Shang Han Lun Acupuncture

In een notendop

For many acupuncturists the Shang Han Lun is not easily accessible, since it is based on the understanding of herbal formulas. The class explains the main theoretical models of the Shang Han Lun for acupuncturists. We go through all of the six confirmations and the main Shang Han Lun lines describing their physiology and pathophysiology. Thereby we deepen our understanding of the treatment of acute external diseases as well as any deregulation of physiology arising from it, as is the case in many chronic diseases.

We will introduce the Chinese Calendar with an emphasis on the climates of the seasons as described by the Guest-and Host Qi of each season. This will give very specific insights on how diseases will develop at a certain time. Case histories will show how an understanding of the Chinese Calendar deepens your knowledge of the six conformations and how you can develop treatment strategies and point combinations.

Content

•  Acupuncture of the 6 conformations (liu qi) based on the Shang Han Lun and the Chinese calendar Introduction of the physiology and pathology of the six conformations
• The main Shang Han Lun lines on each conformation explained Underlying theories as Kai He Shu (opening/closing/pivoting model) and Ben, Biao Zhong Qi and practical implications
• Acupuncture point prescriptions for the main pathologies of each conformation
• Introduction on the Chinese Calendar, emphasis on the climatic influences of the seasons as seen in the Host and Guest Qi