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INTRODUCTION TO

TUNG'S
ACUPUNCTURE



INTRODUCTION TO

TUNG'S
ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Chuan-Min Wang, D.C., L.Ac.
Edited by Steven Vasilakis, L.Ac.

CHINESE TUNG ACUPUNCTURE INSTITUTE
LOMBARD, ILLINOIS, USA


Chinese Tung Acupuncture Institute Publications
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Copyright© 2013 by Chuan-Min Wang

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Cover design and book layout by Steven Vasilakis


Master Tung Ching-Chang (May 23, 1916 Nov 7, 1975)
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CONTENTS

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Forward by Hui-Yan Cai, MD, PhD, LAc
The Way to Tung's Acupuncture

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Preface

17

l. Area 1 : Points on the Fingers

29

2. Area 2: Points on the Hand

51

3. Area 3: Points on the Forearm

61

4. Area 4: Points on the Upper Arm

75

5. Area 5: Points on the Plantar Foot

91

6. Area 6: Points on the Dorsal Foot

99

7. Area 7: Points on the Lower Leg

1 15

8. Area 8: Points on the Thigh

143

9. Area 9: Points on the Ear

169

10. Area 10: Points on the Head and Face

1 77

1 1 . Area VT+DT: Points on the Dorsal and Ventral Trunk

197

12. Addendum

221

13. Master Tung' s Special Needle Techniques

225

14. Diagnosis and Treatment Strategy

229

15. Bloodletting Areas of the Leg

247

16. Master Tung' s Therapeutic Index

253

17. Altemate lndications of the Points on the 14 Channels

299

18. Tung's Unique Point Index

311

References

321

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Forward

Introduction to Tung's Acupuncture comprises the most comprehensive study of Master
Tung's acupuncture points to date. It is most exciting that Dr. Chuan-Min Wang has
written this book as he has a deep understanding of patient care using Master Tung' s
methods. Having come from Taiwan and studying Master Tung's Acupuncture at an
early age, he later graduated from National College of Chiropractic in 1999. He is cur­
rently both a chiropractic physician and acupuncturist in USA Dr. Wang studied Master
Tung's methods for several years and mastered this technique. Applying these practices
successfully to clinical practice, he not only formed a rich basis of theory but also exten­
sive clinical application. He has lectured with the Asian American Acupuncture Associa­
tion (AAAA) and has taught numerous classes.

Being a fellow lecturer at the AAAA and after attending several lectures, 1 began to use
Master Tung' s basis. 1 am so appreciative that gynecology and reproductive endocrinolo­
gy. 1 found Master Tung's methods to be invaluable in my clinic using only a few needles

for great effects.

Master Tung is seen to be one of the most important acupuncturists in modem history.
His methods became famous for using only a few needles with miraculous results. His

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points were often referred to as "magic" because they had instant and long lasting effects.
Being so quick in their delivery and effect, it allows the acupuncturist to see numerous
patients in a short time. After 39 years since Master Tung's passing away, his method
can be said to have gained popularity worldwide having spread to China, Japan, Korea,
Southeast Asia, and America. The spreading of his methodology, however, has been
through his disciples lectures and teaching with little literature to follow. This book offers
the public a deep study of both the applications and indications of Master Tung' s points
as well as offering theoretical basis. 1 am so appreciative that Dr. Chuan- Min Wang has
published this comprehensive book that will enable the tradition of Master Tung to con­
tinue and flourish.

As Master Tung would often say to his students when asked questions, "Observe for
yourself, then think about it." 1 hope that all who read this book can use these techniques
carefully in their practice and think deeply.

Hui-Yan Cai, MD, PhD, LAc
Professor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine,
National University of Health Sciences

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The Way to Tung's Acupuncture

The Way to Tung's Acupuncture

There is always a way that you will follow on the road of life. It may not be apparent ini­
tially, but eventually key events in your life lead you to it. lt is said that every doud has a
silver lining, and such is my joumey on the path of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While
studying at Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School (the number one high school in Tai­
pei), my goal was to attend either the college of Engineering or Science. After the national
college entrance exam, however, 1 only was granted permission to study at the Business
Mathematics Department of Soo Chow University in September 1969.

In Soochow University, the first book 1 borrowed from the library was Shi-Li Xiong's
'Neo-Cittamatra', which was recommended by my high school Chinese language teacher,
Mr. Yu-Xin Du. Gradually however, 1 realized that 1 did not like Mathematics. So, after
one year, 1 decided to transfer to the Philosophy Department of Fu Jen Catholic Univer­
sity. When 1 made this decision, the only one in my family who supported me was my
father. Everyone else felt that Business Mathematics had a brighter future than Philoso­
phy. But my father said, "Let him follow his own way!"

During my first two years of college (1 970-1971 ), 1 was very lucky to have the chance to
leam the history of Chinese philosophy and study the 1-Ching (Book of Change) under
Master Huai-Chin Nan, because these were the last two years Master Nan taught in Fu­
Jen. Later, 1 went to Master Nan's East West Essence Society continuously for one year to
further my studies of the 1-Ching. Although 1 did not ask to be one of his disciples (even
when 1 had the chance), 1 have been his loyal student ever since.

In 1-Ching class, 1 leamed many important concepts, such as yin & yang, the sexagenary
cycle, the basic computation, the pre-heaven hexagram, the later-heaven hexagram, the
celestial stems (Tian Gen), the horary branches (Di Chih), twenty four seasons, daily

cycle, the hexagrams cycle, and five phases, including face and hand reading theory. All

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these teachings gave me a firm foundation that would eventually be applied to my study
and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In Julyl 973, Mrs. Tian and Wei Chieh Young visited my father, hoping that my father
would ask Master Tung to open the advanced leaming gate and accept many intems
(who were already following him in his clinic for a period) to be his disciples. The intems
included Wei-Chieh Young, Palden Carson, and Shiao-Tian Kuo.

My father had a very close relationship with Master Tung being that they were in the
same anti-Japanese column during World War 11. My father served as the chief of staff
and Master Tung served as the military doctor. This is why my father was the best intro­
ducer between the interns and Master Tung.

When my father visited Master Tung in August 1973, I went with him out of curiosity.
After my father discussed the issue of opening advanced leaming gate with Master Tung.
he answered quite frankly, "No problem, especially since the introducer is the chief of
staff. " Then 1 asked, " Is it possible that 1 can also be your disciple?" The answer was
yes, and Master Tung presented me his 1973 textbook, "Tung' s Acupuncture, lts Regular
Channels and Unique Points", with his signature. After that, 1 joined the Chinese Tung's
Acupuncture program in his clinic. Three months later, Master Tung accepted 14 intems
as his new disciples (including me) in a formal acknowledgement ceremony (Bai Shi) in
November 1973. This was the last formal acknowledgement ceremony in which Master
Tung accepted disciples.

Studying in Master Tung' s clinic was quite different than 1 had experienced with other
instructors. Here are sorne notable differences:

1.

There was no tuition fee.

2.

Lunch was provided by his chef.

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3.

If students needed, they were allowed to spend the night at the clinic.

4.

Master Tung taught through observation, including his diagnosis and treatment.
Students were allowed to ask patients about their condition, and discuss the points
Master Tung needled.

5.

No question, no answer. After the student carefully prepared his questions, he
could knock on Master Tung' s door to ask. Once asked, Master Tung would offer his

answer. If the question was not prepared well, he would ask the student to further
study the issue on his own.

6.

When learning how to needle, students initially began by needling themselves. By
getting a first hand feeling of various needle sensations, students could improve their
technique.

After observing and following Master Tung for about 2 months, 1 finally began to knock
on his door with questions. 1 still remember how Master Tung would always point to the
human body vascular system chart to explain the exact point locations.

Beside regular needle technique, bloodletting was a favored technique of Master Tung.
After carefully examining the patient's body, he would prick very quickly with a thick
three-edged needle. Generally after one pricking, black blood would exit from the
patient's body and the condition would be improved or cured. Master Tung also encour­
aged us to leam Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, and he especially recommended Dr.
Pei-Rong Sun's acupuncture.

After 10 months leaming and evaluation, Master Tung issued the Certification of Chinese
Tung Acupuncture Institute to me: "This certifies that Chuan-Min Wang completed satis­
factorily the Chinese Acupuncture Advanced Course" in May 31 1974.

During that time, 1 began to study for my master' s degree program and also prepared to
pass the Authorized Examination of Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Unfortu-

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nately, before 1 finished the both goals, Master Tung passed away in November 7, 1975.
After 1 passed the Authorized Examination in September 1976, 1 bumed a copy of the
certificate to commemorate my Master.
After Master Tung passed away, 1 continued my studies of Traditional Chinese Medi­
cine. Leaming Shang Han Lun from Dr. Zi-Yu Yun, Chinese Materia Medica from Dr.
Chin-Ming Chen, Diagnosis from Dr. Kai-Yu Wei and the pharmacology Chinese Medi­
cine from Dr. Hou-Yi Chen. Dr. Yun combined western medicine and Chinese medicine
together in order to explain Shan Han Lun, which gave me a new perspective on Tradi­
tional Chinese Medicine.
From 1979-1989, 1 taught philosophy and modem Chinese history in college and took
care of my patients for a period of 10 years. In July 1989, 1 immigrated to the United
States. From 1990-1994, 1 worked as a reporter and general editor at Chinese American
News in Chicago. During that time, 1 could not practice acupuncture in Illinois. This was
due to the fact that only medical doctors or chiropractic physicians were allowed to legal­
ly practice acupuncture. So, with my wife Jane-Ping's encouragement, 1 gave up working
at the newspaper and began my studies at National College of Chiropractic (Currently,
National University of Health Sciences) . In 1999, 1 received my doctor of chiropractic
physician degree and began my acupuncture and chiropractic practice.

In chiropractic college, the hardest course was anatomy lab. 1 appreciated this class how­
ever, because it gave me the opportunity to re-study Master Tung's unique back points.
That is when I discovered Tung's five zang (five phase) methodology. Master Tung's
unique points on the back not only follow the five zang (five phase) system, but they also
fit into the Luo Book's arrangement which is same as the Later-Heaven hexagram.

Now at 61 years old, 1 still have a deep love for Tung' s Acupuncture and hope to share in­
sights regarding the five zang (five phase) theory of Tung's acupuncture. In May of 2008,

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1 was invited to teach advanced Tung's Acupuncture class in Zhongshan city, Guang­
dong Province. WFAS (World Federal Acupuncture-Moxibustion Society) also invited me
to teach for four days "Promoting Tung's Acupuncture Program" in Henan University of
TCM of China in September 2009.
Additionally, 1 have volunteered my knowledge and experience of Tung' s Acupuncture
to help ease the suffering of people stricken with disaster. 1 have travelled to Peru, El Sal­
vador, Dominican Republic and Bolivia as a volunteering physician seven times. 1 joined
the Tzu Chi Foundation and have been a medical consultant in the Chicago area since
1990. In 2004, 1 received the Humanitarian Physician Award from Buddhist Compassion
Relief Tzu Chi Foundation for my volunteering works.

Dr. Chuan-Min Wang, D.C., L.Ac.

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Preface


Introduction to Tung' s Acupuncture

Chinese acupuncture has a long history that easily spans over 2500 years. Over the years,
there were many remarkable saints and masters who made written contributions or wrote
entire texts on the subject. But the words in the dassics are often difficult to understand
because they were written in a laconic and cryptic manner. The key to understanding the
complete picture implicit within these writings, could only be obtained through continued
practice and supervision by the master teacher within their respective systems. Face to face
and "mouth to ear" instruction from master to disciple was an essential part of transmitting
of knowledge from generation to generation. Master Tung however felt that this secretive
and selective way of transmitting knowledge hindered the development of acupuncture,
and that many profound medical theories failed to be handed down from past generations.

In the preface of his textbook Master Tung dearly states that his family system developed
separately from traditional Chinese Acupuncture and had its own traditions.

The channel system used by my ancestors is different from 14 channels
system. The location of Tung' s points are different from the 365 points
of traditional acupuncture. It focuses on the acupuncture more than the
moxibustion. The technique of Tung' s acupuncture is very simple and
very effective. A lot of difficult diseases were cured very quickly by my
family's system of acupuncture. Tung's family acupuncture has its own
origin, and has its own traditions.
Master Tung

Although there were written works left behind by Master Tung's ancestors, none of them
have survived to the present day. If not far Master Tung's relentless effort and lifelong
dedication, the Tung system may have also suffered the fate of many other schools of tra­
ditional Chinese wisdom, now extinct.

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Pre face

It is very sad that the original Tung' s Acupuncture textbooks were de­
stroyed during war in my ancestor's era. Fortunately, I have memorized
the secret key in rhymes that were passed down in my family by oral
tradition. After more than three hundred thousand clinical cases, the ef­
fectiveness of Tung' s Acupuncture is confirmed completely.

Master Tung
Even though Master Tung had an exceptional memory, the secret key in rhymes was not
the whole of Tung' s acupuncture. Only after Master Tung treated more than three hundred
thousand clinical cases, was he able to fully re-build his family's system.

Master Tung did not want his family acupuncture tradition to fail to history again, so he
made the decision teach his family secret and began accepting disciples in 1962. When
teaching, Master Tung decided to use modern western medical terminology rather than
traditional Chinese concepts, because western medicine was more influential and readily
accepted during those times. In a document published by Master Tung in 1968, he states, "I
made use of modern language to write this book to advocate the quintessence of Chinese
culture and treat more severe and lingering illnesses." This is the reason Master Tung used
the term "nerve" to relate information regarding the five zang channel system in the anat­
omy section of his 1973 book. Although he did also incorporate actual western anatomical
terminology such as muscle, nerve, and bone; these designations can only be found up to
the Area 5 points. After Area 5, he almost exclusively used five zang nerve designations
and not actual western anatomy.

Although Master Tung' s specialized in his family' s acupuncture, he also studied, com­
pared and incorporated traditional acupuncture in practice. In the appendix of his book
he documented his usage of the traditional acupuncture points based on his own research

and clinical experience. I have included these indications in the therapeutics section of this
book.

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Master Tung's Unique Points and Locations

According to the preface of Master Tung' s textbook, there are 740 unique points located on
the hand, arm, foot, leg, ear, face, head and torso. He divided them to 10 areas and plus
another 2 areas:
Area 1:

Finger area.

Area 2: Hand (palm and dorsum) area.
Area 3: Forearm area.
Area 4: Arm area.
Area 5:

Sole area.

Area 6:

Dorsal foot area.

Area 7:

Crus area.

Area 8:

Thigh area.

Area 9: Ear area.
Area 10: Face & Head area.
Area Dorsal Trunk.
Area Ventral Trunk.

Master Tung' s point groupings are different from traditional acupuncture because they
are not necessarily located or grouped in the same format as the traditional 14 channels.
There location is however similar to the point groupings depicted in the Systematic Clas­
sic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing) written by Huangfu Mi circa
256-260 AD. Huangfu Mi located ali 349 acupuncture points within 1 1 areas: head, back,
face, ear, neck, shoulder, chest, abdomen, axillary/flank, hand/arm, foot/thigh. The Zhen
Jiu Jia Yi Jing is the earliest systemized textbook on acupuncture and moxibustion and one
of acupuncture' s most influential historical classics.

My opinion is that Master Tung' s 10 point areas coincide with the Chinese health preserva­
tion law which is the harmony of heaven, earth and human.

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Pre fa ce

HEAVEN

HUMAN

t
EARTH

Above figure: Palms facing forward. Area 1 touching HEAVEN, then Area 2, Area 3 & Area

4. The Area 5 standing on the EARTH, then Area 6, Area 7 & Area 8 . Area

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and Area 10

is the command center of the human. The flow of qi is downward from heaven from the
earth upward, from the extremities toward the center of the human being. Each area con­
tains it's own five zang channel system that directly to connect to the five zang.

During recent excavations at the archeologica l site at Mawangdui, Chinese a rchaeologists
discovered 14 silk med ica! manuscripts. The earliest of these manuscripts was titled

bustion Classic of Eleven Vessels in Foot & Hand (Zu Bi Shi Yi Jiu Jing)
6th century B.C. According to the

Zu Bi Shi Yí Jiu Jing,

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Moxi­

and was written in the

ali 1 1 channels run from the distal


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foot or hand to the trunk and head. This is similar to Tung' s location areas, where the di­
rection or the points from Area

1

to Area 4 is from the distal hand to proximal shoulder;

the direction from Area 5 to Area 8 is from the distal foot to proximal thigh. Then the last
four areas are ear, head & face, dorsal trunk and ventral trunk. In light of this evidence
it is reasonable to conclude that Tung's acupuncture has a closer relationship to the Zhen

Jiu Jia Yi Jing and the Zu Bi Shi Yi Jiu Jing than the traditional 14 channels depicted on the
Acupuncture (Tian Sheng) Bronze Figure.

Five Zang Channel System and Tung's Acupuncture
Master Tung indicated that the first "Tian Sheng Bronze Figure" (AD 1029) and the "Five
Zang Chart" (AD 1048) strongly influenced the development of Chinese acupuncture. The
Tian Sheng Bronze Figure standardized the 14 channels and 365 acupuncture points and
the Five Zang Chart was an anatomy chart created after doctors dissected and examined
criminal cadavers. Although traditional Chinese acupuncture is predominately based on
the points and channels of the Tian Sheng Bronze Figure, Master Tung stated that there
were many famous acupuncture physicians throughout history who discarded points or
discovered new ones. So naturally, Chinese acupuncture had plenty of room for continued
exploration and development throughout history.

Although Master Tung mentioned that his family's system had it's own traditions he did
not specify them directly. He did however give us a clue; the Five Zang Chart. Why did
Master Tung state that this chart was so influential to the development of acupuncture?
This chart only gives us information about intemal organ structure. Nonetheless, Master
Tung felt that the Five Zang Chart was just as important as the Acupuncture (Tian Sheng)
Bronze Figure.

After carefully reviewing and studying the anatomy sections in Master Tung's writings,
1 discovered that Master Tung concealed the five zang channel system under the guise of

western anatomy. For example, the anatomy of the point Da Jian ( 1 1 .01 ) is listed as fol-

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lows: branch of the radial nerve, heart nerve and branch of the six fu nerve. The branch of
the radial nerve is indeed part of western anatomy, but "heart nerve" and "six fu nerve"
are clearly not. Actually, "heart nerve" really means "heart channel" which means Da Jian
(11 .01) connects to the heart zang. The "six fu nerve" which corresponds to the heart chan­
nel is the small intestine channel. But this mixed anatomical classification in Tung' s text­
book (1973) �oes not show up in all of Tung's unique points. While studying and compar­
ing the anatomical classification of each unique point, 1 found that after Area 5, most points
only had "liver nerve", "heart nerve", "spleen nerve", "lung nerve" and "kidney nerve"
designations. As a matter of fact all of Tung' s points from Area 8 onward do not have any
western anatomical reference whatsoever; only the five zang/six fu classifications.

Points that only have Tun�'s Channel Terminology (no western anatomy):

Area 1 : 11.06
Area 2: 22.03, 22.06, 22.07 & 22.10
Area 3: 33.08 & 33.09
Area 4: 44.02, 44.03, 44.04 & 44.05
Area 5: all Area 5 points
Area 6: all Area 6 points, except 66.04 & 66.05
Area 7: all Area 7 points, except 77.26
Area 8, 9, 10, neck and trunk: ALL POINTS ONLY TUNG'S CHANNEL TERMINOLOGY,
NO WESTERN ANATOMY.
In 2008, 1 returned to Taiwan to visit my senior fellow apprentice Mr. Yuan Guo-Ben who

was the assistant editor of Tung's Acupuncture text. He explained that Tung's Acupunc­
ture has its own channel system and that Tung's unique points should not be treated as
extra points of the traditional 14 channels. He said that many people misunderstood that
Tung's points are extra points of the 14 channels, because they were not aware that Tung's
Acupuncture has it's own set of channels that are distributed along various regions of the
body. He then handed me an old document that he kept private for 44 years.

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The document was titled Ching-Chang's Points & Medical Cases, and was composed nearly
a decade before Master Tung' s textbook. It is the earliest known written work on Tung' s
acupuncture. Ching-Chang's Points & Medica[ Cases was authored in 1964 by one of Master
Tung's disciples, Dr. Du-Ren Chen. Dr. Chen was the same age as Master Tung and was
already an accomplished TCM physician before becoming Master Tung's disciple. Accord­
ing to Dr. Chen, Master Tung mainly selected points according to which of the five zang/
channels was diseased. For example:

Diagnosis:

heart zang or channel disease

Treatment:

Open Heart (88.03)

Diagnosis:

lung zang or channel disease

Treatment:

Four Horses Group (88.17-19)

Diagnosis:

liver zang or channel disease

Treatment:

Heaven Yellow (88.12)

Below are two medical cases translated directly from Dr. Chen's notes that further illus­
trate how Master Tung diagnosed and treated:

Skin ltching
A female had skin reddish and itching from both dorsal feet to legs. Master Tung said,
"This condition belongs to a disorder of the liver (zang) & kidney (zang)", he then stuck

Ming Huang (Bright Yellow) and Tong Shen (Open Kidney), which cured the condition.

Esophageal Cancer
Master Tung said, "With cancer is very hard to distinguish which channel (zang) is disor­
dered, so it is difficult to treat. However, esophageal cancer is mostly due to bad dietary
habits" . He then needled the Three Layer Group (San Chong), which mostly influences
the spleen.
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This meeting with Mr. Yuan confirmed my discoveries. The "secret key" that Master Tung
refers to in the preface of his book is the five zang methodology, thus Tung' s acupuncture
is actually a five zang acupuncture system! When treating patients, Master Tung first de­
termined which channel or zang was diseased, then needled points associated with the
channel or zang. The point Ming Huang connects to the liver zang, Tong Shen connects to
the kidney zang, and the Three Layers Group connects to the spleen zang.

Characteristics

of Tung's Acupuncture

Tung's Acupuncture focuses on the balancing of qi (yang) and blood (yin), so it seldom
relies on needling local points or ashi points. Typically points are needled on the four ex­
tremities, the ear, the face and the head. This method can treat disease located anywhere
in the body. When necessary, Tung's acupuncture advocates superfical bloodletting with
a three edged needle for treating the points on the dorsal or ventral trunk. This technique
is generally safe without the risk of damaging interna! organs by puncturing too deeply
with filiform needle.

The pathway of the five zang are all connected with channe ls in which qi and
blood circulate. Disharmony between qi and blood cause all kinds of disease. So it
is important to keep the channe ls unobstructed.

Suwen, Chap.62
Discussion on the Regulation of Channels

Tung's acupuncture uses the filiform needle to unobstruct the qi of the channel (jing) and
the three edged needle to unobstruct the blood in the collaterals (luo). However, local
points (ashi points) are seldomly selected because Master Tung felt that when evil (xie)
invades the human body, it flows from the left to right, right to the left, upper to the lower,
or from lower to the upper. Then the evil flows to four extremities along the channels. So,
Tung's acupuncture mostly picks the unique point of the upper body to treat the retained

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