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The functions of acupoints are marked by proximal curative effect, distal curative effect and special curative effect.
1.2. 2. 1 Proximal curative effect
Proximal curative effect is the common feature of all acupoints. That means that all acupoints can be needled to treat disorders to the regions, tissues and organs around them, especially the acupoints located on the head, face and trunk.
1.2. 2. 2 Distal curative effect
Distal curative effect is the feature of the acupoints on the fourteen meridians, especially the acupoints of the twelve meridians located below the knees and elbows
which not only can be needled to treat disorders of the regional tissues, but also can be applied to treat the disorders of the viscera, tissues and organs associated with the meridians in their distribution. Some of the meridian acupoints even can be needled to treat the disorders of the whole body. That is what " the indication extends to where the meridian reaches" means. For example, Zusanli (ST 36), located on the shank, can be needled to treat flaccidity and pain of the lower limbs with its proximal curative effect on one hand, and on the other, treat disorders of the spleen and stomach which the stomach meridian (Zusanli (ST 36) is located) connects with or pertains to as well as disorders of the head and face where the meridian runs through. Besides, Zusanli (ST 36) can be used as a key acupoint for healthcare because it can be needled to supplement healthy qi for the body and reinforce the resistance of the body to exert distal curative effect.
1.2. 2. 3 Special curative effect
Special curative effect of acupoints includes bi-directional and relative specific effect.
1.2. 2. 3. 1 Bi-directional effect
Bi-directional effect, also known as favourable bi-directional regulating effect, refers to the needling of the same acupoints with different manipulating techniques to stimulate meridian qi to regulate different functional activities of the body bi-directionally. That means to balance the functions of the body when they become hyperactive with the inhibiting effect and to restore the normal functions of the body when they become hypoactive with the exciting effect. For example, when the heart is beating too fast, needling Neiguan (PC 6) can reduce heart rate; when the heart is beating too slow, needling Neiguan (PC6) can increase the heart rate. Take Zusanli (ST 36) for another example, for stomach spasm, needling Zusanli(ST 36) can relieve spasm; but for gastrectasis, needling Zusanli (ST 36) can promote the peristalsis of the stomach.
1.2. 2. 3.2 Relative specific effect
Relative specific effect means that some of the acupoints bear special or specific curative effect on certain diseases. For example, Dazhui (GV 14) abates fever and Zhiyin (BL 67) rectifies the position of fetus.
 General introduction to meridians and acupoints |
| Spercific discussions of the meridians and acupionts |
| Manipulating methods |
| General introduction to treatment |
| Specific discussions of treatment |
