Abstract
“Meridian Pulse Diagnosis” is equivalent to the “Pulse Diagnosis at Six Parts on the wrists” and “the Five Elements Theory” in traditional and symptomatic treatment is reported showing three cases.
Case I, Asthma: Acupuncture on Keikyo (1-8) was ineffective. Acupuncture and Moxibustion on Kansho (10-1) and Konron (7-60) was effective.
Case 2. Scapulohumeral periarthritis: Acupuncture on Tenyo (6-17) and Shokai (6-8) was effective in relieving the pain temporarily. By adding the treatment on Shakutaku (1-5), Jinyu (7-23) and Fukuryu (8-7), the symptoms were removed.
Case 3. Insomnia: Excessive energy was recognized in Heart Meridian. Sedation was given to Heart Meridian and proved to be ineffective, whereas tonification on Lung and Kidney meridians gave good results.
I will give my opinion on the clinical utility of “Meridian Pulse Diagnosis” and the selection of Five Elemental Points, mentioning the above three cases.
