Chong Mai

Rebellious Qi of the Chong Mai in Acupuncture

Rebellious Qi of the Chong Mai is a relatively common pathology; it is more common in women than men. In women, I have seen at all ages, from teenagers to women over 65. The first mention of Rebellious Qi of the Chong Mai is in chapter 29 of the Nan Jing: “The pathology of the … Read More

Acupuncture: Sp-4 Gongsun

Acupuncture Points

The meaning of the name of the point SP-4 (Gong Sun) is the subject of much discussion. I have never been convinced by the translation of Gong Sun as “Grandfather-grandson” (or rather grandchild). Besides being the Luo point of the Spleen, SP-4 is also the master point of the Chong Mai.Although the translation of Gong … Read More

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