Simple Health Cures

   This describes the transportation or flow of chi in the meridians. It is described in comparison to a river. Functional points along this line of flow are described according to their location. This analogy of a river sees chi bubbling up from a spring which then grows in dept and breadth to became a river, which finally flows to the sea.

   1. Jing (well) points are those points where the chi bubbles uo or, in other words, originates from. These are always the first points on the yang channels or the last points on the yin channels. These points are indicated for that feeling of fullness and heaviness below the heart and disorders of the yang organs (small intestine, large intestine, gall bladder, urinary bladder, stomach and the triple warmer or san jiao)

   2. Ying (spring) points are where the chi glides down the channel or meridians. These points are indicated for treating body heat and changes in skin complexion.

   3. Shu ( stream) points on the body are where the vital energy or chi pours down the meridians. These acupuncture points are indicated for the treatment of bodily heaviness, pain of the joints and intermittent diseases.

   4. Jing (river) points are where the chi flows in the meridians. These acupuncture points are indicated for the treatment of chills, fever, cough and diseases of the bones and sinews.

   5. He (sea) points are where the chi collects and then begins to seep more into the body. These acupuncture points are indicated for treating disorders such as the counter flow of chi in the body.