Raju C Krishna

XuDachun - Qing Dynasty

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This work is dedicated to

The souls that were victimized by ‘Holocaust’

‘Holocaust’
- Genocide in which approximately six
million Jews were killed by Hitler’s Nazi regime

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Acknowledgement

Principally I thank the Cosmic Resonance - TAO

that had awakened me into this Healing journey of a
Tuneful Oriental Traditional Practice known to world as
TCM.

I thank my Masters for teaching me to seek and

my students who are my co-seekers who led me into the
inquiry process by their intriguing questions. This
Monograph is the outcome of Dr Zhu Ming’s teachings
at Zhongfang Hospital Huaihua China, that I visited.

I thank National Institute of Alternative Medicine

Systems (NIAMS) and Karnataka State Open University
(KSOU) for their extension of their recognition to me as
Course Writer for TCM Acupuncture.

I thank ASA General Secretary Dr Debasis Bakshi

for choosing me to the Editorial team for our ASA
Newsletters. I humbly bow to the suggestion made by
Advisor Dr Ramgopal, who is also my mentor.

I thank all my family members, friends and all

well wishers, including my clients who make my larger
family.
Raju Krishna

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Foreword

TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) which has been

used for over 2,000 years is based on patterns in nature and
continues to progress as more historical texts are translated
into English and other languages. When ancient wisdom
combines with current knowledge, we arrive at a
comprehensive, logical, and natural treatment and this led to
the sustained success of TCM Acupuncture.

In drought the land becomes dry and cracked.

Therefore, if somebody presents with a "dry" pattern (which
may include symptoms of chapped lips and dry skin, for
example), the therapy is to "moisten." If somebody has an
"excess" pattern, the aim is to "drain," and if somebody has a
"deficient" pattern, the goal is to "supplement." Presenting
patterns and constitutional tendencies are addressed with
the appropriate therapeutics.

The body and mind exist within their natural

surroundings. Similar to how a tree sheds its leaves in
autumn and sprouts new buds in the spring; our bodies and
mind have natural cyclical rhythms. Like trees and other
natural beings, we are affected by the environments we
reside in.

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Pure TCM practice should be aimed at the alleviation

of the “Pattern of Suffering” and not on the repair of
individual diseases or alleviation of individual symptoms.

Across the whole world, there are patterns in nature,

such as sunrise, sunset, snowfall, ebb and flow of tides, and
the changes associated with every season and climate.
Humans are never separate from these rhythms, and early
myths of all cultures incorporate these cyclical rhythms into
their explanations of humankind’s connection to the greater
universe through rituals. In fact, the interior of the body has
its own environment, with ebbs and flows, peaks and valleys
of In-vivo rhythmic activity.

A central idea of TCM is to tune into the natural

cycles of our body and adapt accordingly, to effortlessly
handle the challenges of the day, seasons, and years. If we
get out-of-sync, the door opens for a health problem. In our
go-go-go culture, a message that we actually need rest to get
things done, on both a daily and an annual basis, is not
always well received. We shouldn’t ignore the thousands of
years of human evolution that bonded us inseparably with
the natural world.

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Xu Dachun (1693-1771 A.D.), a well-known medical

critic of the Qing Dynasty period made the following
comments, chiding the physicians for going too far from the
basics:

 Today's physicians have given up the good old

methods of the Sages entirely.
 The tradition of the true teachings of medicine has
been lost.
 The physicians of later times do not even know the
general names of the illnesses.
 In recent times, those who select a physician, and
those who practice medicine, are all equally ignorant and
have no way to distinguish good from bad.
 The unfounded statements now in fashion are not
worth listening to.

It is no doubt that ‘Health care delivery’ around the

globe has been furthermore manipulated to suit the needs of
the qualified physicians, three thousand years after Qing
Dynasty. True healers are in demand, and particularly TCM
and Acupuncture are much researched and on the other side,
exploited by various aspirants for their own benefit above all.

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There is an utmost need to understand the roots of

this ancient but most scientific system of approach to
treatment which is cost effective and the most efficacious.

TCM has its own unique understanding of the

Patterns of suffering within the person which cause distress,
disorder, dis-ease and disharmony. Therefore a pure TCM
healer should approach the treatment with disbelief towards
the classification of thousands of diseases listed down in an
alphabetic order. After all, infection or contamination is a
result of inner state of the Soul, though the surrounding
could be unclean, infected and polluted. The Five Landscape
meridian points (60 command points) appropriately chosen,
will lead to the harmony in all these patterns of suffering.

Monism (Advaitha) is a point of view

within metaphysics which argues that the variety of existing
things in the universe are reducible to one substance or
reality and therefore that the fundamental character of the
universe is unity. PurushaSukta verses from the Rigveda
describe the “Cosmic Being" and a description of the Spiritual
unity of the Universe and the projection of the universe in
space and time. TCM is Holistic and believes that all of reality
is one substance and contains all those components, climates
and Landscapes of Nature.

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Five-fold division of land into Yung Spring (Kurinchi),

Shu Stream (Mullai), Jing River (Marudham), He Sea
(Neydhal) and Jing Well (Palai) in TCM, coincides with
Tolkappiyam (the most primeval literary work of Tamil
language), that mentioned the origin of Universe. A closer
study of these land divisions proves the fact of the
Viswaroopathathva (concept of the Universal person within
every organism).

Each Landscape represents a season, a geographical

feature, and interaction between the Yin and Yang among the
natural elements, where the subtle philosophy of the Five
Natural Elements is exposed. Based on Analogies, the
Physiological modulation is carried out using a visual insight
into the 60 command points. It is interesting to note that
there is a sequence established with a Beneficiary element
that utilizes the interaction of the Yin Element and Yang
Element of that Landscape.

The fusion of the five elements in various

combinations creates the physical reality. The confused
fusion or the fusion of the confusion among the elements
ought to be resolved using logical reasoning during a
particular time and space.
space An ultimate healing wisdom is
created to remove the confusion among the elements within,
which leads to Health and Harmony by balancing the internal
climates and emotions.

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The Basis

The very foundation for the confusion of the fusion

among the elements can be found in the Ko cycle wherein
the Controlling relationship of Yang over Yin and vice versa
takes place. This is a rational relationship similar to the
Husband - Wife bond wherein they exercise a mutual defense
based control over each other. This relationship is complex
and involves the derangement and the re-arrangement of the
element harmony within the system.

The integrity of life depends upon the balanced

functioning of the five elements and the interaction of Yin
and Yang supported by Yuan Qi (Providence), which is the
seed of true nature that heaven plants during conception
itself.

However, in the course of life one's true nature is

altered due to the attempts to gain self awareness. This leads
to a crack in one's energetic foundation separating yin and
yang at that specific landscape triggering the Control (Ko)
cycle, that is like a Friendly (Spouse like) approach to rescue
the setback.

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Each Landscape represents a season, a geographical

feature, certain routine activities, behaviors, food types,
specific fauna and flora - and interaction between the lovers
Yin (female) and Yang (male) through interaction among the
natural elements, where the subtle philosophy of the Five
Natural Elements is exposed. The different Yin-Yang
interactions at these levels and the corresponding ‘ailment
patterns’ are treated by the Command Points at those levels.

Jing- well Landscape - Separati on

Wood steadily expands with growth, builds up

pressure, seekschallenges and pushes to the highest limit
towards the sky to communicate with
the space and
sunlight. The Jingwell
Acupuncture points of
the three Yin
meridians (Taiyin,
Shaoyin and Jueyin) represent the Wood element. We should
remember that the Nails are extensions of Tendons that
represent Wood element.

When Wood becomes over-disciplined, and over-burdened

leading to a fall, Metal controls it by Pruning and Shade
regulation. The three Yang meridians (Yangming, Taiyang and
Shaoyang) represent the Metal element at the Jingwell level.
Clipping the Nails with a Metal Nail-cutter can be taken as an
appropriate analogy.

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The points at this level are known as Puteals that are

used to awaken a person from unconsciousness and other
emergencies while the Qi (Vital Life Force) that had
diminished resides within. This is analogous to a Spark
receiving fuel (Wood) and Combustion Air (Metal) for revival
of the diminished flare (Spirit). The Puteals are associated
with change of Polarity from Yin to Yang and vice versa,
representing a powerful Separation and revival.

Yung-spring Landscape - Union

Fire is a dynamic phase of action embracing and

merging with all and intimately enjoying transformations
passionately. The vibrant desires when unfulfilled may cause
agitation and pain. The Yungspring Acupuncture
points of the three Yin meridians represent Fire
element which is balanced by
the Water element of the
three Yang meridians at this
level.

These points are known as Effusories that help the

Union of Yin and Yang (Heat and Cold) to balance the
Thermal condition of the person in febrile conditions (fevers)
by blanketing or embracing.

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Shu-stream Landscape - Staying

Earth is needy of change, conversion and

transmutation. It provides sustained
nourishment to the
system with a motherly
care and seeks harmony,
loyalty, security and
predictability.

The Shustream Yin points are Earth as well as Yuan

Source points, which need the recycling (decay and
decomposition of the fallen parts of the trees) of Wood
representing the Yang points at this level, to meet these high
expectations.

Staying harmoniously together at this Shustream

level is caused by these Inductories, which result in
Homeostasis of the system.

Jing- river Landscape - Feigning

Metal methodically shapes and refines

with self-control, strictness, structure and
discipline. The sinking or
contraction of metal that may
cause stiffness and
crystallization is controlled at
this level by Fire points.

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Feigning or Pretence at the Jing River levelis

controlled by the Yin Metal and Yang Fire points which are
Transitories, to Shift the obstructive energies outward,
downward and away from the vital Qi. Though this landscape
involves much noise and quarrels of River Water sharing by
diverse cultures and regions they end up with a healthy
intervention. Pathological obstructions are cleared up at this
level.

He-sea Landscape - Longing

Water is self-contained, and penetrating. Blended

with Earth it can conceive, concentrate and conserve life with
persistence and determination.

Longing for each other element at this level

designates the Yin Water and Yang Earth Meridian points as
Conjunctories. They treat the Social Health
and the Social and Inter-
personal qualities in people,
apart from Learning
difficulties, Decision matters,
Personality issues, Behavior
issues, Growth and Reproduction ailments, cosmetic
problems and ageing. They are Tonification and Immune
Enhancing points which also open into the Divergent
Meridians of the respective cutaneous meridian and remind
us of the Submerged Treasures of the Sea and Longing for the
result until the Diver Emerges.

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The Derivati ons of Patho-mechanis ms

Jing-well points are selected at the time of any emergency, to

activate and raise the spirit resulting in an awakening.
In treatment, Wood needs ‘Structuring’ to prevent such
‘Instabilities’.

Yung-spring points are selected to balance the heat of the

body during febrile diseases. The responses to heat, cold and
chills are balanced to protect the joints and structure of one’s
body.
In treatment, Fire needs ‘Inhibition’ to prevent such
‘Thermal Imbalances’.

Shu-stream points are used to balance all the components of

blood, and body fluids in chronic conditions to bring back
hormonal and mediator balance and homeostasis.
In treatment, Earth needs ‘Penetration’ to prevent such
‘Metabolic Disharmonies’.

Jing-river points are selected to remove pathological

obstruction within the viscera, bowels, tissues, marrow and
vessels of the body that affect good health. They respond like
bulk energy carriers similar to clouds carrying water, from the
saline seas to the inland catchment areas.
In treatment, Metal needs ‘Inhibition’ to prevent such
‘Obstructive Pathology’.

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He-sea points are employed to tonify the person, to

enhance the immunity, for reversal of age, for reproductive
health and elevation of the person in status (Physical, mental,
economical, social and spiritual) and to strengthen the
essence of life. The points at this sea level are used for a
multitude of enhancement treatments like de addiction,
infertility, obesity etc., and enhance the longevity and happy
living within the society.
In treatment, Water needs ‘Absorption’ to prevent such ‘ Loss
of Essence’.

The Patt erns of suff ering (Patho-mechanisms)

The Five Patterns of suffering are thus derived

through scrupulous approach towards the Patho-mechanisms
at each level. Each pattern of suffering includes the diseases,
disorders, syndromes (however chronic or acute) owing to
the similarity of the climatic imbalance found within the
meridian complex.

For example Seizures, Parkinsonism, Strokes and

Vertigo get included within the “Loss of Stability” pattern.
Typhoid, Malaria, Swelling, Hot flashes, Influenza and their
concomitants fall under “Thermal Incompatibility”. Gout,
Hypertension, Diabetes, Arthritis and most of the Chronic
Headaches need to be considered “Metabolite
Abnormalities” due to Loss of Homeostasis.

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Constipation, Renal or Biliary Calculi, Pthisis,

Thrombosis, Fibroids, Acne and Carcinoma need to be
considered under “Obstructive Pathology”. Learning
difficulties, Growth disorders, Infertility, Addictive tendencies,
Hair-loss, Wrinkles, Snoring and more such conditions need
to be classified under “Loss of Essence” of happy living.

Evidence from the Classic Chinese Texts

Great topic on supreme truth and importance in the plain

questions (74th article - some extracts )

The Emperor asked: "Fine.

Fine. The hundred diseases all
result from abnormal variations of the wind, cold, summer
heat, dampness, dryness and fire. Medical scriptures say that
the surplus should be drained, and the deficiency should be
tonified. I present these principles to common doctors, but
they fail to use them perfectly. I wish these important
medical theories to be spread and complied with, and the
treatments to be efficacious. It seems as if proficient doctors
pluck up thorns and rinse stains. What about this?"
this?

Qi Bo answered: "Ascertain
Ascertain patho-mechanisms and
do not miss critical points. That is just so."
so

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“ All Wind with Tremor

Think of the Live r ” 1

“All Heat and Daze with cramping

Think of the Heart ” 2

“All Dampness and Swelling

Think of the Spleen” 3

“All Qi with distension and depleti on

Think of the Lungs” 4

“All cold with shrinkage

Think of the Kidneys” 5

Therefore, the classic book says: Do ascertain the

Patho-mechanisms meticulously, and grasp the inner links
between signs and Patho-mechanisms. If it has exogenous
evils, we should differentiate what properties the evil
possess; if there is no evil, seek for other causes. If it is an
excess syndrome, we should explore why the evil is surplus; if
it is a deficiency syndrome, inspect why the normal Qi of
body is weak. We must first know the ups and downs, rise
and fall, the swing of the pendulum of five elements and five
zang-organs, and then dredge the blood and Qi to make them
harmonious, thus the peace will be acquired. That is just so.

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Derivati ons based on Classic Evidence

The Five Patterns of suffering are corresponding to

the numbered list of Patho-mechanisms and they signify the
following:

1. In Stability leading to shaking and falling

2. Thermal incompatibility leading to Febrile conditions
3. Metabolite dis-harmony leading to lack of
Homeostasis
4. Obstructive Pathology and
5. Loss of Essence leading to ageing (getting Old and
Cold).

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The 1st Patt ern of suff ering

Loss of Stability - Treat the Liver

Falling, Fainting, Sinking, Shaking, Stroke, Vertigo etc.

The Life force symbolized by Fire, simmers and

diminishes to a spark during a syncope, fatigue, fainting,
shock, unconsciousness, wind stroke, drowning, vertigo and
seizure followed by fainting. We
can visualize an overgrown forest
Tree with huge branches that
cause a burden and shadow on its
own, preventing entry to
Sunlight. We need Metal to cut
down the overgrown branches to
create a beautiful garden.

To treat a person with such a fainting pattern,

between attacks, however we need a point which is a Metal
point of the Liver (Wood) meridian and therefore a total
restorative of the Qi. This point is Zhongfeng LIV 4. This point
had provided tremendous Stability in many persons who had
a long term pattern of Seizures, Vertigo, and Fainting with
Ischemic attacks.

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The 2nd Patt ern of suff ering

Thermal Incompatibility - Treat the Heart

Trembling, Sweating, Shrinking, Fevers, Fits etc

The person is affected by cold or heat and he

trembles due to extreme cold or sweats due to over heat.
This results in Joint pains. Swelling,
Fevers, Chills that can be treated
acutely in one or two weeks period.
We can visualize a Pot or Brick that
may not get the shape when the
heating or cooling is not balanced. The
Fire and Water should Hug or embrace
mutually to create a Loving Harmony
within the system.

To treat a person who is frequently attacked by Heat

or Cold, we need a point which is a Water point of the Heart
(Fire) meridian and a total transformation point. This point is
Quze P 3. Several persons with seasonal symptoms and
diseases during extreme cold and heat had been treated with
one time success over this point. Most of such persons had
come out of their Depression, Mania and are enjoying a good
quality of Life than the past times.

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The 3rd Patt ern of suff ering

Metabolic Disharmony - Treat the Spleen

Hypertension, Diabetes, Arthritis, Gout, Thyroidism etc.

The person is bonded to a disease because of Life

style disobedience, and undergoes a treatment continuously
for a disease like Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis and many
other diseases. The condition is chronic and takes a long time
to cure. We can visualize a bondage between the Wood and
Earth to carry on the nourishment of each other. The
decomposed wood forms minerals and the earth gives out
the Metal from the Ore, for much valuable purposes.

To treat a known
Chronic person, we need a
powerful point which is a
Wood point of the Spleen
(Earth) meridian Yinbai SP 1.Many Allergies, Migraine
headaches and Insomnia conditions have been cured when
this point was selected; However the Bondage between the
patient and the disease was made flexible.

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The 4th Patt ern of suff ering

Obstructive Pathology - Treat the Lung

Phlegm, cysts, tumors, constipation, stones, thrombosis etc.

This pattern is a Statgnation of Qi, Blood or Body

Fluid and formation of Phlegm, which
leads to the other patterns of suffering.
Constipation, Phlegm, Cysts, Tumors,
Thrombosis, Gall Stones, Kidney Stones
and Piles come under this pattern. Unless
the obstruction is cleared, the treatment
through the other patterns will be less
efficacious.

To treat very tough congestions, statis and phlegm

obstructions we need to treat the Fire point of the Lung
(Metal) meridian Yuji LU 10. This point facilitated subjects to
expell balls of mucus from their chest. There were many Gall
stones which were flushed out in one treatment. Many a
constipation had been cleared to a fuller extent.

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The 5th Patt ern of suff ering

Loss of Essence - Treat the Kidney

Infertility, Hair loss, Obesity, Ageing, Growth disorders,

Learning disorders, Snoring ..etc.

This pattern is not a disease

but a Life Style defect. Persons need
to grow taller, more intelligent, need
more memory, need children - so
they come for fertility treatment,
need a treatment for snoring, need a
better facial complexion, need to treat wrinkles, need longer
hair - all these social status conditions come under the
cosmetic treatment pattern indicating decline of Jing
(essence).

To help the Flora to extract the Essences, Water has

to blend and get absorbed into Earth deeply into the roots.
The person is benefited by good water and earth and grows
like a valuable tree that needs very good quality nourishment
to give valuable timber. Obesity, Infertility and Bedwetting in
Elder citizens were treated using the point Taixi K 3 which is
the Earth point of Kidney (Water) meridian with great success

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The common rules:

In choosing the specific Point for the pattern of

suffering, we should also include the regular points
based on TCM Differential Diagnosis, affected Meridian
and the Extra
Meridian system.
These points
reduce the need
for many needling
sessions.

Science
cannot offer a clue
or explanation for
many greater
things in the
Universe. TAO is
above this
“Science” and much different from the “Belief” system
that had been compelling only disharmony most of the
times.

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Let us follow the TAO to “Lead us to HEAL the

Sick and Needy” instead of Framing Laws, Asking
Scientific Proof and Legality.

TCM Acupuncture is a sure way of

comprehensive healing in all conditions as we integrate
the knowledge of the Five Landscapes and the Sixty
Command Points. It is also essential that the Healer
should have insight into the depth (landscape) and the
zone (meridian) and the particular stagnation in the
person to be treated.

TCM is intended to “Help Humanity and all the

Creatures under the Sun” and not to make a Self
Promotion. The Elevation Naturally comes to the
Humble Healers who will become “Kings of Kings” and
King makers.

Dr C K Raju (Raju C Krishna)

TCM Acupuncturist
Course Writer & Editor - ASA
Acupuncture Science Association – India

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A Humble Prayer
Many Flowers, Leaves, Twigs and Branches do
fall down to the Earth over seasons. Eventually they
fulfill their purpose. Yes! They all have a purpose, like all
of us.

The Plant seldom knows its own purpose; its timber

makes a boat to carry lives.
The flowers seldom know their value; their essence
and fragrance are plucked away.
The falling raindrop falls into an open Oyster; to adore
the Scepter that rules sovereign;
The fallen Leaf afloat the stream, carries struggling
Ants ashore.
The Healer who knows the TAO harmonizes the pains
into gains and changes Lives.

“We are here on earth to fulfill a specific

purpose. May we fulfill our highest calling and
potential.”

“Our legacy is not found in all the 'stuff' we’ve

accumulated on our life’s journey. It’s written in the
memories of those whose lives we’ve touched along the
way.”

Raju Krishna

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About the Author

Raju Krishna alias C.K. Raju had been into Acupuncture

healing since 1999. He could realize his purpose as a faculty
of Acupuncture through the missionaries of Sacred Heart
Hospital, Tuticorin. He had trained many medical,
paramedical and qualified people to become healers. He had
submitted a doctoral research on Time Bound Sensitivity of
Command points.

After an extensive practice of the Classical Traditional

methods of needling, he had inspiring and everlasting healing
results that have been recorded. Presently he is a consultant
at ARC Acu Clinic, Banasankari, Bangalore and TAO
Acupuncture clinic at Mylapore Chennai.

He is the Editor-in-chief for Newsletter of ASA – India

(Acupuncture Science Association), and Online consultant for
SPA on Steiner Cruise – Off CA – USA. Raju Krishna has been
an analytical person who had taken up scientific research on
one hand and belief system on the other and probably
working like a developmental biologist to unravel more rigid
bridges between the Corporeal Substance and the Cosmic
Resonance. He is handy with a few powerful Acupuncture
needling points which are known already to be command
points.

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He had treated himself during an episode of Cerebral

Stroke since he had tremendous faith in self needling, and
the conquering command points. He is a Musician,
Theosophist, Taoist
and a shamanic
follower.

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