十四經發揮 (Expression of the Fourteen Meridians), 1716
十四經發揮 (Expression of the Fourteen Meridians), Hua Shou (滑壽), 1716
Shown here is a description of 20 acupuncture points on the arm that are used to treat colon diseases. It is written in a sonnet style for easier memorization.
About the Book
Acupuncture understands the body and its functions through the passage of energy, or chi, through channels or meridians. This 1716 book by Hua Shou (滑壽 illustrates the points and fourteen meridians used in acupuncture.