Xie's Veterinary Acupuncture

Huisheng Xie received his DVM at the Sichuan College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine in Sichuan, China. He was an assistant and staff veterinarian in the College of Veterinary Medicine of the Beijing Agricultural University. After receiving his master of veterinary science in veterinary acupuncture, he was assistant and associate professor in the Beijing Agricultural University College of Veterinary Medicine. He received advanced training in human acupuncture at the Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the National Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and later earned his PhD from the University of Florida for investigation of the mechanisms of pain control in horses using acupuncture. Currently, he is clinical assistant professor and director of the acupuncture internship training program in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida. Dr. Xie is founder of the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida, which trains veterinarians in Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine (www.tcvm.com). He has received achievement awards from the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Science and Technology Committee, the Beijing Agricultural University, Nihon University (Japan), University of Mexico (Mexico), and China National Society of TCVM. He speaks internationally on veterinary acupuncture and herbal medicine, and is the author of numerous books and papers. His textbooks include Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Vol. 1, Fundamental Principles. Vanessa Preast received her DVM from the University of Florida in 2000. As a graduate of the Chi Institute, she became certified in small animal acupuncture. She incorporated acupuncture into her practice of small animal medicine and surgery. Currently, she is a doctoral student in teaching and learning. She coauthored and edited Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Vol.1, Fundamental Principles.

• Contributors ixPreface xi1 Introduction to Meridians 3Huisheng Xie and Vanessa PreastThe Jing-Luo System 3A. Discovery of the Jing-Luo System 3B. The 12 Regular Channels 5C. The 8 Extraordinary Channels (Qi-Jing-Ba-Mai) 6D. The 14 Regular Channels 7E. The 15 Collaterals 9F. The 12 Divergent Meridians (Shi-Er-Jing-Bie) 10G. The 12 Muscle Regions (Shi-Er-Jing-Jin) 10H. The 12 Cutaneous Regions 10Root, Basis, Manifestation, and Branch of  Meridians 10A. The Basis (Ben) and Manifestation (Biao) 10B. The Root (Gen) and Branch (Jie) 10Qi Streets and Four Seas of the Meridians 11A. The Qi Streets (Qi-Jie) 11B. Four Seas (Si-Hai) 11Functions of the Jing-Luo 11A. Physiological Aspects 11B. Pathological Aspects 12C. Therapeutic Aspects 122 Introduction to Acupuncture Points 13Huisheng Xie and Vanessa PreastNomenclature of Acupoints 13A. Traditional Nomenclature System 13B. Western Nomenclature System 13Classification of Acupoints 14Therapeutic Effects of Acupoints 15A. General Therapeutic Effects 15B. Special Acupoints 15Methods to Locate the Points 24A. The Acupuncture Unit of Measurement of 24the BodyB. Proportional Measurement 24C. Anatomic Landmarks 26D. Tail Vertebral or Last Rib Cun Measurement 26E. Finger Cun Measurement 263 Equine Transpositional Acupoints 27Huisheng Xie and Lisa TrevisanelloLung Channel 27Large Intestine Channel 29Stomach Channel 34Spleen Channel 41Heart Channel 46Small Intestine Channel 48Bladder Channel 53Kidney Channel 60Pericardium Channel 64Triple Heater Channel 66Gallbladder Channel 70Liver Channel 75Governing Vessel Channel 78Conception Vessel Channel 824 Equine Classical Acupoints 89Huisheng Xie and Kosei YamagiwaHead Regions 89Trunk and Tail Regions 95Thoracic Limb Regions 104Pelvic Limb Regions 110Extra Points 117Ear Points 123Acupuncture Analgesia Points 1265 Canine Transpositional Acupoints 129Cheryl Chrisman and Huisheng XieLung Channel 134Large Intestine Channel 137Stomach Channel 141Spleen Channel 149Heart Channel 154Small Intestine Channel 156Bladder Channel 160Kidney Channel 169Pericardium Channel 174Triple Heater Channel 176Gallbladder Channel 182Liver Channel 190Governing Vessel Channel 194Conception Vessel Channel 200Overview of the Most Commonly Used Transpositional Acupoints 2046 Canine Classical Acupoints 217Cheryl Chrisman and Huisheng XieHead and Neck Regions 217Trunk and Tail Regions 222Thoracic Limbs 228Pelvic Limbs 2327 General Rules of Acupuncture Therapy 235Huisheng Xie and Vanessa PreastSix Basic Acupuncture Methods 235A. Tonifying and Reducing Methods 235B. Warming and Cooling Methods 237C. Ascending and Descending Method 237Five General Principles to Select Acupuncture Points 238A. Selection of Local Points 238B. Selection of Distant Points 238C. Selection of Symptomatic Points 238D. Selection of Balance Points 238E. Selection of Special Points 239Eight Methods for Deficiency Pattern 239A. General Tonic Points 240B. Source (Yuan) Point 240C. Influential Point 240D. Back-shu Association Points or Front-mu Alarm Points240E. Mother Point on That Channel 241F. Five Levels of Five-Shu Points 241G. Hind Limb Yin Channel He-Sea Points 241H. Four-Point Techniques 241Eight Methods for Excess 242A. Local Points 242B. Master Points 242C. Influential Points 243D. Back-shu Associate Points or Front-mu Alarm Points243E. Energetic Points 243F. Five Levels of Five-Shu Points 243G. The Child Point 243H. Other Eight Methods 243Number of Points Selected 244Duration of Acupuncture Treatment 244Frequency of Acupuncture Treatment Sessions 245Preparation for Acupuncture 245Precautions and Contraindications 245Management of Possible Accidents 246A. Stuck Needle 246B. Broken Needle 246C. Swallowed Needle 246D. Hematoma 2468 Acupuncture for Treatment of Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders 247Huisheng Xie and Vanessa PreastBi Syndrome 247Facial Paralysis 251Shoulder Pain 252Scapula-Chest Pain (Jia-qi Pain) 253Elbow Pain 253Paralysis of the Radial Nerve 254Carpal Pain 254Bucked Shins 254Splints 255Tendon and Ligament Problems 256Fetlock and Pastern Pain 256Heel and Hoof Pain 257Hip Pain 258Sciatic and Femoral Nerve Paralysis 259Stifle Pain 259Hock Pain 260Cervical Bi Syndrome and Wobbler’s Syndrome 260Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) 261Lyme Disease 262Laryngeal Paralysis or Hemiplegia 262Tying up (Exertional Rhabdomyolysis) 262Anhidrosis 263Seizures 2639 Acupuncture for Internal Medicine 267Huisheng XieCommon Cold (Shang-feng) 267Cough (Ke-Sou Syndrome) 267Dyspnea and Asthma (Chuan zheng) 270Nasal Congestion and Discharge 272Anorexia Syndrome 274Vomiting 276Diarrhea 279Abdominal Pain (Colic) 283Impaction and Constipation (Jie Zheng) 285Jaundice Syndrome (Huang-dan) 286Wei Syndrome 287Shen Disturbance 290Heart Failure 292Edema Syndrome 295Renal Failure 296Lin Syndrome 298Infertility 300Diabetes 302Cushing’s Disease 304Hypothyroidism 306Hyperthyroidism 30710 Acupuncture for Acute and Miscellaneous Conditions 309Huisheng XieSyncope and Collapse 309High Fever 309Hemorrhage 311Eye Problems 312Otitis 314Stomatitis and Gingivitis 314Excessive Salivation 315Pruritus and Skin Allergy 316Urticaria 318Sores and Open Wounds 319Burns 319Prolapse 320Heatstroke and Sunstroke 321Meningitis and Encephalitis 321Hydrocephalus 322Diaphragm Spasm (Thumps) 322Vaginitis and Metritis 323Edema During Pregnancy 324Fetus Restlessness 324Prevention of Abortion 325Retained Placenta 325Agalactia (Lack of Milk) 325Mastitis 326Poisonings 326Obesity 327Poor Performance 327Aging and Senility 32711 Techniques of Veterinary Acupuncture and Moxibustion 329Bruce FergusonTypes and Sizes of Acupuncture Needles 329Finding Effective Acupuncture Points 330Techniques for Needle Insertion 330Arrival of Qi 332Types and Techniques of Acupuncture 332Methods of Stimulating Acupuncture Points 333Dry Needle Acupuncture 333Hemoacupuncture 333Aquapuncture 333Pneumoacupuncture 333Moxibustion 334Acupuncture Effect with Electrical Devices 334Material Implants 335Acupuncture Needle Mishaps 335Specialized Dry Needle Techniques 336Scalp Acupuncture 336Auriculotherapy 336Tips for the Acupuncturist 336Qi-gong Exercises 336Position of Acupuncturist 336Position of Patient 337Caretaker Interference 337Important Species-Specific Notes 33712 Functional Neuroanatomical Physiology of Acupuncture 341Roger M. ClemmonsHistorical Evolution of Modern Acupuncture 341Recent Advances in Acupuncture 343NeurophysiologyLocal Effects of Acupuncture 344Segmental and Super-Segmental Responses to 344AcupunctureConclusion 346Index 349