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Chapter 2 of 81
黄帝内经·灵枢
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The Yellow Emperor asked Qi Bo: The art of acupuncture requires that one must thoroughly understand the origin and terminus of the twelve primary channels, the branching locations of the collateral vessels, the points where qi and blood reside at the Five Shu Points (the five categories of specific points: Jing-Well, Ying-Spring, Shu-Stream, Jing-River, He-Sea), the relationships linking the six fu-organs with the channels, the seasonal changes of qi and blood, the pathways along which the qi of the five zang-organs flows, the width and narrowness of acupoints, the proper depth of needling, and the relative height and lowness of acupoint positions. Please instruct me on these subjects.
Qi Bo answered: Allow me to explain them in order.
The Jing-Well, Ying-Spring, Shu-Stream, Jing-River, and He-Sea points described here represent five stages conveyed by the ancients as the channel qi flows from the extremities of the four limbs toward the elbows and knees, progressing progressively from shallow to deep and from small to large: the Jing-Well resembles a spring bursting forth; the Ying-Spring resembles a small stream; the Shu-Stream resembles an intoxicating current of water; the Jing-River resembles a larger waterway running along; and the He-Sea resembles waters converging inward. Beyond those, each of the six fu-organs additionally possesses a Yuan-Source point, related to the original qi of the Triple Burner.
Qi Bo first explains the distribution of the Five Shu Points:
These combine: Each of the five zang-organs possesses the five points Jing-Well, Ying-Spring, Shu-Stream, Jing-River, He-Sea, totaling twenty-five points; each of the six fu-organs possesses the six points Jing-Well, Ying-Spring, Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source, Jing-River, He-Sea, totaling thirty-six points. The qi of the six fu-organs descends to unite at the lower He-Sea points on the three yang channels of the foot, and ascends to connect with the three yang channels of the hand.
Qi Bo then discusses the arterial points and acupoints of the neck and shoulder:
Central above the supraclavicular fossa is the Ren Channel; the point is Tiantu (CV22). The first branched segment lateral from midline within archway b produces two from the tracheolaryngeal edges where Moving String (“the one-way” placement ends at insertion apex of supreme palace): its artery constitutes an origin window going full-depth bypass housing end associated control away externally moving vessels through cross-bearing onward—names Renying (ST9) aligns from cervical side onwards previously counted by texts to this cross count or following a “first lateral carotid landmark”-type known naming: stated in segment around paragraph positions available but be told: more has full:
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The first lateral carotid pulse point belongs to Foot-Yangming – point Renying (ST9).
The second lateral line is Hand-Yangming – Futu (LI18).
The third is Hand-Taiyang – Tianchuang (SI16).
The fourth is Foot-Shaoyang – Tianrong (SI17).
The fifth is Hand-Shaoyang – Tianyou (SJ16).
The sixth is Foot-Taiyang – Tianzhu (BL10).
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Depression - B along muscular bulge equal heights "Fengfu" (GV16)。
Within armpit arterial pulse is Hand-Taiyin – Tianfu (LU3); three cun below sits Hand-Juexin main central Pericardium Master onto point in deep notch groove niche region called Tianchi (PC1).
The ancients also gave positional cautions about certain points: when needling Shangguany (ST7) the mouth should be open (non-closed); Xiaguan (ST7 lower ear— separate: but here referred two gates deeper articulator point ST7); puncture H similarly line b; (Actual annotation reflects one from ‘deities pivot phrase’)** In all use breathing: Stated robustly — For Dubi includes lid needs display-bent not straightened up; needling **two “gate ” adjacent pulse” central forearm need extending – never crooked.They included note correspondence existing material for scholarly only.)
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Qi Bo continues to discuss the correspondence of the zang-fu organs:
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Finally, the principles of seasonal depth selection are discussed:
In spring, one should select the Luo-connecting vessels, Ying-Spring points, and the borderings between larger meridians and muscles; in severe illness needling should be deeper, with lighter insertion in milder cases. In summer, select Shu-Stream points, minute collaterals, and the region above skin-and-muscle layers. In autumn, select He-Sea points, altogether following spring's guidelines. In winter, select Jing-Well and Shu-Stream points, require deeper insertion and retain the needle. This is the sequence running four seasons; where qi and blood reside; staying ground where pathogenic influences lay holds key matches needing within determining requirement attuned pent– etc practical pre-warning appended original scholars insight this advice has method strong caution re hand performance noting appended guard disclaiming supplementary self instruction also continued.
The central academic insight of this chapter establishes a theoretical framework crossing duality of "channel–point–organ–season".
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本内容基于中医经典古籍，仅供传统文化学习与研读，不构成任何医疗诊断、用药或治疗建议；如有不适请及时就医。
[Note: This content is based on classical Chinese medical texts and is provided solely for traditional cultural study and scholarly reading. It does not constitute any medical diagnosis, medication, or treatment recommendation. If you feel unwell, please consult a qualified healthcare provider promptly.]