Acupuncture for Brain: Treatment for Neurological and Psychologic Disorders

Foreword
	Acupuncture and the Brain
		“Missing Links”
Foreword
	Acupuncture for the Brain, Traditional and Modern
Acknowledgements
About the Book
	The Journey of My Interest in the Brain
Contents
List of Editors and Contributors
	About the Author
	Contributors
Abbreviations
Part I: Acupuncture for the Brain, 
Introduction, Theory 
and Techniques
	Chapter 1: Brain in TCM Origin and Short History
		1.1 Brain in Huangdi Neijing Era
			1.1.1 Embryonic Form of the Brain
			1.1.2 Argument on Physical Functions of the Brain
			1.1.3 The Importance of the Brain
			1.1.4 Brain and Marrow
			1.1.5 Pathlogial Changes of the Brain
			1.1.6 The Functions of the Brain
			1.1.7 Brain with Other Zangfu Organs
		1.2 TCM Brain After Huangdi Neijing
		1.3 Brain in the Last Fifty Years
			1.3.1 Xing Nao Kai Qiao Acupuncture Technique
			1.3.2 Scalp Acupuncture
			1.3.3 Du Mai Dao-qi Technique
			1.3.4 TCM Brain Science
		1.4 Summary
		References
	Chapter 2: Brain and Shen (Mind) 神
		2.1 Shen (神Mind) in Chinese Medicine
			2.1.1 The Meaning of Shen
			2.1.2 Shen in Three Treasures
			2.1.3 Shen (Mind) with Zangfu Organs
			2.1.4 Monitor of Shen
		2.2 Yuan Shen (元神)
			2.2.1 What Is Yuan Shen (元神)
			2.2.2 Yuan Shen and Shen
			2.2.3 Yuan Shen and Brain
		2.3 Functions of the Brain
			2.3.1 To Dominate the Life
			2.3.2 Control Feeling and Physical Activities
				2.3.2.1 Vision
				2.3.2.2 Hearing
				2.3.2.3 Olfactory
				2.3.2.4 Taste and Sound
			2.3.3 Governed Mental Activities
				2.3.3.1 Memory
				2.3.3.2 Sleep
				2.3.3.3 Intelligence
		References
	Chapter 3: Du Mai (Governor Vessel) Is the Channel of the Brain
		3.1 Governor Vessel in Classic TCM Texts
		3.2 The Modern Research on the Du Mai (Governor Vessel) and the Brain
		3.3 The Functions of the Du Mai (Governor Vessel)
			3.3.1 Contacting and Communication
			3.3.2 Moving Qi and Blood
			3.3.3 Response and Conducting Functions
			3.3.4 Regulating Balance
		3.4 The Pathological Changes of Du Mai (Governor Vessel)
		3.5 Clinical Application of the Theory Du Mai (Governor Vessel) Is the Channel of the Brain
			3.5.1 Clinical Diagnosis
			3.5.2 Du Mai Points Are the Key for Treating Brain Disease
			3.5.3 Dao-Qi Acupuncture Technique Is Unique for Brain Conditions
			3.5.4 Guiding the Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatments of Brain Disorders
		3.6 Common Patterns of the Brain and Their Points Selection
			3.6.1 Deficiency of Brain Marrow
			3.6.2 Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
			3.6.3 Brain Yang Hyperactive
			3.6.4 Spine Marrow Stagnation
			3.6.5 Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
			3.6.6 Disorder of Brain Shen
			3.6.7 Block of Brain Orifices
		3.7 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 4: Acupuncture Research for the Brain
		4.1 Introduction
		4.2 Acupuncture Influence on Central Neurotransmitters
			4.2.1 Increase Endogenous Opioids
			4.2.2 Decrease Substance P
			4.2.3 Other Possible Neuropeptides Involved in Acupuncture’s Mechanism of Action
		4.3 Acupuncture May Remap the Brain
			4.3.1 Homeostatic Role
			4.3.2 Acupoints Specific Activities
			4.3.3 Clinical Treatment Study
			4.3.4 Resting-State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
		4.4 Possible Bias on Languish Publishing
		4.5 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 5: Scalp Acupuncture
		5.1 TCM Brain Theory and Practice
			5.1.1 Channels on the Head from Huangdi Neijing
				5.1.1.1 Hand Shaoyang (Minor Yang) Sanjiao (Triple Burner) Channel
				5.1.1.2 Foot Yangming (Yang Brilliance) Stomach Channel
				5.1.1.3 Foot Shaoyang (Minor Yang) Gall Bladder Channel
				5.1.1.4 Foot Taiyang (Major Yang) Bladder Channel
				5.1.1.5 Foot Jueyin (Ceasing Yin) Liver Channel
				5.1.1.6 Du Mai (Supervisor Vessel, or Governor Vessel)
			5.1.2 Channel Points on the Head
			5.1.3 Channel Diseases and Treatment on Head
		5.2 Modern Development on Head Acupuncture
		5.3 Chinese Scalp Acupuncture Stimulate Areas and Indications
			5.3.1 Motor Area (MTA), (ISSA-MS6, dingniè qiánxiéxiàn)
			5.3.2 Sensory Area (SSA), (ISSA-MS7 dingniè hòuxiéxiàn)
			5.3.3 Chorea-Tremor Control Area (CTCA)
			5.3.4 Vasomotor Area (VMA)
			5.3.5 Foot-Motor Sensory Area (FMSA) (ISSA-MS5 dingzhongxiàn)
			5.3.6 Dizziness and Auditory Area (DAA), (ISSA-MS11 nièhòuxiàn)
			5.3.7 First Speech Area (FSA)
			5.3.8 Second Speech Area (SCSA)
			5.3.9 Third Speech Area (TSA)
			5.3.10 Application Area (APA)
			5.3.11 Visual Area (VSA), (ISSA-MS13 zhenshàng pángxiàn)
			5.3.12 Balance Area (BLA), (ISSA-MS14 zhenxià pángxiàn)
			5.3.13 Mania Control Area (MCA), (ISSA-MS12 zhenshàng zhèngzhongxiàn)
			5.3.14 Stomach Area (STA), (ISSA-MS3 épángxiàn II)
			5.3.15 Liver and Gallbladder Area (LGA) or Hepatic Area (HTA), (ISSA-MS3 (épángxiàn II)
			5.3.16 Thoracic Cavity Area (TCA) or Chest Area (CHA), (ISSA-MS2 épángxiàn I)
			5.3.17 Reproduction Area (RPA), (ISSA-MS4 épángxiàn III)
			5.3.18 Intestine Area (ITA) (ISSA-MS4 épángxiàn III)
			5.3.19 Nose Throat Mouth Tongue Area (NTMTA) or Head Area (HDA), (ISSA-MS1 ézhongxiàn)
			5.3.20 Spirit-Emotion Area (SEA)
			5.3.21 Central Area (CTA) (ISSA-MS5 Dingzhongxian)
		5.4 Scalp Acupuncture Needling Techniques
			5.4.1 Needle Size
			5.4.2 Angle and Depth of Needling
			5.4.3 Needling Manipulation
			5.4.4 Needle Removing
			5.4.5 Combination with Electric
			5.4.6 Scalp Acupuncture for Children
			5.4.7 Combination with Other Techniques
		5.5 Notice and Cautions of Scalp Acupuncture
			5.5.1 Scalp Layers
			5.5.2 Careful Notice
			5.5.3 Scalp Acupuncture for Children and Women
		5.6 Summary
		References
	Chapter 6: Dao-qi Needling Technique with Du Mai and Ren Mai
		6.1 Dao-qi Needling Technique, Origin and Development
			6.1.1 The Origin of Dao-qi Needling
				6.1.1.1 Neijing-Lingshu-Chapter 34
				6.1.1.2 Neijing-Lingshu-Chapter 71
			6.1.2 Modern Development of Dao-qi Needling
		6.2 Process of Dao-qi Needling
			6.2.1 Patient Selected and Indications of Dao-qi
			6.2.2 Points Selected
			6.2.3 De-qi First
			6.2.4 Dao-qi Sensation of Practitioner
			6.2.5 Dao-qi Sensation of the Patient
		6.3 Shen During Dao-qi Needling
			6.3.1 Setting the Shen Before Dao-qi
			6.3.2 Comfort the Shen During Dao-qi
			6.3.3 Governing Shen of Practitioners
			6.3.4 Keeping Shen from Patients
			6.3.5 Detail Methods for Shen Keeping
				6.3.5.1 Quiet Environment
				6.3.5.2 Stabilize the Patient
				6.3.5.3 Condense on the Needle
				6.3.5.4 Check Its Response
		6.4 Precaution and Notice of Dao-qi Needling
			6.4.1 Explanation First
			6.4.2 Select the Appropriate Acupoints
			6.4.3 Maintain a Comfortable Position
		6.5 Commonly Used Dao-qi Points
			6.5.1 Du Mai Points
			6.5.2 Ren Mai Points
				6.5.2.1 Ren Mai with Brain
				6.5.2.2 Second Brain
				6.5.2.3 Commonly Used Ren Mai Points with Dao-qi Needling Technique
		References
Part II: Acupunture Treatment for the Diseases of the Brain
	Chapter 7: Stroke
		7.1 General Information
			7.1.1 Basic Background of Stroke
			7.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis
			7.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
				7.1.3.1 FAST
				7.1.3.2 Commonly Seen Problems After a Stroke or Sequel of Stroke
					Physical Symptoms
					Mental Symptoms
			7.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis
			7.1.5 The Treatment of Stroke with Modern Medicine
		7.2 TCM Understanding
		7.3 General Acupuncture Treatment
			7.3.1 Mild Degree (Channel Degree)
				7.3.1.1 Channel Blockage by Wind and Phlegm
				7.3.1.2 Wind and Fire Upper Disturbance
				7.3.1.3 Hot Phlegm and Excess Fu
				7.3.1.4 Qi Deficiency and Blood Stagnation
				7.3.1.5 Yin Deficiency with Internal Wind
			7.3.2 Severe Degree (Zangfu Degree)
				7.3.2.1 Phlegm Heat Block the Brain
				7.3.2.2 Phlegm and Blood Stasis Blockage Heart Shen
		7.4 Unique Acupuncture Techniques for Stroke
			7.4.1 Scalp Acupuncture for Treating Stroke (Detail of Scalp Acupuncture, Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 5)
			7.4.2 Du Mai Dao-qi Technique (Detail of Dao-qi Technique on Du Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 6)
			7.4.3 Ren Mai Dao-qi Technique (Detail of Dao-qi Technique on Ren Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 6)
			7.4.4 Brain Pattern Differentiation
				7.4.4.1 Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
				7.4.4.2 Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
				7.4.4.3 Disorder of Brain Shen
				7.4.4.4 Blockage of Brain Orifical
		7.5 Research
		7.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 8: Parkinson’s Disease
		8.1 General Information
			8.1.1 Basic Background of Parkinson’s Disease
			8.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis
			8.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
			8.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis
			8.1.5 The Treatment of PD with Modern Medicine
		8.2 TCM Understanding
		8.3 General Acupuncture Treatment
			8.3.1 Deficiency of Qi and Blood
			8.3.2 Deficiency of Kidney and Liver
			8.3.3 Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency
			8.3.4 Wind Due to Phlegm Heat
			8.3.5 Stagnation of Internal Blood
		8.4 Unique Acupuncture Techniques for Parkinson’s Disease
			8.4.1 Scalp Acupuncture for Treating PD (Detail of Scalp Acupuncture, Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 5)
			8.4.2 Du Mai Dao-qi Technique (Detail of Dao-qi Technique on Du Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 6)
			8.4.3 Ren Mai Dao-qi Technique (Detail of Dao-qi Technique on Ren Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 6)
			8.4.4 Brain Pattern Differentiation
				8.4.4.1 Deficiency of Brain Marrow
				8.4.4.2 Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
				8.4.4.3 Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
				8.4.4.4 Disorder of Brain Shen
		8.5 Research
		8.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 9: Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
		9.1 General Information of Dementia
			9.1.1 Basic Background of Dementia
			9.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis
			9.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
			9.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis
			9.1.5 The Treatment of AD with Modern Medicine
		9.2 TCM Understanding of Dementia
		9.3 General Acupuncture Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
			9.3.1 Deficiency of Brain Marrow
			9.3.2 Deficiency of Heart and Spleen
			9.3.3 Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency
			9.3.4 Heart and Liver Heat
			9.3.5 Stagnation of Phlegm and Stasis
		9.4 Unique Acupuncture Techniques for AD and Other Dementia
			9.4.1 Scalp Acupuncture for Treating AD and Other Dementia (Detail of Scalp Acupuncture, Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 5)
			9.4.2 Du Mai Dao-qi Technique (Detail of Dao-qi Technique on Du Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 6)
			9.4.3 Ren Mai Dao-qi Technique: (Detail of Dao-qi Technique on Ren Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please see Chap. 6)
			9.4.4 Brain Pattern Differentiation
				9.4.4.1 Deficiency of Brain Marrow
				9.4.4.2 Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
				9.4.4.3 Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
				9.4.4.4 Disorder of Brain Shen
		9.5 Research
		9.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 10: Multiple Sclerosis
		10.1 General Introduction
			10.1.1 Basic Background of Multiple Sclerosis
			10.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis
			10.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
			10.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
			10.1.5 The Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis with Modern Medicine
		10.2 TCM Understanding of Multiple Sclerosis
		10.3 General Acupuncture Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
			10.3.1 Invasion of Damp-Heat in Meridians
			10.3.2 Stagnation of Blood in Meridians
			10.3.3 Deficiency of Qi and Blood
			10.3.4 Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency
			10.3.5 Kidney Yang Deficiency
		10.4 Scalp Acupuncture Techniques for Multiple Sclerosis
		10.5 Research
		10.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 11: Traumatic Brain Injury
		11.1 General Information
			11.1.1 Basic Background of TBI
			11.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis
			11.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
			11.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis
			11.1.5 The Treatment of TBI with Modern Medicine
		11.2 TCM Understanding of TBI
		11.3 General Acupuncture Treatment for TBI
			11.3.1 Acute Stage
				11.3.1.1 Blockage of Zangfu
				11.3.1.2 Exhaustion of Qi
			11.3.2 Wake-Up and Recovery Stage
				11.3.2.1 Stagnation of Qi and Blood
				11.3.2.2 Deficiency of Heart and Spleen
				11.3.2.3 Deficiency of Liver and Kidney
		11.4 Unique Acupuncture Treatments for TBI
			11.4.1 Scalp Acupuncture for Treating TBI (Detail of Scalp Acupuncture, Location and Needling Please See Chap. 5)
			11.4.2 Du Mai Dao-Qi Technique (Detail of Dao-Qi Technique on Du Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 6)
			11.4.3 Ren Mai Dao-Qi Technique (Detail of Dao-Qi Technique on Ren Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 6)
			11.4.4 Brain Pattern Differentiation
				11.4.4.1 Blockage of Brain Shen
				11.4.4.2 Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
				11.4.4.3 Disorder of Brain Shen
				11.4.4.4 Deficiency of Brain Marrow
				11.4.4.5 Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
		11.5 Research
		11.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 12: Autism
		12.1 General Introduction
			12.1.1 Basic Knowledge on Autism
			12.1.2 Aetiology and Pathogenesis
			12.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
			12.1.4 Diagnosis
			12.1.5 Modern Medicine Treatment, Possible Disadvantages
		12.2 TCM Understanding of Autism
		12.3 General Acupuncture Treatment
			12.3.1 Body Acupuncture Principle
			12.3.2 Body Acupuncture Points
			12.3.3 Auricle Acupuncture
		12.4 Unique Brain Acupuncture Techniques
			12.4.1 Scalp Acupuncture Principle and Treatment
			12.4.2 Clinical Procedures of Scalp Acupuncture
			12.4.3 Treatment Principle and Selection Areas with Children
			12.4.4 Unique Features of Scalp-Acupuncture for Children
			12.4.5 Keys to Working with Children Successfully
		12.5 Research
		12.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 13: Cerebral Palsy
		13.1 General Information of Cerebral Palsy
			13.1.1 Basic Background
			13.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis
			13.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
				13.1.3.1 Spastic Cerebral Palsy
				13.1.3.2 Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
				13.1.3.3 Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
				13.1.3.4 Mixed Cerebral Palsy
			13.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis
			13.1.5 The Treatment of CP with Modern Medicine
		13.2 TCM Understanding of CP
		13.3 General Acupuncture Treatment for CP
			13.3.1 Insufficient of Kidney and Marrow
			13.3.2 Yin Deficiency and Wind Movement
			13.3.3 Spleen Qi Deficiency
			13.3.4 Stagnation of Internal Blood
		13.4 Unique Brain Acupuncture Techniques for CP
			13.4.1 Scalp acupuncture for Treating CP (Detail of Scalp Acupuncture, Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 5)
			13.4.2 Du Mai Dao-Qi Techniques (Detail of Dao-Qi Technique on Du Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 6)
			13.4.3 Ren Mai Dao-Qi Technique (Detail of Dao-Qi Technique on Ren Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 6)
			13.4.4 Brain Pattern Differentiation
				13.4.4.1 Deficiency of Brain Marrow
				13.4.4.2 Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
				13.4.4.3 Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
		13.5 Research
		13.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 14: Epilepsy, Headache and Pain Associated with Neurological Disorders
		14.1 Epilepsy
			14.1.1 General Background of epilepsy
			14.1.2 General Acupuncture for Epilepsy
			14.1.3 Brain Acupuncture for Epilepsy
				14.1.3.1 Basic Treatment
				14.1.3.2 Additional Treatment
					Deficiency of Brain Marrow
					Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
					Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
					Brain Shen Disorder
		14.2 Headache
			14.2.1 General Background of Headache
				14.2.1.1 Migraine
				14.2.1.2 Tension-Type Headache
				14.2.1.3 Cluster Headache
			14.2.2 General Acupuncture for Headache
			14.2.3 Brain Acupuncture for Headache
				14.2.3.1 Basic Treatment
				14.2.3.2 Additional Treatment
					Deficiency of Brain Marrow
					Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
					Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
		14.3 Pain Associated with Neurological Disorders
			14.3.1 General Background
			14.3.2 Acupuncture for Pain Associated with Neurological Disorders
			14.3.3 Brain Acupuncture for Neuropathic Pain
				14.3.3.1 Basic Treatment
				14.3.3.2 Additional Treatment
					Deficiency of Brain Marrow
					Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
					Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
					Spine Marrow Stagnation
		References
	Chapter 15: Depression
		15.1 General Introduction
			15.1.1 Basic Background of Depression
			15.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis of Depression
			15.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
			15.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis of Depression
			15.1.5 The Treatment of Depression with Modern Medicine
		15.2 TCM Understanding of Depression
		15.3 General Acupuncture Treatment for Depression
			15.3.1 Liver Qi Stagnation
			15.3.2 Spleen Qi Deficiency
			15.3.3 Heart and Gallbladder Qi Deficiency
			15.3.4 Both Spleen and Heart Deficiency
			15.3.5 Both Kidney and Liver Deficiency
		15.4 Unique Brain Acupuncture Techniques for Depression
			15.4.1 Scalp Acupuncture for Treating Depression (Detail of Scalp Acupuncture, Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 5)
			15.4.2 Du Mai Dao-Qi Techniques (Detail of Dao-Qi Technique on Du Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 6)
			15.4.3 Ren Mai Dao-Qi Technique (Detail of Dao-Qi Technique on Ren Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 6)
			15.4.4 Brain Acupuncture Patterns
				15.4.4.1 Deficiency of Brain Marrow
				15.4.4.2 Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
				15.4.4.3 Disorder of Brain Shen
		15.5 Research
		15.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 16: Anxiety
		16.1 General Information
			16.1.1 Basic Background of the Disease
			16.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis
			16.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
			16.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis
			16.1.5 The Modern Medicine Treatment for Anxiety, and Possible Disadvantages
				16.1.5.1 Medication
					Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
					Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
					Pregabalin (Anticonvulsant/Antiseizure)
					Benzodiazepines
				16.1.5.2 Psychological Therapies for Anxiety
					Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
					Applied Relaxation
		16.2 TCM Understanding of Anxiety
		16.3 General Acupuncture Treatment
			16.3.1 Liver Blood/Yin Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation
			16.3.2 Shaoyang Syndrome with Chronic Spleen Qi Deficiency
			16.3.3 Heart and Gall Bladder Qi Deficiency
			16.3.4 Dual Spleen and Heart Deficiency
			16.3.5 Dual Kidney and Liver Deficiency
			16.3.6 Dual Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
		16.4 Unique Brain Acupuncture Techniques
			16.4.1 Conventional Acupoints with Dao-qi Technique
			16.4.2 Scalp Acupuncture Areas/Zones
			16.4.3 Other Techniques
		16.5 Research
		16.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 17: Bipolar Disorder
		17.1 General Information on Bipolar Disorder
			17.1.1 Basic Background
			17.1.2 The Aetiology and Pathogenesis
			17.1.3 Typical Clinical Symptoms
				17.1.3.1 Depressive Episode
				17.1.3.2 Mania Episode
			17.1.4 Examination and Diagnosis
			17.1.5 The Treatment of BD with Modern Medicine
		17.2 TCM Understanding of Bipolar Disorder
		17.3 General Acupuncture Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
			17.3.1 Manic Episode
				17.3.1.1 Liver Depression with Phlegm Fire
				17.3.1.2 Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis
				17.3.1.3 Phlegm Fire Disturbing the Heart
			17.3.2 Depression Episode
				17.3.2.1 Liver Qi Depression and Binding
				17.3.2.2 Heart-Spleen Deficiency
				17.3.2.3 Spleen-Kidney Yang Deficiency
		17.4 Unique Acupuncture Techniques for BD Disease
			17.4.1 Scalp Acupuncture for Treating BD (for Detail of Scalp Acupuncture, Location and Needling Please See Chap. 5)
			17.4.2 Du Mai Dao-qi Techniques (Detail of Dao-qi Technique on Du Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 6)
			17.4.3 Ren Mai Dao-qi Technique (Detail of Dao-qi Technique on Ren Mai, Points Location and Needling, Please See Chap. 6)
			17.4.4 Brain Pattern Differentiation
				17.4.4.1 Deficiency of Brain Marrow
				17.4.4.2 Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
				17.4.4.3 Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
				17.4.4.4 Disorder of Brain Shen
		17.5 Research
		17.6 Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 18: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Insomnia and Substance Abuse
		18.1 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
			18.1.1 General Background of PTSD
			18.1.2 General Acupuncture for PTSD
			18.1.3 Brain Acupuncture for PTSD
				18.1.3.1 Basic Treatment
				18.1.3.2 Additional Treatment
					Deficiency of Brain Marrow
					Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
					Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
					Disorder of Brain Shen
		18.2 Insomnia
			18.2.1 General Background of Insomnia
			18.2.2 General Acupuncture for Insomnia
			18.2.3 Unique Brain Acupuncture for Insomnia
				18.2.3.1 Basic Treatment
				18.2.3.2 Additional Treatment
					Deficiency of Brain Marrow
					Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
					Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
					Disorder of Brain Shen
		18.3 Substance Abuse
			18.3.1 General Background of Substance Abuse
			18.3.2 General Acupuncture for Substance Abuse
			18.3.3 Unique Brain Acupuncture for Substance Abuse
				18.3.3.1 Basic Treatment
				18.3.3.2 Additional Treatment
					Deficiency of Brain Marrow
					Deficiency of Brain Yang Qi
					Stagnation of Brain Collaterals
					Disorder of Brain Shen
					Brain Yang Hyperactivity
		References
Index
	Name of Channel and Point
		Easy Confused Acupoints, or with Other Pinyin Names
The Translations of the Name of Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经)
	Suwen (素问): Part One of Huangdi Neijing, or NJSW
	Lingshu (灵枢): Part Two of Huangdi Neijing, or NJLS
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