June 2010 Updated by Zhen - the Chi Institute

TCVM Newsletter: Voice of Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal, Issue 15, Summer 20115. Ca-fa (Rubbing)a) Action: Warms the Channels, unblocks the collaterals,and tonify the Zang-Fu organsb) Indications: It is used to treat internal organ disordersor dysfunction of Qi and Blood. Asthma, chest pain, Qistagnation, Cold pattern, abdominal pain and diarrhea.c) Locations applied: The shoulder, chest and abdomen.6. An-fa (Pressing)a) Action: Invigorates the Blood and Qi and unblocksobstructions.b) Indications: Whole body, sore areas, painful joints,headache, toothache, angina, stomach pain, diarrhea,vomiting, dizziness and limb pain.c) Locations applied: Whole body sore area or painfulpoints.7. Rou-faa) Action: Regulates the Yin and Wei, unblocks the Qi andBlood, extends the chest and regulates Qi, eliminatesfood retentention and swelling and relieves pain.b) Indications: Headache, dizziness, insomnia, palpitations,stifling sensation in the chest, distention of the gastricand hypochondriac regions, constipation and diarrheaor swelling and pain from an injury or trauma.c) Locations applied: Various points on the whole body.8. Ba-shen-fa (Stretching)a) Action: Stretches the tendons, regulates the Channels.b) Indications: Malposition of the joints and injuredtendons.c) Locations applied: Performed to the patient’s tail.9. Zhen-fa (Vibrating)a) Action: Invigorates the Yang Qi, eliminatesaccumulation, regulates the middle Jiao, balances theintestine/stomach functions.b) Indications: Chest, abdomen and back. Digestivedisorders and local Qi and Blood stagnation.c) Locations applied: Chest, abdomen, waist and back.Outcome and Follow Up TreatmentThis horse was checked 2 weeks later. The lameness hadalmost disappeared. Only a lameness Grade I was seen.Tongue: slightly swollen and wet, color pinkPulse: wiry to normalChannel: LISensitive points on palpation: LI-1 (Ting point) on the left,LI-15 on the leftTCVM Diagnosis: Qi and Blood Stagnation in the LargeIntestine Meridian (Channel Bi syndrome)Herbal Medicine: Body Sore was continuedAcupoints dry needled: LI-1 left side, ST-45 right sideTui-Na Techniques Used: Moo-fa, Ba-shen-fa, Zhen-faFollow UpTwo weeks later at the 3rd visit the horse was sound andmuch more relaxed. This case demonstrated the use ofTui-na along with acupuncture and herbal medicine toeffectively treat equine subluxation that conventionalmedicine made little improvements on.References:Xie, H. Diagnostic Points for Equine Conditions, Reddick, FL.Chi Institute . 2007.Xie, H. Preast, V. Chinese Veterinary Herbal Handbook, 2ndEdition, Reddick, FL, Chi Institute. 2009.Xie, H. Preast, V. Xie’s Veterinary Acupuncture. Ames Iowa,Blackwell Publishing, 2007Xie, H., Ferguson, B., Deng, X. Application of Tui-Na inVeterinary Medicine, 2nd Ed, Reddick, FL, Chi Institute . 2007.Notes, Certified Veterinary Tui-na Class 2009, November 12to 15, 2009, Reddick, FL, Chi InstituteGo to China with Dr. Xie in 2012 TCVM Annual Conference and China TourDate: Oct 20 to 31, 2012 Theme: Clinical Application and Scientific Validation of TCVM Conference Location: Su-zhou, ChinaPre-conference Tour: Gui-lin, Su-zhou, and Shang-hai, China ("Guilin's scenery is the best among all under heaven." - popular Chinese saying)All-inclusive tour and conference service - registration covers: Transportation in China, accommodations (4/5 stars hotel), 3 meals per day,conference and proceedings, tours, TCM well-care activities such as TCM food therapy, TCM hospital tour, Tui-na, Tai-Ji etc.Arrive at China and Shopping in ShanghaiPre-conference Tour at Guilin, Guanxi ProvinceLearn from Experts in Conference held at Suzhou4