Formation of Prescriptions

1. Select points
2. Group/combine points
3. Techniques
4. Methods (sedate/tonify)

Rx  – King points, assistant points, one sided or symmetrical, techniques and methods.

Symbols

T    tonify

┴   sedate

I    neutral

X   moxa

Δ   moxa cones

↓    bleed

↑    moxa over needle

O   cupping

IN  electro

IM  intramuscular

O-  subcutaneous needle

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