Nomenclature: Xuan: suspended Shu: pivot Xuanshu GV5 lies on the lower back. When lying supine, the local region suspends as a pivot for lumbar movement. Point: GV5 Chinese Name: 悬枢 Name: Xuan shu Pinyin: xuán shū English Name/Meaning:Suspended Pivot Han Geul 한글: hyeon chu 현추 Romaji: ken sū? Vietnamese:Huyền khu Location: Below the spinous process…
Nomenclature of Qugu: Qu: crooked Gu: Bone Qugu refers to the pubic bone, and the point lies at the superior border of the symphysis pubis. Point: CV2 Chinese Name:曲骨 Name: Qugu Pinyin: qū gǔ English Name/Meaning: Crooked Bone Han Geul 한글: gok gol 곡골 Romaji: kyok kotsu? Vietnamese:Khúc cốt Location: On the midline of the…
Nomenclature: Zhong: middle wan: stomach Zhongwan is over the middle of the stomach. English name/ meaning: Central Stomach Chinese name: 中脘 Chinese pinyin: Zhongwan Korean name: Chung-wan Japanese name: Chukan Vietnamese name: Trungquan French Name: Tchong-koann (Tchong-oann) Functions of Zhongwan: Harmonize Stomach (Descends stomach qi, Both excess and deficiency type stomach problems). Tonifies spleen and…
Nomenclature: Shen: Spirit Que: Palace gate Shenque is in the centre of the navel which is an important passage for the circulation of the Qi and blood of the foetus, like a palace gate of the spirit. English name/ meaning: Spirit Tower Gate Chinese name: 神阙 Chinese pinyin: Shenque Korean…
Nomenclature: Qi: Primary Qi Hai: Sea Qihai is below the navel and is the sea of the primary Qi of the whole body. English name/meaning : Sea of Qi Chinese name: 气海 Chinese pinyin : Qihai Korean name: Kihae Japanese name: Kikai Vietnamese name: Khi hai French Name: Tsri-rae Location: Qihai is located 5 cun…