Journal of chinese medicine number 80 february 200610 tungs acupuncture an introduction t here is a common misperception that chinese medicine, including acupuncture, is a uni. The book also explores the links between tungs points, conventional acupuncture points and channels, and their connections to the classics of chinese medicine. If a practitioner can use this work, they can have a turnkey approach in the clinic, simply by. Tung died in 1975, he left behind his point book and his legacy. Acupuncture treatment in this phase emphasized fascial manipulation and the use of master tung points to address the pain in the left buttocks and hamstring muscles. Its a tcm learning resource center filled with essential materials like master tung points to help you build a. We will begin with the six principle theories of tungs acupuncture system and. Although there are five points, usually only two will get the result you are looking for. The magic points of master tung acupuncture services of.
Master tungs magic points beginning series 1 eastern currents. In the past 30 years, through innumerable personal clinical experience and unceasing research, indications for tung s points grew from five to. Acupuncture treatment of atrial fibrillation a clinical case study by mary j. Tung lineage acupuncture represents an ancient divergent approach to acupuncture treatment that has survived to the present day. Young says tung acupuncture is based on relatively loose point location broad areas coupled horses technique dao ma 2 or 3 needles in a line or zone for extra stimulation. Master tungs system of acupuncture evolved in taiwan. This point is located on the palmar aspect of the ring finger, at the center along the ulnar aspect of the middle phalanx line e. Master tung was benevolent that he aimed at mass patients benefits and decided to reveal his secret acupuncture system. Tungs acupuncture is a complete system that includes its own channels, unique points, diagnostic methods and needling techniques. After fleeing for his life during the cultural revolution in china, master tung began to teach his secret acupuncture point system.
Click download or read online button to get tung acupuncture book now. Three yellows is a point pattern comprised of three points on each thigh, six points in total. Download pdf the best of master tung s acupuncture book full free. The use of the points is based on an original theoretical and clinical system, although in deep connection with the ancient classical texts. The primary points used for sciatic regardless of the meridians effected on the leg are linggu and dabai. To begin excelling in master tung s acupuncture, start with the beginner level courses and work your way up to the advanced level courses. With a simple and elegant rationale for using the system, robert chu chooses points that are painless, easily accessible, and have powerful immediate results.
Tung style acupuncture is known for its curious collection of points that can be a challenge to the mind for those of us that learned to think about acupuncture strictly from a channel or function perspective. Tung acupuncture download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Carson, md a disciple of late master tung and endorsed by the world tungs acupuncture association. Pdf the best of master tung s acupuncture download full.
You may take as many individual courses from a certificate program as you wish, but will only receive an official certificate once all requirements and the exit examination are completed. Pdf download of the same notes that brad used in his presentation, plus a point reference that gives you many more points than the 10 covered. Do not discontinue your treatment prescribed by the doctor. I still managed to get a good 30 minutes of relaxation in and acupuncture needles in siesmannacupuncture n acupressure. Among all of master tungs acupuncture points, and the classic meridian points as well, nothing treats the liver in a more profound and lasting. The former document was edited by master tung, and includes commentary and learning experiences by mr. In this book, robert chu introduces what he considers the best of master tungs acupuncture points. If a practitioner can use this work, they can have a turnkey approach in the clinic, simply by implementing these acupuncture and herbal protocols. Miriam lee 19262009, fondly called them the wood anger. Needles are never inserted at the site of pain or injury. Mar 23, 2017 sometimes the points are similar to tcm points e. Acupuncture treatment points guide please note that this pressure point chart is for recommendation and reference purpose only.
New, easy to understand images and explanations of how the points work, how to needle them, and how to combine them with other points. Master tungs five zang channel system and clinical. Tung s acupuncture is very safe since most of its points are located on the bodys extremities. However, instead of just simply presenting tung s points, it gives the reader a method of understanding how and when to use them in the modern clinic. However, instead of just simply presenting tungs points, it gives the reader a method of understanding how and when to use them in the modern clinic. All the points are distributed on the 14 channels, or found between the channels. Something that a person who has not attended my seminars could read quickly, and immediately familiarize themselves with the core concepts, imaging, channel methods, have a few goto points, and immediately apply the magic of master tungs acupuncture in the clinic. Master tungs points were a treasured family secret, handed down and refined over generations.
Application of acupuncture to treat low back pain page 2. Master tung acupuncture harmonizing the seasons with needles and food. Rogel, phd, lac a longtime patient of mine called one day with a new problem. Jun 06, 2017 my alltime favorite master tung points.
As a complete system, in addition to its unique set of famous magic points, tung s acupuncture also has its own channels, diagnostic methods, and. See more ideas about acupuncture, acupuncture points and chinese medicine. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The indepth seminar is a twoweekend course designed to immerse practitioners in master tungs profound system of acupuncture. Theory of channel relationships, mirroring, imaging. When applied to tung s acupuncture, it increases its effectiveness and widens its applications. Master tungs acupuncture for internal medicine problems a. You may take as many individual courses from a certificate program as you wish, but will only receive an official certificate once all. As a complete system, in addition to its unique set of famous magic points, tungs acupuncture also has its own channels, diagnostic methods, and. Lotus certification program master tungs acupuncture.
This book is a primer, an introduction of the quintessential basics. Master tungs five zang channel system and clinical applications. Known for its simplicity, ease of use, and exceptional clinical efficacy, tung s acupuncture was originally passed down exclusively within the family until the first disciple was accepted in 1964. Master tung s magic points beginning series 1 by susan johnson, l. In this book, i use a lot of standard acupuncture points along with master tung s acupuncture and emphasize the use of channels and imaging for optimal clinical use. Among all of master tung s acupuncture points, and the classic meridian points as well, nothing treats the liver in a more profound and lasting way than three yellows, found along the liver channel, on the medial aspect of the thigh. The best of master tung s acupuncture available for download and read online in other formats. Download pdf the best of master tungs acupuncture free. Intro to tungs acupuncture points and 5 zang pulse diagnosis. In more than twentyfive years of clinical practice, i have never found any point to be more useful than master tung s points called mu or wood points. Ebook free pdf practical atlas of tungs acupuncture. Using master tungs gallbladder points for diseases of the. Dedicated to the preservation and continuation of tcm knowledge for nearly two decades, elotus offers products at reasonable prices, spreads the pearls of tcm to more practitioners, and empowers you to help more patients. Master tungs acupuncture for internal medicine problems revision 3 pages also, little is done to approach the body of work on master tungs acupuncture in a practical manner, and for one to use clinically on a daily basis.
The width of the thumb is 1 cun, width of two fingers is 1. Master tung acupuncture points for sciatic pain give me amazing results. Master tungs points are located opposite the affected area points on the head can treat. Master tungs magic points beginning series 1 by susan johnson, l. Master tungs gynecology fu ke acupuncture point acupuncture services of central new york see more. This is for a pdf file of the master tung points poster. Basically, it is a set of five points in between the thumb joint 0. Pdf illustrated tungs acupuncture points 2nd edition. For further application of these points, please refer to lectures in tungs acupuncture. Divide the middle phalanx into fourths, and locate these three points at.
This is a threepoint set on the dorsal aspect of the index finger, on the ulnar margin of the middle phalangeal bone line f. Acupuncture and acupressure are both part of traditional chinese medicine tcm or alternative medicine. Tsun or cun is the measurement of one body inch used locate acupuncture points. To begin excelling in master tungs acupuncture, start with the beginner level courses and work your way up to the advanced level courses. Index of tungs points according to their chinese names pin yin. Master tungs acupuncture consists of 740 family points in all, plus unique applications of the 14 channel points. Master tungs points and their indications in detail we will try to explain each points indication and mode of action. Tung points and unique applications of points on the 14. You dont need to know all the points to be proficient. Master tung acupuncture points master tungs acupuncture. Although tung s acupuncture is famous for its unique set of acupuncture points, the unique points are just part of a much bigger picture. Tungs acupuncture an introduction acupuncture styles. For your reference the size and specs of the original master tung poster were size 39x27, after you download the pdf you can then go to any printer and have them print it out for you. Known for its simplicity, ease of use, and exceptional clinical efficacy, tungs acupuncture was originally passed down exclusively within the family until the first disciple was accepted in 1964.
These both work off of the pressure points and are. This is the first ever full colour tungs acupuncture body chart designed bydr. As explained in the unified acupuncture theory system developed by dr jonathan shubs partly from the tan balance method and dr tungs acupuncture system, each channel has up to six other channels on which points can be found to reduce or clear pain or problems along any one given single channel. Divide the proximal phalanx into thirds, and locate these two points at and 23 the distance between the pip and mcp joints. Master tungs acupuncture for internal medicine problems revision 3. Henry mccann hansgeorg ross practical atlas of tungs. It is hoped that the reader can use these few points here and achieve amazing results in his or. This point is located on the palmar aspect of the ring finger, at the center along the ulnar.
I ve used some of them in my daily practice and also, as a. The clinical practice of master tung s acupuncture. Point selection based on correspondence in tungs acupuncture. These texts describe relationships between the natural world and our human. Master tungs acupuncture is a highly effective therapeutic system and well known for its exceptional efficacy. Tungs acupuncture is very safe since most of its points are located on the bodys extremities. Tung points and unique applications of points on the 14 main. Just when i thought i had mastered all the points i needed to know, here was another system with several hundred more unique points. This is a twopoint set on the dorsal aspect of the middle finger, evenly distributed along the midline of the proximal phalanx line g. It is the system upon which the national nccaom acupuncture board exam is based. Master tung s acupuncture for internal medicine problems revision 3 pages also, little is done to approach the body of work on master tung s acupuncture in a practical manner, and for one to use clinically on a daily basis. He was the first one to break his family tradition and began to teach his. This point is located on the palmar aspect of the index finger, along the radial margin of the proximal phalangeal bone. Use this guide to help you locate tungs acupuncture points and make the correct puncture.
Tung s acupuncture is a complete system that includes its own channels, unique points, diagnostic methods and needling techniques. Tungs points were a treasured family secret, handed down and refined over many generations. As explained in the unified acupuncture theory system developed by dr jonathan shubs partly from the tan balance method and dr tung s acupuncture system, each channel has up to six other channels on which points can be found to reduce or clear pain or problems along any one given single channel. All the points you need to master tung acupuncture. Measurement is always taken from the patients hand. Part of the fun of learning the tung system is learning these alternate locations. In this book, i use a lot of standard acupuncture points along with master tungs acupuncture and emphasize the use of channels and imaging for optimal clinical use. The book also explores the links between tung s points, conventional acupuncture points and channels, and their connections to the classics of chinese medicine. For this reason, the bodys energetic pathways must be kept clear, so the practitioner selects only a few powerful points for treatment. In more than twentyfive years of clinical practice, i have never found any point. This poster includes the master tung points that i was taught.
It is characterised by its unique set of nonchannel points, simple needling techniques, ample use of bleeding therapy and extensive use of distal points. Master tung acupuncture points for sciatic pain linggu and dabai are used in master tungs acupuncture system for many conditions, but they are almost indispensable in my practice to treat opposite lumbar pain and sciatica. Ive used some of them in my daily practice and also, as a. It is an original system with its own points, handed down for centuries from father to son. Tan developed his 12 magic points and acupuncture balance method based on his life long study of ancient principles encompassed by the i ching the book of changes and the ba gua eight trigrams used in taoist cosmology. Tung style acupuncture does not need the use of the diagnostic methods pulse, tongue, etc. In more than twentyfive years of clinical practice, i have never found any point to be more useful than master tungs points called mu or wood points.
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