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Acupuncture
The acupuncture points used will depend on the type of arthritis and where the symptoms are felt. Here are some
examples. (Note: Acupuncture should be performed by an experienced and qualified therapist. Do not do this
treatment yourself.)
If the arthritis is in the shoulder joints, points called the Large Intestine 15 and Triple Heater 14 might be used.
(You can find this point by the little "dimples" that appear on the shoulder when you raise your arms straight out
from the side of your body. )
If the arthritis afflicts the elbows, Large Intestine 11 (by the bend in the elbow) may be used. The Large Intestine
4, or "Joining of the Valleys" point on the hand may also be used. (To find this point, push your thumb against your
forefinger. As you do, you'll notice a small mound of flesh popping up at the base of your thumb. The highest area
on the mound is the point.)
If the arthritis is in the hip, Gall Bladder 30 (in the buttocks) may be used.
If the problem is in the knees, the "Eyes of the Knee" points are used. (If you put your fingers on the bottom of
your kneecaps and slide them off, they'll fall into a little indentation right below the kneecap. The acupuncturist will
place the needle there and direct it under the knee cap.)
If the arthritis is in the foot, the acupuncture point located on the spot where the toes meet the feet will be used.
For any arthritic problems with the face or head, Large Intestine 4 (the Joining of the Valleys point) is useful.
In cases of arthritis at the ankle, spine and jaw, local points beside the problem areas are used.\
Acupuncture Points
For arthritis of jaw:
ST 7, SI 19, TW 17, LI 4
For arthritis of vertebrae:
M-BW-35 (yiayi) corresponding to area of pain, UB 51, UB 40, GV 26
For arthritis of shoulder:
LI 15, TW 14, M-VE-48 (yianneiling), SI 11, TW 3, GB 34
For arthritis of elbow:
LI 11, TW 10, LI 4
For arthritis of wrist and metacarpal fingers:
TW 5, 11 10, 11 5, TW 4
For arthritis of lumbosacral:
GV 3, M-BW-25 (Shigizhuixia), UB 30, UB 26, UB 40, UB 60
For arthritis of sacroiliac:
UB 27, UB 28, local sore points
For arthritis of hip:
GB 29, GB 30, GB 34, GB 39
For arthritis of knee:
M-LE-27 (heding), M-LE-15 (xixia), ST 35, ST 34, ST 36, GB 34, SP 9
For arthritis of ankle:
ST 41, GB 40, GB 41, K 3, UB 60, GB 35, K 8
For arthritis of metatarsophalangeal:
M-LE-41 (shangbafeng), SP 4, UB 65, GB 38, SP 5
Frequency of Treatment:
Daily treatment is required if you are suffering from acute arthritis.
For chronic problems, treatment may be given every other day.
Acupressure
Stiff, achy joints can be relieved with daily acupressure treatments. Acupressure improves blood circulation for
rheumatic conditions. To soothe discomfort in the neck and lessen the general irritability that arthritis pain can
cause, use your thumbs to press both GB 20 points. These points are situated below the base of the skull, two
inches out from the middle of your neck. Press for one minute. Work on these points regularly, several times each
day, in combination with other therapies. The GB 20 point is a good overall pain-relieving point and is one of the
several anti-inflammatory points. (other points are given below.)
Acupressure Points
For elbow and wrist pain:
LU 5, PC 3, HT 7, PC 7, LU 9, TW 10, LI 11, LI 5, TW 4
For ankle pain:
SP 5, KI 3, ST 41, UB 60
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acupressure
Note: Although we list several points that are beneficial, you do not have to use all these points; use l or 2 at your
convenience.
1. (Li 4, Adjoining Valley) Li 4 helps relieve pain and inflammation in the hand, wrist, elbow. shoulder. and neck.
Caution: Pregnant women should not press this point. as it can stimulate uterine contractions.
2. (Lv 2, Moving Between) This point is located in the web margin between the big toe and second toe. Use
medium pressure with your index fingers, pressing on both feet at the same time if that is comfortable, otherwise
one at a time.
3. (Gb 41, Falling Tears) This point is on the top of the foot, in the channel between the little toe and the 4th toe,
slightly less than halfway between the ankle bone and the web margin between the toes ( closer to the toes). The
pain and discomfort of rheumatoid arthritis, and the emotional response to that pain, can constrict the circulation
of chi. This point is effective in restoring the flow. Press with your index or middle finger, using firm pressure. Start
with light pressure, build up, hold, and gradually release.
4. (Gb 34, Yang Hill Spring) At the lower border of the kneecap, slide your finger off the shinbone toward the
outside (little toe side). Two bones come together here. Press in the soft tissue area between them, using your
index or index and middle fingers together. This is a major point in Acupuncture and Acupressure for nourishing
the tendons and joints. It also has a strong effect on promoting the smooth flow of chi throughout the body.
Obstruction to the smooth flow of chi causes pain and discomfort.
The following points on the palm of your hand are excellent for joint pain in general, and are also specific for
rheumatoid arthritis.
On your palm, locate the area about one thumb width above the wrist crease and about one finger width on either
side of the midline of the palm. Find the points in this area that are the most tender. Press with the thumb or the
knuckles of the opposite hand. Use strong pressure. If the pain is worse on the left side of your body, use the
points on the right hand for relief, and vice versa.
Osteoarthritis
Acupressure
Note: Although we list several points that are beneficial, you do not have to use all these points; use l or 2 at your
convenience.
1. (Li 4, Adjoining Valley) This is one of the most important points in Acupuncture and Acupressure. It is useful in
relieving pain and circulating the chi.
Caution: Pregnant women should not press this point.
2. (St 36, Three Mile Foot).
3. (Kd 3, Supreme Stream) Disorders of the bone and cartilage are related to the Kidney energy in traditional
Chinese medicine. That's why, for osteoarthritis (which is a degenerative condition), it is beneficial to strengthen
the Kidney energy. Kd 3 is considered the source point of the Kidney meridian.
4. (B 23, Associated point of Kidney) This point in combination with Kd 3 greatly strengthens Kidney chi.
Xing Bi. With this "migratory" arthritis, the pain moves around the body. It's caused by wind, dampness and
cold invading and obstructing the chi (energy) and blood circulation. The patient is often thin, dislikes wind
and has a white coating to the tongue.
Tong Bi. In this "painful" type of arthritis, severe pain stays in place at one or more joints. It's caused by
excessive cold, which slows the circulation of chi and blood. It's made worse by cold and lack of movement,
but feels better with heat. There is typically no inflammation or redness at the afflicted joint.
Zuo Bi. This is a "fixed" type of arthritis characterized by dampness and internal stagnation, in which the
afflicted parts of the body become heavy and numb. The tongue typically has a greasy white coating, and the
pain is worse on rainy and cloudy days.
Re Bi. Caused by the conversion of pre-existing problems into heat, this "hot" arthritis produces swelling,
tenderness and sharp pain in one or more joints. The patient's tongue is typically covered with a dry yellow
coating, and the pulse is "slippery" and fast.
Treatment
After determining the "type" of arthritis, the Oriental medicine practitioner tries to relieve the symptoms and to
strengthen the body. A combination of herbs and spices, diet, acupuncture, "ear acupuncture" and other
therapies, are used, as necessary.
Herbs and Spices
A variety of herbs and spices are used. The actual herb used and the quantity and frequency will depend upon the
condition of the person being treated. Dried ginger is a popular herb in oriental medicine. It is a hot substance that
warms the intestines while toning the stomach, lungs and spleen.
Very often combinations of herbs are used. Some of the herbal formulas that are useful to treat arthritis include:
Chen Pu Hu Chien Wan
Feng Shih Hsiao Tung Wan
Guan Jie Yan Wan
Herbal Formula for those with a robust constitution (strong, loud voice, and thick tongue coating):
4 parts chaparral leaf
2 parts devil's claw root
2 parts sassafras root bark
2 parts dried gingerroot
1 part black cohosh root
1 part burdock root
1 part prickly ash bark
Herbal Formula For Individuals who are weaker and more deficient (frail, pale, little or no tongue coating,
introverted personality):
4 parts suma root
4 parts motherwort
4 pans prickly ash bark
4 parts oshaaigusticum root
2 parts angelica root
11/2 parts Siberian ginseng
11/2 parts cinnamon bark
Diet
The following foods are useful for arthritis:
Black soybean - increases blood circulation. Useful for rheumatoid arthritis.
Cherry - useful to treat rheumatism.
Grape - Increases energy while strengthening the lungs, spleen and kidneys.
Papaya - Useful for rheumatoid arthritis
Royal jelly - Useful for rheumatoid arthritis.
Asthma / Bronchitis
Asthma
Severe difficulty in breathing due to allergies, emotional stress and a number of other factors
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Solar Plexus
Pituitary
Lung
Adrenal
Intestine
LU-1,5,7
K-3
Sp-6
St-40
GV-14
Bronchitis
Reflex
Points
Acupressure
Points
Solar
Plexus
Lung
Reflexus
Adrenal
Gland
Lymphatic
System
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Solar Plexus
Lung Reflexus
Adrenal Gland
Lymphatic System
UP
Headache
Causes for HeadAche
Vision problems
Emotional Stress
Glandular imbalances
Allergies and High Blood Pressure
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Solar Plexus
Brain
Sinus
Ear
Eye
B-2
H-5,7
TW-3,4,5,23
GB-14,20
Li-4
Large Intestine
Arms and Shoulders
Spine
St-41,45
Sun-X
Liv-3
UP
Back-ache/Neck-Pain/Shoulder-pain
Causes for Back-ache
Poor Posture
Pinched Nerves
Muscle Strain
Stress
Injury
Reflex Points
Acupressure points
Solar Plexus
Arms and shoulder
Spine Reflexes
Rotation of ankle,Knee,leg
Thumb Rotation
Toe Rotation
7th Cervical
Rotation of wrist,elbow,arm
B-10,GB-21,Si-12,TW-14,GV-14
Poor posture
Stress and Tension
Improper lifting
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Solar Plexus
B-13,B-41
10
Kidney
Spine
Hip,Thigh and Leg
Sciatic Nerve
B-21,B-47
B-23,B-51
GB-30,GV 1 and 2
UP
Causes for Common Cold
Symptoms
Nasal Congestion
Sneezing
Muscular pain
Coughing
Occasional Fever
Sinusitis
Causes
Allergies
Exposure to pollutants
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Pituitary
Sinus
Ear
Lungs
Adrenal
Lymphatic
K-7
H-7
Li-4,20
St-2,45
B-2
GV-24
UP
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Causes
Improper Food
Improper timings
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Stomach
Liver
Gall Bladder
Intestine
B-22
Li-2,3,4
K-3
St-25,36,41,42,45
Sp-5,6
GB-34
UP
Constipation
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Causes
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o
Improper Diet
Lack of fibrous diet
Stress
Dehydration
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Solar Plexus
Stomach
Liver
Gall Bladder
Si-3,4
CV-25
K-3
TW-34
Liv-2,9
St-41,42,45
Li-4,11
Sp-3,5,15
UP
Causes
Hereditary predisposition
Obesity
Stress
Kidney disorders
Disease of Heart
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Solar Plexus
Pituitary
Thyroid and Parathyroid
Heart
GV-20,H-5,7
K-2,3 & P-6,7
Li-4 & St-2,10
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Adrenal Gland
Kidney
Relaxation Desserts
UP
Diabetes
Symptoms
Frequent urination
Loss of weight
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Pancreas
Pituitary
Thyroid
Liver
Adrenal
Liv-3
K-3
B-23
St-40
Sp-6
UP
Arthritis
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Causes
Aging
Obesity
Reflex Points
Acupressure Points
Solar Plexus
Thyroid and Parathyroid
Adrenal
Kidney
Arms and Shoulder
Spine
Hip,Thigh and Leg
Li-4,10,11
Tw-5,15
Si-10
B-10,47
GB-20,41
St-36
Lu-10
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TH-1
(Note: TH-1, TH-2 and TH-3 are used for same conditions, TH-3 most
often used)
Location: .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the ulnar side of
the ring finger.
TCM acupressure: ear problems of any origin such as excess tinnitus.
Distal point for temporal headaches, shoulder pain or upper back pain,
pain or inflammation in the throat. Eye diseases with GB 37 (lower leg).
TH-2
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Location: (.5 cun) proximal to the margin of the web between the ring and the little fingers, in a depression when
fist is clenched at the border of the red and white skin.
TCM acupressure: Similar to TH-1.
TH-3
Location: With fist clenched on dorsum of the hand between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones in a depression
proximal to the 4th Metacarpalphalangeal joint.
TCM acupressure: Similar to TH-1 and TH-2. TH-3 is most often used.
TH-4
Location: On transverse crease of dorsum of wrist in a depression on the ulnar side of the extensor digitorum
communis tendon.
TCM acupressure: Used for wrist issues such as strains, sprains or subluxations. Regulates water metabolism,
used for wasting & thirsting disorders, and alleviates dry mouth or thirst.
TH-5
(or TW-5)
Location: 2 cun above TH 4 between the radius and the ulna on the TH 4 - TH 10 line
TCM acupressure: Decrease finger, wrist, arm and headache pain.
Used to relieve arm fatigue during fencing and stiffness of the shoulder muscles during swimming
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