The Five Elements of Acupuncture Poster 18" X 24"

The five element theory is the cornerstone of acupuncture and meridian therapy. The chart clearly shows the relationship of the 5 elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood). What a great quick reference for use with acupuncture treatment. • The 12 main meridians are grouped by their element showing their relationships to each other through the Sheng and Ko cycle. The command points "element points" are listed along with the Luo, Xi-Cleft, Source, Front-MU, Back-SHU, Entry and Exit points. Tonification, sedation, and horary points are marked for each meridian. Yin meridians "Zang organs" are in the inside of the circle, Yang meridians "Fu organs" are on the outside. Key Features: • Five elements in Controling / Generating cycle. • The command "element" points listed on the cycle. • The Luo, Xi-Cleft, Source, Front-MU, Back-SHU, Entry and Exit points. • 5 element correspondences and associations. • Body types by element. • Table of the Command points: Well, Spring, Stream, River and Sea. • Points grouped by Tai Yin, Shao Yin, Jue Yin, Yang Ming, Tai Yang and Shao Yang. • The eight influential points. • Lower He-(Sea) points pertaining to the six Fu Organs. • Window of the sky points. • Horary cycle.