The Luo Collaterals : A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Treating Emotions and the Shen and The Six Healing Sounds

First referenced in the Ling Shu and the Su Wen, the Luo Collaterals or Luo Mai, are an integral part of the acupuncture channel system. In this book, Dr. David Twicken provides a comprehensive account of the Luo Mai, including detailed analyses of the classical and contemporary theories and clinical applications. Modern practitioners often use the Luo Collaterals to treat the emotions and the organs, with treatments influencing the blood network, especially the veins and capillaries, along the Luo pathways. Dr. Twicken presents a thorough historical analysis of the new theories on which our modern understanding of the Luo Collaterals and Luo points is based, and explains the applications. He explores the classical Chinese medical and Taoist interpretation of the Shen, the five Shen and the emotions and provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the Window of the Sky points. Dr. Twicken also includes instruction on Healing Sounds Qigong, one of the oldest and most effective forms used to treat the emotions, the internal organs and the five Shen. An accessible and authoritative guide to the Luo Collaterals, this book will be of immense value to students and practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Taiji and Qigong practitioners; and anyone with an interest in Taoist practice. Contents......Page 3 Note......Page 4 Intro......Page 5 1 Luo Mai......Page 10 2 Luo Mai Pathways......Page 17 3 Luo Mai Functions & Conditions......Page 26 4 Classical Clinical Applications......Page 35 5 Shen......Page 41 6 The 5 Shen......Page 49 7 Emotions......Page 70 8 Window of the Sky Points......Page 80 9 New Luo Mai Theories & Applications......Page 87 10 Clinical Strategies for Treating Emotions & Shen disturbances......Page 103 11 Healing Sounds......Page 127 Appendix......Page 143 Endnotes......Page 154 Biblio......Page 157 Index......Page 159 The Luo Collaterals are an integral part of the acupuncture channel system and are largely used by modern practitioners to treat the emotions and the organs. This book provides a complete exploration of the theories and clinical applications of the Luo Collaterals, and the Shen and the five Shen. It includes instruction on Healing Sounds Qigong.