Theory and Applications
The Yuan Source points are where the Yuan Qi, the body's primordial Qi, pools.
Each of the 12 meridians has a Yuan Source point including the TH which is also
the meridian responsible for circulating the Yuan Qi.
With their relationship to the primordial Qi, the Yuan Source points indicate the
nature of Yin in the body and the Yin Yuan Points can be used to tonify the 5 Yin
Organs (HT, LU, SP, KD, LV) a/or as diagnostic tools for the 5 Yin Organs.
The Yang Yuan Points are not used to tonify yang organs but can be used to expel
pathogenic factors a/or release excess patterns.
- LI 4 - Expel wind heat
- TH 4 - Elears heat from the GB
- SI 4 - Treat pain along the SI meridian
- ST 42 - Acute facial paralysis from wind-cold
- GB 40 - Resolve LV Qi stagnation
- UB 64 - Resolve damp cold in the lower warmer