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And it is not just about this one technique mentioned in my first question. My two teachers also have different techniques when using other stem points. For example, when supporting and nourishing yang stems by using the unlike Qi, for example the the Stem Keng, one teacher disperses Liv 4, the other tonifies Liv 4, and when harmonizing the yin stem using the Ke cycle, for example for the Stem Xin, one tonifies Gb 34 while the other disperses Gb 34. Can you clarify this aspect for me please?
Honestly, these concepts differ from how I was trained and how I teach them. If there is a reason to treat the own stem, this indicates that the person is affected in their own qi, which is a serious condition. The appropriate approach in that case is to use the Great Movement mother point (see my book) provided this is confirmed by pulse diagnosis. In most cases, this confirmation is indeed present. (Assuming that the diagnosis is correct)
The application of Unlike qi is used to balance the Great Movement. Unlike qi means that two Unlike qi are housed within the same Great Movement. I trust that I have already clarified the treatment via the Ke cycle in the other question. As my teacher always said, a treatment only has meaning when it is confirmed by the pulse. Best wishes, and thank you for these questions! Joan
Thank you very much for the further explanation. During the teaching, it was emphasized to us that we always follow the pulse and other physical manifestations of the person in treatment and that is of primary importance to us. And I also perceive (and it is the merit of my teacher) treatment and diagnosis according to the principles of stems and branches as alchemy and that is why I am grateful for every further insight into this topic. I am also grateful for your book Applying Stems and Branches Acupuncture in Clinical Practice which brings valuable advice to every therapist and helps us to orient ourselves in this beautiful alchemy of life.
Ludmila
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