The Theory behind acupuncture points part 2
Continued from acupuncture points theory part I
Some basic points are very rarely used. Some are used much more frequently and are more valuable than others because they can treat many different conditions. Location of acupuncture points by feeling for tenderness of the skin is a common way. Acupuncture points can also be found by looking for minute changes in temperature on the skin surface and even the stickiness of the skin or tissue.
Body acupuncture points are referred to by their traditional Chinese names or through the meridians on which they are found, followed by a number. This indicates the order of the point on the actual meridian.
For example, a common point on the hand is the hegu. It is also known as LI4 which means that is the fourth point on the long intestine meridian.