Japanese Acupuncture - Tai Ji - EV Ion Cord Treatment
This page contains the abdominal presentation, treatment points and associated signs and symptoms for the Tai Ji Extraordinary Vessel Ion Pumping Cord Treatment. For a description of the overall treatment protocol see our Extraordinary Vessel treatment information page.
Extraordinary Vessel - Tai Ji Pattern
- Principle Signs:
- Should have at least one point on either side of the body for diagnosis
- KD 16
- SP 15
- LV 13
- Treatment Points:
- Treat bilaterally - uses four cords
- SP 6 Black Clip to Manaka Point Red Red Clip (halfway between PC 3 and PC 7 on the ulnar side of the tendons)
- TH 8 Black Clip to GB 35 Red Clip
- Symptomology
- Fatigue of the Whole Body
- Knee Joint Problems
- Stress
- Psychological Issues
- Hypertension - Dr. Manaka's treatment of choice
- Whiplash - especially with limited neck flexion/extension
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:
- Iuliano, Diane: New England School of Acupuncture, Extraordinary Vessel Techniques Lecture Notes