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광고
Oct 1, 2021 Vol. 31 Hani Times Acupuncture

Underlying Theories of Acupuncture Treatment (29) How to Use the 4 Main Energy Resources (continued)

The Upper and Lower Main Energy Sources

Cannot Be Used Together

As the 4 Main Energy Sources, the Root Qi Place must be used

various symptoms found in the Energy Source can act as a or Lower Main Energy Source
By Brandon SJ Oh L.Ac. lower body, such as lower back tranquilizer. is applied for a treatment, the

pain. It would help if you kept a few Root Qi Place, also known as
things in mind for using the the eight 'Liao' points, must be
▲ Benefits using the eight upper and lower Main Energy used. The acupuncture needle
'Liao' Points and roles of the Source. You cannot use the insertion technique must be
points Upper and Lower Main Energy penetrated deep enough to pass
Source together because using either the underneath of the
Main Energy Source generates scapula or the iliac bones. It
enormous Qi movement that should be careful not to hurt
could damage the whole system. vital orang as a practitioner
The last is whenever the Upper inserting needles.

△ The eight 'Liao' points and the
Root Qi Place. The Root Qi Place ▲ Technique to Use the Upper Main Energy Source
works as a pivot point; therefore, it
could be applied with Upper and
lower body 4 Main Energy Sources. ⑥천경태극혈
⑥천경태극혈 Heaven Taiji
Heaven Taiji Points
Points
▶
▶
△ Strong Qi circulation throughout As the eight 'Liao' points ▶ ▶
the body could be expected by ▶ ▶ ⑤상기처 ▶ ▶ ⑤상기처
stimulating eight 'Liao' points. image are applied to treatment, it Upper ▶ ▶ Upper
ⓒshutterstock_shutterstock_SciePro i s a l l o w e d t o u s e o n l y s i x Energy Source Energy Source
points of 'Liao' points that are ④곡지 ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ④곡지
The eight 'Liao' points that distinctively shown instead of LI11 ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ LI11
▶ ▶
also are called as the Root Qi all eight 'Liao' points. But all six ▶ ▶ ⑦심수
⑦심수 ▶ ▶
Place and are located on the points should be penetrated by UB15
UB15
sacrum take role to balance and acupuncture needles thoroughly △ Needles are inserted deep enough ⑧격수
to pass the scapula with extreme ⑧격수 ▶ ▶ UB17
enhance all Qi movements. The to expect maximum treatment UB17 ▶ ▶
causes not to hurt the lungs. ▶ ▶
eight 'Liao' points take control effects. imageⓒshutterstock_Lazuin
of the Qi movement in the Root
Qi Place. The eight 'Liao' points ▲ Applying 4 Main Energy ⑨본원지처
Root Qi Place ⑨본원지처
have the power to enhance Qi Sources Root Qi Place
Procedure to apply the Upper
circulation by pulling down A f u n d a m e n t a l f u n c t i o n o f ▶ ▶
△
Main Energy Source ①양릉천 ①양릉천
the stagnated heat from top to the 4 Main Energy Sources is GB34 GB34
①GB34(양릉천)→②UB60(곤륜)→
bottom and pushing stagnated moderating all Qi movements
③K7(부류)→④LI11(곡지)→⑤Upper
coldness from the feet to the throughout the body. So Energy Source(상기처)→ ②곤륜 ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ②곤륜
head. Also, the parasympathetic s y m p t o m s g e n e r a t e d b y a n ⑥Heaven Taiji Points(천경태극혈)→⑦ UB60 UB60
UB15(심수) or ⑧UB17(격수)→⑨Root
nerves are densely located on imbalance or Qi stagnation such ③부류
Qi Place (본원지처)
the sacrum area. Therefore, as various aftereffects of the K7
stimulating the eight 'Liao' stroke and paralysis.
points helps a patient feel more Qi stagnation in the scapula area ▲ Technique to Apply the Lower Main Energy Source
comfortable and help fall asleep usually causes symptoms like
at night. shoulder pain, hypertension, ⑥천경태극혈 ⑥천경태극혈
Heaven Heaven
The eight 'Liao' point could s t r o k e , a n d c e r e b ra l b l o o d Taiji Points ▶ ▶ Taiji Points
be applied for urologic and circulation-related diseases. In ▶ ▶
gynecologic symptoms such as general, the elders or people ④곡지 ④곡지
erectile dysfunction, prostate exposed to an unusual amount LI11 LI11
▶ ▶
▶
▶
enlargement, bladder infection, of stress for a prolonged period ▶ ▶
piles, discharge, irregular cause the center of Qi to move ⑤하기처
▶ ▶
Lower Main
menstruation, menstrual pain, to the upper body. Pathogenic
Energy Source
lower back pain, and boosting movement of the center of
o ver al l ene rg y by he lp ing Q i s h o u l d b e c o n t r o l l e d b y ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶
▶
▶ ▶
digestion. applying the Upper Main Energy △ Acupuncture Points of the Lower ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶
Also, symptoms in the pelvic Sources with the Root Qi Place. Main Energy Source
cavity such as cystitis and The Lower Main Energy ⑦본원지처 ⑦본원지처
hemorrhoid could be treated Source is used to treat lower Root Qi Root Qi
Place ▶ ▶
using eight 'Liao' points. The back pain, sciatica, prostate Place
Procedure: ①UB40(위중)→②
points help to make stronger enlargement, and various ①위중 ①위중
△
UB39(현종)→③SP6(삼음교)→④LI11(곡 UB40 UB40
digestion and lower body, symptoms in the urinogenital 지)→
therefore, it could generate organs. The Lower Main ⑤Lower Main Energy Source(하기 ▶
처)→⑥ Heaven Taiji Points(천경태극 ②현종 ▶ ▶ ▶ ②현종
more energy. Especially, Energy Source is also used 혈)→⑦Root Qi Place(본원지처) UB39 UB39
t h e L o w e r Q i P l a c e c o n t r o l for psychological symptoms
③삼음교
technique can be applied to because the Lower Main SP6