Acupuncture 461

Course overview

*Cite the clinical applications of the Governing Vessel. *Recall the clinical applications of the Directing Vessel. *Distinguish the five branches of the Penetrating Vessel. *Relate the clinical applications of the Girdle Vessel. *Give examples of the clinical applications of the Yang Stepping Vessel. *Discuss how the Yin and Yang Stepping Vessels combine in Pathology. *Recognize the importance of adopting the correct treatment principle. *Point out how the Root and Manifestation relate to each other. *Describe how a Manifestation can become a Root of further Manifestations. *Explain the importance of tracing clinical manifestations back to their Roots. *Summarize the importance of knowing when to tonify Qi or expel pathogenic factors. *Recognize the importance of being aware of residual pathogenic factors. *Compare herbal treatment and acupuncture.