Last week I followed a wonderful workshop given by Martine Cornelissen about the meaning of the Chinese names of acupuncture point at Qingbai Academy. In the western schools the acupuncture points are given a number and the name of the organ. The additional meaning of the points in Chinese are lost this way, which is unfortunate since through knowlegde of the names information is given about the location, the specific function and/ or its relationship with other points.
One example: St 36, a point located 3 thumbs ( cun) inferiour to the patella on the stomach-meridian. It is a powerful point to harmonise the stomach and strengthen qi. The Chinese name is Zu San Li, which means 'Leg Three Miles'. In other words this point gives you enough strength to walk another three miles. Many more amazing examples are given at the workshop. More information about this workshop see http://www.qingbai.nl/
Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)is a science based on a deep understanding of the laws and patterns of nature and applies them to the human body.
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