The cutaneous Regions
THE TWELVE CUTANEOUS REGIONS
The twelve cutaneous regions are not channels as such, but
skin regions overlying the broad network of superficial channels and linked to
them. The cutaneous regions provide the
theoretical foundation for the idea of invasion by exogenous pathogenic factors
through the skin to the deeper layers of the jingluo system. Cutaneous regions also manifest disorders of
the deep-lying channels, for example by abnormal skin sensations, skin lesions
or discoloration:
·
A blue-green colour indicates pain
·
A red colour indicates heat
·
A white colour indicates deficiency and cold.
Finally, the cutaneous regions explain how treatment applied
at the level of the skin (for example medicinal ointments, massage, cupping,
plum blossom needling, skin scraping and dermal needling) is able to have a
deep therapeutic effect.
Reference: A manual of acupuncture
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