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ACUPOINT
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CV1

LOCATION
On the perineum midway between the anus and vaginal opening or scrotum in the center of the flat area.

INDICATIONS
Opens & Regulates the 2 Lower Yin Orifices Secures the Jing & Lower Orifices

FUNCTIONS
Urogenital/anal Hemorrhoids, anal prolapse Male - Impotence Ob/Gyn - Irregular menstruation, vaginal pain & swelling Other - Revive from drowning

DISCUSSION
Important point for Yin tonification of the whole body

CONTRAINDICATIONS
No needling if pregnant (moxa instead to help prevent prolapse of uterus) may cause labor.

SPECIAL POINT FOR DROWNING!

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CV2

Superior to Pubis Symphysis on the AML

Warms & Tonifies KD Yang Clears & Unblocks Urination

Important point for womens discharges Caution with deep perpendicular Urogenital - Cystitis, Male sexual disorders needle with full bladder. incontinence, retention of Urinary problems Avoid needle if pregnant. urine Male - spermatorrhea Ob/Gyn - Leucorrhea, irregular menstruation

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CV3
(Front Mu of BL)

1 cun superior to CV2 on AML

Benefits the KDs Drains Dampness Regulates the Lower Warmer Benefits the BL Drains Damp-Heat (LB)

THIS POINT HAS A COOLING QUALITY

Moving fluids (Yin) and resolving damp Caution with deep perpendicular Genito-urinary - Enuresis, needle with full bladder. heat and damp cold conditions in the frequent urination (burning, Avoid needle if pregnant. lower warmer. urgent), genital pain & Main point for damp heat in the genital itching, painful urinary area, itching, rashes, genital herpes. disorder Gynecological disorders Ob/Gyn - Leucorrhea (bloody or yellow, viscus), uterine or vaginal prolapse Other -Lower abdominal pain and distention

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ACUPOINT
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CV4
(Front Mu of SI)

LOCATION
2 cun superior to CV2 on AML

INDICATIONS
Nourishes KDs (both Yin & Yang) & Fortifies Jing Tonifies Qi & Restores Vanquished Yang Regulates the Qi & Harmonizes Blood Warms & Regulates the Uterus Regulates the Lower Warmer & Menstruation Builds Blood

FUNCTIONS
Genito-urinary - Enuresis, frequent urination, UTIs Ob/Gyn - Functional uterine bleeding, infertility, leucorrhea (d/t Deficiency), uterine or vaginal prolapse Other - Abandoned Strokeflaccid state Male - Impotence, spermatorrhea Abdominal pain - Abdominal pain, blood in stool; cold diarrhea, esp. w/cold signs; diarrhea, dysentery, hernia, hematuria Deficient Qi, Spirit - Fatigue, exhaustion, general weakness, stress, anxiety

DISCUSSION
Powerfully tonifies Qi, for exhaustion, deep-seated weakness, chronic diseases and chronic fatigue. Tonifies the root, the hara, preserves and nourished prenatal Qi. A lack of Qi is indicated if CV4 area is excessively soft or flaccid upon palpation, whereupon the fingers just sink in. Main point for fatigue, weakness, exhaustion, deficient Qi and blood syndromes. Kidney Qi, jing, Yang deficiency, for low back pain, hair loss, premature graying of the hair, bone disorders, Kidney diarrhea (5am), reproductive disorders, failing memory, weak legs. Important point for treatment of the elderly. Urogenital disorders, especially due to deficiency and cold, incontinence, clear copious urine, enuresis, nocturia. Main point for impotence, low sex drive, male infertility. Main point for all menstrual disorders related to deficiency, cold stagnation, for pale, scanty blood, or long drawn out cycles. Important point for infertility due to cold in the uterus, and for lack of sexual desire, prolapse. Main point for Qi tonification or Qi stagnation with underlying deficiency. Spleen/Stomach Qi deficiency with poor digestion, loose tools, fatigue, emaciation. Menstrual disorders from Qi or Spleen deficiency.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Caution with deep perpendicular needle with full bladder. Avoid needle if pregnant.

ASTRINGENT QUALITY **ONLY POINT THAT TONIFIES Qi, BLOOD, Yin & YANG!** THIS POINT HAS A WARMING QUALITY

Only point that tonifies QI, BLOOD, YIN & Yang

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CV6
(Sea of Qi)

3.5 cun superior to CV2 on AML

Tonifies & Moves Qi Benefits the Yuan Qi Regulates Menstruation Harmonizes the Blood Regulates Qi function

MOVES Qi & BUILDS QI

Deficiency - 4 limbs tired Genito-urinary - Painful urinary disorder, urinary retention Male - Impotence, spermatorrhea, enuresis Ob/Gyn - Dysmenorrhea, infertility, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea (w/blood) Abdominal, digestive - Cold and pain in the abdomen (typically d/t stagnant Qi), constipation, diarrhea, lumps or swellings in the abdomen

Caution with deep perpendicular needle with full bladder. Avoid needle if pregnant.

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ACUPOINT
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CV8

LOCATION
Center of umbilicus

INDICATIONS

FUNCTIONS

DISCUSSION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Restores Collapsed Yang & Flaccid stroke Revives from Extreme Deficiency Extreme weakness or deficiency Warms the Yang & Dispels Cold Coldness in abdomen Diarrhea, esp. chronic or *area of high absorption in the unchecked body and-herbal plaster are often Borborygmus Loss of consciousness used here for a variety of different issues

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CV9

1 cun above CV8 on AML

Strengthens the Stomach and Spleen Reduces Dampness & Water Retention Regulates the Waterways (esp. with underlying deficiency)

Periumbilical pain Ascites Edema Local water and fluid accumulation

Center point of the body, main No needle. Salt Moxa ok point for revival from extreme weakness or long-term exhaustion. Very effective for chronic dysentery or chronic cold diarrhea or loose stools from Spleen deficiency. Important point for anal prolapse. Analgesic herbal plasters over the navel have been effective for preventing motion sickness (cars, boats, etc.). Apply 12 hours before traveling. A thick piece of fresh ginger taped over the navel may be helpful for morning sickness, nausea and mild vomiting. Herbal plasters over the navel have been used to treat a variety of digestive related disorders, and are especially effective for treating babies and small children. In women with a history of miscarriage, regular salt moxa (23x/week) during pregnancy may help. Important point for infertility from cold in the uterus. Important point for middle No needle with water illness. No moxa with pregnancy, but ok warmer dampness and water with water illness. stagnation. No deep perpendicular needle at peritoneal cavity if very thin.

PROMOTES CIRCULATION OF FLUIDS IN THE ABDOMEN

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ACUPOINT
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CV10
(Lower ST)

LOCATION
2 cun above CV8 on AML

INDICATIONS
Assists Descending of ST Qi Reduces Accumulation & Transforms Food Stagnation

FUNCTIONS
Vomiting (d/t food stagnation) Epigastric pain

DISCUSSION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

AFFECTS PYLORIC SPHINCTER

This point affects the lower No deep needle at peritoneal cavity Stomach and helps smooth the if very thin passage of food from the Stomach to the duodenum. Combines well with local Kidney channel points.

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CV11

3 cun above CV8 on AML

Strengthens Spleen and Harmonizes Stomach

LOCAL POINT FOR GENERAL MIDDLE WARMER ISSUES

Epigastric pain Poor appetite Vomiting Borborygmus

No deep needle at peritoneal cavity if very thin

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CV12
(Front Mu ST) (Middle ST)

4 cun above CV8 on AML

Harmonizes the ST & Sedates Rebellious Qi Adjusts & Regulates the Middle Warmer

Main point for treating excess or Abdominal, digestive related deficiency patterns of the Abdominal pain & distention, Stomach. acute or chronic gastritis, Strengthens the Spleen and diarrhea, epigastric pain, creates harmony between the indigestion, lack of appetite, poor Spleen and Stomach. absorption, prolapsed ST, gastric Stress associated with gastric ulcers, vomiting, borborygmus symptoms, anxiety with nervous Mental, neurological, spirit related Stomach, heartburn, abdominal Insomnia (d/t retention of food or HT pain, diarrhea; for spirit and def) neurological disorders with phlegm obstruction.

No deep needle at peritoneal cavity if very thin

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ACUPOINT
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CV13
(Upper ST)

LOCATION
5 cun above CV8 on AML

INDICATIONS
Sedates Rebellious Qi & Alleviates Vomiting Harmonizes the Stomach & Spleen

FUNCTIONS
Upper Warmer, spiritual, neurological Hiatal hernia, hiccups, insomnia Middle Warmer and Lower Warmer Nausea, vomiting, poor digestion and absorption

DISCUSSION

CONTRAINDICATIONS
No deep needle at peritoneal cavity if very thin

BIAS TOWARD EXCESS CONDITIONS

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CV14
(Front Mu HT)

6 cun above CV8 on AML

Upper Warmer - Chest & HT pain, Front Mu point of the HT, main point for HT pain, angina, pain, palpitations (d/t fright), angina tightness and distension of the pectoris chest and ribs, chest pain Middle and Lower Warmers - Acid radiating to the back, tightness of regurgitation, vomiting, nausea the diaphragm often contributing acute gastroenteritis to the above conditions as well as Spirit, neurological - Irritability, to cough and shortness of breath. CONSIDERED THE anxiety, mental disorders, Phlegm CV14 also treats palpitations, GATEWAY TO THE GREAT Misting the HT, insomnia forgetfulness, anxiety, insomnia, PALACE OF THE HEART irritability with nervous ST and digestive symptoms. MAIN POINT FOR ANXIETY

Expands the Chest & Transforms Phlegm (HT Phlegm) Harmonizes Stomach & Sedates Rebellious Qi Quiets the Heart & Calms the Spirit

No deep oblique superior insertion toward heart

& IRRITABILITY With NERVOUS ST

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CV15
(Luo of CV)

7 cun above CV8 on AML

Expands the Chest & Transforms Phlegm Sedates Rebellious Qi Quiets the HT & Calms the Spirit Benefits the Chest & Diaphragm

UNOFFICIAL DIAPHRAGM FRONT MU POINT

Chest pain Hiccups Manic mental disorders Seizures, epilepsy Nausea Skin conditions (related to Luo pathway)

Sometimes considered the FrontMu point for the diaphragm (unofficial). Local skin problems, itching, painful skin conditions on the upper abdomen (Luo Vessel).

No deep oblique superior insertion toward heart. No moxa.

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ACUPOINT
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CV17
(Hui Meeting of Qi)

LOCATION
At 4th ICS on AML

INDICATIONS
Regulates & Tonifies Qi in the Chest (Zong Qi) Circulates Lung Qi & Sedates Rebellious Qi Expands Chest & Transforms Phlegm

FUNCTIONS
Chest, respiratory - Chest pain, asthma, wheezing, bronchitis Other - Insufficient lactation, mastitis, tumors on neck

DISCUSSION
Main tonification point for the upper warmer, often thought of as the upper warmer front-mu point, warms and strengthens the Qi of the chest. Main point for chronic LU problems, asthma, wheezing, dyspnea, cough, expands the chest and circulates and descends LU Qi, dilates the bronchioles and relaxes tightness and restriction in the thorax. Similar to and often combined with LU9, good points for smoking cessation treatment. Main point for breast problems, insufficient lactation, mastitis, benign lumps Point name is Heaven Rushing, for Qi in the chest that rises up, main point for asthma, wheezing, pain in the upper chest, throat tightness and constriction, voice problems, combine with PC5 for upper chest tightness. Window of the sky point, special for aphasia, combine with HT5. For hiccups have the practitioner stand in front of the patinet who is sitting. Place thumb or finger on CV22 and press in an inferior direction while the patient holds his breath for as long as possible. May take two or three repetitions to be effective.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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CV22

On AML, center of suprasternal fossa, .5 cun superior to suprasternal notch (aim for deepest part of hole).

Sedates Rebellious Qi & Alleviates Cough Clears & Restores the Voice

REBELLIOUS QI MAIN POINT FOR ASTHMA

Cough Asthma, wheezing Hoarseness Vocal cord disorders Hiccups (massage) Plum pit Qi Throat blockage (esp. w/phlegm) Difficulty swallowing

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ACUPOINT
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CV23

LOCATION
On AML, in depression superior to hyoid bone. (Slide back from chin to throat.)

INDICATIONS
Opens the Orifices & Benefits the Throat Regulates Salivation

FUNCTIONS
Tongue atrophy, flaccid tongue Post-stroke speech disorders Paralysis of hypoglossus muscle Insufficient or excess salivation Laryngitis

DISCUSSION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

CONSIDERED A MAIN POINT FOR TONGUE & SALIVATION ISSUES

Main point for tongue problems, No Moxa speech disorders, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), often used post-stroke (tongue stiffness). Main point for salivation problems, excess with drooling or dry mouth with thirst.

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CV24

In center of mentolabial groove on AML.

Disperses Wind, esp. in the Face Facial paralysis Important point for facial pain and paralysis, Bells palsy, often Hemiplegia (related to mouth & eyes) needled through to ST4, ST6. LOCAL POINT FOR WIND Facial swelling or edema Bells palsy Toothache Excessive salivation, drooling Gum problems