Korean Hand Acupuncture Lecture

Soo Ji Chim Therapy is a form of acupuncture and moxibustion that affects the entire body through treatment on
the hands.
As a form of alternative medicine that differs from both traditional Oriental as well as Western medicine, it has
generated controversy in Korea-especially with the established community of Oriental medicine.
This is reminiscent of how the use of herbs and vitamin-mineral supplements has raised eyebrows among
physicians in the West.
Soo Ji Chim is practiced mostly by lay people rather than by licensed doctors. In Korea thousands of people treat
friends and strangers alike without pay, and some accomplished practitioners have ailing patients actually lined up
outside their doors.
The tiny needles are inserted only about a millimeter deep, yet they can relieve pain anywhere in the body and
stimulate the healing of an array of ailments, to name a few: joint pain; obesity; skin problems; constitutional
weakness from chronic disease, stress or drug therapy; minor inflammation; headaches, loss of appetite. As are
many forms of alternative medicine, Soo Ji Chim is also employed to help keep the body in tone for prevention of
disease.
As frequently as acupuncture on a patient's hand, a Soo Ji Chim practitioner will use moxibition. This means
burning small columns of dried mugwort, or moxa, upon specific spots, which conveys heat but not enough to burn
the skin.
Small metallic pellets are taped to the skin, too, and machines have been developed to deliver electronic
stimulation in lieu of needles.
Sometimes a drop of blood may be drawn from the end of a finger.

But why does it work? For that matter, how is any type of acupuncture effective to relieve pain or cure an ailment?
Organisms contain life energy called ki or chi which in the human body is said to flow through certain channels or
"meridians" that doctors of Oriental medicine have defined over the millenia.
When yin and yang forces are in balance, the ki flows normally and the body is healthy; when there is an imbalance
then discomfort of illness is the result.
Acupunctures needles or the burning of moxa, etc., are used to manipulate the flow of ki and restore balance to
the body.
A microcosm of the entire body represented in one of its sub-units is called a homunculus-the soles of the feet, for
example, to which stiff massage can be applied called "foot reflexology."
Another homunculus is the ear, around which yet another form of acupuncture was developed by a Frenchman,
surprisingly, not anyone Oriental.
A beginner can use Soo Ji Chim Therapy to treat a variety of minor maladies simply by "corresponding treatment"
according to the following formula. There are five fingers corresponding to four limbs plus the head. The index
finger and ring finger correspond to the arms, thumb and pinky to the legs, and the middle fingertip is in the
relative position of the head. The palm corresponds to the front torso and the back of the hand to the person's
back, and each part of the body corresponds to a specific area on the hand.
An advantage of Soo Ji Chim over other microcosm therapies if that the homunculus is detailed enough to enable
mapping of an entire array of 345 acupuncture points on the human body, along 14 meridians.
Here are some examples of treatment utilizing them:
• An important meridian runs vertically down the front of the body

therefore a line along the middle finger and down the center of the palm corresponds to it. KHT utilizes
this meridian to great advantage with moxibustion. Learning to use this meridian is very easy, yet the
effects are quite beneficial.
• Another meridian runs down each side of the spine.
KHT shu treatment is conducted along points on the corresponding two lines near the center of the back
of the hand. Small metal pellets are often taped to the skin at these points.
• More sophisticated treatment points corresponding to major acupuncture points on the body.
One example would be treatments based on "five-element" theory, a major axis of Oriental medicine. In
KHT, this type of treatment centers upon the outer two joints of the ring and little fingers.
Thus, Soo Ji Chim Therapy can be simple enough to learn and begin using in a single day, yet with extended study
can be applied to a wide range of remedial treatment.
Mrs. Lee Jin-a, a long-time Soo Ji Chim practitioner, typically uses more than one treatment simultaneously. For
example, for a headache around the forehead area, she rolls a plastic chopstick firmly across the upper finger
pad(corresponding to the front part the head) of the middle finger of each hand, asking the patient if there are any
sensitive spots. A particular spot will invariably be sore: she wipes the finger with alcohol, places a tiny needle into
an inserter and inserters it there. Generally the needles are painless, so if the patient cannot feel it, she pulls it out
and tries again in a slightly different point until the patient can feel a prick.
That needle-often more than one-is left in place for about twenty minutes, during which time she will do
moxibition on the other hand. The headache will usually disappear.
If by questioning the patient she suspects that the headache was caused by stress, then she may place the moxa at
the tip of the middle finger and the base, as well as the very center of the hand, where’s if she believes it to be
connected, for example, with irregular digestion or other imbalance in the body's flow of ki she will use other
points instead. The patient may leave with a couple of metal pellets taped to the outer front edge of each little
finger, which area represent the stomach meridian, with instructions to re-tape them on the same spots overnight
three times a week for a month. The idea would be to help relieve the cause of the headaches. Mrs. Lee also
makes dietary recommendations based on nutritional consideration and traditional Korean folk remedies.
A few other treatments:
• For nosebleed: tie the tip of the middle finger until it turns dark, release, repeat until bleeding stops.
• eyestrain: prod middle finger pad to find a sensitive spot and prick a drop of blood-or roll the stick of a
cotton swab around the area for about 10 minutes-or apply pellets.
• cough and stuffed-up nose: tape metallic pellets around the tip of the middle finger.
• sprained wrist or ankle: form a ring of layered aluminum foil and place it around the outermost knuckle
of the corresponding finger on the corresponding side.
• emergency unconsciousness: draw a drop of blood from finger tips.
Soo Ji Chim Therapy is ideal for practice upon one's own self, who is the one best able to pinpoint where various
pains or discomfort occur. Moreover, any incorrect treatment will be harmless.
Correspondence Theory
CORRESPONDING AREA
Correspondence Theory is the idea that the hands reflect the anatomy and physiology of the whole body;
therefore, all the functions of the internal of the internal organs can be controlled by stimulation the proper points
and areas on the hands for the treatment and prevention of diseases.
The palmer side of the hand represents the anterior side of the body, and the dorsal side of the hand represents
the posterior side of the body. The second and fourth fingers correspond to the arms, and the first and last fingers
to the legs. Lastly, the middle finger represents the head, neck and trunk of the body.
A. THE PALMAR SIDE OF THE HAND: EPIGASTRIC, UMBILICAL AND HYPOGASTRIC REGIONS
The first point (A1) is located 0.5cm distal to the distal transverse crease of the wrist joint for an adult of 0.2cm
distal to the crease for a child. After location the first point, the points on the landmarks are located; A16 on the
proximal crease of the metacarpophalangeal joint; A20 is located on the proximal crease of middle interphalangeal
joint. A24 is located on the proximal crease of the distal interphalangeal joint. The last point A33 is located on the
apical border of the middle finger (2mm down from tip of the nail). On the palm, the distance between A1 and A16
is divided in half to locate A8 in the middle. Divide the upper half of the palm (A8 to A16) in half and located A12
on the midpoint.
Take a look at the distal and middle part of the middle finger. The distal part represents the head, and the middle
part represents the neck. These two parts are explained in detail, in the middle finger section of the text. The face
corresponds to the distal part of the middle finger, from A24 to A33. When mapping the face on the corresponding
area, the important points to focus on are A24, A26, A28 and A30. A24 corresponds to the end of the chin, A26 to
the mouth, A28 to the apex of the nose and A30 the midpoint between the eyes. The corresponding area of the
neck is from A20 to A24. A20 corresponds to the jugular notch between the two collar bones (clavicles).
B. THE DOSAL SIDE OF THE HAND
The dorsal side of the hand is seen as the posterior side of the body. The main structure of the body that
corresponds to this area is the spine. The Jang-Bu organs are also affected by stimulating this side of the hand;
however, the spine is the most affected body structure when this region of the hand is stimulated.
The first point is located at the proximal end of the middle metacarpal bone. At that end, there should be a
depression. That spot is where B1 is located. After location B1, the points on the landmarks are located next. The
points that fall on the landmarks are B14, B19, B24 and B27. Point B14 is located on the middle knuckle
rd
(3 metacarpophalangeal joint). Point B19 is located on the middle joint of the middle finger (proximal
interphalangeal joint) and point B24 on the distal interphalangeal joint. Point B27 is located just beneath the
middle fingernail (2mm down from the base of the nail). Then, the points that fall on the midpoint of the distance
between the landmark points are located. Point B7 falls on the midpoint of the distance between B1 and B14. The
remaining points are located by dividing the distance between the points into approximately equal lengths.
Legs & Arms
The extremities include the upper and lower limbs. The upper limbs are the arms, and the lower limbs are the legs
1. INDEX AND RING FINGERS: UPPER LIMBS
The upper limbs including the arms and hands are represented on the index and ring fingers. The Anterior side
(with the body in anatomical position, with hands above head, facing forward) of the arm corresponds to the
palmar side of the fingers, and the posterior side of the arm corresponds to the dorsal side of the fingers. On the
right hand, the ring finger corresponds to the right arm and hand and the index finger to the left arm and hand. On
the left hand, the ring finger corresponds to the left arm and hand the index finger to the right arm and hand.
The distal phalanx of these fingers corresponds to the hands, and the distal joint to the wrist. The middle phalanx
corresponds to the upper arm. The proximal interphalangeal joint corresponds to the elbow. The proximal phalanx
corresponds to the upper arm, and the meacarpophalangeal joint to the shoulder joint.
2. THUMB AND LITTLE FINGER: LOWER LIMBS
The lower limbs including the legs and feet, are represented on the thumb and little finger. Since the thumb has
only one interphalangeal joint the corresponding area of the upper leg extends to the palm of the hand. The
posterior side of the lower limbs corresponds to the dorsal side of the fingers. The anterior side of the lower limbs
corresponds to the palmar side of the fingers. On the right hand, the little finger corresponds to the right leg and
foot, and thumb to left leg and foot. On the left hand, the little finger corresponds to the right leg and foot, and
thumb to the right leg and foot.
Each joint in the fingers corresponds to a joint in the legs. Starting from the distal end, the distal phalanx of the
finger corresponds to the foot; thus the distal interphalangeal joint corresponds to the ankle. The middle phalanx
and the proximal interphalangeal joint correspond to the lower leg and knee, respectively. The proximal phalanx
and the metacarpal joint correspond to the upper leg and the hip joint, respectively.
3. SIDE ALLOTMENT AND DIFFERENCETIATION
Corresponding points are easily found on the hands and fingers of the diseased side of the body. For example, a
patient has pain in the right let. The right leg corresponds to the little finger of the right hand and the thumb of the
left hand. The corresponding points of the right leg pain are primarily found on the little finger of the right hand.
Although the thumb of the left hand has corresponding points of the painful area on the right leg, the preferred
finger for the right leg is the finger on the right hand. It the pain is in the left leg, the corresponding points are
found on the little finger of the left hand, and the thumb of the right hand. In this case, the finger on the left hand
is the primary choice.
The palmar side of the hand facing away from the body is the standard position for assigning sides of all parts and
systems of the body for the corresponding area on the hand. In order to determine the sides correctly, place the
palm of the hand in the same direction as the anterior (ventral) side of the body.
THE METHOD FOR LOCATING CORRESPONDING POINTS
On the hand, the point that reveals hypersensitivity because of an abnormal condition of the body is called the
corresponding point; also known as the reactive corresponding point because it reacts to the condition of its
respective body area. Corresponding points always appear whenever there is an illness in the body regardless of
how serious the illness may be. In other words, the disease does not have to be malignant to form corresponding
points on the hand, but it can be as moderate as a minor headache. However, corresponding points of serious
diseases do appear more pronounced than those of the minor cases of disease.
A. DETECTION OF CORRESPONDING POINTS
Internal diseases and disorders are reflected on the hands as tender spots, tense regions, rigid spots, discoloration
and hypersensitive points. Among the various signs on the hands, tender points are the most common
manifestations. Tender points are considered to be a reaction created by the sensory nervous system. What this
means is that a certain area can react with pain to pressure that normally does not cause pain. This particular area
is called the reactive point on the body. On the hand, this is called the reactive corresponding point. Generally
speaking, it is easier to detect the reactive corresponding points on the fingers and dorsum of the hands than to
detect them on the palm of the hands.
For most accurately location reactive corresponding points, it is strongly suggested to press some of the points
around the area which corresponds to the diseased and/or disordered body parts, and then select the most
sensitive or painful point using a point detector. Repeat the same procedure two to three times if no tender spot
or reactive point is detected the first time. In some cases of minor illness, it may be impossible to find the point. In
this case, apply light pressure to the painful part of the body to arouse the manifestation, then try to detect the
reactive corresponding points. There can be more than one reactive point in many cases, and the areas they cover
may vary over a broad range. Some of them are concentrated in one single spot or area. Others may be scattered
throughout the hands. Therefore, ideally one locates the corresponding areas first, then pinpoints the precise
corresponding points within the area.
B. EXAMINATION OF ABNORMALITIES OF THE HANDS
1. TENSE REGION
A tense region can be described as a hardened area on the hands. On the hand, the tense region often appears on
the palm of the hand between A4 and A12 because it is usually due to diseases in the internal organs. These tense
regions are strained, hardened, and rough-surfaced compared to the normal skin.
2. RIGID SPOTS
Rigid areas usually appear on the fingers and palm. They are most commonly found on the middle finger. The size
of rigid area varies from 1 to 4 mm in diameter. They can protrude from the skin around every joint. The
appearance of these areas on any of the fingers except the middle finger signifies disease or disorder in the limbs.
The ones on the middle finger indicate disorders of the cranial and thoracic regions of the body.
3. CHANGES IN COLOR AND TEXTURE
The color and complexion of the hands can be generally as well as locally examined. The hands of healthy
individuals should be lustrous, elastic, warm, moist and free in movement. Many patients suffering from chronic
disease have hands that are dry, excessively hot or cold, and stiff in movement. The abnormal colors seen on the
hands are pale (yellow), dark red, and bluish purple.
4. EXAMINATION OF WOUNDS
Wounds on the hands may cause disease in the internal organs although the wounds may be the result of injuries
having nothing to do with the internal organs. This happens when the person is already weak and has internal
problems. If the person is healthy and strong, the wounds may not affect the internal condition. For example, a
person who frequently suffers from headaches or anemia may become worse if the distal phalanx of the middle
finger becomes wounded. Also, a person with a dental problem may suffer more seriously it there is a wound on
the hands to prevent the occurrence or worsening of diseases and other health problems.
C. DETECTION OF CORRESPONDING POINTS BY ELECTRONIC BEAM
The electronic beam is an electronic device specially designed for the detection and treatment of corresponding
points on the hands. For precise detection, conventional electronic devices are not suitable. They produce a
current that is too high to be useful. They are not sensitive enough to measure low electronic current in the
microampere range. The electronic beam produces less than 10uA of actual current. Therefore, it is very sensitive
and accurate when detection reactive points. Simply apply the device to the corresponding points or area and then
select the one with the highest reading. Also, it is advised to clean and dry the hands before using the beam due to
the sensitivity of the detector. The detected point becomes both and corresponding point and the treatment
point.
CORRESPONFING AREA
• Correspondion Area -Head

Corresponfing Area-Neck
Corresponding Area-Chest
Corresponding Area-Back Bone
Corresponding Area – Wrisk
Corresponding Area – Ankle
14 Micromeridian Theory
A : Im Kimek (conception vessel)
B : Dok Kimek (govering vessel)
C: Lung Ki mek
1. Branch : C1 ~ 13
2. Phase : Metal, Lung is pared with

Large Intestine
3. Location : K-C Ki Mek originates at

K-A12 and flows from K-C1 up to K-
C13 on the palmar side of the hand,
along the edges of the index and ring
fingers adjacent to the middle finger.
4. Flow of the direction : ↑
5. Special Points :
- The Front Mo Point : C1

- The Back Yu Point : I10
- The Well Point : C13
- The Source Point : C9
- The Five Shu Points : C13, 11, 9, 7,
5
(木, 火, 土, 金, 水)
6. Indications
- Pulmonary diseases
- Respiratory dieseases, including
nose, pharync and larynx
- Large intestine diseases
- Skin disesase
- Symptoms of Yuan(Original) Ki
deficiency
- Pain arounf the shoulder and
scapula
7. Simple Stimulation :
- A8, 12, 16, 20, C1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13
8. Tonification and Sedation Methods for Excess and Deficiency
- Symptoms of the lung excess

Asthma, cough, chest stuffiness and pain, pneumonia, bronchitis, laryngopharyngitis, rhinitis, empyema, sore throat,
ulnar arthritis, pain along Lung meridian, hot sensation in the palm, pain the shoulder region, dizziness, bloody
urination
- Symptoms of the lung deficiency

Low energy level, feeble breathing, dry mouth, coldness and painful sensation in the shoulder, frequent urination,
discoloration of urine, nervousness, rough skin, chest stuffiness, pale complexion, headache, pulmonary tuberculosis,
scrofula, swelling of the thyroid glands and indigestion.
D: Large Intestine Kimek
1. Branch : D1 ~ 22
2. Phase : Metal, Large Intestine is pared

with Lung
3. Location : K-D Ki Mek originates at K-D1

and flows proximally along the index and
ring fingers to K-D12, and then turns to run
distally up both sides of the middle finger to
K-D22 which is located to the side of K-
A28.
4. Flow of the direction : ↓
5. Special Points :
- The Front Mo Point : E22

- The Well Point : D1
- The Source Point : D3
- The Five Shu Points : D1, 2, 5, 6, 7
(金, 水, 木, 火, 土)
6. Indications
- Intestinal disorders such as constipation,

diarrrhea and intestinal infection
- Pulmonary disease
- Gastric disorders
- Neural illnesses
- Lumbar vertebral problems
- Hepatic and cardiac diseases and stroke
- Fatigue syndrome
- Shoulder and arm pain
- Alcoholism, medicinal and chemical
intoxication
- Insect and snake bite
- Common cold
- D1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
- Symptoms of the large intestine excess

Constipation, insomnia, poor appetite, intestinal obstruction, fatigue, chronic common cold, toothache, frontal
headache, hypergastric acidity, lumbago, plum-seed sensation in the throat, gingivitis, chest stuffiness, dizziness,
knee pain, duodenal ulcer, dry mouth, numbness and tingling in the extremities and pain around the scapular region,
nasal congestion and dry cough.
- Symptoms of the large intestine deficiency

Chest stuffiness, dry mouth, loose stool, bloody stool, mucous in stool, a feeling of
weakness in abdominal muscles.
E: Stomach Kimek
1. Branch : E1 ~ 45
2. Phase : Earth, Stomach is pared with

Spleen
3. Location : K-E Ki Mek originates at K-

A28 and is generated at K-E1, then
flows proximally 2 bun lateral to K-A Ki
Mek to the 1st knuckle. It then runs
proximally 3 bun lateral to K-A Ki Mek on
the palm, turns and runs distally along
the sides of the thumb and little finger
away from the middle finger.
5. Special Points :
- The Front Mo Point : A12

- The Well Point : E45
- The Source Point : E42
- The Five Shu Points : E45, 44, 40, 39,
38
(金, 水, 木, 火, 土)
6. Indications
- Stomach and spleen related diseases and disorders

- The entire digestive tract and its systemic disorders
- Facial problem
- Problems in the upper and lower extremities
- Breast related problems : Mastitis
- Dental and oral pain
- Ophthalmic and nasal disorders
- Cardiac and thoracic disorders
- Hepatic and renal disorders
- A8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, E45, 43, 42, 40, 38
- Symptoms of the stomach excess syndrome :

Poor appetite, nausea, indigestion, abdominal fullness, retention of food, belching, motion sickness, stomatitis,
diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, spasm of esophagus, gastritis, gastric ulcer, hyperacidity, duodenal ulcer,
facial pimples, eye disease, nasal obstruction, toothache, headache, mental disorder, dizziness, mania, mastitis,
chest pain, swollen thyroid, scrofula, stiffing sensation in the abdomen, weakness of the knees, pain in the knee &
ankle, painful and cold sensation in the abdomen, facial edema, fatigue
- Symptoms of the stomach deficiency syndrome :

Gastric cramping, hyperacidity, abdominal pain, cold abdomen, anemia, coldness in the extremities, night blindness,
epilepsy, diabetes, obesity, eczema, alopecia, overeating, lack of libido, trigeminal neuralgia, neuralgia, rheumatism
F: Spleen Kimek
1. Branch : F1 ~ 22
2. Phase : Earth, Spleen is pared with

Stomach
3. Location : K-F Ki Mek originates at K-

F1 which is located at the end of the
thumb and small finger, and flows along
the centerline of each finger to K-F22.
5. Special Points :
- The Front Mo Point : F19

- The Well Point : F1
- The Source Point : F5
- The Five Shu Points : F1, 3, 5, 7, 9
(木, 火, 土, 金, 水)
6. Indications
- Spleen and pancreas related

disease
- Disetive disorders
- Diabets
- Obesity
- Neuralgic pain
- Skin problem
- Problem in the upper and lower
extremities
- Abdominal pain
- Dehydration
- Weak body constitution
- Motion sickness
- Constant thirst and heat stroke
A8, 12, 16, F19, F1, 3, 5, 7, 9
- Symptoms of the spleen excess syndrome :

Stiff tongue, nausea, vomiting, stomachache, stomach dilation, pain in the tip of the tongue, exhaustion, chest pain,
breast pain, jaundice, cold feet, heat in the shin bone, knee pain on the medial side, heavy feeling, oversleeping,
frequent drinking, weak feeling in extremities, rheumatic pain, cold feeling in the stomach, hypoacidity, pancreatitis,
waist pain, neuralgia, skin disease, anemia, lack of vigor, cerebral thrombosis cerebral hemorrhage, paraplegia,
inflammatory disease, aggravation from rich food
- Symptoms of the spleen excess syndrome :

Diarrhea, constipation, gastric problems, nausea, poor appetite, indigestion, tiredness of the limbs, borborygmus,
hyperacidity, stomachache, nervousness, convulsion, abnormality of the lips, fatigue dysentery, enervation,
headache
G: Heart Kimek
1. Branch : G1 ~ 15
2. Phase : Firet, Heart is pared with Small

Intestine
3. Location : A branch from the Spleen Ki

Mek originates at K-A16, and is
generated at K-G1. It flows up to G15
along the sides of the index and ring
fingers on the edge away from the middle
finger.
4. Flow of the direction :
5. Special Points :

- The Well Point : G15
- The Source Point : G11
- The Five Shu Points : G15, 13, 11, 9, 7
6. Indications
- Indications & Symptoms of K G

Micromeridian
- Cardiac and circulatory problems
- Small intestinal disorders
- Poor blood circulation
- High or low blood pressure
- Gynecological disorders
- Hemorrhagic diseases
- Mental disorders
- Problems of the 9 openings (orifices of body) and abnormal perspiration
- Summer disease (Digestive problems associated with ingestion of too much cold food, e.g. cold drink)
- Rheumatic and allergic diseases
- Contusions/bruises
- A8, 12, 16, 18, G7, 9, 11, 13, 15
- Symptoms of the heart excess syndrome :

Constipation, abdominal fullness, heaviness in the extremities, tiredness, inflamed teeth, excessive laughing, bitter
taste in the mouth, thirst, heart pain, waist pain, lumbar pain, difficulty in breathing, disturbance of blood circulation,
valve disorders of the Heart, arterioscleosis, headache, hypertension, congested and heavy feeling in the head and
shoulder
- Symptoms of the heart deficiency syndrome :

Palpitation, lack of joy, heartache, stomachache, disturbances of speaking, feeling cold in the heart, easily started,
dreaming, unrest, bed-wetting, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, cold limbs, poor circulation, hypotension, upper
headache, rheumatism, astigatism, disturbances of hearing, tinnitus, lumbago, sacral pain, renal hypertension,
convulsion, no strength or paralysis in the lower extremities
H: Small Intestine Kimek
1. Branch : H1 ~ 14
2. Phase : 火, 심장과 음양관계
3. Location : A branch from K-G Ki Mek

originates at K-H1 and flows along the
central lines of the back of the index and
ring fingers up to K-H11, then changes
directions and runs up the sides of the
middle finger to K-H14.
5. Special Points :

- The Well Point : H1
- The Source Point : H3
- The Five Shu Points : H1, 2, 5, 6, 7
(金, 水, 木, 火, 土)
6. Indications
- Lower abdominal problems

- Cardiac problems
- Uterine problems
- Problems along conception vessel
and spine
- Disease of the five sense organs (eye, ear, nose, mouth, tongue)
- Problem of lower extremities
- A4, 5, H1, 2, 3, 5, 7
- Symptoms of the small intestine excess :

A pressure pain point appear at CV4 which is located below the navel, and if it develops, a hardness may be created,
and then the pressure pain becomes severe. If it develops further, the lump moves along CV around the navel, with
symptoms of pain in the backbone and waist, stiff neck, shoulder pain, and muscular rheumatism which spreads out
to the whole body. These patients have constant headaches, cough with runny nose, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, frequent
urination, proteinuria, edema, nephritis, dysmenorhea, heart weakness, weakness, rheumatis, allergic disease, lower
abdominal pain, leucorrhea, ear disease, empyema, stomatitis and right shoulder pain. If the disease develops
further, there may be neurasthenia, fright, unrest, impatience, insomnia, many dreams and weak vision, weakness
and paralysis in the lower extremities.
- Symptoms of the small intestine deficiency :

Deficiency of the small intestine is the same as excess of the heart
I: Bladder Kimek
1. Branch : I1 ~ 39
2. Phase : Water, Bladder is pared with

Kidney
3. Location : A branch from K-H Ki Mek is

generated at K-I1, which is 1 bun lateral to
K-B27, going to the line between the 2nd/3rd
and 3rd/4th metacarpals. It flows 1 bun
lateral to K-B Ki Mek until K-I13 when it
spreads out laterally, then it flows 2 bun
lateral to K-B Ki Mek to K-I24. From here the
two branches separate to flow down the
centerline of the back of the thumb and little
finger.
5. Special Points :

- The Well Point : I39
- The Source Point : I37
- The Five Shu Points : I39, 38, 35, 34, 33
(金, 水, 木, 火, 土)
6. Indications
- Renal and urinary problems

- Urogenital diseases
- Symptoms related to the posterior (back) side of the body
- Neuralgic pain
- Mental disorder
- Internal organ and visceral problems
- I39, 38, 37, 35, 33 + 상응점
- Symptoms of the small intestine excess :

Back pain, impossibility of bending forward and backward at the waist, fatigue, disorder of urination, stuffy feeling in
the chest, backbone pain, headache, dizziness, severe knee, hemorrhoids, malaria, lunacy, crown headache, yellow
eyes, tearing, epistaxis, epilepsy, pain in the neck, back, waist, calf and limbs, 5th toe pain, urethritis, cystitis, eye
pain, occipital headache, shoulder blade pain, knee rheumatism, ankle rheumatism, gonorrhea, heart pain, sciatica
- Symptoms of the small intestine deficiency :

Strained leg, ventral abdominal pain, strained waist and back, impossibility of bending at the waist, twisted muscles,
fear of wind, dry feet, frequent urination
J: Kidney Kimek
1. Branch : J1 ~ 38
2. Phase : Water, Kidney is pared with

Bladder
3. Location : A branch from K-I Ki Mek

originates at the outside of the root of the
thumb nail and pinky and is generated by K-
J1. It flows along the outer edge of the
pinky and the thumb form J1 to J11. Then, it
flows along the red/white line up to K-J16,
and then lateral to K-A Ki Mek to the 3rd
knuckle of the middle finger.
5. Special Points :
- The Front Mo Point : J23

- The Well Point : J1
- The Source Point : J3
- The Five Shu Points : J1, 2, 3, 5, 7
(木, 火, 土, 金, 水)
6. Indications
- Fatigue, lassititude and low stamina

- Hypertension, congested and hot
sensation in the shoulder and head
- Nephritis, renal calculus, edema and
renal failure
- Genital and reproductive disorders
- Osteoarthritis, lumbago, allergy, Rheumatism
- Otitis, toothache, ophthalmic disorders, and laryingitis
- Urinary disorders
- Asthma, respiratory disorders
- Hepatic and cardiac disorders
- A4, 5, 8, 12, 16, J23, J1, 2, 3, 5, 7
- Symptoms of the kidney excess syndrome :

Mainly seen in women, and located on the right side. Poor appetite, sooty face, coughing blood, heavy breathing,
haziness, distended bladder, disturbances of urination, painful and stifling feeling in the lower abdominal area and
backbone. Chest stuffiness, dry throat, shortness of breath accompanied with flank and chest pain. Thirst, inflamed
throat, cough, sweating, reddish or dark yellow urine, quick temper, fearfulness, heat and pain in the toes, limbs turn
black, difficulty hearing, fever, nephritis, edema, indigestion, hypotension, apoplexy, inflammation of the uterus,
leukorrhea, sterility, lower abdominal pain, orchitis, kidney stones, tuberculosis of the kidney, rheumatism, dysentery,
bloody urine, tinnitus, dysphasia
- Symptoms of the kidney deficiency syndrome :
Chest stuffiness, heavy and swollen legs, restless feeling in the feet, thin and weak shins, fear of cold wind, fatigue,
irregular pulse, cold legs, swollen lower abdomen, headache, toothache, neuralgia, hypertension, arthritis the disease
of ear, eyes, nose, shoulder pain. The deficiency syndrome of all organs, hemiplegia, paraplegia, decrease of sexual
energy.
K: Pericardium Kimek
1. Branch : K1 ~ 15
2. Phase : Fire, Pericardium is pared with

Tripple Heater
3. Location : A branch from Kidney Ki Mek

originates at K-A18 of K-A Ki Mek, and
flows through K-A16 and is then generated
at K-K1 located 1 chon proximal to the 1st
knuckle lines of the index and ring fingers
on the palm. It flows to a point 1 bun distal
to the end of the nails of the index and ring
fingers.
4. Flow of the direction :
5. Special Points :

- The Well Point : K15
- The Source Point : K10
- The Five Shu Points : K15, 13, 10, 8, 6
6. Indications
- Cardiac and circulatory disorders in early

stage (use K - G micromeridian in the
middle stage and in the advanced stage
use K �� K micromeridian again)
- Mental disorders and emotional instability
- K15, 13, 10, 8, 6 + 곸쓳
- Symptoms of the pericardium excess syndrome :

Heart sensation in the soles and palms, spasmodic movement of the arms, swelling of the axillary fold region,
hypochondriac pain, chest stuffiness, chest pain, red facial complexion, yellow pigmentation of the eye, constant
laughter, headache, hypertension, most its symptoms are similar to the ones of heart excess
- Symptoms of the pericardium deficiency syndrome :

Palpitation, depression, cardiac pain, nervousness, dream-disturbed sleep, irregular menstruation, neck rigidity, chest
pain, menstrual pain
L: Triple Heater Kimek
1. Branch : L ~ 12
2. Phase : Fire, Tripple is pared with

Pericardium
3. Location : A branch from K-K Ki Mek

originates at K-L1, located at the corner of
the fingernail on the side of the index and
ring fingers, then turns and runs up the
sides of the middle finger.
5. Special Points :

- The Well Point : L1
- The Source Point : L3
- The Five Shu Points : L1, 2, 5, 6, 7
(金, 水, 木, 火, 土)
6. Indications
- The disorders of the three heaters such

as upper, middle and lower heater
- The disorders of the Triple Heater are
equivalent to those of the small intestine. In
the beginning stage, the disorder appears
in the d Triple Heater and then it is
transformed into small intestine disorders in
the middle stage, then eventually back to
Triple Heater disorders in the chronic stage.
- Lower abdominal problems
- Uterine disorders
- Problems along the anterior and posterior midline of body
- Disorders of pericardium deficiency
- Pulmonary and digestive problems
- Renal and hepatic diseases
- Five sensory organ problems
- Large intestinal diseases, especially constipation
- A4, 5 L1, 2, 3, 5, 7
- Symptoms of the triple heater excess :

Bronchitis, asthma esophageal obstruction, gastric ulcer, hepatitis, infertility, uterine infection, frequent urination, neck
rigidity, muscular rheumatism, weakness and paralysis of the lower extremities, arthritis, menstrual pain, irregular
menstruation, severe constipation, low appetite, disturbance of peripheral blood circulation, oversensitivity of the
spine. In the progress stage, the disorders become intractable diseases.
- Symptoms of the triple heater deficiency :

Similar to small intestine deficiency or heat excess
M: Gall Bladder Kimek
1. Branch : M1 ~ 32
2. Phase : Wood, Gall Bladder is pared

with Liver
3. Location : A branch from K-L Ki Mek

originates at K-M1 which is located
lateral to K-A33. It flows down the
sides of the dorsum of the middle
finger from M4 to M13, then between
the ring finger and the middle finger,
between the index and middle finger
next to the bladder meridian from M14
to M17. It comes to the intersection
between the pinky and ring finger
between thumb and index finger and
then up the side of the 5th and 1st
metacarple then the side of the pinky
and thumb toward the middle finger.
5. Special Points :
- The Front Mo Point : N17

- The Well Point : M32
- The Source Point : M30
- The Five Shu Points : M32, 31, 28,
27, 26
(金, 水, 木, 火, 土)
6. Indications
- Hepatic and cystic diseases

- Problems related to the lateral aspect of the body
- Digestive problems
- Arthritis, soreness and joint pain
- Headache (migraine, temporal)
- Neck pain
- Used for anesthetic purposes.
- M32, 31, 30, 28, 26 + 상응점
- Symptoms of the gall bladder excess :

Abdominal discomfort and fullness, retention of food, dry throat, heavy and painful feeling in the head, aversion to
cold, flank and cardiac pain, bitter taste in the mouth, frequent sighing, temporal headache, swelling in the axillary
region. Sweating and trembling with chills, malaria, swollen and painful clavicle, arthritis in the lower extremitites,
occipital headache, anemia, shoulder pain, trigeminal nerve pain, sciatica, joint sprain, hot sensation on the dorsum
of the foot, intercostals and spinal neuralgia, gall stones, cholecystitis
- Symptoms of the gall bladder deficiency :

Dizziness, cramping of the feet, difficulties in toe movement, spermatorrhoea, insomnia, jaundice, hypersensitivity,
difficulty in getting up, similar symptoms as with liver excess
N: Liver Kimek
1. Branch : N1 ~ 18
2. Phase : Wood, Liver is pared with Gall

Bladder
3. Location : A branch from K-M Ki Mek

originates at K-N1 which is located 1mm
proximal to the nail of the thumb and small
finger on the side towards the middle
finger. It flows down the palm, reverses
direction and flows up towards the sides
of the middle finger.
5. Special Points :
- The Front Mo Point : N18

- The Well Point : N1
- The Source Point : N5
- The Five Shu Points : N1, 3, 5, 7, 9
(木, 火, 土, 金, 水)
6. Indications
- Liver and gallbladder diseases

- Anxiety and nervous breakdown
- Muscular problems
- Eye problems
- Digestive disorders
- Alcohol and chemical intoxication
- Mental disorders
- Apoplexy
- Intestine disorders
- Cardiac and circulatory disorders
- Reproductive disorders
- Respiratory problems
- A8, 12, 16, N18, N1, 3, 5, 7, 9
- Symptoms of the liver excess syndrome :

Flank pain, bloating in the cardiac region, hot temper, lumbar pain, orchitis, lower abdominal pain, dry throat,
abnormal facial complexion, nausea, loose stool, urinary incontinence, blood shot eyes, constant headache,
alcoholism, hyperacidity, dyspepsia, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, muscular pain, arteriosclerosis, hemiplegia, convulsion,
chronic common colds, painful lumps, cold, intestinal heat, hypersensitivity, testicular infection, abnormalitites of the
sexual organs
- Symptoms of the liver deficiency syndrome :

Fullness and pain in flank, alternation of chills and fevers, abdominal fullness, anorexia, depression, irregular
menstruation, anemia, blurring of vision, color blindness of red and green, night blindness, cataracts, hypoacidity,
muscular weakness, muscular cramp, paraplegia, epilepsy, cerebral thrombosis
수지의학의 입문
수지의학의 질병원리와 건강기준
가. 질병의 원리
동양의학에서 질병의 원인은 내인, 외인, 불내외인의 세가지로 본다.
• 내인 : 사람의 7정(노, 희, 사, 비, 공, 경, 우), 즉 감정의 변화에 의하여 질병이 발생한다.

• 외인 : 풍, 한, 서, 습, 조, 열의 기후 변화에 의하여 질병이 발생한다.
• 불내외인 : 기타 과로, 음식, 신경과민, 노쇠현상 등에 의하여 질병이 발생한다.
나. 건강의 기준
• HANDS AND FEET HAVE TO BE WARM

Hands and feet indicate good blood circulation. If the blood circulation doesn't function properly, it will
cause cold hands and feet, tension, overactivated heart function, congestion in the upper body, dizziness,
headache, fatigue and weakness. Blood congestion in the heart and head may cause a stroke in an
extreme case, if the blood circulation in such a distal part of body as the hand doesn't function properly.
Warm hands indicate that one's entire body temperature is maintained. This is a good sign showing a
healthy state. Therefore, it is important to keep the hands and feet warm in any circumstance.
• NORMALLY THE AORTA HAS A MODERATE PULSE

The aorta is adjacent to the navel. It produces a moderate pulse if the blood circulation functions
properly, otherwise, it may exhibit a forceful or weak pulse. An overactive abdominal pulse indicates the
overactive status of the heart. In this case the blood pressure rises due to poor blood circulation in entire
body or in a distal body part such as the hands and feet. The more overactivity it shows, the poorer the
circulation, On the other hand, a very weak pulse in this region shows a lack of blood supply. A moderate
pulse indicates good blood circulation in the entire body and prosperous kidney Ki energy in a healthy
state. This pulse is also referred to as the moving Ki between the kidneys as stated in the classics. An
overactive state of this pulse indicates a state of deficient Yin and overactive fire, which means the kidney
energy is low whereas the heart fire is rising. One will become susceptible to disease due to lack of
resistance if this state progresses. On the other hand, a weak aortic pulse indicates weak kidney Ki and
deficient heart Ki.
The abdominal pulse is taken from the abdominal aorta at the umbilical region.
• STOMACH KI HAS TO BE STRONG IN THE HEALTHY STATE
Stomach Ki shows the function of the digestive system. An abnormal condition of the pulse and an
abnormal reaction to dbdominal palpation indicate an imbalance and signal the potential development of
disease in the digestive system, even if one doesn't have any apparent symptoms of digestive disorder.
There is an abnormality of stomach function if the reaction of heaviness and pain is felt or if tension or
firmness is palpated when CV12 is pressed. The radial pulses in three positions have to be soft without
any tension and equal without having unequal strength or weakness. This ideal state of the pulse indicates
a prosperous stomach Ki. if any one of the pulses in the three positions is wider, thinner, stronger or
weaker than others, this indicates the stomach Ki is not prosperous. In this state, one may not be aware of
the apparent symptoms of a stomach problem. Also, the balance between the left and right radial pulse is
maintained when the stomach Ki is prosperous. Since the stomach Ki is the fundamental Ki, the ideal state
of the stomach Ki signals an effective treatment and consequent recovery for the patient.
Chon, Gwan, Chuck of radial pulse

• HEALTHY AND NORMAL ABDOMEN
When examining the abdomen, there are four features to consider as criteria for determining the
condition of the abdomen.
• The abdominal palpation must show that there is no pain, tension, tenderness, or hardness when any
region of the abdomen is pressed.
• The upper and lower abdomen must not differ greatly in size. Normally the lower one protrudes slightly.
• The abdominal surface should not have wrinkles, because wrinkles indicate internal problems. The size
and number of wrinkles are related to how serious the internal problem is.
• The shape and size of the umbilicus indicate the fundamental Ki. It is good to have a big and deep
umbilicus.
• The condition of the abdomen is reflected on the face. A person with a slim face usually has a slim
abdomen, and a person with a chubby abdomen. However, if a person with a slim face has a large
abdomen, it means that there is an internal problem. The same meaning applies to a person with a large
face but having skinny abdomen. In other words, the face and the abdomen has to be proportional.
• The abdomen should be warm. If it is cold or hot, it indicates internal problems. When it is cold, it often
results in diarrhea and frequent urination, and when it is hot, constipation and oliguria.
Wrinkles on the abdomen indicate internal problems. The wrinkled area shows the whereabouts of the imbalanced
internal organs.
(A) The chubby face indicated the chubby abdomen.
(B) The slim face indicated the slim abdomen.
• GOD POSTURE
The spine forms the body posture and protects the internal organs, nerve system, and spinal cord. By examining the body
posture and spine, the condition of the internal organs can be diagnosed. When examining the posture and spine, look for
abnormal pain and deviated form.
1. When the spinal column, from the cervical vertebra to coccyx region, is pressed, there should be no pain.
2. When both sides of the spinal column are pressed, there should be no pain.
3. The posture should have no abnormal distortion in any aspect. The spine should not protrude toward the back or
side nor should it be depressed or curved.
Any pain or distorted posture is an indication of an abnormality. Distorted posture in the early stage can be corrected
effectively but the one in a late state is difficult. (Distorted posture due to polio, stroke or an accident is difficult to correct.)
Distorted posture indicates the diseased state. A painful reaction indicates a diseased state.
• BALANCED YIN-YANG PULSE

A stable state of the brain produces a healthy state of the body. Since thd brain controls the function of the entire
organs, the abnormal function of the brain results in the disorders of the body. Thus finding the state of the brain is
the most important clue to diagnose ones health. How the brain functions depends on the blood circulation. The
arteries that go into the brain are the common carotid and vertebral arteries. By diagnosing them the function of
brain can be determined. The carotid artery is one of the two main arteries that ascend into the brain. The specific
pulse location on the carotid artery is the acupuncture point called St9. The radial pulse is taken in place of the
vertebral artery, the other main artery that ascends into the brain along with the carotid artery. For the radial artery,
the pulse is located on the wrist, namely on the point Lu9. The vertebral and radial arteries have the same origin at
the brachiocephalic artery. Because it is difficult to find the pulse from the vertebral artery, it is taken from the radial
artery instead.
The basic idea of taking the St9 and Lu9 pulse is to see whether they are balanced by comparing them. The left St9
pulse is compared with the left Lu9 pulse, and the right St9, with the right Lu9. The comparision is on width. When
two pulses are balanced, it means that Yin and Yang are balanced. The Yin-Yang unbalanced condition is when the
size and rate of two pulses are different. The Lu9 pulse can be safely taken for long duration of time, but the St9
cannot be taken for longer than 3 seconds. This is because if St9 is pressed for a longer duration, the patient will
experience shortness of breath. Thus the St9 is taken repeatedly every 3 seconds with a short intermission between
each time interval.
The location of St9 and Lu9 pulse.
Common carotid arteries on both sides of the diagnostic part of the Adam's apple in three villages where the degree is
determined. (Budolhyeoleseo know)
Diagnosis vertebral area from the radial artery to the radial artery wangwanjeolgwa area is the intersection (should
chongurago) point out the long chongumaekeun even matter, but because of breath gappajigi budolmaekeun 3 There should
be point out seconds. 3 seconds and then again is diagnosed.
Pulse on the left of the criteria to compare and budolmaekgwa chongumaekkkiri left and right in the right compared
chongumaekkkiri budolmaekgwa chongumaekui budolmaekgwa right thickness same as you in a healthy state means
pyeonginui Mac is called.
Three Constitutions Theory (Sam Il Che Jil)
The purposes of diagnose
1. To determine the states of Excess and Deficiency of the 12 viscera and bowels.
2. To understand an imbalanced state or diseased condition.
3. To know the balance and harmony of the body organs generally.
4. To classify the state of Excess and Deficiency which occur together.
How to diagnose the Tree Constitutions
A lying posture : Lie straight with knee bent. Put three fingers (index, middle and ring finger) together and start palpating each
point with pressure in 3 steps gradually.
If one reacts at certain stage, this means you are in the state of Excess.
The hardness means you have a chronic disease.
Yang Excess Syndrome Kidney Excess Syndrome Yin Excess Syndrome
주병 Large Intestine excess Kidney excess Spleen excess
Diagnostic points St25 Cv5, Cv4 Sp15
Reactive points E22, D3 A5, A4. F19, F3
Seoam ring Index finger Ring or little finger Middle finger
Confirmation Large Intestine Sung Bang Small Intestine Sung Bang Spleen Sung Bang
Pericardium,
Spleen, Heart,
Kidney, Liver, Lung Pericardium, Lung,
Large Intestine,
Excess
Small Intestine, Stomach, Gall Bladder,
Urinary Bladder,
Triple Heater
Urinary Bladder
Liver, Heart, Stomach
Stomach, Liver, Kidney,
Spleen, Lung, Kidney, Gall
Bladder, Heart, Pericardium, Spleen,
Small Intestine,
Gall Bladder, Large Intestine,
Deficiency
Small Intestine,
Triple Heater,
Urinary Bladder
Triple Heater
Large Intestine
Intestinal disorder Urination disorder Nutrition disorder
Diseases Neural illnesses Allergy, Rheumatism Corpulence
Disk disease Incurable diseases Diabetes, Neuralgia

Key Points in Treatment
1. Decide what kinds of instrument should be used.

2. Apply Corresponding Therapy and the basic prescription for simple cases.
3. Blood Letting Therapy is used for acute diseases.
4. Apply Micromeridian Therapy.
5. Use the 8 extraordinary points for chronic cases.
6. The diagnosis of the Hand Therapy is to classify the excess or deficiency of the organs.
7. The prescription can be changed by the reaction.
Five Finger Theory
Five Finger Theory is an extended study of the correspondence between the hand and the body. The theory was
formulated through clinical cases which showed a significant correlation between the conditions of the Jang-Bu
organs and the five fingers. The general ideal of this theory is how the fingers can affect the internal balance of
Jang-Bu organs.
Abnormal features of the fingers are the significant factors that affect the organs. These features can be largely
divided into two types : Congenital and postnatal. The congenital abnormality includes deformed shape due to
either heredity or mutation. On the other hand, in postnatal features, the fingers can be normal at birth, but
severe injury or wounds can leave permanent scars and changes in the shape of the fingers.
The deformity, scars, and any abnormal change are considered as stimulants. Thus, when the finger becomes
deformed or injured, the finger is constantly stimulated, and the stimulation can affect the related Jang-Bu organ.
Continuous stimulation in a Jang Bu organ hinders the balance and causes the organ to become excessive. Then,
this excessive condition can be followed by excess-related diseases such as allergic type disease and
hypersensitive pain. However, the effect of the abnormal fingers on the Jang-Bu organs is only a possibility that
may manifest when the body is weak or unhealthy. In other words, when the body is healthy and strong, the Jang-
Bu organs are not affected. The possibility is most likely in cases of chronic or constitutional diseases.(Three
Constitutions and Biorhythmic Constitution). The scars and deformity of the fingers are not likely to be related to
acute diseases but to chronic disease. Therefore, when examining chronic or constitutional patients, examination
of the condition of the five fingers must not be overlooked. However, this diagnostic method is not applicable to
those whose fingers are normal shape.
1. The five fingers are mainly related to the Jang organs.

2. The five Jang organs are : Liver, Heart, Spleen, lung and Kidney.
3. The five Jang organs ca be indirectly stimulated by stimulating their respective fingers.
4. Furthermore, the condition of the Jang organs can be diagnosed by examining the five fingers.
5. The function of the liver can be controlled by the condition of the thumb. By either tonifying or sedating
the thumb, the liver can become respectively excessive or deficient. Depending on whether the liver is
excess or deficient, proper stimulation on the thumb can bring the liver into balance. The proper
stimulation for excess is sedation and for deficiency tonification.
6. In this matter, the index finger is related to the heart;
7. the middle finger to the spleen;
8. the ring finger to the lung;
9. and the little finger to the kidney.
Yin Yang Pusle Diagnosis was mentioned in the classic "Yellow Emperor's Nei Ching' repeatedly in various ways over many
chapters. Especially the 9th chapter, the concluding chapter, elaborated in detail how the ratio between the Yang pulse(ST9)
and Yin pulse(LU9) and the quality of these pulses indicates the imbalance of the specific organ.
Principle of Yin Yang Pulse Diagnosis
In SooJi Chim, physiological health is significantly associated with psychological health. A sound mind and a stable emotional
state mean a healthy body. On the other hand, psychological instability means that the body is diseased or unhealthy. That is
because psychological stability is associated with Yin-Yang balance, an essential condition for having a healthy body.
A body in balance is healthy because all the Jang-Bu organs are in balance and working harmoniously. The balance of the Jang-
Bu organs is highly dependent on the blood circulation. To have a smooth blood circulation, the heart and the kidney have to
work together harmoniously and the autonomic nervous system has be in balance. A person with excessive stress,
uncontrollable emotions, and/or worries is considered to be psychologically unstable. When a body is constantly in this
condition, the sympathetic nervous system tends to be activated all the time. This is a condition in which the autonomic
nervous system is not in balance. Under this condition, blood circulation is not evenly distributed throughout the body because
certain organs are activated and others not. The sympathetic nervous system should be active when it is necessary but if this
condition continues due to an unstable state of mind, the overall balance of our body is threatened.
A stable state of the brain produces a healthy state of body. Since the brain controls the function of all the organs, an abnormal
function of the brain results in disorders of the body. Thus finding the state of the brain is the most important clue for the
diagnosis of our health. How the brain functions depends highly upon the blood circulation. Balanced blood circulation, as it is
important for all other organs, is also essential for brain function. The arteries that go into the brain are the common carotid
and vertebral arteries. There are two of each thus a total of four responsible for supplying blood to the brain. The functional
condition of the brain is highly dependent on the blood circulation through these arteries. The condition of blood circulation in
these arteries affects the condition of the brain. How the blood is circulating can be determined from the pulse of the arteries.
The pulses are at certain locations on the arteries.
The pulses of the common carotid arteries are diagnosed at St9, level with the tip of Adam's apple, just on the course of the
common carotid artery, on the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle. Since there are two arteries one on each side,
there are two pulse locations. The pulses of the vertebral arteries cannot be easily diagnosed directly from the arteries because
unlike the common carotid arteries they are located deeper inside the body. Therefore, the vertebral pulses are taken from the
radial artery. The radial pulse is equivalent to the vertebral pulse because both arteries originate from the same
brachiocephalic artery. The radial pulse is located at Lu9 on the radial side of both wrists. See the following figure for specific
locations of St9 and Lu9.
The pulse diagnosis is to know the width and quality of the pulse from which the blood circulation condition can be determined.
By comparing the diagnoses of the St9 and Lu9 pulses, the Yin-Yang balance can be measured. If two pulses are balanced
meaning equal in width, then the Yin and Yang are balanced. If not, then Yin and Yang are not balanced meaning that there are
unbalanced Jang-Bu organs. When comparing the pulses, the left St9 is compared with the left Lu9 to determine the condition
of the left side of the body, and the right St9 is compared with the right Lu9 for the right side of the body.
IMPORTANCE OF YIN-YANG PULSE DIAGNOSIS
The comparative Yin and Yang pulse diagnosis is mainly used for diagnosing the excessive or deficient state of internal organs.
You may pinpoint which Jang Bu organ has the most imbalance (excess or deficiency) by detecting the ratio of the widths
between carotid and radial and the quality of the pulse. It tells how serious the imbalance is, whether it is incurable or fatal.
There are various ways to stimulate in treatment using different kinds of instruments. It is important to choose an effective
method depending on the diagnosis. A stimulation that is effective in one case may not be in another. By Yin-Yang pulse
diagnosis, whether the stimulation improves the condition or not can be measured. Therefore, Yin-Yang pulse diagnosis is not
only used in clinical treatment but in research experiments as well. All the therapeutic instruments and treatment methods of
Korean Hand Therapy were experimentally confirmed by Yin-Yang pulse diagnosis.
HOW TO TAKE THE PULSE
When taking the pulse, it is important to know the position, location, and way to feel the pulse. By position, is meant the
physical posture and state of mind or attitude of the patient. Let's take a look at each factor.
a. The location of the pulse
1. St9 pulse
The St9 pulse is a common carotid artery pulse which is located on the side of the neck. Specifically, the location
levels with the apex of the Adam's apple for a man. For a woman, it is located on the division line traversing the
larynx. It is situated on the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle.
The location of St9 is where the common carotid pulse is.

2. Lu9 pulse
The Lu9 pulse is a radial artery pulse located on the radial side of the wrist. In the radial pulse, there are three
divisions: Chon, gwan and chuk.
Special Points
There are 345 acupuncture points on the 14 micromeridians
1. The Twelve Source Points
Liver: N5
Heart: G11
Pericardium: K10
Spleen: F5
Lung: C9
Kidney: J3
Gall Bladder: M30
Small Intestine: H3
Tripple Heater: L3
Stomach: E42
Large Intestine: D3
Urinary Bladder: I37
2. The Twelve Well Points
Lung(C13) : Acute diseases of the lung, coughing, bronchitis, chest pain, sore throae
Large Intestine(D1) : Acute diseases of the large intestine, indigestion, intestinal pain, abdominal Muscle strain,
early stage of cold
Stomach(E45) :Acute indigestion, stomach disease, stomach heat, breast disease, headache, eye diseases,
abdominal pain
Spleen(F1) : Abdominal pain, pain in the sole of foot, indigestion stomach disease
Heart(G15) :Heart pain, chest pain, palpitation, headache, dizziness, stupor
Small Intestine(H1) :Lower abdominal pain, uterine pain, neck stiffness, neckprelated rheumatism
Urinary Bladder(I39) : Urinary bladder pain, abnormal urination, occipital headache, lower back pain
Kidney(J1) : Kidney pain, lower back pain, abnormal urination, loss of consciousness, tongue disease
Pericardium(K15) : Similar to G15 of the heart
Tripple Heater(L1) : Similar to H1 of the small intestine
Gall Bladder(M32) : temporal headache, gall bladder pain, flank pain
Liver(N1) :Liver pain, stomache disease, heart disease, oversensitivity, and eye disease
3. The Five Shu Ponits
Well : This is the KI originates, They have been selected as another group of special points for treating acute amd
emergency cases.
Spring : At this point, the Ki starts to flow.
Stream : The Ki flourishes forming a large current.
River : the Ki pours out as it becames an even large current.
Sea : Ki enters the internal organs.
4. The Ki Mo Points
Liver : N18
Heart: A16
Pericardium : A18
Spleen : F19
Lung : C1
Kidney : J23
Gall Bladder: N17
Small Intestine : A4
Tripple Heater : A5
Stomach : A12
Large Intestine : E22
Urinary Bladder : A3
5. The Ki yu Points
I10 - Lung
I11 - Pericardium
I12 - Heart
I14 - Liver
I15 - Gall Bladder
I16 - Spleen
I17 - Stomach
I18 - Tripple Heater
I19 - Kidney
I20 - Large Intestine
I21 - Small Intestine
I22 - Urinary Bladder
6. The Eight Key Extraordinary Points
Three 6 Jang 6 Bu 6 Jang Organs Disease 6 Bu Organs Disease

Constitutions Organs Organs Tonification Sedation Tonification Sedation
Yang Excess
K9 I38 F4 K9 H2 I38
Constitution
Kidney Excess
C8, F4 H2, L4 K9(J2) F4(C8) I38(M31) H2(L4)
Constitution
Yin Excess
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Constitution
Application of Five Element Therapy
Five Element Therapy is an advanced level of treatment in Hand Acupuncture, and is used for cases that do not respond to
Correspondence Therapy, Basic Therapy or Organ Ki Mek Therapy. The Five Element prescription is based on the Five Shu
Points of the hand which influence the cooperative and controlling interactions of the Five Elements.
There are two general approaches to treatment in Hand Acupuncture: the first is Correspondence Therapy and the second is to
adjust the functioning of the internal organs. In this second approach, we may either simply stimulate the points of the Ki Mek
involved or we may use tonification/sedation in order to adjust conditions of Excess or Deficiency of the internal organs. For
example, treating the K-D Ki Mek(Large Intestine) not only adjusts the balance between Excess and Deficiency in the Large
Intestine, but also does the same for the Lung.
By the application of both Yin/Yang and Five Element Theory, we can understand that if one internal organ is out of balance
(either Excess or Deficient) it can affect the other organs' status of balance. The first place this shows up in the coupled organ,
for example, if there is a Large Intestine Excess, there will be Lung Deficiency. However, as the imbalance progresses in more
serious cases there will be effects on the other Jang Bu such as the Stomach, Bladder, and Small Intestine, until all the internal
organs are affected in the most serious cases. Each affected organ will of course contribute to the patient's sympotomatology.
In such severe situation, it is not sufficient to merely tonify or sedate the Ki Mek of the originally imbalanced organ, but rather
the balance of the internal organs as a whole must be established, and this is done using Five Element Therapy.
In theory the use of Five Element Therapy is very simple : for Deficiency use Jung Bang (tonification treatment), for Excess use
Sung Bang (sedation treatment), for Cold symptoms use Han Bang (tonification and removal of Cold), for Hot Symptoms use Yol
Bang (sedation and removal of Fever). Thus for Lung Deficiency use Lung Jung Bang, for Lung Excess use Lung Sung Bang, for
Lung Cold symptoms use Lung Han Bang and for Lung Heat symptoms use Lung Yol Bang.
A. FIVE ELEMENT IN FIRST STAGE :
For Yang Excess - use Large Intestine Sung Bang plus Corresponding points plus K-E22, K-A3 and K-A12
For Kidney Excess - use Heart Jung Bang plus corresponding points plus K-A4, K-A5, and K-A12
For Yin Excess - use Kidney Jung Bang plus K-F19 and K-A12
B. FIVE ELEMENT IN SECOND STAGE:
We can make the treatment more sophisticated by first classifying the disorder as being either "active" or "inactive"(stage2).
Active disorders refer to those with fever, inflammation and pain, while inactive disorders refer to those that are chronic,
draining, and have symptoms of fatigue and weight loss. For each of the three constitutions the Five Element components of
the major treatment are adjusted as follows :
• For Yang Excess Active - use Large Intestine Sung Bang

• For Yang Excess Inactive - use Lung Jung Bang
• For Kidney Excess Active - use Kidney Sung Bang
• For Kidney Excess Inactive - use Heart Jung Bang
• For Yin Excess Active - use Spleen Sung Bang
• For Yin Excess Inactive - use Kidney Jung Bang
C. FIVE ELEMENT IN THIRD STAGE
For Yang Excess Syndrome

• With Liver symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Liver Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Heart symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Heart Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Large Intestine symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Large Intestine Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Stomach symptoms since it manifests as excess use Stomach Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Bladder symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Bladder Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Lung symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Lung Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Spleen symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Spleen Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Small Intestine symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Small Intestine plus corresponding points.
• With Gall bladder symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Gall Bladder Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
For Kidney Excess Syndrome
• With Kidney symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Kidney Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Lung symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Lung Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Liver symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Liver Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Small Intestine symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Small Intestine Sung Bang corresponding points.
• With Stomach symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Stomach Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Spleen symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Spleen Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Heart symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Hart Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Bladder symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Bladder Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Large Intestine symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Large Intestine Jung Bang plus corresponding
points.
• With Gall Bladder symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Gall Bladder Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
For Yin Excess Syndrome
• With Spleen symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Spleen Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Lung symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Lung Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Heart symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Heart Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Gall Bladder symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Gall Bladder Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Bladder symptoms since it manifests as Excess use Bladder Sung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Large Intestine symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Large Intestine Jung Bang plus corresponding
points.
• With Kidney symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Large Intestine Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Liver symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Liver Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Stomach symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Stomach Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
• With Triple Warmer and Small Intestine symptoms since it manifests as Deficiency use Triple Warmer and Small
Intestine Jung Bang plus corresponding points.
Comprehensive Application
A. Stimulate the left and right hand equally.
The same treatment is given to the left and right side equally when suing the Five Element Therapy after only listening
the symptoms from the patients. The Five Element Prescriptions are used after listening to the symptoms and
determining the deficiency and excess of the corresponding Jang Bu organs.
For instance, if the patient is suffering from chronic gastritis, it manifests as Stomach Excess and Spleen Deficiency.
For treatment, tonify the spleen or sedate the stomach for both hands with the same prescription. If the patient is
suffering from liver disease, then it manifests as Liver excess. Then sedate the liver or tonify gall bladder for the left
and right hands with the same prescriptions, respectively.
B. Apply Five Element Therapy after diagnosing the patient's constitution based on the Three Constitution.
It is not accurate to decide the excess and deficiency of Jang Bu organs after only listening the patient's symptoms.
Therefore, the patient's constitution should be decided by the abdominal diagnosis according to the Three
Constitution for an accurate discrimination of excess and deficiency of Jang Bu organs.
For instance, the patient is suffering from chronic enteritis. The painful reaction at ST25 appears at the left side of the
body and no reaction on the right side of the body. Then this symptom is caused from Left Yang Excess Syndrome. To
treat chronic enteritis, sedate large intestine only on the left hand. For another instance, the patient has chronic liver
ailment and is determined as Right Yang Excess Syndrome and no reaction on the left side. Then sedate liver only on
the right side.
C. Correspondence Points and Special Points can be added into Five Element Therapy for better effect.
The Cautions for the Five Element Prescriptions
It is permissible to apply the Five Element Prescriptions on both sides of the hands. However, it is common to apply the left side
of the left hand and the right side of the right hand. If the disease gets worse, then the right side toward the thumb including
the left side toward the pinky can be applied for both hands.
The cautions for using Five Element Prescriptions are following.
A. The Correspondence Therapy is very important to treat simple disease and symptoms. Therefore, every disease
with simple and weak pain can be treated only with Corresponding Points. The basic prescription always can be used
together.
B. If the disease is not completely treated with the Correspondence Therapy, then the Mciro-meridian Therapy can be
applied together. However, the application of the Micro-meridian is sufficient to treat all diseases.
C. If the disease is not treated with Micro-Meridian, the Five Element Therapy can be applied. The Five Element
Therapy can be eliminated when applying the Micro-Meridian Therapy. In converse, the Micro-Meridian therapy can
be eliminated when applying the Five Element Therapy. The Correspondence Therapy can be used together with the
Five Element Therapy.
D. For Five Element Prescriptions, it is permissible to use either Jung Bang (Tonification) or Sung Bang ( Sedation).
These two also can be used together.
For example: Lung Jung Bnag + Large Intestine Sung Bang. Kidney Jung Bang + Bladder Sung Bang
E. If the prescriptions are considered to be too many, it is permissible to use only two or three points.
F. When applying the Five Element Prescription, it is very effective to apply the Electronic Beam for rapid treatment.
The negative pole (-) can be placed for sedating the points and the positive pole(+) for tonifying the points.
G. When applying the Five Element Therapy, it is recommended to discriminate the excess and deficiency of Jang Bu
organs very accurately. For discrimination of the excess and deficiency of Jang Bu organs, Three constitution, Yin and
Yang Syndrome of Three Constitution, Congenital Constitution, Diagnosis using the Electronic Beam and Yin Yang
Pulse Diagnosis can be applied.
H. In case of using Seoam Press-Pellets in Five Element Prescriptions, it is permissible to apply the same colored
pellets for simple stimulation and different colored pellets for tonification and sedation. If there are two tonifying
places and two sedating places in the Five Element Prescriptions, then the colored pellets can be applied for tonifying
the points and the colorless pellets can be applied for sedating the points. However, if there are four prescriptions in
the Five Element Prescriptions, one prescription can be eliminated. In the Five Element Prescription, two points are
distributed into each micro-meridian to be tonifying and sedating. When there are two points for one micro-meridian,
the adverse reaction can be caused on the tonification and sedation for placing the colored and colorless press-
pellets. In this case, the one point can be eliminated from two. Usually, when the tonification is used, the colorless
pellets can be eliminated while the sedation is used the colored pellets can be eliminated.
I. When prescription method are used together in the Five Element Prescription, no more than two prescriptions are
used together. The effectiveness of the prescriptions can be decreased if there are to many prescriptions used
together.
J. The Five Element Prescriptions should be applied on the same side with the disease of the body
For example: if the symptom is liver excess on the left side, then sedate the liver in the left side of the left
hand. However, if the effectiveness of prescription is not sufficient, then the left side of the right hand
should be used. And if the symptoms is liver excess on the right side, the right side of the right hand should
be used. However, if the effectiveness of prescription is not sufficient, then the right side of the left hand
should be used for Liver Sung Bang.
Sung Bang (Sedation prescription) and Jung Bang (Tonifycation prescription)
Liver Sung Bang :
Liver excess occurs in either Yang Excess or Kidney Excess Syndrome

- nervousness, insomnia, headache, neurasthenia, blood-shot eyes, nervous disease, indigestion, hyperchlorhydria of
the liver, alcoholic toxicosis, poor appetite, tiredness, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, alcoholic toxicosis, berger's
disease, numbness in hands and feet, agitation, spinal pain, early stage of apoplexy, bell's palsy, especially useful for
gynecological disease and genital disease. Liver excess indicates Gall Bladder deficiency.
Liver Jung Bang :
Liver Deficiency occurs in a Yin excess syndrome, chiefly on the right.

- Anemia, oversleeping, migraine, neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, psychiatric disorder, spasm of the limbs,
paralysis of the whole body, abdominal pain, pneumonia, severe cough. Liver Deficiency indicates Gall Bladder Excess.
Gall Bladder Sung Bang :
Gall Bladder excess occurs in a Yin excess syndrome and it indicates Liver deficiency.
- migraine, shoulder blade pain with tenderness at GB21, intercostals neuralgia, sciatica, strained ankle of the right
foot, arthritis, lumbago, cholelithiasis, muscle pain, oversleeping, especially useful for alleviation of pain, apoplexy
due to Yin Excess syndrome, paraplegia, cataract
Gall Bladder Jung Bang :
Gall Bladder Deficiency on the left often occurs in a Yang Excess syndrome and it signals Liver Excess.
- insomnia, jaundice, indigestion, neurasthenia, nervousness, lack of braveness and decision, pain in the left side,
strained ankle in the right foot, hypotension, rough skin, wheal, pain of limbs
Heart Sung Bang :
Heart excess often occurs in a Yang excess syndrome or occasionally in Yin excess syndrome. Whenever the heart is
diseased, whether it is excessive or deficient, it is difficult to treat. Tenderness appears at CV14 and CV17 in case of
heart excess and pericardium excess respectively. In case whether a pulse is felt at the Lung 10 point, it tends to
indicate an incurable heart excess. Patients with heart excess syndrome often have wound, abnormally shaped fingers
and abnormal patterns on the fingernails on the index finger.
- heart pain, headache, hypertension, arterio-sclerosis, disturbance of peripheral blood circulation, lumbago, sciatic
neuralgia, disc disease, valvular heart disease, irregular pulse, intermittent pulse, enervation, haziness, stomach
disease, apoplexy due to yang excess syndrome, hemiplegia on the left side, endocarditis, asthma due to heart
problems, angina pectoris, lung tuberculosis, tiredness or fatigue
Heart Jung Bang :
Heart deficiency indicates a Kidney excess syndrome. If the heart is weak, then both a Kidney excess and Bladder
deficiency symptoms appear together. When there is Heart deficiency, a lump and pain appear below the navel.
Kidney excess syndrome often occurs on the right side.
- excessive dreams, stuffy feeling in the chest, splitting headache, pain in the outer corner of eyes, cold limbs, stiff
neck, shoulder blade pain, lumbago, backbone pain, muscle pain, arthritis, rheumatism, nephritis, protenuria,
metritis, leucorrhea, frequent urination, prostatitis, bed-wetting, paralysis or weakness of the legs, tonsillitis,
pharyngitis, stomatitis, astigmatism, speech impairment, bell's palsy, frostbite, skin disease, pale yellow face, a person
who lives and works inside an apartment or in the shade, menorrhalgia, sterility, thirst, diabetes, obesity, apoplexy
due to Kidney excess, hemiplegia on the right side, lower abdominal pain, chronic gastritis, hyperchlorhydria,
gastroptosis, hepatitis, allergic constitution, tinnitus, hearing loss, deafness, trembling of the hands, shaking of the
head, insufficient lactation, haziness, suffering from hot weather, weakness of the eyes, pains increase at night, or in
the winter, hypotension or hypertension due to Kidney problem
Small Intestine Sung Bang :
Small Intestine Excess indicates a Kidney Excess Syndrome and Heart Deficiency. It usually occurs on the right side. A
sensitive "pressure pain' or lump occurs at CV4 located 3 cun below the navel.
Shoulder blade pain on the right, trapezius muscle rheumatism, stiff neck, lumbago, backbone pain, sacralgia,
menorrhalgia, knee pain, rheumatism in the whole body, reddish spots on the cheeks, diseases of ear and tongue,
lower abdominal pain, prostatitis, orchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, esophagitis.
Small Intestine Jung Bang :
Small Intestine Deficiency indicates a Yang Excess or Yin excess syndrome and it usually occur on the left side.
- tiredness, lack of nourishment, enervation, powerlessness in the lower abdominal area, nervousness, indigestion,
lumbago and heaviness in the lower back
Pericardium Sung Bang :
Pericardium excess indicates a Yang excess or Yin excess syndrome and is nearly the same as heart excess. It also
signals Triple Heater Deficiency.
* Severe heart pain, angina pectoris, pain at the fourth and fifth thoracic vertebrae, mental shock, headache,
hypertension, stuffy and hot feeling in the head and shoulder, tiredness, arterio sclerosis, lumbago, neuralgia, disc
disease, skin disease
When there is pericardium excess, a sensitive "pressure-pain" point appears at CV17 located in the midway between
the nipples.
Pericardium Jung Bang :
Pericardium deficiency indicates a Kidney excess syndrome and is nearly the same as Heart deficiency. It also indicates
Triple heater excess which produces a sensitive point at CV5 located 2 cun below the navel. The symptoms and
approach to pericardium deficiency are the same as those for heart deficiency.
Triple Heater Sung Bang :
Triple Heater excess indicates a Kidney excess syndrome. It also signals pericardium deficiency. Triple heater excess is
nearly the same as Small Intestine excess. The distinction between Triple heater excess and small intestine excess is
made by the location of the pressure pain; the former has a pain reaction at CV5 located, 2 cun below the navel, and
the latter has a pain reaction at CV4 located 3 cun below the navel. Triple heater excess is a more common cause of
many kinds of disease than small intestine excess. Small intestine excess has rheumatism as its chief symptom, while
triple heater excess causes tonsillitis due to colds, bronchitis, chest pain, stomach disease, liver disease kidney disease
and uterine disease.
Triple Heater Jung Bang :
Triple heater deficiency indicates a Yang excess or yin excess syndrome and is nearly the same as small intestine
deficiency. It also indicates pericardium excess. The diagnostic point is CV17. This therapy is used mainly for
enervation, and tiredness or fatigue.
Spleen Sung Bang :
Spleen Excess occurs in a Yin excess syndrome, and is accompanied by stomach deficiency, kidney deficiency, liver
deficiency. The diagnostic point is SP15. In Spleen excess, the blood does not flow easily through the common carotid
artery. Accordingly, the following diseases may be caused.
- anemia, migraine, loss of consciousness, trigeminal neuralgia, night blindness, amblyopia, hyperopia, chest pain,
neuralgia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, chole-lithiasis, appendicitis, skin disease, small carbuncles, lumbago, lack of
stamina, arthritis, arthralgia, hyperopia, diabetes, obesity
Spleen Jung Bang :
Spleen deficiency tends to occur in a Yang Excess syndrome when it is on the left, and a kidney excess syndrome when
it is on the right. Spleen deficiency is accompanied by Stomach excess or liver excess.
- poor appetite, indigestion, stomach disease, gastritis, hyperchlorhydria, gastric ulcer, vomit, nausea, diarrhoea,
constipation, cold limbs, tiredness, numb feelings, wheals, upset stomach, children's convulsion, dyspepsia,
insufficient lactation, obesity, pain in hands and feet, loss of weight, disc disease, nervousness, stomachache,
intestinal disorder, dysentery, chronic constipation, pale face
Stomach Sung Bang :
Stomach excess indicates Spleen deficiency. It occurs in either Yang excess syndrome or Kidney excess syndrome. A
patient having a fast and strong pulse will be effectively treated with Stomach Sung Bang therapy, if he has a sensitive
'pressure-pain' point at CV12. If we apply Stomach Sung Bang along with the Middle Heater Basic Prescription for the
gastric disorder, the best effect can be obtained. There are numerous cases of the healing of chronic stomach
diseases such as gastritis, atony of the stomach, hyperchlorhydria, gastric ulcers, etc., by means of stomach sung bang
of Soo Ji Chim Therapy. In severe stomach disease, you may increase the effectiveness by applying T-Bongs or pellets
on stomach sung bang, and middle heater prescription for long periods of time especially while eating and digesting
food.
Stomach Jung Bang :
Stomach deficiency occurs in a Yin excess syndrome. It is accompanied by Spleen excess. It is diagnosed as a sensitive
'pressure-pan' at SP15 located 4 cun lateral to the navel.
* Chilly stomach, severe anemia, kidney deficiency, lumbago, neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, lack of staminar, skin
disease, cold limbs, good appetite, fatigue in spite of a good appetite, frequent hunger, congenital hypertension,
paraplegia, epilepsy, psychiatric disorder, insanity, numbness
The above conditions are also effectively treated by stimulation at CV12. In KHT, for the above condition, apply
stomach jung bang on the side where SP15 reaction is diagnosed while stomach sung bang may be used on the other
side showing kidney excess or yang excess syndrome.
Lung Sung Bang :
Lung excess occurs in either Yin excess syndrome or Kidney excess syndrome. Lung Excess is accompanied by Large
Intestine deficiency.
In case of Lung excess, a sensitive "pressure-pain" appears at L1 or UB 13 generally on the right.
Severe cough, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngolaryngitis, chest pain, radiculalgia, shoulder pain,
pneumonia, skin pain, anemia, cataract, headache, severe trigeminal neuralgia, angina pectoris, abdominal pain,
kidney stone, spasm of muscles, facial cramp. If Lung excess develops into Liver deficiency, use both Lung sung bang
and Liver jung bang therapy together.
Lung Jung Bang :
Lung Deficiency indicates a Yang Excess Syndrome and is accompanied by Large Intestine Excess. Lung Jung Bang is
generally adopted if the pulse is slow and feeble, and is strengthened by a combination of both Lung Jung Bang and
Large Intestine Sung Bang. Lung Deficiency often occurs on the left.
Upset stomach, indigestion, tiredness, headache, haziness, can't think clearly, dizziness, dry skin, skin disease,
scrofular, pleurisy, lung tuberculosis, enervation, nervousness, hypertension, arterio-sclerosis, dandruff, impotence,
shoulder blade pain on the left, lumbago, apoplexy due to Yang Excess, hepatic disorder, intestinal disorders,
duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer. It is effective for all Yang Excess syndrome complaints.
Large Intestine Sung Bang :
Large Intestine Excess is the common representative of the Yang Excess syndrome. Therefore, Large Intestine Sung
Bang is an important therapy in Soo Ji Chim Therapy, as there are numerous Yang Excess Syndrome patients and
many of them present with Large Intestine Excess.
Large Intestine Sung Bang is chiefly utilized in cases of strong and fast pulses. In cases of Large Intestine Excess, a
sensitive 'pressure pain' point appears at ST25 and a tense muscle forms in the abdomen.
It appears on the right if the Yang Excess is on the right, while it appears on the left if the Yang Excess is on the left. If
the symptoms progress, lumbago and disc disease will occur.
Large Intestine Jung Bang :
Large Intestine Deficiency occurs in a Kidney Excess Syndrome or a Yin Excess Syndrome. It is accompanied by Lung
Excess. If the Large Intestine is weak, the excretions are soft, there is a heavy feeling in the back of the neck and
intestinal pain occurs.
Hemorrhoids, anal prolapse, chronic constipation, bloody stool, abdominal pain, frequent urination, appendicitis,
cough, hemiplegia on the right, speech impairment, lumbago and lumbar disc disease is the advanced stage.
Kidney Sung Bang :
Kidney Excess occurs in a Kidney Excess Syndrome. It is accompanied by Bladder Deficiency and Heart Deficiency.
Proteinuria, nephritis, edema, lumbago, backbone pain, frequent urination, dysuria, bed-wetting, rheumatism, allergic
constitution, gynecological diseases, renal tuberculosis, prostatitis, tonsillitis, stomatitis, pharyngolaryngitis,
hyperchlorhydira, indigestion, stiff neck, shoulder blade pain, nasal empyema, rhinitis, tinnitus, hearing loss, deafness,
hysteria, nightmares, insanity, bell's palsy, facial nerve cramp, stroke with speech impairment, hypotension, irregular
hypertension, lower abdominal pain, lumbago due to kidney problems, astigmatism, splitting headache
Kidney Jung Bang :
Kidney Deficiency is not rare in cases of Yang Excess Syndrome or Yin Excess Syndrome, however it is not as common
as Kidney Excess.
Kidney Deficiency causes problems in two ways : one is through the sexual hormone and adrenal-cortex hormone
system, and the other is through the uterus and sedated since there are many cases of Kidney Excess, while for the
prlbome of the former system, the Kidney should be tonified. This is recommended in so many classic texts, in which
it is said that the Kidney should never be sedated. They claim that the Kidney is always weak and needs tonification.
According to my experience, Kidney tonification may be effective in cases of chronic disease, enervation and tiredness
and fatigue except the case of an active and developing stage of Kidney excess.
For example, the cases of severe nephritis and rheumatism would be worsened if tonic herbal medicine such as Pal Mi
Dang is the principal difficulty, the master Sa Am said that the Kidney should be sedated at the beginning stages of a
disease, but that the Kidney should be notified when the disease reach to the chronic stage since the evil energy has
subsided.
According to the experience of the author, one should employ Kidney Sung Bang therapy in the early stages of a
disease until the improvement of illness with the help of Kidney Sung Bang no longer persist and the change of the
pulse is felt. Then switch to Kidney Jung Bang, by which the improvement resume. Jae Won Lee, a famous Five
Element acupuncturist from Pusan, Korea has noted that many patients with Kidney problems do not respond to
Kidney Jung Bang, even though classic theory insists that Kidney Jung Bang is useful for them. The reason is proverbly
they need Kidney Sung Bang first.
In conclusion, I recommend that Kidney Sung Bang be employed if the disease is active, progressive and mobile, while
Kidney Jung Bang be employed if the disease is chronic, inactive and immobile.
Chronic skin disease, alopecia, lumbago, neuralgia, berger's disease, decline of stamina, arthritis, weak person,
headache, fever disease.
Bladder Sung Bang :
Bladder Excess occurs in Yin Excess or a Yang Excess Syndrome often on the left and signals Kidney Deficiency. Bladder
Sung Bang is also extensively used in cases of Kidney Deficiency. The diagnostic point is CV3.
Headache, eye disease, occipital headache, shoulder blade pain, shoulder pain, neuralgia, cystitis, gonorrhea,
abnormal urination, epistaxis, heart disease, hypertension
Bladder Jung Bang :
Bladder Deficiency indicates a Kidney Excess Syndrome. Kidney Excess accompanies Bladder Deficiency. Bladder Jung
Bang is extensively utilized for treating diseases of women rather than those of men.
Bed-wetting, frequent urination, enuresis, heaviness in the back of the neck, lumbago, spinal pain, blurry vision,
pulling sensation of the back of leg, lower abdominal pain, gynecological pain.
Cold-Dispelling Rherapy and Heat-Dispelling Therapy
The cold-dispelling or heat-dispelling therapy are applied in severe cases of diseases. The cold therapy is applied when the pulse
rate is below 70 beats per minute due to extra deficiency conditions. On the other hand, the heat therapy is used when the
pulse rate is above 80 beats per minutes due to extra excess condition. For example, a patient is diagnosed as "Large Intestine
Excess" conditions with tender ness on ST25. Following therapy must be applied to the above patient. 1) use Lung Sedation
therapy if the pulse rate is between 70-75 per minute. 2) use Large Intestine Tonification therapy if the pulse rate is below 70
per minute. 3) Use Lung Cold-Dispelling therapy if the pulse rate is below 70 per minute, 4) use Large Intestine Heat-Dispelling
therapy if the pulse rate is above 80 per minute.
As it is mentioned above, the cold-dispelling or heat-dispelling therapy are mainly applied in the treatment of acute, chronic
and newly developed diseases. The cold-dispelling therapy is effective for treating symptoms caused by severe deficiency
conditions and that of increasing body temperature. On the other hand, the heat-dispelling therapy is applied as anti-pyretic
and anti-inflammatory. The application of these two therapy must be based on not only pulse rate but also the vital information
such as body temperature.
1. Liver Cold-Dispelling Therapy 13. Spleen Cold-Dispelling Therapy

2. Liver Heat-Dispelling Therapy 14. Spleen Heat-Dispelling Therapy
3. Gall Bladder Cold-Dispelling Therapy 15. Stomach Cold-Dispelling Therapy
4. Gall Bladder Heat-Dispelling Therapy 16. Gall Bladder Heat-Dispelling Therapy
5. Heart Cold-Dispelling Therapy 17. Lung Cold-Dispelling Therapy
6. Heart Heat-Dispelling Therapy 18. Lung Heat-Dispelling Therapy
7. Small Intestine Cold-Dispelling Therapy 19. Large Intestine Cold-Dispelling Therapy
8. Small Intestine Heat-Dispelling Therapy 20. Large Intestine Heat-Dispelling Therapy
9. Pericardium Cold-Dispelling Therapy 21. Kidney Cold-Dispelling Therapy
10. Pericardium Heat-Dispelling Therapy 21. Kidney Heat-Dispelling Therapy
11. Triple Heater Cold-Dispelling Therapy 23. Bladder Cold-Dispelling Therapy
12. Triple Heater Heat-Dispelling Therapy 24. Bladder Heat-Dispelling Therapy
Basic Therapy
Correspondence Therapy described the first level of treatment as using the corresponding points to treat the patient's
symptoms. This fundamental approach to treatment can be strengthened by also giving treatment to harmonize the
functioning of the internal organs, since most disorders either arise from of react upon the viscera. The HAND ACUPUNCTURE
Points selected for this purpose are called the "Basic Prescription" and this set of points constitutes a second level of treatment
that is usually applied prior to treating the corresponding points in any given treatment session. The various Basic Prescriptions
that have been formulated in HAND ACUPUNCTURE will be presented now, and then some clinical cases will follow, to illustrate
how these concepts are used in treatment.
Middle Heater Basic Prescription :
The Middle Heater is responsible for the process of digestion and includes the area of the abdomen between the diaphragm
and the umbilicus. The digestive organs primarily located there are the Stomach, Spleen, Liver and Gallbladder. A sound
digestion is the basis of good health, and in fact an influential theory in Oriental medicine, developed by Li Dong-Yuan in China
in 1249, states that all diseases ultimately originate in the Spleen and Stomach, so that these organs should be treated first.
Thus the Middle Heater Basic Prescription is chosen for patients with any of the following symptoms: loss of appetite,
indigestion, motion sickness, nausea, vomiting or any other gastrointestinal complaint. The prescription is to needle points K-
A8, K-A12 and K-A16 in both hands. Reference to Figure 4 shows that these points correspond to the traditional acupuncture
points cv8, cv12 and cv14, all located in the Middle Heater. This prescription can also be used as a general preventative
treatment for one of two minutes before doing any other needling to minimize the chance of side effects.
Lower Heater Basic Prescription :
The Lower Heater is responsible for the processes of excretion and reproduction and occupies the area of the trunk below the
umbilicus. The urinogenital organs primarily located in the Lower Heater are the Kidneys and Bladder. If the digestive system is
harmonious, the Lower Heater will normally provide enough energy for a healthy sexual life and a reasonable degree of
stamina. On the other hand, if there is a malfunction of the Lower Heater, any of the following symptoms may occur and
indicate a need for the Lower Heater Basic Prescription; lack of energy, easy fatiguability, weakness, constant illness, loss of
sexual desire, impotence, premature ejaculation, genital diseases, uterine bleeding, frigidity, urinary frequency or uragency,
dysuria, all lower abdominal diseases, and low back pain. The prescription in this case is different for men and women, as the
Lower Heater is the locus of our sexual differentiation. Moxibustion is generally more effective than acupuncture for this type
of energetic deficiency, so if needles are applied, it is a good idea to give moxibustion both before and after their insertion(One
exception to this rule is in the case of uterine surgery or bleeding, when it is more effective to use magnets or medicinal stones
than moxibustion). The prescription for men is moxibustion at K-A1, K-A3 and K-A12 which correspond to cv1, cv3 and cv12.
For impotence and premature ejaculation, this combination frequently produces remarkable results with moxibustion for only
three to five days. The prescription for women is moxibustion at K-A1, K-A4 K-A5, K-A8 and K-A12 except as noted in the
parenthetical remark above.
Upper Heater Basic Prescription :
The Upper Heater is responsible for the processes of circulation of the blood and energy throughout the human body, and it is
located in the trunk above the diaphragm. The major circulator organs are the Heart and Lungs, which are located in the Upper
Heater. Many people with serious illnesses develop trouble with their circulator (cardiopulmonary) systems that can manifest
as any of the following symptoms; chest pain, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, choking or
difficulty swallowing.
* The basic prescription for a patient with these complaints is stimulation of points K-A16, K-A18 and K-A20 in both hands.
They correspond to cv14, cv17 and cv22 respectively(figure 23).
Abdominal Basic Prescription :
This formula treats symptoms that reflect problems anywhere in the abdomen, thus overlapping the Middle and Lower
Heaters. It is frequently effective for stomachaches, diarrhea, constipation, rectal prolapse, anorexia, vomiting and generalized
abdominal discomfort of bloating. These symptoms all relate to the digestive system. The prescription is to needle points K-
E21 and K-E24 which correspond to abdominal points on the classical stomach meridian.
Neural Basic Prescription :
This formula is helpful in all diseases of the nervous system which include neurotic or neurasthenic symptoms of a functional
nature, and neuropathic symptoms of a more somatic nature. The prescription is to stimulate the points K-A12, K-I2 and K-I38.
The latter two points correspond to points on the classical Bladder Meridian which traditionally has a strong relationship with
the nervous system.
Lumber Basic Prescription :
This formula is used for all problems of the low back area, which includes primarily musculoskeletal disorders. The prescription
is to needle the points K-E19, K-I21 and K-M18. They correspond to points on the classical Bladder and Gallbladder Meridians,
the main meridians that pass through and are used to treat the lumbar area. When using this Basic Prescription it is especially
important to add the corresponding point for first level treatment.
The following are a few examples of patients whose treatment would involve the use of Basic Prescriptions :
• A patient with headaches and digestive problems. In this case, first needle the points of the Middle Heater Basic
Prescription, then needle the corresponding points for the headache.
• A patient with eye pain and indigestion. In this case, first needle the points of the Middle Heater Basic Prescription,
then needle the corresponding point for the eye pain.
• A patient with low back pain and indigestion. In this case again, first needle the points of the Middle Heater Basic
Prescription, then needle the corresponding point for the low back pain.
• A patient with low back pain and normal digestion. In this case needle the points of the Lower Heater Basic
Prescription first, and then needle the corresponding point for the low back pain.
• A patient with knee pain and normal digestion. In this case, once again first needle the points of the Lower Heater
Basic Prescription, the nddeld the corresponding point for the knee pain.

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Soo Ji Chim Therapy is a form of acupuncture and moxibustion that affects the entire body through treatment on

Sometimes a drop of blood may be drawn from the end of a finger.

• An important meridian runs vertically down the front of the body

A few other treatments:

1. INDEX AND RING FINGERS: UPPER LIMBS

A. DETECTION OF CORRESPONDING POINTS

B. EXAMINATION OF ABNORMALITIES OF THE HANDS

3. CHANGES IN COLOR AND TEXTURE

C. DETECTION OF CORRESPONDING POINTS BY ELECTRONIC BEAM

• Correspondion Area -Head

2. Phase : Metal, Lung is pared with

3. Location : K-C Ki Mek originates at

4. Flow of the direction : ↑

- The Front Mo Point : C1

- A8, 12, 16, 20, C1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13

8. Tonification and Sedation Methods for Excess and Deficiency

- Symptoms of the lung excess

- Symptoms of the lung deficiency

2. Phase : Metal, Large Intestine is pared

3. Location : K-D Ki Mek originates at K-D1

4. Flow of the direction : ↓

- The Front Mo Point : E22

- Intestinal disorders such as constipation,

8. Tonification and Sedation Methods for Excess and Deficiency

- Symptoms of the large intestine excess

- Symptoms of the large intestine deficiency

2. Phase : Earth, Stomach is pared with

3. Location : K-E Ki Mek originates at K-

4. Flow of the direction : ↑

- The Front Mo Point : A12

- Stomach and spleen related diseases and disorders

8. Tonification and Sedation Methods for Excess and Deficiency

- Symptoms of the stomach excess syndrome :

- Symptoms of the stomach deficiency syndrome :

2. Phase : Earth, Spleen is pared with

3. Location : K-F Ki Mek originates at K-

4. Flow of the direction : ↓

- The Front Mo Point : F19

- Spleen and pancreas related

A8, 12, 16, F19, F1, 3, 5, 7, 9

8. Tonification and Sedation Methods for Excess and Deficiency

- Symptoms of the spleen excess syndrome :

- Symptoms of the spleen excess syndrome :

2. Phase : Firet, Heart is pared with Small

3. Location : A branch from the Spleen Ki

4. Flow of the direction :

- The Front Mo Point : A16

- Indications & Symptoms of K G

- A8, 12, 16, 18, G7, 9, 11, 13, 15

8. Tonification and Sedation Methods for Excess and Deficiency

- Symptoms of the heart excess syndrome :

- Symptoms of the heart deficiency syndrome :

2. Phase : 火, 심장과 음양관계

3. Location : A branch from K-G Ki Mek

4. Flow of the direction : ↓

- The Front Mo Point : A4

- Lower abdominal problems

8. Tonification and Sedation Methods for Excess and Deficiency

- Symptoms of the small intestine excess :

- Symptoms of the small intestine deficiency :

2. Phase : Water, Bladder is pared with

3. Location : A branch from K-H Ki Mek is

4. Flow of the direction : ↑