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4.3. Acupuncture points

Exploration of points and meridians

When exploring the body in the software, you have access to meridians, points and organs. By clicking on a specific meridian, the display changes to show details of the points on each meridian, rather than the whole meridians. This feature enables precise evaluation of each point.

Point selection and information

You can click on each point to obtain detailed information about that particular point. It is also possible to select a meridian and view the status of each of its points. By switching meridians, you can view the different points and their locations on a map, which is particularly useful for efficient navigation.

Navigating and tracking meridians

You can navigate meridians by clicking on the meridian title in the selector at the top of the screen. You can also view the evolution of points over the course of sessions. This feature is invaluable for tracking the evolution of specific points over time.

Meridian-specific information

When you select a meridian, you access different information from that available in the meridian tab. Here you'll find the eight main points, such as the ambassador point, dispersion, gushing and river, which are essential in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Information on the meridian's power supply and connections is also available.

Displaying points on the map

Clicking on a point displays its precise location on the map. The menu on the left offers options such as energy, entropy and coherence. By selecting energy, the display shows the most energetic and least energetic points in purple and yellow, respectively.

TCM Recipe Logic

The application uses a TCM recipe logic, which combines several points to correct a symptom. For example, if certain points resonate together and are too weak or too strong, this may indicate an imbalance. TCM recipes, developed over thousands of years, are applied to treat specific symptoms such as acid reflux. In this application, we have applied an inverted logic. We assumed that if certain points resonated together and had energy levels that were too low or too high, this could provide us with valuable insights. For example, highly energetic or very low-energy points, or points that are too agitated or too static, could signal an imbalance in the coherent system normally used to treat conditions such as acid reflux or pyrosis. Take the case where three specific points on an individual are very static. This could indicate that the recipe or treatment associated with these points is needed for that person. This approach can provide you with additional ideas for diagnosis.

Applying recipes

Recipes can be applied by acupuncture or by using sound or electrical frequencies during the balancing phase. Coherent systems, where points resonate together, are particularly relevant for accurate diagnosis. The synchronization of points suggests an increased relevance of TCM treatments for the person being analyzed.

Conclusion

This chapter has detailed the use of points and meridians in TCM software, explaining how to navigate, select and interpret information for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.