Abstract
The twelve Jing-Well acupoints are located at the tips of the limbs, with strong stimulation andintense needling sensation, and play important roles in the treatment of various critical diseases. The twelve Jing-Well acupoints share similarities and have specificities in the treatment of critical and severe diseases. The similarities of the twelve Jing-Well acupoints are supposed to open the orifices and remove blockage, clear away heat, resolve swelling, dissolve toxin and remove blood stasis. The Jing-Well acupoints locate at the different positions also have their specific effects for emergencies. Shaoshang (LU 11) is supposed to clean and benefit the throat. Shangyang (LI 1) is supposed to clear away heat and purge Fu organs. Lidui (ST 45) is supposed to expel fire and stop fear. Yinbai (SP 1) is supposed to stop bleeding and correct collapse. Shaochong (HT 9) is supposed to clear away heat from the heart and get rid of vexation. Shaoze (SI 1) is supposed to dredge the breast collateral. Zhiyin (BL 67) is supposed to promote birth and smoothen delivery. Yongquan (KI 1) is supposed to nourish yin and suppress yang. Zhongchong (PC 9) is supposed to benefit the orifice and brighten the eyes. Guanchong (TE 1) is supposed to clean and promote the triple energizer. Zuqiaoyin (GB 44) is supposed to induce menstruation and stop pain. Dadun (LR 1) is supposed to clear away the liver fire and relieve hernia. It is advisable to identify the similarities and differences and apply different stimulating modes in order to guide the clinical practice and enhance the emergency effect.
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Zhu, Xm., Liu, Yt. Analysis of similarities and differences of the twelve Jing-Well acupoints for emergency. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 11, 384–389 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-013-0734-x
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