important
Practical Atlas of
secret family lineage points. Point locations and indications are described both in terms of
Master Tung’s original zonal arrangement and with reference to the conventional primary
channels with which they are functionally associated. A useful glossary correlates symptoms,
syndromes, and diseases with the appropriate points or point combinations applicable in each
Tung´s Acupuncture
case.
Over 50 diagrams provide the reader with a reliable quick location guide. Extensive comments 4th Edition

on almost each point or point group with cross references to various important classic and
modern sources explain the interrelationship between point location, indication, and needling
technique.
Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, LAc

Henry McCann is a licensed acupuncturist and a doctor of acupuncture and
Oriental medicine. Prior to studying Oriental medicine, Dr. McCann graduated
from Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, and was a Fulbright Fellow
to Japan. He completed a diploma at the New England School of Acupunc-
ture and finished his doctoral degree with specialties in geriatric medicine
and women’s health at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
Dr. McCann is on the faculty of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and
the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (New York). He regularly lectures
throughout the United States and has taught acupuncture and Oriental me-
dicine in Ireland, Germany, and Austria. He is the author of a textbook on
Bloodletting Therapy in Acupuncture.
Dr. McCann maintains a private practice in northern New Jersey (USA).
Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Georg Ross

Hans-Georg Ross is a licensed acupuncturist and a certified acupuncture
instructor (Chamber of Physicians, Düsseldorf). He received his training in
TCM and Acupuncture from the DÄGfA and the University Witten / Herdecke,
Germany. Prior to his professional training in Acupuncture Dr. Ross was a
Professor of Neurophysiology at the Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düssel-
dorf and a Research Fellow at the University of Western Ontario (London /
Canada) and at the Indian Institute for Chemical Biology (Calcutta / India).
He is a Fellow of the Indian Academy for Neurosciences and an Emeritus
Member of the Society for Neuroscience (USA).
Dr. Ross has taught Acupuncture in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands
and is the co-author of a textbook on the Balance-Method in Acupuncture.
He works as a general practitioner with focus on acupuncture.
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Practical Atlas of Tung´s Acupuncture

Introductory material elucidates the theoretical background and therapeutic strategies of

Practical Atlas of Tung´s Acupuncture

Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, LAc

Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Georg Ross

Verlag Müller & Steinicke

Verlag Müller & Steinicke

© 2015 Verlag Müller & Steinicke München

1st Edition 2012

1.1. Conventions used in this book 13

2.1. Point Selection based on Correspondence in Tung’s Acupuncture 14

2.2. Point Selection based on Zone in Tung’s Acupuncture 25

3. Tung’s Points: Locations and Indications 31

4. Identifying Points by Symptoms, Syndromes and Diseases 157

5. Tung’s Use of Regular Channel Points 179

Definitions of frequently used Dao Ma point group names 185

6.1. External Disease Patterns 187

6.2. Disease Patterns of the Sensory Orifices 187

6.6. Liver Disease Patterns (Including Hypertension) 193

6.7. Kidney and Bladder Disease Patterns 194

6.8. Disease Patterns of the Channels and Network Vessels

6.9. Gynecology and Obstetrics Disease Patterns 202

6.10. Miscellaneous 205

6.11. Points by Chinese Medical Function 206

7. Tung’s Needling Guidelines 207

8. Point Indexes 210

8.1. Index of Tung’s Points according to Zones and Numbers

8.3. Index of Tung’s Points and their Reaction Areas 217

10. Main Index 228

Thoughts for the future from an interested student

Düsseldorf, Germany, August 2012

Tung Ching Ch’ang and the History of Tung Acupuncture

Points in Tung’s Acupuncture

Zone Location Number of Points

Table 1 - Point Distribution in Tung’s Acupuncture

Chinese Medical Theory and Tung’s Acupuncture

1.1. Conventions used in this book

2. Theoretical Basis of Point Selection, Point Location,

Chinese Medicine’s Guiding Principle

2.1. Point Selection based on Correspondence in

Image Correspondence – Channel Correspondence – Tissue Correspondence.

Diseased Diseased Diseased

Image Channel Tissue

Therapeutic Therapeutic Therapeutic

2.1.1. Image Correspondence

Points on the Fingers

Point Locations Point Indications

11.04 Wai Jian (Outer Distance) Same indications as Fu Jian (11.03)

Needling and / or Manipulation

Comments on Indications of Huan Chao (11.06)

Needling and / or Manipulation

Point Locations Point Indications

11.13 Dan (Gallbladder) Palpitations, childhood night crying, hysteria (Gallbladder

Comments on Indications of Zhi Si Ma (11.07) and Zhi Wu Jin (11.08)

Needling and / or Manipulation

Image and Channel Correspondences

Needling and / or Manipulation

4. Identifying Points by Symptoms, Syndromes, and

abdominal cramps, urgent diarrhea activation of heart and blood circulation

abdominal distension alcohol intoxication