Course Overview
The first version of Ma Danyangs 12 Heavenly Star Points appeared in 1329, and by 1601 there were four versions. These 12 points were considered to be the most important acupuncture points in the body. So, how would these same 12 points still be regarded as the top dozen points today? This course takes an in-depth look at how the indications of these 12 points have developed across all four versions, comparing them to the indications found in The Great Compendium of Acupuncture-Moxibustion (Zhen Jiu Da Cheng) [Ming Dynasty], The Explanation of Channels and Points (JingXue Jie) [Qing Dysnasty] and ten contemporary acupuncture texts from various parts of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, France and USA.
Course Objectives
- Understand the relevance of Ma Danyangs 12 Heavenly Star Points to modern clinical practice.
- Learn how the clinical applications of Ma Danyangs 12 Heavenly Star Points have evolved from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to modern times.
- Understand how the signs and symptoms addressed by Ma Danyangs 12 Heavenly Star Points differ from the contemporary clinical landscape.
- Be able to reflect on which of Ma Danyangs 12 Heavenly Star Points are regarded as less relevant to contemporary practice, and hence what points might replace them to create a modern 12 Heavenly Star Points.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minThe four versions of Ma Danyangs 12 Heavenly Star Points are introduced and placed in context with other Ming songs. Clinical indications of ST 36 and ST 44 are detailed including their evolution from Ming to Qing Dynasties to modern indications.
30 min - 1 hrsThe next 8 points are then detailed including their evolution from Ming to Qing Dynasties to modern indications.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsHT 5 and LU 7 are covered. Indications of all 12 points are then broken down by clinical areas and compared to modern uses. Commonly seen conditions not addressed by the 12 Heavenly Stars suggest a need for a modern version of 12 Heavenly Stars.
Teacher
Since 1971 Dr John McDonald, PhD has been a lecturer, Dean, Course Assessor and Degree Monitor for New Zealand Qualifications Authority, researcher, speaker, mentor and peer reviewer. John is author of Acupuncture Point Dynamics (3 volumes), Zang Fu Syndromes and The Acupuncture Evidence Project.
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Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate,
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 1.5 Hrs.
Course Credits: 1.5 CPD
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
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