Course Overview

In this part, points 77.26 through 88.06 are covered (including Three Plum Blossom). Some discussion topics include: benign and malignant tumors, supporting chemotherapy and radiation, rheumatoid arthritis, use fewer points when treating weak, elderly or pregnant patients, habitual miscarriage and stabilizing pregnancy, and the treatment of all types of female reproductive concerns.

NOTE: This course mentions bleeding techniques and the treatment of cancer as part of the historical discussion of Tung’s acupuncture points. Bloodletting and Cancer treatment are not within the scope of practice for California Acupuncture Licensees. Furthermore, bloodletting nd/or the treatment of cancer may or may not be included in your scope of practice in your particular jurisdiction. The mention of the historical use of these techniques does not certify the learner to use these points or condone the use of these techniques outside the scope of one’s practice in their jurisdiction.


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Course Objectives

• To continue the study of Tung's Points system.
• To offer a detailed and in-depth description of points and point patterns from Tung's system of points, starting with those found on the thighs.
• Students will also learn about treating lymphoma, stabilizing pregnancy, 88.04-88.06 Three Sisters for treating various conditions, and much more.
• To make sure students are taking in the information offered in a way that will allow for the immediate use of the points described.
• To encourage the further study of this remarkable body of work.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min77.26 Seven Tigers; recorded question: would you use 77.24-77.24 Leg Five/Leg Thousand Gold and 77.22-77.23 Beside Three Miles in the same treatment?; 77.27 Outer Three Gates; recorded question: 72 year old patient with benign brain tumor, case history; recorded question about treating lymphoma; Movie: 77.27 Outer Three Gates; 77.28 Bright Light (Tung’s KD7); 88.01-88.03 Heart Passing Points; Case history: 90 year old patient who could not walk

30 min - 1 hrsRecorded question: How many needles/points do you use when needling the 88.01-88.03 Heart Passing Points; Stabilizing pregnancy; Case history: moxa used for rheumatoid arthritis; Recorded question: For a needle phobic patient could you moxa Heart Passing Points? Needle suggestions; 88.04-88.06 Three Sisters

1 hrs - 1.5 hrsRecorded question about measuring cun on a patient, using fingers; recorded question about the order of needling for thigh points; recorded question about limiting points during pregnancy; recorded Movie: 88.04-88.06 Three Sisters; Movie: Three Plum Blossom; recorded Q&A and case histories