Acupuncture – Celestial Stems & Terrestrial Branches by Peter C. van Kervel is a must for students, teachers and acupuncturists because it explains the basic concepts and treatment principles, as written in the Nei Jing, of acupuncture.
\nThis book is one of a series of books, which will introduce the acupuncture practitioner into the field and knowledge, of the Wu Yun Liu Qi acupuncture, as described in the Nei Jing Su Wen & Ling Shu and Nan Jing. This way of acupuncture is known as Stems & Branches.
\nThe books published are an introduction to Wu Yun Liu Qi acupuncture, in order to benefit practitioners and patients all over the world.
\nThis book will introduce the practitioner into the physiology and philosophical principles of the most anvient and original acupuncture.
\nThis philosophy and the practical application of acupuncture, will be explained extensively in this book.<\/p>\n
Prologue
\nIntroduction
\nChapter 1: Causes of Diseases
\nChapter 2: Development of Diseases
\nChapter 3: Channel Systems
\nChapter 4: Q\u00cc development in Pathology
\nChapter 5: Cancer
\nChapter 6: Treatment Principles
\nChapter 7: Treatment Strategies & Treatment Plans
\nChapter 8: General Methods of Treatment
\nChapter 9: Methods of Treatment
\nChapter 10: Specific Methods of Treatment
\nChapter 11: Xiangsheng Q\u00cc \u0096 Preventative
\nChapter 12: Miscellaneous Groups of Points
\nChapter 13: MiscellaneousTechniques
\nChapter 14: Recapitulation Quantity & Quality
\nChapter 15: Withdrawal of The Needles
\nChapter 16: Moxa
\nChapter 17: Forbidden Points
\nChapter 18: Diagnostic Areas & Points
\nTerminology: Pin Yin – Chinese – English | English – Pin Yin – Chinese
\nIndex<\/p>\n
Content of the Book<\/p>\n
Chapter 1
\n| Q\u00ec | Yin | Y\u00e1ng |
\nInitially, there is only q\u00ec, universal q\u00ec. Q\u00ec is unique and undifferentiated, the source of anything in creation. Chinese medicine uses metaphorical principles to explain the different qualities and aspects of q\u00ec. There is a conceptual idea of pre-heavenly q\u00ec, connected to the ancestors and hereditary aspects. The process of creation is the moment of existence of q\u00ec. This omnipresent q\u00ec is the foundation of anything and all beings.<\/p>\n
Chapter 2
\n| Pre-Heaven Q\u00ec | Xian Tian Q\u00ec
\nQ\u00ec is rooted in heaven or pre-heaven, and reveals itself, as expressed within Chinese characters. Throughout history, the inner meaning of the different Chinese characters changed due to a changed opinion, political influences, or ordered by an emperor. The sources are the several translations of the N\u00e8i Jing and the work of modern sinologist, who write about Chinese history and the etymology of characters. This chapter tries to unravel the different types of q\u00ec connected to pre-heaven and to give an etymological introduction and explanation.<\/p>\n
Chapter 3
\n| Q\u00ec | Jing | Sh\u00e9n | San Bao
\nPart of the pre-heaven q\u00ec is the concept of the san bao, three treasures, q\u00ec \u0096 jing – sh\u00e9n. They deserve a chapter on their own, as one of the most important doctrines of Chinese medicine. Q\u00ec is the foundation of anything, jing \u0096 essence, is the essence that makes it possible for q\u00ec to be, while the sh\u00e9n \u0096 spirits, is the root of the different aspects of the five spirits, which are present in the human being.<\/p>\n
Chapter 4
\n| Q\u00ec | Li | Sh\u00f9 |
\nOne of the most ancient concepts and principles in Chinese medicine, is the trinity of q\u00ec, li, and sh\u00f9. On a most banal way, these terms could be translated as energy, laws, and numbers. From the unique oneness, the q\u00ec itself, there will be a development into the number two. The yin and y\u00e1ng way of expression of the initial q\u00ec, presents the number two. The q\u00ec, li and sh\u00f9 in itself, presents the number three, as does the trinity of treasures, san bao, from heaven. Yin and y\u00e1ng develop into potential and ultimate yin and y\u00e1ng, as representatives of the number four. These four original qualities of q\u00ec, are rooted within the centre and are the force behind the four emanations yu\u00e1n, heng, l\u00ec, and zhen, rooted in qi\u00e1n, to complete number five. From the number five it is a small step to reach the number ten, as five in a yin and y\u00e1ng phase there are the ten heavenly stems. Number five also develops into number six, the li\u00f9 q\u00ec, six q\u00ec. They form the foundation behind the six climates, six divisions, and the twelve earthly branches. Within all described above there are specific laws active, which is the li. Chapter 4 will present all of this.<\/p>\n
Chapter 5
\n| Q\u00ec | Heaven | Earth |
\nAfter an introduction of q\u00ec, li and sh\u00f9, the book continues to elaborate upon the concepts of heaven and earth, or pre-heaven and post-heaven. What is the relationship between them? How does the q\u00ec of heaven present itself on earth? Heaven is creating earth, as space is enhancing the flow of time. The concept of heaven is connected to space, as the concept of earth, or post-heaven, is connected to time. Space reveals itself initially into four corners, with a centre and a three dimensional aspect. The centre is the representation of the heaven and is called qi\u00e1n. From this centre, the q\u00ec is emanating into four directions. The four directions are dividing space, and are named the four emanations yu\u00e1n, heng, l\u00ec, and zhen. These four heavenly forces, emanating from the centre, are the source for the ten celestial stems. All of this belongs to the concept of space.<\/p>\n
Chapter 6
\n| T\u00e0i J\u00ed | Space | Qi\u00e1n | Yu\u00e1n | Heng | L\u00ec | Zhen
\nFrom the t\u00e0i j\u00ed, the great supreme, into four directions the universe expands. The four directions are the four emanations yu\u00e1n, heng, l\u00ec, and zhen. The centre, the representative of the t\u00e0i j\u00ed, is named qi\u00e1n. This gives a total of five initial forces or the five elements. They are the basis, the root for anything created in heaven and on earth. From each of those archetypes, all kinds of aspects are created in the macrocosm and microcosm. Those five Chinese archetypes, qi\u00e1n, yu\u00e1n, heng, l\u00ec, and zhen, are the first five characters of the oracle book Yi Jing \u0096 Book of Changes. Each of those five principles is responsible for many connected aspects, such as a direction, a colour, a season, a couple of organ, one of the five senses, etcetera. The manifestations of the four emanations, with its centre, create in a yin and y\u00e1ng way the ten celestial stems.<\/p>\n
Chapter 7
\n| Ten Celestial Stems | Sh\u00ed Tian Gan
\nIn this chapter, the ten celestial stems will be explained in detail. The etymology of the Chinese character of each of the ten stems, their inner meaning, relationship with nature and with the physical body, will be elaborated upon. The ten stems have a specific order, are connected as couples of stems, and last but not least, they have a mutual balancing relationship with one another.<\/p>\n
Chapter 8
\n| T\u00e0i J\u00ed |Time Qi\u00e1n | Yu\u00e1n | Heng | L\u00ec | Zhen
\nThis chapter returns to the basic concept of the four emanations, with its centre. In chapter 6, the existence of space was explained. The same initial concept of the four forces, will create time. Time in space initiated by movement and sequence. From the same four emanations, with its centre, it is possible to explain the order of the twelve terrestrial branches.<\/p>\n
Chapter 9
\n| Twelve Terrestrial Branches | \u00c8r D\u00ec Zhi
\nAfter the concept of time is brought to life in chapter 8, the twelve terrestrial branches will be explained in this chapter. The etymology of the Chinese characters of the twelve branches and their inner meaning, relationship with nature and organs, is explained. The earthly branches have a specific order, as complementary to the heavenly stems. Within the order of the earthly branches, there are many suborders, smaller cycles, and inner connections. The most important trait of the branches, is their connection with a specific q\u00ec of a season. This will make the physiological function of the organ, related to that branch, clearer.<\/p>\n
Chapter 10
\n| Universal Q\u00ec | Personal Q\u00ec
\nAs there is a stem and a branch of the year, there are also stems and branches of the month, day, and hour. These form the four pillars as a foundation for a being. In clinical practise, they are not used in the same way. How, and when they will be used, will be explained. The four pillars determine the personal and the universal q\u00ec. The personal q\u00ec is fixed, will not change for an individual person, while the universal q\u00ec changes constantly.<\/p>\n
Chapter 11
\n| Q\u00ec | Jing | Sh\u00e9n
\nIn chapter 3 the san bao, q\u00ec, jing, and sh\u00e9n, are introduced. This trinity is from pre-haven origin. The q\u00ec, jing, and sh\u00e9n, are going to function as couples in the post-heaven. Those couples are jing q\u00ec, jing sh\u00e9n, sh\u00e9n q\u00ec, and their function and role will be explained in this chapter. Furthermore, there will be a short introduction to the five spirits, sh\u00e9n, h\u00fan, p\u00f2, y\u00ec, and zh\u00ec. Two of those five spirits incarnate from heaven, two are connected to earth, and in the merging of these four spirits, exists number five, the y\u00ec.<\/p>\n
Chapter 12
\n| Post Heaven Q\u00ec | H\u00f2u Tian Q\u00ec
\nAs in chapter 2, the concept of pre-heaven is discussed, chapter 12 will elaborate on the post-heaven concept, with all the different types and qualities of q\u00ec. The pre-heavenly q\u00ec is going to function as post-heavenly q\u00ec. What connects between these two realms, are q\u00ec, jing, sh\u00e9n, presenting themselves as couples. There are different types of post-heavenly q\u00ec. All of them will be explained, the etymology will be clarified, as well as their role and function in the human being.<\/p>\n
Chapter 13
\n| Transformation of Shui and Gu into Q\u00ec
\nQ\u00ec needs to be maintained and is transformed out of food and drinks, in order to nourish men. The Chinese concept has its own way of explaining this process, while western physiology describes this process from another perspective. This chapter will present this process of digestion of food, from both perspectives, uniting the different views.<\/p>\n
Chapter 14
\n| Six Q\u00ec | Li\u00f9 Q\u00ec
\nThe heavenly stems are introduced in the beginning of the book, followed by the earthly branches. These are the heavenly and earthly part of the wu y\u00f9n li\u00f9 q\u00ec, while the actual wu y\u00f9n li\u00f9 q\u00ec are the li\u00f9 q\u00ec, the six types or qualities of q\u00ec, metaphorically presented as the six climates. This is a vast subject and a long chapter. This is followed in the next chapter (15) by the wu y\u00f9n aspect of the wu y\u00f9n li\u00f9 q\u00ec, or the five phases, better presented as the wu x\u00edng. The li\u00f9 q\u00ec has many aspects, and is a immense subject within the N\u00e8i Jing S\u00f9 W\u00e8n. All aspect will be discussed, presented in an ordered way, in a metaphorically order of the li\u00f9 q\u00ec of heaven, li\u00f9 q\u00ec of earth, and li\u00f9 q\u00ec of man.<\/p>\n
Chapter 15
\n| Five Transformation Phases | Wu X\u00edng
\nThe wu x\u00edng is the practical tool in the daily life of the clinic. With the use of the principles and rules of the wu x\u00edng, as explained in this chapter, the practitioner can influence the q\u00ec with acupuncture. As an introduction all the different five phases will be discussed. The etymology of the Chinese characters is a returning item in this book, so also for each of the five phases. Furthermore, their function within the body and mind will be explained. Last but not least, the two main principles functioning within the wu x\u00edng, the sheng \u0096 generating cycle, and the k\u00e8 action – controlling and harmonising action.<\/p>\n
Chapter 16
\n| Channel System | Jing Lu\u00f2 M\u00e0i
\nThis chapter will present the different channel systems, jing lu\u00f2 m\u00e0i, and all the different types of points.
\nThere are four channels systems, linked by the connective channel system. Each of the channel system is connected to one of the four emanations, while the connective channel system relates to the centre, qi\u00e1n. The channels systems are: jing jin tendo-muscular channels, jing m\u00e0i main channels, jing bi\u00e9 divergent channels, ba qi jing m\u00e0i eight extra ordinary channels, and lu\u00f2 m\u00e0i connective channels. Furthermore, twenty-two groups of points will be presented, and their function will be discussed.<\/p>\n
Chapter 17
\n| Chinese Calendar | R\u00ec L\u00ec
\nThis chapter will give an introduction to the Chinese calendar.
\nAll the charts, which show how to calculate the stem and branch of the year, month, day, and hour, are found. Most charts are valid until 2043, 2044 is the beginning of a new cycle of 60 years. A new edition of the book will be published then. This chapter is full of tables, dates of the beginning of the new moon from 1924 until 2043, and formulas as how to calculate for instance, the stem of the day. Those charts are undeniable a necessity for the clinic of the wu y\u00f9n li\u00f9 q\u00ec practitioner.<\/p>\n
Chapter 18
\n| Acupuncturist | Zhen Jiu Yi Shi |
\nThe last chapter discusses in a very thorough way, the complete process of a treatment with all the tools of the wu y\u00f9n li\u00f9 q\u00ec. There will be three different cases studied. The process begins with the interview and ends with analyzing the chart of the year and four pillars of the patient. Initially, the personal q\u00ec of the patient will be discussed, with all the strong and weak aspects of the constitution of the patient, and all the do\u0092s and don\u0092ts. From here, a treatment strategy will be planned. In each of these cases, there will be examples of treatments on different days, and on different hours of the day. Besides this, the same case, diagnosis, will be discussed, but with all the information of another person, born on another day, with different constitutional q\u00ec, and treated on different days and hours. This is the art of wu y\u00f9n li\u00f9 q\u00ec, how to treat a patient in a personal way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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