When I teach the lecture about the 5 Shu transporting points, most of my students look like deer in headlights! They appear confused and lost, so I try to make it simple and easier to grasp. Especially when it comes to using the Shu points with the generating sequence of the 5 Elements (The Mother-Son relationship).

I hope you enjoy and benefit from this made easy VIDEOΒ and of course, keep rocking it using the Shu Transporting points!

Clara
TCM Geek

PS: Don’t miss the LUO connecting points and if you enjoy my graphics, check out my illustrated guide for acupuncture points.

 

The Shu Transporting points characteristics:

  • These points are located below the elbows and the knees, and are much more dynamic than other points, which explains their frequent use in clinical practice.
    – Jing-Well points are where Qi is most superficial. They address LV disorders, chest area and rib region.
    – Ying-Spring points are where Qi quickens. They address HT disorders and febrile diseases.
    – Shu-Stream points are where meridians broaden. They address SP disorders, and excess dampness.
    – Jing-River points are where Qi deepens. They address LU disorders and superficial symptoms.
    – He-Sea points are where Qi plunges into the body. They address KD, LU & ST disorders.
  • With each body of water (Well, Spring, Stream, etc), the amount of Qi and Blood increases or decreases. For example, the He-Sea points have the most amount of Qi & Blood and the Jing-Well points have the least amount of Qi & Blood (a well is a much smaller body of water than a sea).
  • They can also be used for the mother-son relationship ofΒ the 5 elementsΒ generating sequence.
    For Deficiency Syndrome: tonify the mother point of the affected meridian, or the mother meridian.
    For Excess Syndrome: clear the son point of the affected meridian, or the son meridian.