Analysis of CUI Jinglin's acupuncture thoughts on treating the spirit and regulating the zang organs
'When the spirit is ill,it is the beginning of all diseases';to treat illness,one must first adjust the spirit.'The brain is the abode of the primal spirit',the source of spirit,and the master of the activities of qi,blood,and meridians.CUI Jinglin often uses triangular needles for bloodletting at the head's collaterals in clinical practice and CUIs'silver needle acupuncture at Fengfu(GV 16),Fengchi(GB 20),and the 5th and 4th spine points[Xinshu(BL 15),Jueyinshu(BL 14)]to adjust the spirit,wake the mind,invigorate the blood,and clear the meridians.The spine points can regulate the zang organs and dredg meridian.After adjusting the spirit,using CUIs'silver needle acupuncture on spine points can dispel wind,clear the exterior,facilitate bowel movements,and provide an exit for pathogenic factors;differential diagnosis and treatment can regulate the zang organs,leading to normal functions of zang organs.Treating the spirit and regulating the zang organs bring harmony to the spirit and the zang organs,balance between yin and yang,and foster a state where illnesses can be overcome with ease.
AcupunctureTreating the spirit and regulating the zang organsCUIs'silver needleRound-sharp needleTriangular needleBlood-letting punctureSpine points