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Shoo Tai Yin Fei Jing LUNG MERIDIAN
ACUPOINT Category LOCATION FUNCTIONS INDICATIONS DISCUSSION CONTRA AcuMoxa Combinations

*** - Front Mu On the lateral aspect of - Clears heat in the - Asthma, wheezing; - More dispersing than No deep lateral oblique - Coughing blood: LU-6
LU1 of Lung the chest, in the first upper warmer Bronchitis tonifying, for acute or chronic Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun kong zui
- Meeting intercostal space, 6 cun - Chest Pain excess conditions, of exterior Needle! Avoid lungs. - Chronic cough and
Point of lateral to the midline, 1 Wind Heat that - Cough (e.g. Wind cold) or internal (e.g. Chest disorders: REN-17
LU/SP cun inferior to LU2 has penetrated - Pneumonia Phlegm heat) origin. tan zhong
- Entry deeply into the - Wind heat that has - Often combined with BL13, - Open chest: PC-6 nei
Point chest penetrated deep into chest the Back-Shu of the LU, which guan
- Fever with heavy yellow excels at tonifying chronic LU
zhong fu or green phlegm deficiency.
central storehouse
or residence
* - Yun Men On the antero-lateral - Used as a local - Shoulder pain - Chest and lungs: coughing, No deep lateral oblique - Pain of shoulder with
LU2 - Cloud Gate aspect of the chest, point w/inability to lift shoulder labored breathing with inability Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun inability to raise arm: SI-
below the lateral - Thoracic outlet to lie down, Chest pain, heat Needle! Avoid lungs. 12 bing feng
extremity of the syndrome and vexation in chest,
clavicle, 6 cun lateral upsurging of Qi to the heart.
to the midline, in the - Local: chest, shoulder pain
center of the hollow of with inability to raise arm,
the delto-pectoral upper back pain, pain of
yun men triangle. Supraclavicular fossa.
cloud gate - Interrupted pulse which cant
be felt at cun position, throat
painful obstruction, goiter,
injury by cold giving rise to
persistent heat in limbs.
** - Window On antero-lateral - Clears heat in - Asthma - WOS: regulates flow of Qi No Moxa! perpendicular - Clear heat from head
LU3 of the Sky aspect of upper arm, 3 Upper Burner - Nosebleed between the body and the head 0.3-0.5 cun and face (nosebleed): LI-
cun inferior to Axillary - Regulates LU Qi - Pain in medial upper arm - People who talk to No moxa 4 he gu
fold and 6 cun superior - WOS indications: themselves or wont speak at (classics) - Purple-white wind
to LU5, in depression LOCAL POINT children who get asthma all. blotches: LU-4 xia bai
between lateral border from nightmares.
of biceps Brachii and
the shaft of Humerus.
tian fu
celestial storehouse
or palace of heaven
* - Xia Bai On anterior-lateral - Used as a local - Alleviates pain - Chest and lungs: coughing, perpendicular perpendicular - Pain of heart with
LU4 - Guarding aspect of upper arm, 4 point - Regulates Qi and Blood labored breathing, fullness and 0.5-1 cun 0.5-1 cun SOB: LR-14 Qi men, DU-
White cun inferior to Axillary pain, vexation in heart. 1 chang chiang, REN-22
fold and 5 cun superior - Local: pain on inside upper tian tu, PC-9 zhong
to LU5, in depression arm. chong
between lateral border - Treats dry heaves.
xia bai of biceps Brachii and
guarding white shaft of Humerus.
**** - He`Sea On the cubital crease - Clears LU heat, - Asthma (especially acute) - HE`SEA treats LU organ, No Moxa, perpendicular - SOB; Chest pain and
LU5 Point of the elbow, in the regulate LU Qi - Cough connects superficial with the Avoid 0.8-1.2 cun heart agitation: SI-1 shao
(Water) depression at the radial - Directs LU Qi - Fullness in the Chest deep flow, for illness that has Cubital Vein! Common to ze or PC-7 da ling.
- Ghost side of the tendon of downward due to phlegm (heavy) gone deeper into the LU. Acute let blood. - Contraction of elbow
point (Hall biceps Brachii. - Expels phlegm - Phlegm in the throat and or chronic, exterior or interior with pain: through
of Ghosts) from LU lungs (may be yellow or white conditions needle to LI-11 qu chi.
- Benefits elbow and heavy) - Water cools heat in LU, - Spitting blood: LU-10
joint - Arm/elbow pain and either excess or def. Assists the yu ji.
swelling descending function of LU and - Pain of lumbar and
LUNG HEAT and - Spitting up blood transforms phlegm, especially lateral costal region due
PHLEGM phlegm heat often combined to sprain: DU-26 ren
- Mastitis (infection/pain in
with ST40 zhong and BL-40 wei
chi ze the breast)
zhong, then afterwards
cubit marsh needle BL-60 kun lun,
(cubit: foot BL-65 Shu gu, TB-6 zhi
measurement) gou, and GB-34 yang ling
quan
*** - Xi-Cleft On the flexor aspect of - Clears heat, - Forearm and elbow pain - XI-CLEFT for acute perpendicular o Fever with no
LU6 the forearm, 7 cun moistens LU (spasms) symptoms, sudden loss of voice, 0.5-1 cun sweating: BL-31 shang
proximal to LU9, on - RE, promotes - Asthma acute cough, wheezing liao.
the line connecting sweating - Cough - Moistening for wind heat, o Loss of voice: DU-15 ya
LU9 with LU5. - Alleviates cough - Hemoptysis wind dryness or deficiency Fire men.
and calms - Sore throat blood streaked sputum, o Spitting blood; PC-3
wheezing - Chest pain related to LU coughing blood, nosebleed qu ze, BL-13 fei Shu.
- Benefits the - Similar to LU5, but - Acute asthma: ding
kong zui throat especially GP: bleeding. quan -extra (asthma
collection hole or - Cools blood, point)
maximum opening stops bleeding
ACUTE ISSUES
BLEEDING
***** - Luo point 1.5 cun proximal to - Circulates, - Asthma - MP: exterior wind, Avoid oblique or flat - Chronic sore dry
LU7 - Confluent wrist crease in cleft regulates LU Qi - Cough (early stage wind accompanied by cold, heat or Cephalic towards the throat: KI-6 Zhao hai.
Point of between the tendons - Expels wind, RE invasion or rebellious Qi add dryness. Common cold. Vein! elbow or - Acute dyspnea: ST-36
Ren Mai of Brachioradialis and - Strengthens CV22) Combine with LI4 wrist zu san li.
- Control Abductor Pollicis descending and - LU7 included for urinary 0.3-0.5 cun - Exterior pathogenic
- Facial edema
Point for Longus. dispersing function - Headache disorders due to its function of Pinch up skin wind invasion: LI4 he gu
Head and of LU regulating the Waterways and avoid vein. (Yuan Source /Luo
- Sore, swollen throat
Neck {JAS: 1.5 cun proximal - Opens the Water - MP: moving and regulating combination)
(especially early stage wind
- Exit to LU9 on radial side channels LU Qi, for asthma, cough,
invasion)
Point to radial artery} shortness of breath, Chest pain
- Stiff neck
BIAS TOWARD - Strengthens dispersing
- Opens nose for wind
WIND-COLD function of LU, sends Qi and
cold
lie que fluids down, for upper body and
STRONG - MP: common cold facial edema
broken sequence - Diseases of the wrist
DESCENDING - One of four command points
FUNCTION joint
Shoo Tai Yin Fei Jing LUNG MERIDIAN
* - Jing Above the wrist, 1 cun - Local point for - Asthma - May be used with KD7 to perpendicular perpendicular - Fullness and
LU8 River proximal to LU9, on wrist pain - Bronchitis tonify the Kidney 0.2-0.3 cun 0.2-0.3 cun distention of chest: GB-
(Metal) line connecting LU9 Avoid radial Avoid radial 40 Qiu Xu.
- Horary with LU6 in artery artery - Fever with no
depression at the base No Moxa No Moxa sweating: SP-2 da du.
of the Styloid Process
of the radius and on
the radial side of the
Jing qu radial artery.
channel ditch or
gutter
**** - Shu At the wrist joint, in - Tonifies LU Qi - Dull Chest pain - Most tonifying, warming and Avoid Radial perpendicular - Lung distention: BL-13
LU9 Stream the depression and Yin - Weak cough (LU def.) absorptive point on the LU Artery! 0.3-0.5 cun fei Shu.
(Earth) between the radial - Transforms - Helps to dry phlegm channel, dries phlegm Avoid radial - Dry throat: LU-10 yu ji.
- Yuan artery and the tendon phlegm and (ST40) - MP: transforming mucous, artery - Edema in upper body
Source of Abductor Pollicis alleviates cough - Diseases of radial wrist especially arising from deficient No Moxa with no sweating: LI6
- Hui - Longus, level with the joint or chronic cold conditions pian LI (Yuan Source
Meeting proximal border of the MOST - Generally used for more - MP: deficient LU yin, with /Luo combination)
Point of Pisiform Bone. TONIFYING, chronic deficient LU dry throat, scanty phlegm, heat
Vessels WARMING and conditions signs
tai yuan - Ghost ABSORPTIVE
supreme abyss/deep point POINT ON
spring (Ghost CHANNEL
Heart)
CHRONIC,
DEFICIENT,
COLD
*** - Ying On thenar eminence, at - Benefits throat, - Hoarseness - MP: LU Heat, any perpendicular - Throat pain: TB-2 ye
LU10 Spring midpoint of shaft of 1ST alleviates pain - Laryngitis inflammation of LU or throat, 0.5-0.8 cun men.
(Fire) metatarsal, between - Clears LU heat - Fever sensation in the sore throat, bronchitis, - Dry throat: LU-9 Tai
- Ghost the bone and thenar palm; Fever laryngitis. Yuan Source.
point muscle. - Cools heat in the LU or - Spitting blood: drain
the throat LU-10 yu ji and tonify
- Phlegm heat + LU5 LU-5 chi ze.
- Dry heat + LU6
yu ji - Severe sore throat + LI11
fish border
*** - Jing Well On the extensor aspect - Clears LU Heat, - Tonsillitis - MP: tonsillitis and extreme superficially - Swollen painful throat:
LU11 (Wood) of the thumb, at the benefits throat - Cough sore throat from excess 0.1 cun REN-22 tian tu, LI-4 he
- Ghost junction of lines drawn - Revives from - Nosebleeds Let blood (up gu
point along the radial border fainting or collapse - Spasmodic pain of to 10 drops) - Cough and dyspnea:
(Belief in of the nail and the base thumb Moxa GP: PC-7 da ling.
Ghosts) of the nail, about .1 cun TONSILLITIS - Extreme sore throat shen illness.
shao shang from the corner of the from excess
lesser shang nail. EXTREME SORE
THROAT DUE to
EXCESS
Shoo Yang Ming Da Chang Jing LARGE INTESTINE MERIDIAN
** - Jing Well .1 cun radial corner of - Clears Yang - High unrelenting fever - JW: Heat, pain, stagnation, superficially - Fever with no
LI1 (Metal) index finger nail. Ming channel heat - Shock, coma especially at opposite end of 0.1 cun sweating: LI-4 hegu, LI-5
- Horary - Benefits throat, - Toothache with lower channel, for eye, ear Common to yangxi, GB-43 xiaxi, ST-
alleviates pain jaw pain/inflammation, toothache let blood. 45 lidui, PC-8 laogong,
- Heat, pain, stagnation at - Bleed for high fever, coma SI-4 wangu.
opposite end of channel - For arthritis of the index
finger
- GP: febrile conditions
shang yang
Metal tone yang
** - Ying Radial border of index - Release Exterior, - Fever - Sedation point and yang- perpendicular - Toothache: SI-18
LI2 Spring finger in the disperse wind - Toothache (especially spring point, treats excess and 0.2-0.3 cun quanliao.
(Water) depression distal to - Disperse heat in lower jaw) clears heat from opposite end of - Toothache of lower
Metacarpophalangeal channels - Distal effect on jaw the channel, for toothache, eye jaw: LI-1 shangyang, SI-5
joint in between the redness and pain, gum yanggu, TB-2 Yemen,
muscle and the bone. SEDATION inflammation, sore throat. TB-9 sidu.
er jian
second space
** - Shu Radial border of index - Clears Yang - Toothache - GP: toothache; often perpendicular - Borborygmus and
LI3 Stream finger in depression Ming heat - Sore throat combined with LI4 for stronger 0.3-0.5 cun diarrhea: REN-8
(Wood) proximal to - Benefits, - Local inflammation effect. shenque, REN-9 shuifen.
Metacarpo-Phalangeal moistens throat - Pain from tooth decay:
joint in between ST-5 daying.
muscle and bone.
san jian
third space
***** - Yuan On the dorsum of the - Releases the - Head and Face - Release Exterior, Build No needle or perpendicular - Regulate Qi and open
LI4 Source hand on radial side at exterior and expels - Acute deafness Immunity Moxa during 0.5-1 cun emotional blockages:
- Comman the midpoint of the 2nd wind - diseases of sensory - MP: releasing exterior, for Pregnancy Contraindicated LR-3 Tai chong- 4 gates.
d Point for metacarpal bone near - Clears heat, organs wind cold or wind heat (unless to in pregnancy - Induce or stop
Face and the edge. reduces - eye disorders; eye pain conditions. induce labor) -induces labor. sweating: KI-7 fu liu (to
Mouth inflammation and - facial edema - Strengthens Wei Qi induce tonify hegu and
- One of {JAS: Often located alleviates pain - facial paralysis - MP: immunity drain fu liu, to stop drain
Four Heat- just distal to the - Awakens the - Bells Palsy - Regulates sweating, for too hegu and tonify fu liu).
Retreating junction of the 1ST and brain and opens - Headache little sweating 1 ST tonify LI4 - Eye problems: GB-37
he gu Points - Tui 2nd metacarpals, close guang Ming, BL-1 Jing
the orifices - Toothache (lock jaw) then sedate KD7. For excessive
meeting/joining Re (He Gu to the bone.} Ming.
- Unblocks the - Heat, Exterior, Skin sweating, 1ST sedate LI4, then
valley LI-4, Da channels and tonify KD7. - Frequent colds (tonify
- Colds and flu
Zhui DU- regulates Qi and - Command point for mouth Wei Qi): Qi hai REN-6
- Wind rash or heat rash
14, Wai blood and face and zu san LI ST-36.
Guan TB-5, - Abdominal, OB/GYN - To induce labor: san
- Difficult or delayed labor - MP: any problem on the face,
Qu Chi LI- MP: FOR affects sense organs, mouth, jaw yin Jiao SP-6.
11 - Other - Treat face, ears, eyes,
HEADACHE and teeth; any pain or
- Entry - Pain in general mouth and nose disease:
(especially excess: wind toothache, inflammation, hay
Point fever, rhinitis, allergies, acne, LI-11 quchi.
character, bias towards - Acute dysmenorrhea:
channels and used with eye disorders
- For toothache SP-8 diji
KD7 to stimulate or stop - Sweating: See KI7 fu
sweat. - MP: headache, especially
frontal and sinus from liu
exogenous wind, or migraine
headaches affecting the eyes or
face
- Moves Qi and blood, activates
yang
- MP: circulation of Qi and
blood. the 4 gates LI4 and LV3
are general yang and yin points
of the body affecting circulation
- To promote labor or for
retained placenta.
**1/2 - Jing Level with wrist crease - Disperse wind - Insect bites - Clears heat and Fire in the perpendicular - Eye pain: LI-2 er jian,
LI5 River in the center of hollow heat - Skin problems w/wind face and sense organs, for wind 0.5-0.8 cun PC-7 daling, LI-3 sanjian,
(Fire) formed by Extensor heat itching heat h/a, red eyes, toothache, SI-2 Qiangu, DU-3
Pollicis Longus and INSECT BITE - Use locally for wrist tinnitus, throat blockage shangxing.
Brevis. POINT injuries - Local point for injury to the
Scaphoid Bone or Extensor
Pollicis Longus and/or Brevis
injury or tendinitis
- Pain/stiffness in any joint
along channel (wrist, elbow,
shoulder, jaw).
yang xi - Skin problems (wind heat)
yang gorge with itching (FIRE)
* - Luo point 3 cun proximal to LI 5 - Unblocks - Facial edema - Luo activates the LU perpendicular - Sore elbow difficult to
LI6 on line between LI 5 Waterways - Neuralgia of forearm promoting the ability to or oblique flex/extend: LI-10
and LI 11 w/forearm in - Disperses wind - Aching forearm circulate and send fluids down, 0.5-0.8 cun shousanli.
neutral position. heat for clearing upper body
Waterways, edema, and facial
pian li
EFFECTIVE puffiness from LU deficiency.
veering passage
WIND-WATER - Luo ascends to jaw, teeth, ear
reinforcing action of this
channel on face, for tinnitus,
deafness, toothache, nosebleeds
(w/SP1) throat blockage - acute
** - Xi-Cleft 5 cun proximal to LI 5 - Clears Yang - Special point for mouth - IP: mouth and tongue perpendicular - Throat painful
LI7 on line between LI 5 Ming channel heat and tongue inflammation inflammations, acute oral sores, 0.5-1 cun obstruction with loss of
and LI 11 w/forearm in - Alleviates pain - Auctorial inflammation stomatitis, glossitis, oral herpes, voice: LI-11 quchi.
neutral position. - Aching shoulder and arm mouth ulcers, canker sores, - Mania: LI-5 yangxi,
channel related gingivitis BL-61 pucan.
- Stiff nape of neck due
wen liu to injury by cold: LR-14
Qimen.
warm flow
* 8 cun proximal to LI5 - Local point - Elbow and arm pain perpendicular - Pain around umbilicus:
LI8 on line between LI5 0.5-1 cun ST-39 xia ju Xu
and LI11 with forearm - Mania: LU-9 TaiYuan
in neutral position. Source, LI-5 yangxi, BL-
60 Kunlun.
xia lian
lower edge
* 9 cun proximal to LI5 - Local point - Shoulder and arm pain perpendicular - Pain in large intestine:
LI9 on line between LI5 and ache 0.5-1 cun ST-37 shang ju Xu
and LI11 with forearm
in neutral position.
shang lian
upper edge
*** 10 cun proximal to LI 5 - Strengthens Wei - Pain in shoulder or arm - Shoulder, elbow and wrist perpendicular - Stomach disorders: ST-
LI10 on line between LI 5 Qi - Forearm/hand pain, tennis elbow, general 0.8-1.2 cun 36 zu san li
and LI 11 w/forearm in pain/paralysis due to achiness, rheumatism of the - Scrofula: HT-3 shao
neutral position. IMMUNE stroke upper limb, hemiplegia. for hai, PC-1 tianchi, LR-13
SYSTEM - Motor impairment of internal wind, pain, numbness zhongmen, BG-41
arm and hand and tremors of upper limb zulinqi, TB-6 zhigou,
MP: FOREARM - GP: tremors from deficient GB-38 yangfu, GB-21
blood. Less dispersive and jianjing.
shou san li
more nourishing than other
hand 3 quarter
channel points
- Stimulates the immune
system, for swollen lymph
nodes in the neck and Axillary
region.
- He`Sea Midway between LU5 - Releases - Heat and Exterior - MP: reducing high fevers. perpendicular - Hypertension: ST-40
**** Point and Lateral Epicondyle Exterior, disperses - Reduces fever The LI channel is replete with 1-1.5 cun fenglong, or ST-9
LI11 (Earth) at lateral end of the wind - Colds and flu, especially Qi and blood, LI11 drains yang, Moxa renying and ST-36
- Ghost elbow crease with the - Clears heat and w/fever. pulling out heat and reducing brightens the zusanli, or ST-9 renying
(Official of elbow flexed on the drains dampness - MP: high fever. fevers. Combine with LI1, LI2 eyes. and DU-20 baihui and
the Ghosts) radial side of the - Moves Qi - Skin or LI4. LR-3 taichong.
- One of Biceps Brachii Tendon. - Quells Fire - Abscess, especially head, - MP: damp heat skin diseases, - Acne pock marked
Four Heat- - Cools blood heat neck red, itchy, oozing, inflamed, face: LI-4 hegu (needle
Retreating - Reduces fever - upper limb, dry, parched hives, herpes zoster, acne 30 minutes every other
qu chi Points - Tui - Tonic and longevity point day for 3-4 treatments).
skin
pool at the bend Re (He Gu strengthens the immune - Hemiplegia of arm and
MP: ELIMINATE - eczema and psoriasis
Li-4, Da HEAT - carbuncles, hives, hot system, increases white blood leg (treat good side): LI-
Zhui Du-14, itchy skin disorders cell count. 10 shousanli, LI-4 hegu,
Wai Guan - Expels summerheat with ST-36 zusanli, LR-3
- Wind rash.
Tb-5, Qu BL40 and SP10 for heatstroke taichong and GB-34
- MP: skin diseases.
Chi Li-11 add SI3. yanglingquan.
- Upper Limb - Skin conditions: TB-5
- Hemiplegia waiguan, LI-4 hegu and
- Upper limb paralysis, BL-40 Wei zhong.
numbness, arthritis - Fever: HT-9 shao
- Head, Face and Neck chong.
- eye pain and redness,
oral herpes, sore swollen
throat
- Abdominal
- diarrhea, vomiting w/flu
- Other
- High blood pressure
* 1 cun lateral and 1 cun - Channel issues - Elbow pain perpendicular - Swelling and redness
LI12 proximal to LI11 with - Lateral Epicondylitis 0.5-1 cun of arm with elbow pain:
the elbow flexed. (Tennis elbow) LI-15 jian yu, SI-4
- Spasm or numbness of wangu.
With Elbow Flexed, arm - Pain and inability to
Zhou liao One Cun Superior raise arm: LI-14 binao.
Lateral to Qu Chi (LI-
elbow bone hole
11) On Medial Border
of Humerus
* 3 cun proximal to LI11 - Elbow pain and spasm Avoid perpendicular - Scrofula: LI-14 binao.
LI13 on the line between - Arm pain Brachial 0.5-1 cun - Scrofula: moxa with
LI11 and LI15. Artery ST-9 renying.
shou wu li
5 quarter of arm
** - Meeting Approximately 7 cun - Benefits shoulder - Eye problems due to - Shoulder and upper arm pain, Obliquely - Pain and inability to
LI14 Point of LI, superior to LI 11 on the - Clears vision, wind heat common site of local stagnation upward raise arm: LI-12 zhouliao.
SI and BL line between LI 11 and brightens eyes - Shoulder and arm pain - Adjunct point for neck pain 0.8-1.2 cun - Scrofula: LI-14 binao.
LI 15. local point! and stiffness
- Any eye disease (especially
due to wind-heat).
bi nao
upper arm
*** - Meeting In the depression - Moves the - Shoulder pain or - MP: shoulder disorders, Perpendicular - Urticaria from extreme
LI15 Point of LI anterior and inferior to channel inflammation rotator cuff injuries, or heat: LI-5 yangxi.
and Yang the Acromium. - Benefits the - Wind damp affecting the supraspinatus tendinitis, frozen downwardly
Qiao shoulder joint shoulder shoulder or limited range of 0.8-1.5 cun
- Hemiplegia from stroke motion, arthritis of the
CONTROL POINT - Motor impairment of the shoulder, hemiplegia, often
jian yu FOR the arm in general combined w/LI14, LI16 TW14.
shoulder bone SHOULDER
** - Meeting In the depression - Disperses - Diseases of the shoulder - Local point for shoulder pain, Caution with perpendicular - Inability to raise arm:
LI16 Point of LI medial to the stagnant blood joint and soft tissues of the bursitis, frozen shoulder, bi deep obliquely SI-2 Qiangu.
and Yang Acromium between - Benefits shoulder shoulder. syndrome. Perpendicular down - Pain of shoulder and
Qiao lateral end of clavicle joint - Spitting blood from - Adjunct point for stagnant needle on 0.5-1 cun back: TB-16 tianyou, ST-
and scapular spine. lungs (black) blood in Chest and lungs ting patients Avoid the lungs 12 quepen, DU-11
SHOULDER - Stagnant blood in (risk of shendao, BL-11 dazhu,
JOINT and SOFT chest/lungs adjunct pt pneumothora REN-22 tiantu, ST-28
TISSUE x) shuidao.
ju gu
great bone
* 1 cun inferior to LI18 - Laryngitis Caution with perpendicular - Halting speech and
LI17 on the posterior border - Sore throat Carotid 0.5-0.8 cun loss of voice: PC-5
of the clavicular head - Goiter Artery and Avoid the jianshi.
of SCM Jugular Vein carotid and
jugular.
tian ding
heavenly tripod
** - Window Between sternal and - Regulates Qi, - Hoarse voice (use LI4) - High blood pressure, for Caution with perpendicular - Sudden loss of voice:
LI18 of the Sky clavicular ends of SCM transforms phlegm - Neck lumps; Swollen which Window of the Sky Carotid 0.5-0.8 cun SI-16 tianchuang, TB-6
level with laryngeal - Reduces lymph nodes in neck points are sometimes indicated, Artery and Avoid the zhigou, GB-7 qubin, HT-
prominence same swelling, alleviates - Regulates high blood also the point lies close to ST9. Jugular Vein carotid and 4 lingdao.
angle as the jaw. pain pressure jugular.
- Softens hard
masses (neck)
fu tu
protuberance
assistant or
support the
prominence
* Below the lateral - Nasal polyps No Moxa perpendicular - Nosebleed: DU-23
LI19 border of nostril, .5 cun - Nasal obstruction 0.3-0.5 cun shangxing.
lateral to GV26. No Moxa - Incessant nosebleed:
DU-27 duiduan, PC-8
laogong.
kou he liao
grain bone hole
*** - Meeting In nasolabial groove - Opens and - Rhinitis (acute or - MP: nose and sinus problems, No Moxa oblique - Itching and swelling of
LI20 Point of LI level at the midpoint of benefits nose chronic) nasal congestion, rhinitis, 0.3-0.5 cun face: LI-4 hegu.
and ST the ala nasi. - Disperses wind - Nosebleed sinusitis, hay fever, allergies No Moxa - Rhinitis with
- Exit cold - Nasal polyps often combined with LI19. nosebleed: LI-2 er jian,
Point - Stuffy nose DU-16 fengfu.
NOSE and SINUS - Bells Palsy
yang xiang PROBLEMS
welcome fragrance
TOOTHACHE /
FACIAL PAIN and
SWELLING
Zu Yang Ming Wei Jing STOMACH MERIDIAN
* - Meeting Directly below the - Local point for all - Eye Twitching No vigorous perpendicular - Short-sightedness: ST-
ST1 Point of St, center of the pupil eye disorders. - Red, Swollen eyes manipulation 0.3-0.7 cun or 1, BL-1, GB-20, GB-37,
Ren and Yang when looking - Facial paralysis affecting (black eye) 0.5-1 cun LR-3, LI-4.
Qiao forward between eyes No moxa.
- Entry Point eyeball and - Excessive lacrimation No Moxa Avoid the
cheng Qi infraorbital ridge. - Night blindness eyeball.
tear container
- Inflammation or atrophy
of the optic nerve
** Directly below - Brightens eyes, - Eyes red and swollen - Great alternative to ST1 No vigorous perpendicular - Facial paralysis: hegu
ST2 center of pupil of clears heat, - Myopia (much safer to needle) manipulation or obliquely LI-4, xiaguan ST-7,
eye in infraorbital - Disperses local - Facial paralysis or spasm - Maxillary, Ethmoid (black eye) upward dicang ST-4, and jieche
foramen. wind and unblocks - Sinusitis sinusitis, local 0.3-0.5 cun ST-6
channels - Twitching eyelids No Moxa. No Moxa
si bai - Relaxes the face
4 whites and alleviates pain
** - Meeting Directly below the - Reduces - Facial paralysis - Yangming channel No scarring perpendicular - Pain and swelling of
ST3 Point of ST center of the pupil swelling, alleviates - Rhinitis problems, nasal obstruction. moxa 0.3-0.5 cun cheek: tianchuang SI-16
and Yang Qiao of the eye level with pain - Twitching eyelids No moxa
border of ala nasi. - Opens nose - Upper jaw toothache
- Relaxes face - sinusitis
ju liao
great crevice
*** - Meeting .4 cun lateral to - Relaxes the face - Drooling - IP: facial pain, trigeminal oblique or flat - Spasm at corner of
ST4 Point of St, Li, corner of the mouth - Excessive salivation neuralgia, Bells palsy, post- 0.5-0.8 cun mouth: houxi SI-3
Ren and Yang WIND IN the - Eye twitching stroke facial paralysis. Needle - Deviation of mouth:
Qiao FACE - Toothache upper jaw through to ST6; combine with jieche ST-6, lieque LU-7
- Cankers due to points GV26, SI18, ST5, and
associated heat LI20.
- Mouth ulcers (herpes) - Local point for oral herpes,
di cang
- Trigeminal neuralgia mouth ulcers, gum problems,
Earth granary speech disorders, use with
distal ST channel points.
* Anterior to angle of - Local Point - Facial paralysis - Can be needled with or No vigorous oblique or flat - Toothache with
ST5 jaw in depression of - Toothache (lower jaw) threaded to ST6. manipulation. 0.3-0.5 cun aversion to cold:
anterior border of - Trismus (lock jaw) (Caution Avoid facial quanliao SI-18, tinghui
Masseter muscle. - Parotitis w/Facial Artery artery and vein GB-2, quchi LI-11
and Vein)
da yang
great reception
*** - Ghost point One finger width - Clears heat and - Toothache - IP: local point for jaw perpendicular - Swelling, pain and
ST6 (Ghost Bed) anterior and disperses wind - Parotitis problems, toothache, TMJ 0.3-0.5 cun or redness of ear: tinghui
superior to angle of - Benefits the teeth - Facial paralysis disorders. for toothache if too flat 0.5-1 cun GB-2, hegu LI-4
corner of jaw at the and jaw - Stiff neck sensitive or inflamed use towards di
prominence of - Teeth grinding indirect moxa on the opposite cang (ST-4)
Masseter muscle. - Lockjaw side.
jia che
jaw bone
** - Meeting In depression - Disperses wind - TMJ pain or arthritis - Yawning and pain in the perpendicular - Tinnitus and deafness:
ST7 Point of ST below inferior and opens the - Toothache lower teeth with ST5, ST7, 0.5-1 cun yangxi LI-5, guanchong
and GB border of orifices (ears) - Motor impairment of TW17. Stimulate needle at TB-1, yemen TB-2,
Zygomatic Arch - Benefits jaw jaw ST7 and withdraw, patient yanggu SI-5
anterior to - Lock jaw (w/ST6 and must not yawn while needle
Condyloid Process ST7 thread the points) is in.
(midway between
xia guan Condyloid and
lower gate Coronoid)
*** - Meeting At corner of - Brightens eyes - Headache - Adjunct point for dizziness No Moxa Flat in a - Twitching eyelids or
ST8 Point of ST forehead 4.5 cun and alleviates pain - Blurred vision posterior pain between eyebrows:
and GB with lateral to DU24. - Unbinds the - Excessive tearing w/sore direction 0.5-1 zanzhu BL-2
Yang Wei head eyes cun - Tearing from wind:
- Visual dizziness assoc. No Moxa jingming BL-1, fengchi
MAJOR w/Menieres GB-20, toulinQi GB-15
HEADACHE - Major HA point due to - Tx for H/A: start on
POINT phlegm/damp side of H/A, (if on right
tou wei side, treat: LI4, ST8,
head corner RELATED to GB20 - all right side;
DAMP and GB20, ST8, LI4 - all left
PHLEGM side. Needle each in
turn, stimulate 1-2 min.
and then remove before
needling next point.
Tonify or sedate
according to nature of
H/A and to patients
constitution. For
temporal H/A use TW5
not LI4. May needle
Taiyang between ST8
and GB20
** - Meeting Level with - Clears LU, - Throat pain and swelling - IP: regulates blood pressure, Avoid Carotid perpendicular - Hypertension: quchi
ST9 Point of ST highpoint of unblocks throat - Goiter (local point) used more for lowering blood Artery 0.3-0.8 cun LI-11, zusanli ST-36,
and GB laryngeal - Benefits throat - Dizziness pressure. Needle cautiously, Avoid carotid - baihui DU-20, neiguan
- Window of prominence at - Clears heat, - High blood pressure or use gentle non-needle tech. No cupping push aside. PC-6, taichong LR-3 or
the Sky anterior border of reduces swelling - Low blood pressure - Restores up and down No moxa. hegu LI-11
SCM. - Softens hard - Flushing face movement, maintains the
masses - Vocal cord issues ascending and descending
aspect of circulation.
ren yang REGULATE - WOS restores smooth flow
mans prognosis BLOOD of Qi between body and head.
PRESSURE
THROAT ISSUES
* At anterior border - Enlarged thyroid Avoid Carotid perpendicular
ST10 of SCM the - Vocal cord Artery 0.3-0.8 cun
distance between disorders No moxa
ST9/ST11.
shui tu
Water
protuberance
* Superior to clavicle - Local point: neck - Throat pain and swelling No deep needle: perpendicular
ST11 lateral to sternal pain and rigidity - Coughing and wheezing pneumothorax 0.3-0.5 cun
head of SCM (asthma)
Qi she
Qi residence
** - Meeting Posterior to - Circulates LU Qi, - Cough - Massage this area to relax No deep needle perpendicular - Heat in the chest:
ST12 Point of All superior border of transforms phlegm - Wheezing the clavicular attachment of or oblique 0.3- Qimen LR-14
Yang (Except clavicle 4 cun - Pain in the the SCM as well as the Caution with 0.5 cun - Pain of shoulder and
BL) lateral to AML. CHEST/LUNG Supraclavicular Fossa Scalenes for neck tightness or subclavian Avoid lungs back: TB-16, DU-11, BL-
que pen ISSUE POINT (local pain) to calm bronchial spasm. vessels. 11, REN-22, ST-28, LI-16
broken dish
(empty basin)
* 4 cun lateral to - Asthma No deep needle: oblique or flat - Chronic pain of lateral
ST13 AML below inferior - Chest tightness pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun costal region: huagai
border of clavicle. - Distention and pain Avoid lungs REN-20
- Bronchitis
Qi hu
Qi door
* 4 cun lateral AML, - Cough No deep needle: oblique or flat - Cough: wuyi ST-15 and
ST14 level with 1ST ICS - Chest pain and fullness pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun gaohuangshu BL-43
- Bronchitis Avoid lungs
ku fang
storehouse
* 4 cun lateral AML, - Cough No deep needle: oblique or flat - Itching skin with
ST15 level with 2nd ICS - Bronchitis pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun much pain: zhiyin BL-67
- Chest and rib pain and Avoid lungs
distention
- Mastitis
wu yi
concealing point of
house of milk
(roof)
** 4 cun lateral AML, - Opens and - Bronchitis - Local point for breast No deep oblique or flat - Breast abscess, chills
ST16 level with 3rd ICS relaxes chest - Intercostal neuralgia problems, needle towards perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun and fever with SOB,
- Circulates LU Qi - Mastitis problem, but avoid needling needling restless sleep: shenfeng
into breast tissue. pneumothorax KI-23
yang
chuang
breast window
* 4 cun lateral AML, - This point is not used in No needling Used as a - No needling or moxa
ST17 level with 4th ICS treatment, but is used as an landmark only
(nipple) anatomical reference point No Moxa (or for
acupressure).
ru zhong
breast center
*** - Breast Root 4 cun lateral AML, - Unblocks breast - Insufficient lactation - MP: local for breast No deep oblique or flat - Breast abscess:
ST18 level with 5th ICS channels - Mastitis disorders, mastitis, abscess, perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun yingchuan ST-16, xiajuzu
(root of breast). - Moves and - Bronchitis/asthma pain, swelling and needling ST-39, taichong LR-3,
circulates Qi of - Local Chest pain particularly for insufficient pneumothorax fuliu KI-7
chest - Cough w/unrestrained lactation
- Clears HT and LV Qi
ru gen LU - Breast problems
breast root - Breast tenderness
MP: LOCAL w/PMS
BREAST ISSUES
* 2 cun lateral AML, - Abdominal distention Be careful perpendicular - Vomiting: shangwan
ST19 6 cun superior to - Vomiting w/HT/SP @ L 0.5-0.8 cun REN-13, daling PC-7
CV8 - Stomach ache (due to and LV @ R
stagnant food)
- Anorexia (from food
bu rong stagnation)
not contained
* 2 cun lateral AML, - Harmonizes the - Acute and chronic - Although a One-Star point, Be careful with perpendicular
ST20 5 cun superior to ST gastritis this is a great adjunctive point HT/SP @ L and 0.8-1 cun
CV8. - Regulates Qi - Epigastric pain, fullness for the above indications as LV @ R
- Descends and distention well as gastro paresis. Caution w/
Rebellious Qi - ST pain (due to Highlight this point for ST19- deep needle
- Alleviates stagnation) ST24. (full bladder
cheng man vomiting - Vomiting a/o peritoneal
supporting fullness cavity
* 2 cun bilateral to - Harmonize - Gastrointestinal: perpendicular
ST21 anterior midline stomach stomach pain, vomiting, 0.8-1.2 cun
and 4 cun superior - Transform stasis decreased appetite, food Avoid liver and
to navel (halfway) - Rectify Qi, stop stagnation, abdominal spleen
pain distention, constipation,
- Fortify spleen diarrhea, indigestion,
Liang men nausea.
roof beam gate
* 2 cun lateral AML, - - Abdominal pain and Caution perpendicular - Enuresis: shenmen
ST22 3 cun superior to distention w/deep needle 0.8-1.2 cun HT-7 and wei zhong BL-
CV8 - Lack of appetite (full bladder Avoid transverse 40, or, shenmen HT-7
- Diarrhea and/or colon and zhongfu LU-1
- Borborygmus peritoneal
- Edema (systemic or cavity
guan men abdominal)
pass gate
* 2 cun lateral AML, - Madness Caution perpendicular
ST23 2 cun superior to - Insanity (mania) w/deep needle 0.8-1.2 cun
CV8 - Irritability (full bladder Avoid transverse
- Abdominal pain and and/or colon
distention peritoneal
cavity
tai yi
great unity
(supreme unity)
* 2 cun lateral AML, 1 - Acute and chronic - This point lies over the Caution perpendicular
ST24 cun superior to gastritis intestines, near the opening of w/deep needle 0.8-1.2 cun
CV8. - Vomiting the Small Intestine. (full bladder Avoid small
- Mental problems and/or intestine
(mania) peritoneal
cavity
hua rou men
slippery flesh gate
**** - Front Mu of 2 cun lateral AML, - Regulates - Acute and chronic - MP: all intestinal problems: During perpendicular - GI, appendicitis,
ST25 LI level with CV8. Intestines, moves gastroenteritis intestinal spasm or paralysis, pregnancy 1-1.5 cun dysentery, abdominal
- Unofficial the lower burner - Periumbilical pain sluggish bowels, constipation, Contraindicated distention, constipation
Front Mu of - Regulates and - vomiting diarrhea, dysentery, Caution with in pregnancy or diarrhea: shangjuxu
Uterus Facilitates - Colic abdominal distension and deep needle ST-37
functioning of the - Abdominal pain stagnation, borborygmus, etc (full bladder - GYN: sanyinjiao SP-6,
Intestines - Abdominal lumps or - IP: abdominal pain of GYN and/or guanYuan Source REN-
tian Shu - Regulates Qi and masses nature, especially involving peritoneal 4
celestial pivot eliminates - Borborygmus abdominal obstruction, or cavity
(yang above / yin stagnation in the - Constipation lumps, masses, or
below lower burner. - Diarrhea accumulations: uterine
- Flatulence fibroids, cysts, etc. Moves Qi
ACUTE & and blood
- Irregular menstruation
CHRONIC - Low back pain
HOT & COLD
DEFICIENT &
EXCESS
ABDOMINAL
DISTENTION and
STAGNATION
* 2 cun lateral AML, 1 - Local point - Abdominal pain and During perpendicular
ST26 cun inferior to CV8. distention pregnancy 1-1.5 cun
Caution with Avoid small
deep needle intestine
(full bladder a/
peritoneal
wai ling cavity
outer mound
*** - Considered 2 cun lateral AML, - Regulates Qi and - Abdominal - Special point for male During perpendicular - Cold-damp shan
ST27 Approximate 2 cun inferior to unblocks pain/distention sexual dysfunction, pregnancy 1-1.5 cun disorder: diji SP-8 and
Location of CV8. Waterways - Difficulty urination strengthens the Jing in males Avoid small zhongdu LR-6
Dantian - Benefits KD and - Dysuria Caution with intestine - Palpitations and
(Where Semen firms essence - Impotence deep needle insomnia: Qihai REN-6
is Stored) - Spermatorrhea (full bladder and sanyinjiao SP-6
MALE SEXUAL - Premature ejaculation a/o peritoneal
DYSFUNCTION - Hernia cavity
da ju and URINARY - Seminal emission
big giant DISORDERS
**** 2 cun lateral AML, - Adjusts, - Lower abdominal - MP: fluid stagnation in During perpendicular - For inflamed testicles
ST28 3 cun inferior to regulates distention Lower Burner, particularly BL pregnancy 1-1.5 cun or ovaries use with CV9
CV8. Waterways - Ascites disorders, retention of urine, Avoid small
- Alleviates pain - Urinary retention damp heat conditions like Caution with intestine
and Regulates - Orchitis (swelling of genital herpes, burning itchy deep needle
menstruation testes) discharges (full bladder
- Clears damp heat - Genital pain - MP: GYN disorders, and/or
in Lower Burner - Infertility generally for excess, peritoneal
shui dao dysmenorrheal, uterine cavity
Water passage DISPELS fibroids, ovarian cysts,
DAMPNESS infertility due to blockage or
WITH BIAS to stagnation, red/white
DAMP HEAT discharges, facilitates
movement of fluids.
DISPERSIVE IN
NATURE
**** 2 cun lateral AML, - Warms the - GYN - Warming and tonifying During perpendicular - Pathological vaginal
ST29 4 cun inferior to Lower Burner, - Amenorrhea point for Lower Burner pregnancy 1-1.5 cun discharge: sanyinjiao SP-
CV8. regulates uterus - Irregular menstruation - MP: cold def. conditions contraindicated 6, baihui DU-20
- Removes blood - Vaginal uterine prolapse affecting urogenital system in Caution with in pregnancy - Amenorrhea: taichong
stasis from uterus. - Vaginal discharge both sexes deep needle LR-3
(white/Watery) - MP: cold deficient (full bladder - Hernia: sanyinjiao SP-
COLD - Dysmenorrhea (cold) menstrual disorders, and/or 6, hegu LI-11
CONDITIONS - Male amenorrhea, irregular peritoneal
gui lai (Excess and - Impotence menstruation, and masses due cavity
return home Deficient) - Other to cold induced Qi stagnation
- Hernia pain - As point name suggests,
COLD and GYN assists with receiving
CONDITIONS functions,
- MP: infertility esp. due to
cold in uterus, and stopping
outflows like uterine
bleeding.
** - Meeting of 2 cun lateral AML, - Warms the - Irregular menstruation - For Running Piglet No deep perpendicular
ST30 ST and Chong level with CV2. channels and - Vaginal pain and Disorder, caused by perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Mai (Place disperses cold swelling counterflow LV Qi or cold needling with Avoid femoral
Where Chong - Nourishes the - Dysmenorrhea accumulation in the lower thin patients or artery. Bladder
Mai Jing - Uterine prolapse warmer. Characterized by full bladder, or should be empty.
Originates) - Local point for - Abdominal bloating and feeling of Qi rushing from the men due to
pain due to distention abdomen up into chest, spermatic
Qi chong - Sea of deficient cold - Anorexia throat, abdominal pain, chord
surging Qi Nourishment conditions - Malnutrition disorders dizziness, vertigo, During
(Qi thoroughfare) palpitations, anxiety. pregnancy!
** - Thigh Gate Inferior to ASIS in - Benefits hips and - Lower limb - MP: bi syndrome in the perpendicular - Weak and paralysis of
ST31 depression lateral strengthens legs. paralysis/motor lower limbs, combine w/ST36 1-2 cun legs: zusanli ST-36,
to Sartorius muscle impairment and ST40. yanglingquan GB-34,
level with inferior LEG PARALYSIS - Weakness, numbness - MP: leg atrophy or paralysis xuanzhong GB-39, jiexi
border of the pubis - Atrophy of the lower (Wei syndrome). for atrophy ST-41
symphysis. extremity obtain strong sensation down - Numb knee: dubi ST-
- Pain in the thigh the leg when needling. 35, yanglingquan GB-34
bi guan
hip joint
** - 6 cun superior to - Warms channels, - Lower limb pain, - Post-stroke lower limb perpendicular - Wind leg Qi (edema in
ST32 the superior border dispels cold weakness, paralysis, weakness 1-2 cun legs): first moxa fengshi
of the patella, on - Expels wind atrophy GB-31, then moxa futu
line between ASIS dampness (local) - Motor impairment ST-32.
and lateral border - Benefits KD, - Numbness of the lower
of patella. strengthens low limb and pain
back - Local point for Bi
- Post-stroke syndrome
fu tu lower limb
hidden rabbit weakness
* - 3 cun superior - Local point: knee - Lower limb pain, perpendicular - Pain of legs and lumbar
ST33 from superior soreness weakness, paralysis, 1-1.5 cun region: huantiao GB-30,
border of patella on - Bi-Wei syndrome atrophy, motor fengshi GB-31, wei zhong
line between ASIS impairment BL-40, kunlun BL-60,
and lateral border cheng shan BL-57,
of patella. shenmai BL-62
yin shi
yin market
*** - Xi-Cleft - 2 cun superior - Harmonizes ST, - Low limb pain, - MP: acute ST pain, gastritis. perpendicular - Breast abscess:
ST34 from superior reduces swelling weakness, paralysis, - IP: mastitis, breast pain, 1-1.2 cun diwuhui GB-42
border of patella on - Expels wind atrophy moves stagnation in the - Stiff, sore knee: xuehai
line between ASIS dampness, - Knee arthritis channel SP-10, xiyan extra,
and lateral border alleviates pain - Knee joint pain or yanlingquan GB-34,
of patella. stiffness yinlingquan SP-9
MOVES - Gastritis
STAGNANT QI - Epigastric pain
- Mastitis
Liang Qiu - Breast pain
beam hill - Leg, stomach, thigh,
knee problems
***1/2 - In the hollow - Reduces knee - Pain, numbness, motor - MP: Knee problems, treat oblique - Disorders of knee and
ST35 formed with the swelling, alleviates impairment with pillows under the knees posterior below knee: moxa with
knee flexed at 45 pain - Local point for disease of that keep them flexed at least (towards knee xiguan LR-7, zusanli ST-
angle, inferior to the knee and surrounding 60 degrees. center) 36 and yanglingquan
patella/lateral to KNEE PROBLEMS soft tissue 0.5-1 cun GB-34
du bi patellar ligament. - Numbness of knee:
eye of the knee biguan ST-31 and
(calfs nose) yanglingquan GB-34
***** - He`Sea - 3 cun - Adjusts Middle - Abdominal pain and - Tonification perpendicular - Diarrhea and
ST36 (Earth) inferior/distal to Burner distention - Builds Qi/blood, for any 1-2 cun constipation: zhongwan
- Lower ST35, 1 finger - Benefits, - Asthma deficient Qi/blood disorder: Moxa: long- REN-12 (or tianshu ST-
Uniting Point breadth lateral to regulates Qi and - Constipation weak, dizzy, emaciation, life moxa is 25 and shangjuxu ST-37)
for Stomach anterior crest of blood - Diarrhea fatigue. used for those - Prevention of strokes
- Command tibia. - Regulates, - Diseases of the - MP: building Wei Qi, 1st over 30 to in elderly: xuanzhong
Point for strengthens SP and reproductive system line of defense against promote (AKA: juegu) GB-39
Ventral Trunk ST as well as the Qi - Edema of the limbs external pathogens sound - Hasten delivery: zhiyin
and Abdomen and blood - General weakness and symptoms: catching colds constitution. BL-67
- Ghost Evil - Strengthens body emaciation easily, fatigue, depressed Avoid moxa for - Hemorrhage: moxa
- Heavenly and preserves - Hemiplegia w/ST31 immune system, combines those under 30 zusanli ST-36 and needle
Star health - Hypertension est. well w/LI4. yinbai SP-1
- Tonifies Qi and w/excess yang LI11, LV3 - Prevention of cold & flus, - Abdominal pain:
- Horary blood - Indigestion and other esp. w/ moxa Stomach/Spleen neiguan PC-6, zhongwan
- Tonifies Wei Qi disorders of the digestive - MP: all digestive and ST REN-12
- Helps to regulate system (gas, belching, problems: regulates secretion - All types of diarrhea
the Three Burners vomiting, bloating) of hydrochloric acid, increases and abdominal
- MP: vomiting production of pepsin, and disorders: neiting ST-44
MP: ALL - Major point for building affects absorption of nutrients - ST36 brings down Qi,
zu san li DIGESTIVE and Wei Qi by SP/ST KD3 holds it down and
leg 3 measure STOMACH - Command point for gives it root, these points
ISSUES abdomen, 1 of the original 4 work together for
from Ming Dynasty (Gao grounding, centering.
PRIMARILY ACTS Wu). Affects center &
ON the MIDDLE controls from sternum to
BURNER pelvis.
- MP: Invigorating, moving,
grounding, strengthening the
descending function
- MP: breast problems,
mastitis, insufficient lactation
- IP: asthma brings down Qi.
- For headache from deficient
Qi and/or blood; for frontal,
sinus headache or facial pain
from Yangming or ST heat.
Lanweixue - Extra Point - 1-2 cun distal to - Diagnose appendicitis; treat perpendicular
appendix point ST-36, between St- acute or chronic appendicitis, 1.5-2 cun
36 & ST-37, at Ashi Epigastric pain, and poor
point digestion.
**** - Lower He- - 3 cun inferior to - Unblocks, - Abdominal pain - MP: intestinal disorders perpendicular - Diarrhea or acute
ST37 Sea of Large ST36, 1 finger regulates LI - Appendicitis diarrhea, dysentery from 1-2 cun bowel complaints:
Intestine breadth lateral to - Regulates ST and - Borborygmus damp, damp heat, def., cold, tianshu ST-25
- Point of the tibial crest. Intestines - Constipation bacterial pathogen, intestinal - Yellow and difficult
Sea of Blood - Moves food - Diarrhea obstruction, retention of food, urination: xiajuxu ST-39
stagnation - Dysentery constipation, stagnation, or - Laxatonic bowels,
- Epigastric pain or intestinal abscess Combine with LI9.
MP: INTESTINAL fullness - GP: laxatonic bowels, as it
DISORDERS - Treats hollow organ increases both circulation and
- Hemiplegia peristalsis in the intestines.
- Local point for lower leg Teach patient deep abdominal
disorders breathing to move and relax
bowels.
- Appendicitis w/ Lanweixue
to strengthen effect
shangjuxu - Sea of Blood w/BL11 and
ST39
upper great void
** - - 8 cun inferior to - Expels wind - Pain, cold or swelling of - IP: (Empirical) for frozen perpendicular
ST38 ST35, 1 finger dampness and the leg or ankle shoulder 1-1.5 cun
breadth lateral to activates channels - Lower limb weakness
tibial crest. - Benefits shoulder - Atrophy or paralysis
- Shoulder pain
FROZEN
SHOULDER
MOTOR
IMPAIRMENT of
SHOULDER
tiao kou
narrow mouth
**1/2 - LOWER 9 cun inferior to - Regulates ST and - Inflammation or heat in - Treats SI organ; for Qi perpendicular - Small intestine illness:
ST39 HE`SEA of ST35 Intestines the SI stagnation abdominal pain, 1-1.5 cun guanYuan Source REN-
SMALL - Expels wind - Dysentery stuck food, damp heat 4
INTESTINE dampness (leg) - Diarrhea diarrhea and dysentery; or
- Point of the - Lower abdominal pain chronic diarrhea from cold
Sea of Blood - Lower limb weakness and deficiency
- Atrophy
- Paralysis
- Mastitis
- Breast abscess
xia ju Xu
lower great void
**** - Luo point 8 cun inferior to - Transforms - Asthma - MP: transforming phlegm, perpendicular - High blood pressure:
ST40 ST35, 2 phlegm damp - Copious phlegm most commonly w/ cun quchi LI-11
fingerbreadths - Quiets HT and - Vertigo impairment of transportation - Cough with phlegm:
lateral to Tibial calms spirit - Phlegm in chest and transformation function feishu BL-13
Crest. - Stuck mucus along of SP. Phlegm in chest/LU w/ - Head wind and
TRANSFORMS channels stuffiness, asthma, Chest dizziness: hegu LI-11,
PHLEGM - Lower limb weakness, constriction, nausea. Related jiexi ST-41, fengchi GB-
atrophy or paralysis to this are phlegm 20
ACUTE ASTHMA - Lower limb edema accumulations in the throat
POINT - Phlegm misting HT or and sinuses. Phlegm may also
mind accumulate in the HT due to
emotional causes, obstructing
the HT and manifesting as
lethargy, dullness, confusion,
manifesting as phlegm Fire
w/ mania, hallucinations, wild
speech and crazy laughter.
Phlegm accumulation also as
lumps or masses anywhere in
feng long body, particularly in the neck,
prosperous fullness Chest and abdomen.
** - Jing River Level with the - Stops spasms - Ankle pain and swelling - Used most often for ankle Caution with perpendicular - Weeping w/grief:
ST41 (Fire) highpoint of the - Dropped foot (usually problems, local tendinitis, or Anterior Tibial 0.5-1 cun xinshu BL-15, shenmen
medial malleolus in personal nerve paralysis) in combo w/ other points for Vessels and HT-7, daling PC-7
- Unofficial the depression - Motor impairment of lower limb disorders Nerve
Control Point between Extensor lower extremities
of the Foot Hallucis Longus - Diseases of the ankle and
and Extensor surrounding soft tissue
Digitorum Longus.
jie xi
ravine division
** - Yuan Source On dorsum of the - Clears ST heat - Toothache - No Discussion Points Caution with perpendicular - Mania: feng long ST-40
ST42 - Exit Point foot in depression - Pain or swelling on the Dorsalis Pedis or oblique - Abdominal distention
formed by junction dorsum of the foot Artery 0.3-0.5 cun with mucus in stool:
of 2nd/3rd metatarsal - Motor impairment of Avoid the artery gongsun SP-4
and Cuneiform foot - One-sided hemiplegia
bones (wind): lieque LU-7
chong yang
surging yang
** - Shu Stream On dorsum of the - Alleviates - Facial edema - No Discussion Points perpendicular - Febrile painful
ST43 (Wood) foot between 2nd/3rd dampness and - Pain or swelling in the or oblique obstruction anywhere in
metatarsal in discharges Water dorsum of the foot 0.5-1 cun body: hegu LI-4
- Horary depression
approximately 1 - WIND WATER
cun proximal to
ST44.
Xian gu
sunken valley
*** - Ying Spring On Dorsum of the - Clears ST heat - Acid regurgitation - Ying-spring point, clears perpendicular - Gum disorders,
ST44 (Water) foot between 2nd/3rd and drains Fire - Constipation hear and Fire in the ST or oblique gingivitis, bleeding
- Heavenly toes, .5 cun - Clears Yangming - Diarrhea channel: 0.5-0.8 cun gums, combine with LI4,
Star proximal to the channel heat - Epigastric pain - MP: toothache, bleeding LI6.
margin of the web. - Nosebleed gums, nosebleed, eye pain,
COOLS and - Toothache upper jaw facial pain, tonsillitis,
DRAINS HEAT - Pain or swelling in the especially when accompanied
dorsal aspect of the foot by ST heat (burning
PULLS HEAT Epigastric pain, bad breath,
nei ting DOWNWARD strong appetite, etc.)
inner courtyard - The Great Compendium
MP: GUM recommends ST44 for upper
DISORDERS jaw toothache, LI4 for lower
jaw, but other sources vary.
Both channels traverse the
mandible and maxilla, and
both channels have a
powerful effect on the face.
Use both points for any
toothache, with local points
such as ST5, ST6, LI18 and ear
points.
- GP: gum disorders,
gingivitis, bleeding gums
- Damp heat in intestines,
diarrhea, dysentery,
abdominal distension.
** - Jing Well .1 cun lateral to the - Cools and drains - Facial edema - Insatiable hunger from ST oblique or - Sleepwalking or
ST45 (Metal) proximal nail of ST Fire - Facial paralysis heat, digestion progresses so perpendicula jerking in sleep: dadun
the 2nd toe. - Clears - Toothache rapidly that hunger is felt r 0.1 cun LR-1
Yangming heat - Excessive dreaming, soon after eating. Can prick to
especially on a full - GP: pain from heat or bleed.
EXTREME stomach stagnation, needle or bleed
SITUATION to cool Fire in channel and
W/FEVER organ. For eyes, face, teeth,
gums, throat, H/A, facial
FEBRILE pain or neuralgia, breast
CONDITIONS pain or abscess. Used more
for Shi than Xu.
li dui - IP: ST heat, combine
severe point w/ST44. Good distal point
for TMJ pain.
- Calms spirit, for agitation
or insomnia esp. w/heat
signs.
Zu Tai Yin Pi Jing SPLEEN MERIDIAN
*** - Jing Well .1 cun from medial - Stops bleeding - Blood in the stool - MP: strengthening Spleens perpendicular - Irregular menstruation:
SP1 (Wood) base of big toe - Contains blood - Nosebleeds function of holding and wrapping or oblique zusanli ST-36, sanyinjiao
- Ghost - Uterine bleeding blood: for bleeding, hemorrhage, 0.1 cun SP-6, tianshu ST-25,
Rampart SPLEEN NOT - Vomiting or spitting stronger for Lower Warmer, such Can let blood. guanYuan Source REN-
- Entry HOLDING up blood from ST or LU as uterine bleeding, hemorrhoids, Moxa to stop 4.
Point BLOOD / - Blood in urine hematuria, also for any bleeding bleeding. - Bleeding: needle yinbai
CONTAINS - Emotional disorders disorder, such as nosebleeds, and moxa zusanli ST-36.
BLOOD not having clear vomiting of blood. For deficiency - Loss of consciousness:
boundaries (moxa) or excess (moxa or prick dadun LR-1.
yin bai - Dream-disturbed sleep to cause bleeding).
hidden white - Chronic childhood or - Very calming, for excessive
infantile convulsions dreaming, dream disturbed sleep,
depression or sadness
** - Ying Medial side of big - Regulates SP - Abdominal pain and - To supplement SP organ perpendicular - Fever with no
SP2 Spring toe in depression and ST distension function use SP2 and SP3 0.3-0.5 cun sweating: jingqu LU-8.
(Fire) distal/inferior to - Epigastric pain together, Tonification point plus
metatarsal - Big toe pain source point, for abdominal
phalengeal joints - Gout in big toe bloating, deficient SP diarrhea,
between mm/bone. and diarrhea with undigested
food. Useful for anorexia, when
da du there is a need to add flesh to the
big city body.
*** - Shu In depression - Strengthens SP, - Abdominal pain and - MP: SP Tonification, for perpendicular - Excessive phlegm with
SP3 Stream proximal/inferior transforms distention digestive problems from SP 0.3-0.5 cun spleen deficiency: ST40
(Earth) to head of 1ST dampness - Acute gastroenteritis deficiency, soft, slow, slippery fenglong (Yuan Source
- Yuan metatarsal - Regulates Qi, - Constipation pulse, pale puffy tongue, etc., /Luo combination)
Source phalengeal joint. harmonizes ST - Diarrhea especially GP: cold, damp, weak
- Horary - Dispels cold - Epigastric pain digestive conditions, or cold damp
damp from - Hunger with no desire painful obstruction (joint pain
tai bai channels to eat worse in cold, damp weather).
supreme white - Headache from Needle and moxa or just moxa
dampness (tight band - Nourishing point
sensation around the - GP: blood deficiency.
head) - For anemia with ST36, BL17,
- Lower limb and mid- BL19 and BL20. Consider using
section edema for people who are very pale.
**** - Luo point On medial side of - Strengthens SP, - Abdominal distension - Connects w/ abdomen & Chest perpendicular - Excessive stomach
SP4 - 8 Vessel foot distal/inferior transforms - Bloating via many pathways, through Luo, 0.6-1.2 cun acid: liangqiu ST-34,
Meeting to base of 1ST dampness - Pain connects with ST, enters ST and neiguan PC-6
Point of metatarsal - Regulates Qi, - Diarrhea due to intestines; through Chong vessel, - Stomach, heart or
Chong Mai phalengeal, approx. harmonizes ST stress/anxiety which connects w/REN and KD; Chest illness: neiguan
1 cun from SP3). - Activates - Epigastric pain enters the uterus and through SP. PC-6.
gong sun Chong vessel It will be indicated for many - Abdominal distention:
(especially Acute sharp
grandfather (JAS: located - Breaks up pain) disorders of abdomen and chest. zhangmen LR-13
grandson (yellow slightly more masses, - Vomiting - MP: severe abdominal pain, - Swelling of face and
emperor) proximal and/or accumulations - Irregular menstruation mentioned more often for lower head: yanglingquan GB-
inferior to Chinese - Moves (especially with abdominal, but also for Epigastric 34.
location. Palpate stagnation in Qi/Blood stasis) pain, from Qi stagnation, blood - Very effective with
for tender spot.) MW, LW stasis, or damp accumulation coupled point PC6 of Yin
- MP: abdominal lumps and Wei vessel for HT and
BIAS TOWARD masses, uterine fibroids, ovarian Chest pain, emotional
EXCESS cysts, menstrual problems from disorders, irritability,
CONDITIONS blood stagnation. Endometriosis, anxiety, stress, chronic
dysmenorrheal, May help bring on nervous and digestive
BEST POINT delayed period def. disorders with emotional
FOR ST PAIN - Master point of Chong, enters content.
uterus, for many genitourinary &
reproductive disorders, retained
placenta, dysmenorrhea, irregular
menstruation, endometriosis
** - Jing River In depression @ - Strengthens SP - Abdominal distention - Sprained ankle, for lateral sprain perpendicular - Infertility: zhong ji
SP5 (Metal) intersection of - Rids dampness - Constipation medial points can help reduce 0.5-0.8 cun REN-3
anterior/inferior thru urination - Diarrhea swelling and improve circulation. - Diabetes: chengjiang
borders of medial - Hemorrhoids (SP1 - For connective tissue problems REN-24, ren zhong DU-
malleolus in better) involving the ankle, those who 26, jinjin/yuye, lian quan
deepest point of - Lower limb edema sprain or dislocate easily, for knee REN-23, quchi LI-11,
shang Qiu
hole. - Local point for diseases or ankle arthritis. laogong PC-8, taichong
Metal hill
of the ankle and LR-3, Xingjian LR-2,
surrounding tissue rangu KI-2 yinbai SP-1
***** - Meeting 3 cun superior to - Strengthens - Abdominal distention - MP: all SP disorders, digestive Contraindicated perpendicular - Sexual or urinary
SP6 Point of prominence of SP/ST - Borborygmus functions, holding blood in in pregnancy. 1-1.5 cun problems: Qihai REN-6,
Spleen, Liver med. mal. Post to - Benefits KD - Diarrhea channels, blood formation, and Contraindicate guanYuan Source REN-
and Kidney med. Crest of tibia - Smoothes LV - Edema prolapse d in pregnancy- 4, zhong ji REN-3
Channels b/t mm/bone. - Treats LV, SP - Poor digestion - MP: all reproductive and induces labor. - Hives: hegu and quchi
and KD - SP and ST deficiency genitourinary disorders, genital (tui re)

pain, impotence, uterine bleeding, - Induce labor (very
san yin Jiao - Watery diarrhea
Intersecting w/undigested food infertility, seminal emission, effective): hegu LI-4
3 yin meeting - Move blood: geshu BL-
Point of Three - Cloudy urine uterine prolapse, menstrual
Leg Yin - Urinary retention disorders, difficult labor. 17
- Point name is 3 Yin Crossing: - Retention of placenta:
- Amenorrhea
MP: all SP SP, LV, and KD. jianjing GB-21, zhong ji
- Difficult labor
disorders - MP: tonifying yin, blood, Jing REN-3
- Dysmenorrheal
essence in the body. For general - For constipation
- Irregular menstruation
MP: blood and yin deficiency moxa combine w/ KD6, TW6
- Vaginal discharge
Reproductive SP6 daily, steams up the lower - For insomnia,
- Retained placenta irritability, nervous
Disorders warmer to produce fluids.
facilitate passage of depression, and mental
- For constipation from yin
stillborns agitation combine
deficiency, Float the boat to sink
- Hernia/inguinal pain w/PC6.
the Wood, (nourish yin & fluids
- Impotence to moisten & move dry stools)
- Nocturnal emissions
- MP: skin problems, esp. assoc
- Orchitis (external w/blood (def or heat) or damp
genital pain)
- MP: irritability, insomnia,
- Penis pain nervous depression, mental
- Eczema agitation from Yin Xu
- Urticaria - GP: insomnia from fatigue and
overwork
* 6 cun superior to - Lower limb weakness, perpendicular - Needling this point
SP7 prominence of atrophy, paralysis 1-1.5 cun causes sensation to travel
medial malleolus down leg and under the
posterior to medial bottom of foot.
crest of tibia b/t
mm/bone.
lou gu
leaking valley
*** - Xi` Cleft 3 cun inferior to - Regulates - Abdominal pain and - Any blood stagnation problem, perpendicular - Irregular menstruation:
SP8 SP9 in depression blood, moves distention menstruation w/ clots, lower 1-1.5 cun xuehai SP-10
posterior to medial stagnant blood - Dysmenorrheal abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, - Acute dysmenorrhea:
crest of tibia. - Irregular menstruation uterine fibriods, combine w/ SP4 hegu LI-11
BLOOD STASIS - Abnormal uterine - Cold-damp shan
bleeding disorder: da ju ST-27,
zhongdu LR-6
di ji
Earth link
**** - He`Sea In depression - Drains - Abdominal pain and - MP: dampness in Lower Burner, perpendicular - Edema with swelling:
SP9 (Water) where med. dampness thru distention intestinal, urinary, genital (oozing 1-2 cun zusanli ST-36, sanyinjiao
Condoyle of tibia urination - Diarrhea sores). Noted for alleviating damp SP-6, zhong ji REN-3
and post. Border of - Transforms - Stool with undigested thru urination, but not confined - Enuresis: yanglingquan
tibia meets b/t dampness food to this pathway. GB-34
mm/bone. - Ascites - MP: dampness anywhere in
MP: DAMPNESS - Systemic edema body. for damp painful
ANYWHERE IN - Incontinence obstruction, systemic or lower
yin ling quan BODY! - UTIs body edema, asthma w/damp SP,
yin mound spring - Irregular menstruation bloating, Water retention,
MP: VAGINAL - Vaginal discharge due Ascites, jaundice, swollen knees
DISCHARGES to damp accumulation or ankles, often used w/ST8
(DAMP HEAT - Genital pain - MP: leucorrhea, vaginal
OR DAMP - Local point for knee discharges due to damp cold or
COLD) pain damp heat.
**** 2 cun proximal to - Cools blood - Amenorrhea - MP: acute and chronic GYN perpendicular - Wind rash (hives):
SP10 superior border heat - Uterine bleeding disorders from heat in blood or 1-1.5 cun dazhui DU-14, quchi LI-
patella in - Breaks up (especially w/heat in blood stagnation, very moving and 11 (tui re)
depression of accumulations, blood) cooling point for uterine bleeding, - Amenorrhea: Dai Mai
center of Vastus dissolves hard - Damp heat skin dysmenorrheal, irregular GB-26
Medialis at masses problems menstruation, amenorrhea. Key: - Wu Lin (5 types of
intersection 2 - Urticaria clots, bloating, pain, distension, painful urinary
thumb cun lateral MOVING and - Medial knee or thigh cramping, dysfunction): Qihai
to Patella. COOLING pain - MP: skin problems, esp. from REN-6
(particularly damp heat or heat in the blood,
related to blood combine w/LI11, BL40, SP6 and
stasis) BL17.
xue hai
sea of blood
* 6 cun superior to - Local point: - Dysuria Avoid Femoral perpendicular - Enuresis: tongli HT-5,
SP11 SP10 on line inguinal Artery (go lateral 0.5-1 cun dadun LR-1,
connection SP10- lymphadenitis to artery) Avoid femoral pangguangshu BL-28,
SP12 b/t mm/bone. artery. taichong LR-3, wei
zhong BL-40 shenmen
HT-7
ji men
winnowing gate
* - Meeting 3.5 cun lateral to - Local point: - Abdominal pain Avoid Femoral perpendicular
SP12 Point of CV2, lateral to hernia, Orchitis Artery (go lateral 1-1.5 cun
Spleen, Liver Femoral Artery to artery) Avoid femoral
and Yin Wei artery.
chong men
surging gate
* - Meeting 4 cun lateral to - Local point - Hernia Caution with perpendicular
SP13 Point of AML, .7 cun - Lower abdominal pain, deep needle in 1-1.5 cun
Spleen, Liver superior to SP12. fullness and bloating thin patients Avoid deep
and Yin Wei (peritoneal needling into
cavity) peritoneal
cavity.
fu she
abode of fu
* 4 cun lateral to - Diarrhea (especially Caution with perpendicular - Rushing heart: Xingjian
SP14 AML, 1.3 cun due to cold) deep needle in 1-2 cun LR-2
inferior to SP15 - Constipation thin patients Avoid deep
- Hernia pain (peritoneal needling into
cavity) peritoneal
cavity.
fu jie
abdominal bind
** - Meeting 4 cun lateral to - Adjusts, - Abdominal pain and - IP: intestinal disorders, Caution with perpendicular - Constipation:
SP15 Point of CV8 level w/naval. regulates LI distention (especially strengthens SP. For chronic deep needle in 1-2 cun dachangshu BL-25,
Spleen and - Strengthens SP, due to cold) diarrhea, abdominal pain and thin patients Avoid deep zhigou TB-6
Yin Wei expels dampness - Constipation distention, constipation due to (peritoneal needling into
- Diarrhea (especially deficiency. cavity) peritoneal
INTESTINAL cold, deficient) - Often used to reinforce ST25, cavity or
(deficient cold) but fewer menstrual indications enlarged spleen.
than ST25.
da heng
great horizontal
* - Meeting 4 cun lateral to - Local point - Indigestion - This point is sometimes used for Caution with perpendicular - Undigested food in the
SP16 Point of AML, level with - Constipation blood in the stool. deep needle in 1-2 cun stool: taibai SP-3
Spleen and CV11 (or 3 cun thin patients Avoid deep
Yin Wei superior to (peritoneal needling into
CV8/SP15) cavity). peritoneal
Do not needle up cavity or
towards head enlarged spleen.
because liver is
nearby.
fu ai
abdominal lament
* - (Where 6 cun lateral to - Local point - Diaphragm Caution with Oblique or
SP17 Food Essence AML in 5th ICS. - Chest and rib pain deep perp. lateral flat
Passes Thru - Local trauma needle 0.5-0.8 cun
Diaphragm - Intercostal neuralgia pneumothorax Avoid the lungs.
to Lungs)
shi dou
food hole
* 6 cun lateral to - Chest and rib pain, Caution with
SP18 AML in 4th ICS. tightness and distension deep perp.
- Mastitis needle
- Insufficient lactation pneumothorax
- Cough
- Hiccups
- Bronchitis
tian xi
heavenly stream
* 6 cun lateral to - Chest and rib pain, Caution with Oblique or - Pain of Chest radiating
SP19 AML in 3rd ICS. tightness and distension deep perp. lateral flat to back: neiguan PC-6,
- Intercostal neuralgia needle 0.5-0.8 cun xinshu BL-15
pneumothorax Avoid the lungs.
xiong xiang
chest village
* 6 cun lateral to - Local point - Cough Caution with Oblique or
SP20 AML in 2nd ICS - Phlegm deep perp. lateral flat
- Intercostal neuralgia needle 0.5-0.8 cun
pneumothorax Avoid the lungs.
Zhou rong
everything
prosperous
** - Grand Luo Mid Axillary line in - Governs and - Chest and rib pain and - For pain, trauma, moves and Caution with Oblique or - Pain of whole body and
SP21 of Body 6th or 7th ICS wraps Luo tightness disperses stagnant Qi and blood deep perp. flat in weariness of four limbs:
Connecting vessels of the - Generalized body pain anywhere in body, but especially needle posterior yanglingquan GB-34,
Point of body and soreness in the thorax. pneumothorax direction quchi LI-11, tianzhu BL-
Spleen - Opens the - Four limbs tired and - All Luo vessels of the body meet 0.5-0.8 cun 10
- Exit Point channels, w/out strength at this point, connected by many Avoid the lungs.
- Big invigorates - Intercostals neuralgia small branches.
Wrapping collaterals - Generalized bruising - Harmonizes imbalances
- Unbinds chest - Whole body pain (i.e. involving right and left, up and
fibromyalgia) down, inside and outside
da bao WHOLE BODY
big wrapping PAIN
GENERAL
BRUISING
Shoo Shao Yin Xin Jing HEART MERIDIAN
** - Entry In depression of - Moves the - Angina - Often very effective for frozen No deep perpendicular - Sometimes area is
HT1 Point center of Axilla with meridian - Chest pain and shoulder. May be in part due to needle or oblique plucked or pinched.
shoulder @ 90. distention helps to relax its ability to release the toward towards back - Avoid Axillary artery.
- RELAXES the the ribcage subscapularis tendon. Needle Lungs! of neck - To help relax rib cage,
SHOULDER - Excessive perspiration may be inserted into 0.3-0.5 cun combine with SP21.
- Shoulder pain musculotendinous junction of
- Frozen shoulder subscapularis, posterior to the
ji quan Axillary sheath.
ultimate spring - Pain, distension, fullness of
chest and ribs, helps relax rib
cage
* 3 cun proximal to - Local point - Pain in shoulder and arm Avoid oblique distal - Pain of shoulder and
HT2 HT3 on line (local soft tissue pain) brachial or proximal upper arm: jian yu LI-15,
connecting HT3 and artery 0.5-1 cun quchi LI-11
HT1. (Feel for Avoid brachial
Humerus bone and artery.
groove between it
and the muscle.)
Qing ling
blue-green
spirit
*** - He`Sea At cubital crease mid - Clears HT, calms - Armpit and rib pain - MP: pain, tremors, and numb oblique distal - Elbow pain: quchi LI-
HT3 (Water) way between medial spirit - Pain in the Axilla elbow, forearm, and hand, or proximal or 11
Epicondyle and PC3 - Relaxes soft - Upper limb weakness whether from wind damp, towards quchi - Stubborn numbness of
located with elbow tissue, calms spasm - Atrophy internal wind, def blood or any LI-11 both forearms: shousanli
flexed where elbow - Paralysis etiology. Moves and regulates 0.5-1 cun LI-10
crease ends in MP: PAIN - Chest pain, intercostals Qi and blood locally Classically
depression. (Pad of TREMORS and neuralgia in hypochondrial - GP: Parkinsons disease, contraindicated
thumb on medial NUMBNESS of region atrophy disorder (Wei), to moxibustion.
Epicondyle, then roll ELBOW - Excessive laughter hemiplegia. This point may
up.) - Hypomania affect the meridian and ulnar
SPIRIT ISSUES - Depression nerves, as it lies about midway
DUE to HEAT OR - Psychosis between them. Often combined
PHLEGM STASIS - Seizures w/ LI11, LI10, LI4, SI8, TW10,
shao hai IN CHANNEL TW5.
lesser sea - For spirit problems from heat
or phlegm stagnation in HT
channel, for hyperactivity,
agitation, insomnia, nervous
exhaustion, depression
* - Jing River 1.5 cun proximal to - Local point - Chest pain - HT4, HT5 and HT6 can all be perpendicular
HT4 (Metal) HT7, Radial side of - Spasmodic pain in elbow used for vocal issues. HT4 is 0.3-0.5 cun
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris or arm typically best used for sudden oblique distal
- Elbow pain loss of voice or proximal
0.5-1 cun
ling dao
spirit pathway
***1/2 - Luo point 1 cun proximal to - Quiets HT, calms - Local point for - MP: speech and vocal perpendicular - Bed wetting: dazhong
HT5 HT7, Radial side of spirit bradycardia disorders, aphasia, hoarseness, 0.3-0.5 cun KI-4
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris. - Opens and - Tachycardia inflammation of the larynx, oblique distal - Sudden loss of speech:
unblocks tongue - Major point for pharynx, vocal cords. Luo or proximal yi feng TB-17
and throat palpitations point whose Luo channel 0.5-1 cun - Irregular heart rhythm:
- Regulates HT Qi - Speech problems ascends to the root of the neiguan PC-6, jueyinshu
- Clears HT Fire - Post-stroke speech tongue, for stiff tongue, BL-14, xinshu BL-15
- Benefits BL difficulty stuttering, restore speech
- Sudden loss of voice following stroke
MP: SPEECH and - Tongue stiffness - IP: to calm spirit, for
tong li emotional disorders, especially
VOCAL - Sore, swollen throat
passage to the anxiety, nervousness, agitation,
DISORDERS - Anxiety
interior fright, depression
- Fear of people
REGULATES HT - Vertigo - Regulates HT Qi, for
QI - Dizziness palpitations, arrhythmia,
angina, particularly when
- Pain or spasm in the
CALMS SPIRIT caused or accompanied by
forearm, wrist and fingers
emotional Symptoms.
*** - Xi-Cleft .5 cun proximal to - Quiets HT, calm - Quiets the HT and calms - Adjunct point for HT pain, perpendicular - Profuse night
HT6 HT7, Radial side of spirit the spirit fullness of Chest from blood 0.3-0.5 cun sweating: houxi SI-3
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris. - Regulate Qi and - Clears HT heat stagnation, or heat in the blood. oblique distal - Heart pain with
blood - Reduces sweating These disorders are principally or proximal fullness, agitation and
- Clears HT heat - Nourishes HT yin treated with local points 0.5-1 cun stiff tongue: zhong
- Clears heat in (CV17) combined with PC chong PC-9
blood points (PC4, PC6) - Heart pain: Xingjian
- Reduces - For palpitations from fright LR-2
sweating and - For acute emotional trauma,
fortifies exterior manic behavior, extreme
- Sinks floating anxiety, acute reaction to a
yang sudden event, seizures, hysteria
yin xi
yin cleft - Transforms HT
phlegm
- Nourishes HT
yin
- Clears def. heat
MP: NIGHT
SWEATS
ACUTE
EMOTIONAL
TRAUMA
Shoo Shao Yin Xin Jing HEART MERIDIAN
**** - Shu At wrist crease - Clears HT and - Insomnia - Most important and Avoid ulnar perpendicular - Agitation due to
HT7 Stream proximal to Pisiform harmonizes yang - Hysteria nourishing point on the HT artery/nerve 0.3-0.5 cun psychoemotional
(Earth) in depression on - Quiets HT, calms - Excessive dreaming meridian. oblique disorders: SI7 zhizheng
- Yuan radial side of flexor spirit - Seizures - MP: calming the spirit, proximal, (Yuan Source /Luo
Source Carpi Ulnaris. - Nourishes yin, - Mania tonifies HT Qi, blood, and yin, medial or combination)
clears def. Fire - Dementia for anxiety, stress, insomnia, distal 0.5-0.8
- MP: Absent-mindedness palpitations, depression, poor cun
MOST memory, dream disturbed sleep Avoid ulnar
NOURISHING - IP: HT Fire and phlegm Fire artery and ulnar
shen men ON HT with insomnia, agitation, nerve.
spirit gateway CHANNEL irritability, disorientation,
mania, emotionally disturbed
mad laughter. In this case, HT7
serves to calm the spirit within
an overall strategy of clearing
heat and resolving phlegm.
*** - Ying On palm in - Clears HT Fire - Angina - MP: HT channel Fire perpendicular - Difficult urination or
HT8 Spring depression between and heat - Arrhythmia conditions affecting the mouth, 0.3-0.5 cun retention of urine:
(Fire) 4-5 metacarpals - Drains heat from - Chest pain for mouth ulcers, oral herpes, zusanli ST-36
- HORARY w/pinky at rest with SI - Tachycardia canker sores, etc. - Plum pit Qi: li gou LR-
loose fist. - Dysuria - MP: heat in the SI affecting 5
MP: HT - Enuresis the BL, for Dysuria, hematuria,
CHANNEL FIRE - Genital pain urinary incontinence, itchy
CONDITIONS - Groin itching painful genitals, fungal
- Hand pain or spasm of infections, genital herpes,
FOCUS ON little finger eczema, combines well w/ LV2.
shao fu PHYSICAL HT May help generalized itching,
lesser residence - Heat in the palms
ISSUES dermatitis.
- More for physical disorders
MP: SI than for the psychological
AFFECTING BL aspects of HT pathology
(rhythm). Directly affects the
HT organ, for palpitations,
angina, congestive Heart failure,
rheumatic Heart disease,
irregular heartbeat.
** - Jing Well Radial side of pinky - Quiets HT, calms - Chest and rib pain - Jing Well clears heat and superficial Fever: quchi LI-11
HT9 (Wood) nail. spirit - Palpitations obstruction from the opposite 0.1 cun
- Exit Point - Quells HT Fire, - Coma end of the channel, for high Can let blood
opens channels - Apoplectic coma fever, heatstroke, sore throat, to clear heat.
- High fever dry throat, throat obstruction,
- Summer heat and heat in mouth area, eye
- Mouth or tongue ulcers redness and pain, agitation,
shao chong irritability. Also mentioned
- Hysteria
small surging classically for Chest and HT
- Mania
pain, fear and fright.
- Restores consciousness from
collapse, fainting, windstroke
- HT attack emergency point,
use very strong stimulation
(may be useful in addition to
CPR if an extra person is
available.
Shoo Tai Yang Xiao Chang Jing SMALL INTESTINE MERIDIAN
*** - Jing Well .1 cun from ulnar - Unblocks throat - Insufficient lactation - MP: insufficient lactation, perpendicular - Lack of breast milk:
SI1 (Metal) corner at the base - Promotes - Mastitis from insufficiency of Qi and 0.1 cun hegu LI-4, tanzhong
- Entry Point of the 5th nail lactation - Swollen breasts blood or constrained LV Qi. If superficial REN-17
(pinky). - Drains Fire, - Pterygium no result try stronger Can let blood. - Lack of breast milk:
opens collaterals (membrane over the stimulation. The SI separates tonify shao ze, moxa
eye) pure from impure; when tanzhong REN-17
ALL BREAST - Apoplectic coma working properly, fluids are - Flesh covering eyeball:
DISORDERS (loss of consciousness separated efficiently and ganshu BL-18
after a stroke) smoothly discharged through
AREAS of urination. When working less
shao ze ACTION: efficiently, less fluid is extracted
small marsh EYES/BREASTS and more is retained. If SI1 is
tonified, more fluid goes down,
if sedated more goes upward to
become milk.
- MP: breast disorders w/ heat,
inflammation, stagnation, for
mastitis, breast abscess, cysts
- Clears heat from opposite end
of channel, for red eyes and pain,
earache, tinnitus, sore throat,
stiff tongue, inflammation of
mucous membranes, mouth
ulcers. Useful for disorders of
the salivary glands, migraines,
occipital headache.
* - Ying Spring At the ulnar border - Local: numb - Febrile illness perpendicular - Swollen throat: zhaihai
SI2 (Water) of the 5th finger in fingers towards palm KI-6, zhongfen LR-4
the depression 0.3-0.5 cun - Deafness; houxi SI-3
distal to MP: joint oblique distal pianli LI-6
between the muscle 0.2-0.3 - Eye pain: yangxi LI-5,
and the bone er jian LI-2, daling PC-7,
sanjian LI-3, shangxing
DU-23
qian gu
distal valley
**** - Shu Stream On the ulnar border - Releases - Disperses wind - Master Point of GV, affects perpendicular - For stiff neck, cervical
SI3 (Wood of the hand in the Exterior, clears - Benefits the spine both its inner and outer toward strain/sprain, pain of the
Wood) depression heat - Relaxes the soft pathways, for vertex, occiput, sanjian LI-3 back or spine, often
- 8-Vessel proximal to MP: - Awakens spirit, tissue and alleviates posterior neck, spine, low back 0.5-2 cun combined with BL10,
Meeting Point joint between the unblocks yang pain - MP: myofascial meridan (Needle with BL11, BL12, GB20, GB21,
of Du Mai muscle and the - Disperses wind - Low back or spine disorders affecting Taiyang hand in loose Bailao, SI12, and BL60.
- (Confluent bone. - Strengthens Wei pain channels (SI/BL) and GV. fist position.) For whiplash combine
Point) Qi - Neck stiffness and - For pain in the scapula, SI3, BL62 to treat the
- Adjusts sweating pain, especially shoulder, arm, hand, combine w/ spine (GV and Yang
- Expels dampness posterior local channel points (SI9-SI13) Qiao vessels), with
- Benefits spine - Arm, shoulder, to relax and increase circulation TW5, GB41 to treat the
- Drains damp heat scapula pain or to the lateral rotators of the posterolateral
(jaundice) numbness shoulder: supraspinatus, musculature (Yang Wei
- Relaxes foot - Finger spasm infraspinatus, and teres minor and Dai vessels). These
tissue and - Contracture and posterior deltoid. On arm 4 points are a powerful
hou xi alleviates pain numbness and hand, channel moves along balancing and
behind the - Seizures w/BL62 extensor Carpi Ulnaris, head of antispasmodic
ravine BREAST PAIN - Psychosis triceps, and soft tissue of the treatment.
- Hysteria ulnar aspect of wrist and hand.
LOW BACK PAIN - Mania - MP: occipital headache from
(Medial to Lateral) - Jaundice stress, muscles tension, eye
strain, combines well with local
- Night sweats
points such as BL10, GB20 and
BL60.
- IP: breast problems, abscess,
mastitis, swelling. Palpate SI3
area with Q-tip needle most
tender point and. Combines
well with SI1, SI11, ST39 and Ll8.
** - Yuan Source On ulnar border of - Clears heat, - Wrist, elbow - GP: on the channel for perpendicular - Spleen deficiency
SI4 hand with arm in unblocks the GB arthritis shoulder, arm, wrist and hand 0.3-0.5 cun jaundice: zhongwan
karate chop - Relaxes soft - Cholecystitis pain, most effective for pain, REN-12
position in tissue - Jaundice cramping, stiffness of the hand.
depression between
base of 5th MC and
triquetral bone.
wan gu
wrist bone
** - Jing River At the ulnar border - Clears the HT & - Headache perpendicular - Toothache of upper
SI5 (Fire) of the wrist in the calms the spirit (especially occipital) 0.3-0.5 cun jaw: zhengying GB-17
depression between - Extinguishes - Visual dizziness - Toothache of lower
the triquetral bone wind & alleviates - Neck & jaw jaw: yemen TB-2,
and the Styloid pain swelling shangyang LI-1, er jian
process of the ulna. - Clears heat & - Neck pain & LI-2, sidu TB-9
brightens the eyes stiffness
HORARY - Red & swollen eyes
- Tinnitus & deafness
- Toothache
- Febrile illness w/out
sweating
- Fever
- Upper
yang gu back/shoulder pain
yang valley - Wrist & arm pain
- Seizures
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal fistula
*** - Xi` Cleft With the palm - Disperses heat, - Blurry vision - Special point for treating the oblique or flat - Sciatica: dachangshu
SI6 supinated on the brightens eyes - Eye diseases elderly, failing vision, deafness, distal or BL-25
dorsal aspect of - Relaxes soft - Upper back, scapula, tinnitus, neck, shoulder, arm proximal - Degeneration of vision:
wrist in cleft on the tissue (neck) upper limb pain pain/ stiffness 0.5-0.8 cun tianzhu BL-10 or hegu
radial side of the - Stiff neck - For overwork, overstrain, LI-4 & quchai BL-4
Styloid process of - Local wrist pain support fatigue, weakness - Acute shoulder pain:
the ulna level with extremities, inability to lift arm, tianzhu BL-10
the high point. upper limb arthralgia (pain so
severe it feels broken)
- GP: acute myofascial pain and
trauma affecting the Taiyang
channels, for acute low back
sprain, whiplash, cervical strain,
spasm of the paravertebral
muscles. Use strong
stimulation.
yang lao
nursing the
aged
** - Luo point On line connecting - Clears heat, - Pain at elbow or - Luo-connecting point with perpendicular - Vertigo with headache:
SI7 SI 5 and SI 8, 5 cun calms spirit forearm paired HT channel, to calm and 0.5-0.8 cun sanjiaoshu BL-22
proximal to SI 5 in - Anxiety, mania, etc. strengthen the spirit, for - Vertigo: feiyang BL-58
groove between (use w/HT7 source anxiety, depression, stress, - Mania with anxiety: yu
Flexi Carpi Ulnaris point) irritability, restlessness, fear and ji LU-10, hegu LI-4, shao
and the ulna. fright, especially with tightness hai HT-3, quchi LI-11,
of the neck, upper back, upper wangu SI-4
trapezius muscles. Combines
well with HT source point HT7.
zhi zheng
branch to the
correct
* - He`Sea When elbow is Open and allow For painful perpendicular - Illness of shen: hegu
SI8 (Earth) flexed, point is in clear passage thru obstruction syndrome 0.3-0.5 cun LI-4, taichong LR-3,
depression between meridian of head, neck and oblique distal xinshu BL-15
olecranon of ulna Forcefully elbow. or proximal - Neck pain: tianzhu BL-
and medial condyle alleviate pain Head: headache, 0.5-1 cun 10
of Humerus Expel wind vertigo, dizziness, Avoid ulnar
- Calm the spirit tinnitus, swollen nerve.
cheeks.
Local: pain on outer
Xiao hai posterior neck,
small sea shoulder, or arm,
paralysis of arm.
Shen: manic
depression, epilepsy.
- Skin: painful skin,
skin ulcerations.
** - 1 cun superior to - Benefits shoulder - Pain and numbness - Mainly used for posterior perpendicular
SI9 the posterior of the scapula, shoulder pain or stiffness, 1-1.5 cun
Axillary fold (pt. shoulder and arm especially involving teres major,
thumb cun), where - Frozen shoulder one of whose trigger points lays
the crease ends - Diseases of shoulder under SI9; teres major trigger
with arm adducted. and joint points refer to the posterior
shoulder and dorsal forearm.
- Combines well in shoulder
treatments w/SI10, LI16, LI15,
Jian Qian (in a saggital plane
with HT1, between the
clavicular and sternal heads of
jian Zhen the pectoralis major muscle),
true shoulder these points encircle the
shoulder.
** - Meeting of SI In the depression - Relaxes soft - Posterior shoulder - For posterior shoulder pain perpendicular
SI10 & BL with inferior to scapular tissue (local) and scapula pain involving the infraspinatus 0.5-1 cun
Yang Qiao & spine directly - Frozen shoulder tendon and posterior deltoid.
Yang Wei superior to the - Hemiplegia
posterior Axillary - Soreness & lack of
fold (SI9). strength in arm
nao Shu
upper arm
point
*** On scapula in the - Unbinds chest - Unbinds the chest - GP: breast problems, mastitis, perpendicular
SI11 depression 1/3 - Benefits breast, - Benefits the breast insufficient lactation, breast or oblique
distal from mid- promotes lactation and promotes pain. May reflect the breast like 0.5-1 cun
point of inferior lactation a front-mu point area, palpate
border of scapular IP: BREAST - Pain and swelling in entire infrascapular fossa for
angle and inferior PROBLEMS the scapula and tenderness, upper fossa reflects
angle. shoulder upper breast (ST16 area), lower
IP: SHOULDER - Breast problems fossa reflects lower breast (ST18
AND UPPER - Mastitis area), and medial and lateral
BACK PAIN - Insufficient lactation also correspond. Massage or
needle tender areas, combine
tian zong with other breast points such as
celestial SI1, SI3, PC6, PC8, ST16, ST18,
gathering ST36, and CV17.
- IP: shoulder and upper back
pain and stiffness.
- GP: neck pain, releasing the
infraspinatus muscle is very
perhaps by allowing the scapula
to move more freely into
adduction, thereby relaxing
tension on the trapezius,
rhomboids, and levator scapula.
** - Meeting of Center of - Benefits shoulder - Scapula, shoulder, - IP: tension in the trapezius oblique
SI12 SI, LI, TW & suprascapular fossa upper limb pain or and supraspinatus muscles. A medial toward
GB directly above SI 11 numbness supraspinatus trigger point lies spine
(NOT on the - Supraspinatus under this point, deep to the 0.5-1 cun
diagonal) tendinitis upper trapezius, which refers to Avoid the lungs.
the lateral aspect of the shoulder
and elbow.
- Good wind point, used locally
or for wandering bi of the upper
limb (pain that moves around).
bing feng
grasping the
wind
** In depression - Relaxes soft - Upper back and - Helps release the Caution with perpendicular - Pain of shoulder and
SI13 superior to medial tissue scapular pain supraspinatus, levator scapula deep (medial & 0.3-0.5 scapula: tian zong SI-11,
end of scapular - Trapezius muscle and middle trapezius muscles inferior oblique) oblique lateral jianzhen SI-9
spine. SHOULDER & spasm w/neck pain and is excellent for relaxing the needle 0.5-1 cun
SCAPULA neck, shoulders and upper back. (pneumothorax).
Palpate and treat tender points
in this area.
qu yuan
curved wall
** 3 cun lateral to BSP - Warms channels, - Stiff neck - GP: pain, tightness in the Caution with oblique
SI14 T1 dispels cold - Upper back, scapula upper back and for releasing the deep (medial & medial
and shoulder pain, upper trapezius medially; also inferior oblique) 0.5-1 cun
soreness for wandering pain, coldness in needle Avoid lungs.
the upper limb. (pneumothorax).
jian wai Shu

outer shoulder
point
** 2 cun lateral to BSP - Clears upper - Upper back and - LU disorders, for asthma, Caution with oblique
SI15 C7 warmer shoulder pain cough, dyspnea, bronchitis. deep (medial & medial
- Stiff neck Generally used for heat, but inferior oblique) 0.5-1 cun
responds well to moxa in needle Avoid lungs.
deficient cold LU conditions. (pneumothorax).
This point is close to BL12 and
BL13.
jian zhong Shu

central
shoulder point
* - Window of Posterior Border of - Stiff neck perpendicular
SI16 the Sky SCM level with - Sudden loss of voice 0.5-0.8 cun
laryngeal from exterior wind
prominence (on - Tinnitus & deafness
slope) level with LI - Throat swelling &
18. pain
- Goiter
tian chuang - Lumps in neck
celestial - Cervical
window lymphadenitis
* - Window of In depression - Tinnitus perpendicular
SI17 the Sky between the angle - Deafness 0.5-1 cun
of mandible and - Throat pain &
anterior border of swelling
SCM. - Cervical
lymphadenitis
tian rong
- Throat constricted
celestial with difficulty
countenance swallowing (Plum Pit
Qi)
- Swollen lymph
glands
- Goiter
** - Meeting of SI Directly below the - Disperses wind, - Facial paralysis - Used locally for facial No scarring perpendicular - Through needling can
SI18 & Tb outer canthus alleviates pain - Eye twitching disorders from external or Moxa. 0.3-0.5 cun be done to dicang ST-4,
below lower border - Toothache (upper internal wind. for twitching, oblique xiaguan ST-7, yingxiang
of zygoma (under LOCAL WIND jaw) spasm paralysis, pain, trigeminal 0.5-1 cun LI-20, jiache ST-6, etc.
cheek bone). POINT neuralgia, Bells palsy NO Moxa
quan liao
cheek bone
hole
*** - Meeting of With mouth open - Opens ear, - Tinnitus - Any ear problem: tinnitus, perpendicular - TMJ disorders
SI19 SI, TW & GB in depression benefits hearing - Deafness inflammation, hearing loss. This 0.5-1 cun combine with local and
- Exit Point between tragus and - Alleviates pain - External ear canal is the central point of three local (Insert needle distal points, GB3, ST7,
posterior border of inflammation ear points: from superior to with mouth ST6, TW5, TW3, SI3,
Condyloid process ANY EAR - TMJ pain and inferior TW21, SI19, GB2 open.) etc.
ting gong of mandible. PROBLEM inflammation (higher point, higher number) NO Moxa
palace of
- Motor impairment - Important local point for jaw
hearing
IP: JAW ISSUES of mandibular joint problems, TMJ disorders
- GP: toothache with pain
radiating up to the ear.
Zu Tai Yang Pang Guang Jing URINARY BLADDER MERIDIAN
*** - Meeting of 0.1cun medial and - Disperse wind - Eye pain, redness & - MP: eye disorders, used most No vigorous perpendicular Low back pain: zhiyin
BL1 BL, SI & ST superior to the and drains Fire swelling often for wind (internal or manipulation 0.2-0.3 cun UB-67
- Entry Point inner canthus of the (locally) - Acute & chronic external), excess and heat (No Eye illness: fengchi
eye near the medial - Brightens eyes conjunctivitis conditions; for eye pain, redness No Moxa manipulation GB-20, cheng Qi ST-1
border of the orbit. - Astigmatism / and swelling, itching, twitching, of needle) - Photosensitivity:
MP: EYE Pterygium blurred vision, conjunctivitis. No Moxa Xingjian LR-2
DISORDERS - Optic neuritis - GP: eye strain, eye problems
- Night blindness /Color from def, hazy vision related to
Jing ming
blindness Def KD Jing
bright eyes
- Early stage cataracts/
Glaucoma
- Excessive tearing in
windy conditions
** - Meeting of Superior to BL1 in - Disperses wind - Acute conjunctivitis - Local point for twitching No Moxa oblique Headache with eye
BL2 Yin & Yang depression near and clears heat - Facial paralysis eyebrow, sinus congestion or inferior pain: tou wei ST-8
Qiao medial end of the - Twitching of eyelid sinus h/a, allergies, hay fever, red, toward eye - Head wind following
eyebrow. - Sinusitis itchy, Watery eyes. 0.3-0.5 cun intoxication: Yintang
- can be used instead of - Often needled towards BL1 for No Moxa extra, zusanli ST-36
cuan zhu BL1, but is not as strong eye diseases and through to Yuyao
AKA: zan zhu or as versatile as BL1 for supraorbital pain.
bamboo gathering
* 0.5 cun posterior to - Disperses wind - Headache - Used as an adjunct point for Flat - Headache with nasal
BL3 the hairline, and clears heat - Stuffy nose frontal headache, sinusitis and 0.3-0.5 cun congestion: shangxing
directly above BL2, epilepsy No Moxa DU-23, yingxiang LI-20,
level w/GV24. hegu LI-4
mei chong
eyebrow ascension
** 0.5 cun posterior to - Disperse wind, - Eye pain & eye - IP: sinusitis and stuffy nose, Flat - Dimness of vision:
BL4 the hairline, 1.5 cun clears heat disorders similar to but more powerful than 0.5-0.8 cun yanglao SI-6, hegu LI-4
lateral to GV24. - Headache BL3, often used to reinforce GV24. No Moxa
(Lateral/level - Nasal polyps / Stuffy
w/BL3) nose
- Used as a local point
qu chai - Clears Wind-Heat
deviated turn pathogens from eye/head
* 0.5cun posterior to - Clears Wind- - Seizures - GP: Sinus Infection No Moxa (but Flat
BL5 BL4/2cun posterior Heat pathogens - Headaches ok with JAS) 0.5-0.8 cun
AHL, 1.5 cun lateral from eyes and - Rhinitis No Moxa
to AHL/GV23 head - Blurring Vision
wu chu
fifth place
* 1.5cun posterior to - Clears Wind- - Headache - GP: Sinus Infection No Moxa (but Flat
BL6 BL5 Heat pathogens - Stuffy nose ok with JAS) 0.3-0.5 cun
from eyes and No Moxa
head
cheng guang
light guard
**1/2 1.5 cun posterior to - Opens, - Headache, especially at - IP: nose No Moxa (but Flat
BL7 BL6 (4 cun benefits nose the vertex - GP: nasal congestion, sinusitis, ok with JAS) 0.3-0.5 cun
posterior to AHL), - Rhinitis chronic nosebleeds, nasal polyps, No Moxa
1.5 cun lateral to IP: the NOSE, - Loss of sense of smell loss of sense of small, sinus related
AHL SINUSES & eye pain. Combine with LU7, LI4,
NASAL LI20, Yintang and GV23.
tong tian OBSTRUCTION
celestial connection
* 1.5 cun posterior to - Headache - Dizziness - Local point for headache Flat
BL8 BL7, 1.5 cun lateral - Tinnitus 0.3-0.5 cun
to AHL. - Blurring vision No Moxa
(Hint: 0.5 cun

posterior to GV20)
Luo que
connecting
downward
* 1.3 cun lateral to - Headache - Headache - Releases upper back pain Flat - Pain of nape of neck:
BL9 GV17 (directly - Nasal congestion & 0.3-0.5 cun wangu GB-12
above BL10) Obstruction No Moxa
- Opthamyalgia
(Hint: GV20-EOP. - Myopia
Cut , then =
yu Zhen GV17 then go
jade pillow laterally)
***1/2 - Point of 1.3 cun lateral to - Releases - Occipital headache - MP: stiff neck and shoulders, perpendicular Avoid upward or
BL10 Window of GV15 on the lateral exterior, (main point) occipital headache. or oblique medial needling to avoid
Heaven aspect of the disperses wind - Stiff neck / Stiff upper - WOS points sudden spasm, downward puncturing medulla.
trapezius muscle. - Disperses wind back & shoulders epilepsy, dizziness, inability of the 0.5-0.8 cun Inability of legs to hold
cold - Nasal congestion legs to support the body No Moxa up body: Xingjian LR-2
- Heavy, dizzy & painful - Adjunct point to release the - For one-sided stiff
DISPELS head characterized by exterior, especially with stiff neck, neck combine w/SI3
tian zhu INTERNAL & wind aversion to wind and cold. same side, GB39
EXTERNAL - Seizures/Childhood Combine w/ GB20 (better for opposite side. Effective
celestial pillar
WIND convulsions wind) for head and neck tension, for restricted neck
- Hysteria tight upper trapezius muscles. rotation.
MP: STIFF - Acute pharyngitits
NECK & - Eye disorders
SHOULDERS
*** - Hui- 1.5 cun lateral to - Releases - Arthritis - Hui of Bones for any bone or Caution with oblique - Coldness & pain of
BL11 Meeting Point PML, BSP T1 exterior, expels - Numbness of upper joint problem, arthritis, deep needle: toward spine bone marrow: xuanzhing
of Bones wind limbs osteoporosis, sensation of heat in pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun GB-39, fuliu KI-7,
- Meeting of - Benefits bones - Fullness in chest bones, bone degeneration, Avoid lungs. shenmai BL-62, lidui ST-
BL, SI, TW & and joints - Shortness of breath especially for heat, inflammation, 45, shenshu BL-23
GB & Du Mai muscular contraction
- Point of Sea INFLUENCE - Affects LU more than HT; upper
of Blood ON NECK, respiratory infections, wheezing,
da zhu BACK & UPPER cough, colds & flu.
big vertebra RESPIRATORY
1/2
*** - Meeting of 1.5 cun lateral to - Releases - Chest pain - MP: wind, directly affects the Caution with oblique - Prevent exogenous
BL12 BL with Du PML, BSP T2 Exterior, expels - Upper back & stiffness Cou Li, the superficial fascia deep needle: toward spine attack of wind (to
Mai wind - Colds/flu where the Wei Qi moves and pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun prevent catching colds):
- Circulates LU - Asthma where exterior pathogens enter Avoid lungs. dazhui DU-14
Qi, clears heat - GP: most nose the body, - Treat for early stage
problems - Strengthens Wei Qi, moxa w/ colds and flu, headache,
MP: WIND ST36 for prevention of colds and fever/chills, runny nose,
(Bias towards flu. floating pulse. Combine
exterior.) with LI4, TW5, BL12,
and GV14.
feng men UPPER - Allergic rhinitis with
wind gate RESPIRATORY LU7, LI20, LV3, etc.
**** - LU Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Regulates LU - Bronchitis - One of the main back-Shu Caution with oblique - Cough with copious
BL13 PML, BSP T3 Qi - Pleurisy points, most important being deep needle: toward spine phlegm: fenglong ST-40
- Pneumonia those for the 5 solid (yin) organs pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun - Labored breathing:
- Pulmonary TB (BL13: LU, BL 15: HT, BL18: LV, Avoid lungs. dazhui DU-14
- Nightsweats BL20: SP, BL23: KD, plus BL17: - Often combined w/
- Spontaneous sweating TW) LU9 for LU Yin def.
- MP: all LU problems: cough,
asthma, sore throat, wheezing,
dyspnea, nasal congestion,
bronchitis, SOB, rhinitis,
weakness of voice.
fei Shu - The lungs are associated with
lung Shu grief, sadness, low spirit and tone,
for melancholy, insomnia from
depression.
** PC Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Open Chest & - Chest - For HT problems, stress, Caution with oblique - Heart pain: shenmen
BL14 PML, BSP T4 regulates Qi fullness/tightness anxiety, palpitations, plus general deep needle: toward spine HT-7, zulinQi GB-41
- Palpitations chest problems, fullness, pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun - Similar to and
- Cough stagnation, cough. Avoid lungs. combines well with PC6
- Vomiting (caused by - Jueyin Shu also treats LV, to open and relax the
rebellious Qi) especially constrained LV Qi chest
- Chest pain from affecting chest. Treat the right
jue yin Shu accumulated Qi in side or bilaterally.
jue yin Shu diaphragm
- Used for HT problems
*** - HT Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Regulates HT - Palpitations / - MP: all HT, blood and Caution with oblique - Angina pectoris:
BL15 PML, BSP T5 Qi, Blood & Rheumatic HT disease circulatory problems, Shi or Xu deep needle: toward spine neiguan PC-6
Yang - Chest pain/ - MP: all spirit problems: anxiety, pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun - Nervous breakdown:
- Invigorates Tachycardia stress, palpitations, poor memory, Avoid lungs. baihui BL-20, zusanli
Collaterals - Coughing blood tonifies the HT and stabilizes the ST-36, sanyinjiao SP-6
- Intercostal neuralgia shen, combines well w/PC6, HT7,
- Cold extremities CV14, BL14.
HAPPY POINT - Absent-mindedness - MP: insomnia.
- Insomnia/ Nightsweats - IP: palpitations, irregular
- Psychosis/ Hysteria heartbeat, especially from
/Neurasthenia/ emotional causes.
Xin Shu Depression
heart Shu - Spermatorrhea /
Impotence
*** 1.5 cun bilateral to - Regulate heart - Chest: heart pain oblique - Psoriasis: geshu BL-17,
BL16 lower border of - Invigorate (caused by blood stasis), toward spine quchi LI-11, xuehai SP-10
spinous process of blood hiccupping, palpitations. 0.5-0.8 cun
T6 - Regulate Qi in - Abdominal distention, Avoid lungs.
Chest and borborygmus, chills and
abdomen fever, breast abscess,
du Shu itching, psoriasis,
governor Shu alopecia (balding).
**** - Diaphragm 1.5 cun lateral to - Regulates and - Anemia - Classically more for excess, but Caution with oblique - Use with organ Shu
BL17 - Back-Shu PML, BSP T7 harmonizes - Chronic bleeding also very tonifying deep needle: toward spine point for organ which
- Hui Meeting blood and disorders - Blood stasis, esp. in Chest and pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun needs to be tonified or
Point of Blood circulation - Esophageal upper abdomen, with sharp fixed Avoid lungs. drained.
- Expands the constriction stabbing pain - Hives: xue hai SP-10
Chest and - Coughing or spitting - GP: HIV - Depressive phase of
diaphragm blood - For menstrual problems, from manic depression:
- Useful for all skin def. (scanty, light periods) or ganshu BL-18
disorders (bias toward stasis (dark clots, dysmenorrhea) - Work well with BL43
blood heat or Fire - IP: red, itchy skin disorders, esp. and ST36 for fatigue,
poison) with blood heat or Fire poison: blood def. and
- Spasms of diaphragm furuncles, carbuncles, eczema, and exhaustion
(belching, vomiting, psoriasis. - With BL19 4 Flowers
ge Shu hiccupping, etc.) - Diaphragm Shu promotes to nourish blood.
diaphragm Shu proper LU function: relaxes
diaphragm allowing it to move
freely, for asthma, hiccups,
belching, Hiatal hernia
- IP: shallow breathers; dont
breathe deeply, or for SOB, COPD.
- GP: pleurisy, when inhaling is
painful.
**** - LV Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Smoothes - Acute or chronic - MP: LV organ pathology, from Caution with oblique - Contractile tissue
BL18 PML, BSP T9 LV/GB hepatitis Qi stagnation, LV Yang deep needle: toward spine problems: yanglingquan
- Moves - Cholecystitis counterflow Qi problems, LV pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun GB-34
stagnant Qi - Intercostal neuralgia Fire, LV Blood or yin def., damp Avoid lungs. - Liver blood deficiency:
- Jaundice heat or LV wind geshu BL-17
- LV invading ST or SP - MP: hepatitis, jaundice, - For Herpes zoster w/
- Eye disorders (external cirrhosis of LV, abdominal masses related dermatome
eye diseases) from blood stasis points & points for D-H,
- Mental indications - MP: eye problems, pain, itching, SP9, LV5, GB34, etc.
characterized by LV dryness, redness, blurred vision,
pathology visual dizziness, twitching.
- Emotionally LV can manifest
as anger or depression
gan Shu - GP: frustration, irritability, bad
liver Shu temper, stress, mood swings
*** - GB Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Drains damp - Chest & rib pain, - MP: damp heat in LV/GB, for Caution with oblique - Acute gallbladder
BL19 PML, BSP T10 heat from LV/GB soreness, stuffiness hepatitis, Cholecystitis, jaundice, deep needle: toward spine attack: riyue GB-24 (GB
- Jaundice vomiting, flank pain and pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun mu)
- Vomiting (especially distension, bitter taste in mouth. Avoid lungs. - Deficiency-taxation:
dry or bilious) Often combined w/ BL18. moxa the four flowers
- Cholecystitis - Four Flowers with BL17 moxa (geshu & danshu), with
- Gall stones for Qi, blood and yin def. gaohuangshu BL-43 and
- Flank pain - HT/GB Qi def. Patterns from huanmen extra.
- Bitter taste in mouth sudden or prolonged fear or fright, - Gallstones with GB24,
- Headache & chills w/timidity, insomnia, anxiety, often more effective with
Dan Shu - Mental disorders palpitations, mental disorders, electro (treat right side).
gallbladder Shu assoc. w/GB fear of dying (emotional aspect).
**** - SP Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Tonifies SP, - Abdominal distention - MP: all SP problems, from SP Qi Caution with oblique - Abdominal distention:
BL20 PML, BSP T11 drains dampness - Constriction inhibiting or Yang Xu, prolapse from sinking deep needle: toward spine taibai SP-3
- Promotes SP swallowing Qi, interior or exterior dampness, pneumothorax 0.5-0.8 cun - SP/ST deficiency:
function of - Diarrhea (Watery, or inability to hold blood in QihaiREN-6
transformation chronic, w/undigested vessels
and food) - Commonly used for SP Qi def.
transportation - Jaundice w/impairment to the
- Undigested food in transportation & transformation
stool function of SP, for digestive
- Blood in stools insufficiency, fatigue, lack of
- Anorexia appetite, abdominal bloating &
- Prolapse of ST, uterus, distension, undigested food in
vagina, anus stool, chronic loose stools or
- Back & lumbar pain diarrhea, belching
(worse w/cold and - IP: anorexia, combine w/ points
damp) to tonify the Qi and spirit
- Dampness from SP Qi Xu w/
bloating, swelling, heaviness,
pi Shu edema, fatigue, or external damp
spleen Shu environmental factors injuring SP.
*** - ST Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Regulates ST - Diarrhea (Hot or Cold) - MP: all ST problems, from ST Qi Caution with oblique
BL21 PML, BSP T12 Qi, sedates - Difficulty swallowing or Yin Xu, food stagnation, poor deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
rebellious Qi - Epigastric pain and diet or food poisoning, or LV pneumothorax
distension invasion.
- Gastritis - Generally BL20 is more
- ST prolapse/Ulcer tonifying (abdominal distension
- Loss of appetite from def., likes pressure) while
- Vomiting BL21 is more dispersive
- Anorexia (abdominal distension from
- Back pain (local point) excess, worse w/pressure).
- Insomnia - MP: dissolving accumulations
(phlegm nodules) and lumps in
wei Shu
abdomen; combine with Pigen
stomach Shu
(point for lumps, tumors).
** - TW Back- 1.5 cun lateral to - Opens, - Abdominal distension - MP: Water metabolism and Caution with perpendicular
BL22 Shu PML, BSP L1 facilitates the - Diarrhea Water imbalance disorders, deep needle 0.5-1 cun
Waterways - Edema (especially particularly between MB and LB. injuring KD Avoid kidneys.
(especially LW) w/urinary retention) Affects transformation and
- Regulates the - Indigestion movement of fluids and digestate
transforming - Stiffness or pain of between SP/ST/ Intestines, KD/BL
function of Qi spine or low back (local for Ascites, borborygmus,
point) bloating, edema, undigested food
in stool, hard or painful urination,
urinary retention
- Adjunct pt for dig. disorders,
san Jiao Shu indigestion, gastritis, anorexia,
triple burner Shu emaciation, H2O retention
***** - KD Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Tonifies KD - Hematuria - BL23 is where BL channel Caution with perpendicular - Urinary &
BL23 PML, BSP L2 Qi, Yin, Yang - Impotence/frigidity penetrates & connects with the deep needle 0.5-1 cun reproductive: guanYuan
- Irregular menstruation KD, affects KD yang function: injuring KD Avoid kidneys. Source REN-4,
KD PROBLEMS - Nephritis filtration of urine, plus strength sanyinjiao SP-6
- Renal colic and distribution of original Qi in pangguangshu BL-28
UTERUS - Low back pain the body, manifestation of Jing, - Kidney deficiency with
PROBLEMS (especially chronic reproduction low back pain: taixi KI-
worse w/fatigue) - Male sexual problems from 3, wei zhong BL-40,
REGULATES - Constant desire to weakness: sterility, exhaustion baihuanshu BL-30
MENSES sleep following ejaculation, premature - Tonifying KD yang
- Deafness ejaculation, prostatitis, impotence combines w/GV4.
- Tinnitus Spermatorrhea
- Alopecia (def. blood, - Female sexual and reproductive
KD, LV) disorders: cold uterus, frigidity,
- Anemia amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,
infertility, leucorrhea
- Asthma
- Daybreak diarrhea - MP: tonifying KD yang
shen Shu (foundation of Fire & strength in
- Wasting & thirsting
kidney Shu body). Affects brain, sexual
- Edema
function, spine, bone strength/
growth, head, hair, teeth, hearing.
- Most commonly used Back-Shu
point 2o its support of other yin
organ pathologies: KD grasp Qi
for shallow breathing, asthma; KD
Water helps to quell HT Fire; KD
Yin nourishes LV Yin, KD Fire
supports SP yang and helps SP
transform dampness.
- MP: Tonification in chronic def.
patterns, especially for deep
deficiency, exhaustion, weakness,
feebleness, chronic fatigue
- GP: elderly w/waning KD Jing.
- MP: acute/chronic LB pain,
sprains/strains, muscle spasm
- GP: relax Quadratus Lumborum
- GP: disk problems, even at L5-S1
with local points.
- KD opens to ears: chronic ear
diseases, tinnitus, deafness,
chronic ear infections from Xu
* 1.5 cun lateral to - Local point - Low back pain - Considered the Back-Shu of Corresponds
BL24 PML, BSP L3 - Dysmenorrheal CV6 as its location is directly with Qihai
- Irregular menstruation opposite REN-6 on
1.5 Cun Bilateral to abdomen.
Lower Border of Lumbar pain:
Spinous Process of shenshu BL-
L3 23,
zhonglushu
BL-29
Qi hai Shu
sea of Qi Shu
**** - LI Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Strengthens - Low back pain or - MP: low back pain, located at perpendicular
BL25 PML, BSP L4 low back and sprain (sciatica) the lumbar hinge, where pain 0.8-1.2 cun
legs - Constipation (main occurs from bending, lifting, poor
- Regulates point) posture.
ST/Intestines - Abdominal distension - GP: sacroiliac joint pain.
& borborygmus - IP: to reinforce BL23 for low
INTESTINAL back pain, knee pain & weakness
RELATED from KD def.
PROBLEMS - MP: all intestinal problems,
constipation, diarrhea, dysentery.
Use for yang constipation; dry
hard stools. Or yin constipation:
atonic bowel, flaccidity, pasty
stools.
- GP: inflammatory bowel
da chang Shu conditions, enteritis, colitis,
large intestine Shu abdominal pain/distension.
** 1.5 cun lateral to - Regulates - Difficult urination - Unofficial back-Shu point of Caution with Corresponds
BL26 PML, BSP L5 (level Lower Warmer, - Frequent urination CV4 minor point for pregnancy with
with Josen) strengthens yang - Enuresis Tonification and building though guanYuan
- Abdominal distension this use is not emphasized Source REN-
1.5 Cun Bilateral to - Diarrhea - Urinary disorders, cystitis, 4 on
Lower Border of - Wasting & thirsting difficult urination, Dysuria, abdomen.
Spinous Process of anuria, enuria, incontinence. For
L5 diabetes affecting the lower
guan yuan Shu warmer, emaciation, thirst,
LOCAL POINT frequent urination, tonifying but
gate of source Qi
also rids dampness.
Shu
*** - SI Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Clears damp - Hematuria - GP: urinary problems (i.e. Caution with perpendicular
BL27 PML, level with 1ST heat - Enuresis / blood in urine) pregnancy 0.8-1.2 cun
liao (urinary/intestin Incontinence (hot/damp - Assists SI function of separating
al) presence) pure from impure, which is
- Leucorrhea (hot/damp eliminated through the BL and LI.
PROBLEMS of yellow, thick, itchy) Used for damp heat urinary
HOT/DAMP - Spermatorrhea disorders, cystitis, difficult or
NATURE - Low back pain / painful urination, hematuria, dark
Sciatica urine, often w/HT/SI damp heat.
- Wasting & thirsting Also used for intestinal damp heat
conditions such as diarrhea,
dysentery, as well as for
constipation.
- Secondary use for urinary
problems from deficiency,
incontinence, enuria.
Xiao chang Shu
small intestine Shu
*** - BL Back-Shu 1.5 cun lateral to - Unblocks, - Dark, burning, painful - MP: all BL problems used more Caution with perpendicular
BL28 PML, level with 2nd regulates BL urination (damp heat) / for BL damp heat, painful dark pregnancy 0.8-1.2 cun
liao Painful urinary disorder urination, cystitis, but also for
HOT/COLD (i.e. UTIs) cold conditions, moxa for atonic
PROBLEMS - Difficult urination BL, incontinence, frequent
- Diseases of urogenital urination due to cold.
system - Genital damp heat, swelling,
- Genital pain and itching, pain.
swelling - Dampness anywhere in body,
pang guang Shu - Incontinence/Frequent with SP9 to rid dampness thru
urinary bladder urination urination.
Shu - Sciatica/Lumbosacral
pain
*** 1.5 cun bilateral to Benefit lumbar GI: dysentery, hernia, perpendicular
BL29 posterior midline, region Shan disorder, 1-1.5 cun
level with foramen - Dispel cold abdominal distention.
of S3 and stop - Local: stiffness & pain
diarrhea of lumbar, sacral pain.
zhong lu Shu
mid-spine Shu
*** 1.5 cun bilateral Benefit lumbar Sexual function: perpendicular
BL30 to posterior and legs seminal emission, 1-1.5 cun
midline, level with Regulate leucorrhea, irregular
foramen of S4 menstruation menses, hernia.
- Stop - Local: stiffness & pain
leucorrhea and of lumbar spine,
bai huan Shu seminal emission weakness of lower limbs.
white ring Shu
- For all genital, urinary, local lower back and sacrum problems. The upper three (BL31, BL32, BL33) are used more for sciatica, lumbo-sacral pain and pain
radiating down the lower limb; the middle two (BL32, BL33) for urinary and menstrual disorders; and the lower two (BL33, BL34) for genital and intestinal
problems, but there is considerable overlap in function.
Eight Liao - As a group, the Eight Liao are indicated for both stagnation and Xu, and are used to treat a wide variety of disorders, including lumbo-sacral pain,
sciatica, difficult or painful urination, cold in the lower warmer, genital pain and swelling, sexual dysfunction, impotence, frigidity, infertility, leucorrhea,
BL31-BL34 difficult labor, seminal emission, atrophy or pain of the lower limb, diarrhea and constipation. Needle or massage with a st rong stimulation to powerfully
move stagnation, moxa or massage gently for Tonification.
- BL32 is best for dysmenorrhea with sacral pain, vaginal discharges, moving blood stagnation from the uterus. May increase a low sperm count.
IP: point for inducing labor, often treated with Electroacupuncture
ST
*** - Meeting of In/over 1 liao - Strengthen low - Dysmenorrhea - IP: gynecological disorders: No needle perpendicular
BL31 BL & GB back, Tonify KD - Irregular menstruation very moving and tonifying point, Sacral Foramen 0.5-1 cun or
- Regulates - Infertility for dysmenorrheal, irregular with pregnancy slightly
menstruation, - Low back pain (local menstruation, infertility. No Moxa oblique
promotes fertility point) medial
- Invigorates through
blood, alleviates foramen 1.5-2
shang liao pain cun
upper
bone hole
**** - Meeting of In/over 2nd liao - Invigorates - Dysmenorrhea / - Strongest of the four holes, for No needle perpendicular - Infertility: yongquan
BL32 BL & GB blood & regulates Leucorrhea all lumbo-sacral pain, inability Sacral Foramen 0.5-1 cun or KI-1, shang Qiu SP-5
menstruation - Infertility to rotate or bend at the waist, with pregnancy slightly - Pain of lumbar with
- Regulates Qi & - Irregular menstruation sciatica, leg pain or numbness. oblique aversion to cold:
alleviates pain - Lumbosacral pain / - For womens discharges, medial baohuang BL-53,
- Warms lower Sciatica painful periods, clotting, and through chengjin BL-56
warmer - Lower limb pain, removes blood stagnation from foramen 1.5-2 - Rigidity of lumbar
- Stops vaginal atrophy, paralysis the uterus. cun spine with inability to
discharge - IP: inducing labor - IP: inducing labor. Contraindicated turn: zhangmen LR-13
- Raises prolapse - Moving point in pregnancy.
- GP: Tonification can
ci liao strengthen KD Qi. Tonify w/
second needle and moxa for vaginal or
bone hole uterine prolapse, Spermatorrhea
** - Meeting of In/over 3rd liao - Regulates - Irregular menstruation - GP: local trauma or trauma of No needle perpendicular
BL33 BL & GB menstruation & - Leucorrhea the lower limb. Sacral Foramen 0.5-1 cun or
stops vaginal - Lumbosacral pain with pregnancy slightly
discharge - Pain, atrophy, paralysis oblique
- Invigorates of lower limb medial
blood, disperses through
cold & alleviates foramen 1.5-2
zhong liao pain cun
middle
bone hole
*** - Meeting of In/over 4th liao - Tonifies KD & - Painful urinary - Regulates the lower warmer, No needle perpendicular
BL34 BL & GB strengthens low disorder strengthens low back, knees and Sacral Foramen 0.5-1 cun or
back - Difficult urination legs, for discharges, with pregnancy slightly
- Disobstructs & - Blood in stool dysmenorrheal. oblique
regulates excretion - Lumbosacral & coccyx - GP: blood in the stool, medial
pain bleeding hemorrhoids, rectal through
bleeding, anus disorders. foramen 1.5-2
xia liao cun
lower
bone hole
** - Meeting of .5 cun lateral to tip - Tonifies KD, - Low back pain - MP: hemorrhoids, especially perpendicular
BL35 BL & Du Mai of coccyx strengthens low (especially during chronic. 1-1.5 cun
back menstruation) / Pain at
tip of coccyx (can
MP: combine w/SI3 & BL62)
HEMORRHOIDS - Impotence
- Leucorrhea
- Hemorrhoids
Hui yang
meeting of yang
*** - At Midpoint of - Relaxes - Sciatica - For low back pain w/buttock - Sciatica: ciliao BL-32,
BL36 Transverse Gluteal hamstring - Lower limb pain, or leg pain, for sciatica down the zhibian BL-54, wei
Crease, Directly - Strengthens atrophy, paralysis BL meridian. zhong BL-40, kunlun
Superior to Wei buttocks & lower - GP: treating the elderly, BL-60
zhong BL-40, On back especially w/weak legs, - Hemorrhoids: chengjin
Lower Border of difficulty standing or walking. BL-56, wei zhong BL-40,
Gluteus Maximus MP: UPPER yanggu SI-5
HAMSTRING
INJURY (& local
pain)
cheng fu
hold up and support
** 6 cun distal to BL36 - Strengthens - Sciatica (local point) - IP: local for the posterior leg, perpendicular -
BL37 in between back and spine - Lower limb pain, expels wind dampness and 1-2 cun
hamstring muscles - Moves meridian, atrophy, paralysis removes obstruction, increases
on line between alleviates pain circulation to nourish the soft
BL36 and BL40. tissue. For pain, stiffness,
IP: SCIATICA atrophy, painful obstruction,
POINT sciatica radiating down the BL
channel, heaviness in the legs.
For low back pain that inhibits
yin men flexion and extension.
gate of abundance
* On the back of the - Local point - Lower limb weakness - Hamstrings and posterior leg perpendicular - Heat of lower
BL38 knee, 1 cun superior or paralysis and calf problems 1-1.5 cun abdomen and hard
to BL39 in stools: zhong zhu KI-15
depression medial
to biceps femoris
tendon.
fu
xi
superficial cleft
*** - TW He`Sea Near the lateral - Opens, regulates - Cystitis - Lower He-Sea of TW mainly perpendicular - Swelling of Axilla:
BL39 (Lower edge of the Waterways - Low back pain used to clear damp heat from 1-1.5 cun tianchi PC-1
Uniting Point Popliteal crease, in (especially referring to the Lower Warmer, for
of San Jiao) depression medial the abdomen) obstructed, dribbling, cloudy,
to biceps femoris - Fullness in Chest or difficult urination
tendon. abdomen - Has an effect on lymphatic
- Dysuria (painful system, the Triple Warmer may
urination) be closely related to lymphatic
- Edema system, for swollen Axillary
wei yang - Cramping of leg and/or lymph nodes, edema
crooked yang foot long channel
***** - He`Sea At the back of the - Strengthens low - Sciatica - One of four original command Caution with perpendicular - Sciatica: shenshu BL-
BL40 (Water) knee on the back, knees - Lower limb pain, points, for lumbar regions. tibial nerve, 1-1.5 cun 23, huantiao GB-30,
- Lower Popliteal crease in - Clears heat, atrophy or paralysis - MP: acute low back pain, artery, vein Can let blood guanYuan Source Shu
Uniting Point depression midway detoxifies Fire - Gastrocnemius muscle sprains, strains, muscle spasm. to cool the Bl-26
of Bladder between biceps poison spasm - MP: sciatica, especially down Dr. So: No blood or - When reviving from
- Command femoris and - Cools, drains - Contracture of lower BL channel. Also effective for Moxa resolve stasis. concussion, let blood at
Point for semitendinosus. summer heat extremities chronic low back pain. this point.
Lower Back & - Diarrhea & vomiting - MP: clearing and draining
Legs HORARY COOLING in Wind-Heat flu heat, for summer heat, heat
QUALITY (hot - Dr. So: used to treat exhaustion, heatstroke (like
skin diseases) early stage Wind-Heat LU5)
flu - MP: all skin diseases from D-
ACUTE/ H or heat in blood, itching,
wei zhong CHRONIC LOW oozing, red, pustular, inflamed
middle of the bend BACK PAI - Poisonous swellings,
carbuncles, furuncles, abscesses,
CONTROLS combine with LI11, SP10, Jing
LOW BACK N Well points.
* - Meeting of 3 cun lateral to - Local point - Neck pain & stiffness Caution with oblique
BL41 BL & SI PML, level w/BSP (especially w/limited deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
T2 ROM) pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
- Muscle spasm of the
upper back & neck
fu fen
attached point
** - LU Spirit 3 cun lateral to - Circulates LU Qi - Asthma / Bronchitis - Main use for cough, asthma, Caution with oblique
BL42 Point PML, level w/BSP - Pleurisy wheezing. deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
Corporeal T3 - Pulmonary - GP: strengthen the lungs, may pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
Soul tuberculosis affect not only breathing but
- Pulmonary-type subconscious functions such as
indications desire to live, survival.
- Grief, letting go,
po hu moving on
door of corporeal
soul
**** - Cure of 100 3 cun lateral to - Tonifies LU - Asthma - MP: tonifying weakness and Caution with oblique - Needle consecutively
BL43 Diseases PML, level w/BSP deficiency - Bronchitis deficiency, for exhaustion, deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun for 5 days with zusanli
T4 - Regulates LU Qi - Pulmonary TB fatigue, chronic illness, poor pneumothorax Avoid lungs. ST-36 to increase red
- Strengthens, - Coughing blood appetite, debility. Classical blood cell count and
cultivates original - Weakness from favor moxa over needling. hemoglobin.
Qi prolonged illness - MP: LU and UB deficiency, for
- Poor memory all deficient LU problems,
STRENGTHENS - Absent-mindedness whether Qi or yin, wheezing
DEFICIENT - Consumptive deficient from deficiency, chronic asthma,
CONDITIONS conditions KD failing to grasp the Qi
(w/BL23), dyspnea, chronic
DEFICIENT LU cough, pulmonary tuberculosis,
Gao huang Shu ISSUES Hemoptysis.
vital region Shu
** - HT Spirit Pt 3 cun lateral to - Unbinds chest, - Asthma / Bronchitis - Reinforces BL15, for spirit Caution with oblique
BL44 Shen PML, level w/BSP regulate Qi - Chest & abdominal problems, insomnia deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
T5 - Calms shen pain pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
- Local pain
- Spirit issues
shen tang
hall of the spirit
* 3 cun lateral to - Local point - Cough Caution with oblique
BL45 PML, level w/BSP - Asthma deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
T6 pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
yi xi
sound of a sigh
* 3 cun lateral to - Local point - Hiccups - Lateral to BL17: Diaphragm Caution with oblique
BL46 PML, level w/BSP - Belching Back-Shu point deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
T7 - Vomiting pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
- Rebellious Qi
ge guan
diaphragm gate
** - LV Spirit 3 cun lateral to - Smoothes LV, - Chest & rib pain and - Modern ideas include Caution with oblique
BL47 Point Ethereal PML, level w/BSP regulates Qi fullness excessive dreaming, depression, deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
Soul T9 - Vomiting and frustration, and resentment, pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
fears at night especially with yin
deficiency. Said to promote
higher mental functions, ability
to learn, and reasoning. None of
these ideas are supported
classically.
Hun men
gate of the ethereal
soul
* 3 cun lateral to - Level with GB - Gastritis - Can be used to harness the Caution with oblique
BL48 PML, level w/BSP Back-Shu (BL19) - Hepatitis GBs decisiveness: for timidity, deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
T10 - Cholecystitis indecision, hesitation, inability pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
- Jaundice (damp-heat to take action often associated
type) with cold, deficiency or sluggish
GB function
yang gang
yangs main link
** - SP Spirit 3 cun lateral to - Strengthens SP, - Abdominal distension - GP: damp heat, for abdominal Caution with oblique
BL49 Point Intellect PML, level w/BSP harmonize ST - Diarrhea pain and distention, hot deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
T11 - Jaundice diarrhea, SP jaundice, hepatitis, pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
Cholecystitis, wasting and
thirsting disorder with heat
signs.
- May be helpful for obsessive
thinking, mentioned for
improving memory (modern
yi she ideas).
abode of thought
* 3 cun lateral to - Level with ST - Epigastric pain Caution with oblique
BL50 PML, level w/BSP Back-Shu (BL21) - Abdominal pain deep needle: 0.5-0.8 cun
T12 - Fullness & distention pneumothorax Avoid lungs.
- Local point for back
pain
wei cang
stomach storehouse
* 3 cun lateral to - Epigastric pain Caution with oblique
BL51 PML, level w/BSP - Hardness or swelling deep needle: 0.5-1 cun
L1 (especially in the breast pneumothorax Avoid kidneys.
or epigastrium (chronic
Qi, Blood or Phlegm
stagnation type mass)
- Mastitis
huang men
vitals gate
**1/2 - KD Spirit 3 cun lateral to - Tonifies KD, - Low back pain - Tonifying point to strengthen Caution with oblique
BL52 Point House of PML, level w/BSP benefits Jing - Nocturnal emissions KD Jing, yin, yang, reinforces deep needle 0.5-1 cun
Will L2 - Impotence BL23, for Spermatorrhea, injuring KD Avoid kidneys.
- Difficult urination impotence, infertility,
- Painful urination incontinences, dribbling urine,
- Incontinence and genital pain. For urinary
disorders from damp heat or
deficient KD Qi or yang. Said to
affect the adrenal glands.
- GP: edema in LW from excess
or deficiency drains Water from
the tissues and expels through
urination.
- GP: low back pain, especially
zhi shi for spasm in the Quadratus
Lumborum.
will chamber
* 3 cun lateral to - Local point - Low back pain perpendicular - Pain radiating from
BL53 PML, level w/2nd lateral to Bladder - Borborygmus 1-1.5 cun lumbar to buttocks and
liao. Back-Shu (BL28) - Abdominal pain & down leg: zhibian BL-54,
distention huantiao GB-30
- Retention of urine
bao huang
membrane around
bladder
** 3 cun lateral to - Strengthens - Low back & sacral - IP: sciatic, pain in perpendicular Lower back pain: wei
BL54 PML, level 4th liao back, knees pain (GP: pain) Lumbosacral region and 1.5-2 cun zhong BL-40,
- Moves the - Sciatica buttocks, very moving point. slanted dachangshu BL-25
channel - Paralysis of lower limb toward anus Urinary problems:
- Painful or difficult or genitals 2-3 yinlingquan SP-9,

urination cun pangguanshu BL-28
- Genital pain - Anal prolapse: baihui
- Hemorrhoids Du-20, changQiang DU-1
zhi bian
sequential limit
* 2 cun distal/inferior - Local point: pain - Soreness from lower perpendicular - Diminished Qi uterine
BL55 to BL40 on line or spasm in calf back to knee 1-2 cun bleeding: jiaoxin KI-8
connecting BL40- area
BL57 between two
heads of
Gastrocnemius
muscle.
he yang
yang union
* 5 cun distal/inferior - Local point - Calf No Needle perpendicular
BL56 to BL40 on line - Gastrocnemius pain or 1-1.5 cun
between BL40- numbness
BL57 between two - Hemorrhoids
heads of - Low back pain
Gastrocnemius
muscle.
cheng jin
support the sinews
1/2
*** 8 cun distal/inferior - Unblocks LI, - Pain in low back - MP: hemorrhoids, from excess perpendicular Hemorrhoids with
BL57 to BL40 in reduces - Sciatica or deficiency, especially with 1-3 cun bleeding: changQiang
depression below hemorrhoids - Lower limb pain, bleeding. Often best results are DU-1
lower border of two - Regulates Qi, numbness, paralysis obtained with deep insertion Chronic hemorrhoids
bellies of alleviates pain - Hemorrhoids and strong stimulation. er bai extra, changQiang
Gastrocnemius - Constipation - MP: calf cramps, local pain, DU-1
muscle. MP: - Spasm of gastroc. swelling, and relaxes the local - 5 types of
HEMORRHOIDS muscle musculature. GP: leg atrophy, hemorrhoids: BL-57, BL-
can pull Qi down, very useful for 40, BL-58, GB-38, KI-7,
MP: CALF treating the elderly. Use for LR-3, GB-43, REN-6,
CRAMPS cramping anywhere in the body, REN-1, DU-1
combine with KD1.
cheng shan IP: HEEL & - IP: heel/foot pain, paralysis
support the FOOT PAIN and neurological disorders
mountain affecting leg and foot. Palpate
area for tenderness, as there are
many extra-meridian points
around BL57 with motor deficit
indications, atrophy, polio
sequela, etc.
**1/2 - Luo point 7 cun directly - Disperses wind, - Headache - Releases the exterior, refers to perpendicular - Hemorrhoids, similar
BL58 superior to BL60 releases Taiyang - Lower limb pain, BL meridian, for neck stiffness or oblique to BL57 though not as
channels numbness, atrophy and occipital headache due to proximal or strong, can combine the
- Blurry vision exterior wind, Taiyang stage distal two points.
EXCESS ABOVE - Restless Leg Syndrome wind cold 1-1.5 cun
DEFICIENT (palpate BL57/BL58 - IP: chronic low back pain,
BELOW area) especially w/weak legs, KD def
(Luo point connects to KD
meridian), sciatica.
- For excess above w/def below,
e.g. Weak low back w/stiff
fei yang neck or low back pain w/weak
flying leap legs.
* - XI-CLEFT of 3 cun directly - Pain or spasm on - Lumbosacral pain perpendicular - Heaviness of head:
BL59 Yang Qiao Mai superior to BL60. BL channel or - Lateral ankle sprain or oblique tongtian BL-7, yamen
Yang Qiao Mai - Trauma, numbness, proximal or DU-15
- Acute back pain paralysis or atrophy in distal
- Sciatica the leg 1-1.5 cun
(especially
w/limited
movement)
fu yang
yang instep
***1/2 - Jing River In depression - Relaxes soft - Headache - MP: Taiyang headache No needle with perpendicular Pain of lumbar: wei
BL60 (Fire) between medial tissue - Neck & upper back disperses excess in head, for pregnancy 0.5-0.8 cun zhong BL-40, add
malleolus and - Expels stiffness occipital headache, sinus Contraindicated kunlun BL-60 if pain
Achilles tendon pernicious - Nosebleeds headache, frontal sinus pain, eye in pregnancy. radiates up spine
level with the influences in - Blurry vision pain, nosebleed, dizziness, stiff - Pain of lumbar and
prominence of Taiyang channels - Can bring on heavy neck from wind damp. knee: shenmai BL-62,
medial malleolus - Promotes labor menstrual flow if too - MP: chronic low back pain, yanglao SI-6, huantiao
close to cycle very dispersive and moving GB-30, yanglingquan
kun lun PULLS QI DOWN - Sciatica point. This can use for pain GB-34
kunlun mountains - Atrophy of lower limb anywhere on the BL channel.
ASPIRIN POINT - Ankle pain & swelling - To induce labor or promote
/ Lateral ankle sprain discharge of retained placenta.
IP: SCIATICA - Heel pain - For strong local effect -
- Difficult labor Achilles tendonitis, ankle
sprain, etc., or to increase KD
Tonification needle through to
KD3. Obtain proper depth by
placing finger on KD3 to feel tip
of the needle through the skin.
* - Meeting of 1.5 cun - Local point - Bone spurs w/KD4 & transverse
BL61 BL & Yang inferior/distal to local points (burn moxa 0.3-0.5 cun
Qiao BL60 in tender on point)
depression on
calcaneus bone.
(Hint: BL60 to bottom

pu can of foot = 3 cun. So just
servants respect measure )
**** - 8 Vessel 0.5 cun below - Disperses wind - Headache - MP: Yang Qiao starts within oblique Insomnia: zhoahai KI-6
BL62 Confluent inferior border of & Releases - Facial paralysis or the heel and ends its external inferior (tonify zhaohai, drain
Point of Yang lateral malleolus in Exterior speech problems pathway at GB20. Yang Qiao 0.3-0.5 cun shenmai)
Qiao depression - Dizziness moves the yang Qi collected and - Narcolepsy: zhoahai
(Motility) posterior to INTERNAL & - Mania (from wind) stored in the GV. KI-6 (drain zhaohai,
personal tendons. EXTERIOR - Internal wind moving - Qiao means agility, Yin and tonify shenmai)
WIND (strokes, aphasia Yang Qiao govern movement
(JAS: Locate at the especially early stage and balance between medial and
junctions of lines following stoke) lateral musculature of lower
shen mai drawn along lower limb. KD6 and BL62 used to
extended vessel border and the balance tightness or laxity in the
posterior border of lower limb adductors and
the lateral abductors, internal and external
malleolus level rotators, and ankle inverters and
with Chinese evertors. As master point of
location.) Yang Qiao vessel, BL62
influences muscles on the lateral
aspect of lower limb, lower limb
abduction, external rotation and
ankle eversion. When excess,
these structures are stiff and
contracted, when deficient they
are flaccid. Qiao vessels
influence and can be influenced
by posture, injury and surgery
esp. on the lower limb, choice of
footwear and orthotics.
* Xi-Cleft In depression - Local point - Seizures perpendicular
BL63 - Meeting of posterior/inferior to - Low back pain 0.3-0.5 cun
BL & Yang tuberosity of 5th - Pain, numbness,
Wei Mai metatarsal bone. atrophy of lower limb
(Directly below
cuboid)
jin men
golden gate
* - Yuan Source In depression - Local point - Low back pain perpendicular
BL64 anterior/inferior to - Hip, knee or leg pain 0.3-0.5 cun
tuberosity of 5th - Foot cramps
metatarsal bone. - Stiff neck
- Headache
- Seizures
Jing gu
capital bone
* - Shu Stream In depression - Local point - Headache perpendicular
BL65 (Wood) posterior/inferior to - Stiff neck 0.3-0.5 cun
head of 5th MTP. - Low back pain
(Roll backward & - Upper back pain
inferior to bone) - Lower extremity pain
Shu gu
restraining bone
* - Ying Spring In depression - Disperses wind - Headache perpendicular
BL66 (Water) anterior to 5th and clears heat - Stiff neck -oblique
metatarso- - Quiets the HT - Dizziness/vertigo towards sole
phalangeal joint and calms the - Nosebleed 0.2-0.3 cun
spirit - Asthma/wheezing
HORARY - Aphasia
- Bitter taste in the
mouth
zu tong gu - Abdominal pain
foot connecting - Diarrhea
valley - Anxiety
** Jing Well 0.1 cun to lateral - Adjusts fetal - Headache (especially - Has a strong effect on the No needle or superficial Head & tail
BL67 (Metal) proximal corner of position occipital) womb, to adjust breech fetal Moxa with 0.1 cun acupuncture- has strong
- Exit Point little toe. - Brings down - Nasal discharge position use 5-7 small cone pregnancy Can prick to function to clear eyes:
excess from head - Nosebleed moxas twice a day starting after (except to turn bleed. jingming BL-1
- Eye pain the eighth month and only breach baby) - to hasten delivery:
- Redness of inner before the fetus is engaged in zusanli ST-36
TURN BREECH canthus the lower pelvis (other sources
- Nasal obstruction recommend indirect moxa once
a day for 15-20 minutes). Some
practitioners perform this
zhi yin technique with the woman on
reaching yin hands and knees, allowing the
baby to move more easily. Do
on a bed or other soft surface
and place a small towel under
the ankles to lift the toes.
Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing KIDNEY MERIDIAN
*** - Jing Well On sole of foot - Nourishes, - Apoplectic stroke - MP: excess above, brings Contraindicate perpendicular - Epilepsy: laogong PC-8
KD1 (Wood) between 2nd/3rd benefits KD and - Childhood convulsions things down. Lowest point d for pregnancy 0.5-1 cun - Headache and visual
- Entry metatarsals, 1/3rd calms LV - Seizures on the body. For stroke, brings about dizziness; si bai ST-2,
Point distance from - Disperses - Headache at vertex hypertension, coma, yang labor dazhu BL-11
posterior border of agitation, calms - Sore or swollen throat madness, has strong - Menopausal hot
heel to the base of the spirit (worse w/fatigue) grounding and draining effect. flushes: taichong LR-3,
2nd toe. - Nourishes yin, - Heat or burning in soles - MP: Liver yang rising or yinxi HT-6, guanYuan
clears deficient of feet Liver Fire, brings down Source REN-4
(Alternate: medial Fire excess and cools Fire in the
corner of base of baby upper part of the body. For
toenail.) SENDS QI DOWN vertex or temporal headache,
dizziness, visual dizziness,
yong quan INTERNALLY insomnia, tinnitus,
gushing spring GENERATED hypertension, anger.
WIND
BEST USED IN
EXCESS ABOVE
CONDITIONS
*** - Ying In depression - Regulates LW - Diarrhea (damp heat, - Affects KD Fire more than perpendicular - Impotence: mingmen
KD2 Spring distal/inferior to - Cools & deficient KD yang) any other KD point 0.5-1 cun DU-4, shenshu BL-23, qu
(Fire) navicular tuberosity. Regulates KD Yang - Genital itching (damp - MP: bringing down hai REN-6
heat) deficient KD yin Fire, for
DAMP OR EMPTY - Irregular menstruation chronic sore throats,
HEAT (assoc. w/KD pathology) irritability, night sweats,
ran gu GYN problems such as
- Uterine prolapse
blazing valley infertility, menstrual
- Coughing blood
- Pharyngitits disorders, leucorrhea
- Diabetes (especially - GP: treating heat and
w/thirst) itching aspects of yeast
- Wasting & thirsting infections.
- Foot cramps - Inflammation of the spring
- Medial arch pain ligament, medial arch pain.
- Fright, fear of capture, fear
of being caught in some
wrongdoing paranoid
**** Shu In depression - Tonifies KD Qi, - Cystitis - KD deficient asthma, perpendicular - Labored breathing:
KD3 Stream between medial Yin & Yang - Enuresis wheezing with difficulty 0.5-1 cun shenshu BL-23
(Earth) malleolus and - Stabilizes KD Qi - Nephritis inhaling or shallow breathing or thru needle - Throat pain: hegu LI-4
- Yuan Achilles, level - Assists KDs in - Tinnitus into the upper Chest with to kunlun BL- and let blood at taixi KI-
Source w/prominence of grasping Qi - Toothache (especially high, tense shoulders. The 60 3
medial malleolus. w/soft enamel-overall most important KD channel - Impotence & seminal
EFFECT ON deficiency) point for asthma, absorptive emission: guanYuan
tai xi
BOTH YIN & - Asthma (KD not by nature, strengthening the Source REN-4
supreme stream
YANG ASPECTS grasping) KDs ability to grasp the Qi, - Best KD point for the
- Chronic laryngitis and allowing the LU to send ears, use for ear
(worse w/fatigue) Qi down to the KDs. problems from
- Sore throat - GP: low back pain, knee deficiency with local
- Irregular menstruation pain, said to strengthen the (TW21, SI19, GB20) and
- Impotence (KD Yang) bone marrow. For chronic other distal (TW5,
- Spermatorrhea low back pain from KD TW3, SI3) points.
deficiency, needle through - KD3 and BL23 tonify
- Chronic low back or
from BL60 to KD3. KD Yin and Yang
knee pain
- For problems associated
- Constipation
with deficient KD Qi i.e.,
- Insomnia
loose teeth, toothache,
fatigue, fearfulness, tinnitus,
deafness, unhealthy hair, etc.
** - Luo point On anterior border of - Tonifies, benefits - Heel pain - Luo-connecting point perpendicular - Heart vexation with
KD4 Achilles tendon KD channels - Low back pain & connects to the perineum and -oblique vomiting: taixi KI-3
approx. .5 cun - Tonifies KD and stiffness (worse w/fatigue) lumbar region, for chronic directed
posterior to midpoint calms spirit - Considered a mental low back pain from KD anteriorly
of KD3 and KD5. point (when KD spirit is deficiency (not tonifying). 0.3-0.5 cun
Luo: Connects w/BL, down) - GP: heel pain and strain or
travels up inner leg soreness of the Achilles
da zhong w/main channel to tendon, especially the medial
big bell PC then posteriorly aspect.
down to lumbar.
Reinforce low back.
* - Xi-Cleft 1 cun inferior to KD3 - Disperses lower - Amenorrhea - perpendicular - Irregular menstruation:
KD5 warmer congestion - Dysmenorrheal -oblique tianshu ST-25
- Amenorrhea - Uterine prolapse directed away
- Uterine prolapse - Blurred vision from bone
- Stagnation in the 0.3-0.5 cun
lower warmer
shui quan - Urinary retention
Water spring - Promotes blood
circulation
***1/2 - 8 Vessel 1 cun below - Nourishes yin, - Leucorrhea - MP: nourishing Yin and oblique - Dry painful throat:
KD6 Meeting prominence of medial benefits KD - Frequent urination bringing down Fire, affecting directed lieque LU-7
Point of Yin malleolus in groove - Moistens dryness - Genital itching throat, intestines, urogenital superiorly - Constipation: zhigou
Qiao between 2 deltoid - Dry, sore throat regions as well as spirit. 0.3-0.5 cun TB-6
ligaments. (.5 cun MP: - Insomnia - MP: sore throat from Yin xu - Nephritis
below inferior border NOURISHING - Epilepsy (especially at - IP: constipation from KD (inflammation of
Zhao hai of medial malleolus) YIN yin deficiency kidneys): taixi KI-3
night)
shining reflective - IP: calm spirit, insomnia. - Uterine prolapse or
- Seizures (especially at
sea {JAS: Located at the MP: SORE night) - GP: menstrual headache, irregular menses: zhong
intersection of lines THROAT FROM - Constipation (float the premenstrual depression or ji REN-4
drawn across bottom DEFICIENT YIN boat) anxiety. - Combine with HT7 for
of and down the - Asthma (w/LU7 and - With paired vessel (CV), agitation with heat signs
posterior border of CV22) master point LU7 for asthma, - Float the Boat to Sink
the medial malleolus. opens the Chest and the Wood, combine
circulates LU Qi. For general with TW6, SP3, and
yin deficiency, especially LV13.
w/weak pulse in third
position on Left side. LU7
opens the CV and KD6
circulates yin.
*** - Jing River In depression 2 cun - Regulates menses - Urinary dysfunction - MP: Water pathway and perpendicular - to induce sweating-
KD7 (Metal) superior to KD3 on & body fluids - Night sweats Water metabolism disorders, 0.5-1 cun drain fuliu, tonify hegu
anterior border of - Regulates sweat - Spontaneous sweating for edema, sweating, swelling - to stop sweating-
Achilles tendon. - Moistens - Edema in genital region, urinary tonify fuliu, drain hegu
- Abdominal distension disorders, diarrhea - Pain in heel: sanyinjiao
MP: REGULATE - Regulates perspiration - IP: edema, for abdomen, low SP-3
SWEATING limb or wind edema of 4
fu liu limbs
recover flow IP: EDEMA - MP: regulate sweating. to
promote sweating first tonify
MP: WATER LI4 to open the pores, then
PATHWAY & sedate KD7 to cause sweating;
WATER to reduce sweating first
METABOLISM sedate LI4 then tonify KD7.
DISORDERS - GP: high fever with no
sweating, Yangming stage
fevers with dry hot skin. For
night sweats combine with
HT6.
- For KD yang Xu,
incontinence, enuresis,
nocturia, dribbling urine,
urinary disorders.
** - Xi` Cleft of .5 cun anterior to - Benefits KD, - Irregular menstruation - IP: heel problems, Xi-cleft perpendicular
KD8 Yin Qiao Mai KD7, posterior to regulates - Uterine bleeding of Yin Qiao, which has to do 0.5-1 cun
medial crest of tibia. menstruation - Constipation with movement and mobility
of the medial aspect of the
lower limb.
- GP: medial Achilles tendon
injury or ankle sprain.
Jiao Xin - Regulates menstruation, for
reaching upward spotting between periods,
amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal,
irregular menstruation,
especially when die to
stagnation of the KD or Yin
Qiao vessels. Mentioned
classically for uterine
bleeding and uterine prolapse.
** - Xi` Cleft of 5 cun superior to KD3 - Relieves - Seizures - Nourishes the fetus, said to perpendicular - Relieve Chest
KD9 Yin Wei Mai on line between KD3 muscular spasm - Mental disorders increase vitality of the baby 1-1.5 cun oppression and calm
and KD10 found with and calms spirit (especially manic) and resistance to disease, shen: shenmen HT-7
the knee bent. needle (mild stimulation) or
moxa mother in the third and
sixth month of pregnancy.
Also used to promote fertility
and to ease childbirth.
zhu bin
guest house
** - He`Sea At medial end of - Unblocks LW - Difficult urination - WATER on Water perpendicular
KD10 (Water) Popliteal crease - Genital pain & itching meridian, where Qi enters 1-1.5 cun
between COOLING POINT - Impotence deeper flow. For KD and Needle with knee
semimembranosis - Arthritis of the knee urogenital problems, slightly flexed.
and semitendinosis indicated classically for
tendons with the excess, deficiency or
knee bent. dampness of urogenital
system, though excess and
HORARY dampness predominate. For
urethra pain preceding
urination, urgent, difficult
urination, dark urine, genital
yin gu itching, leucorrhea, uterine
yin valley bleeding, impotence.
* - Meeting of 5 cun inferior to - Lateral to CV2, - Difficult urination - Caution with perpendicular
KD 11 Kidney & center of umbilicus, .5 reinforces the point - Genital pain deep needle 0.5-1 cun
Chong Mai cun lateral to AML. - Impotence and full bladder Empty bladder
- Lower abdominal before needling.
distention
- Spermatorrhea
heng gu
pubic bone
* - Meeting of 4 cun inferior to - IP: seminal - Genital pain in males Caution with perpendicular - Seminal emission and
KD12 Kidney & center of umbilicus, .5 emission, genital - Leucorrhea, especially deep needle 0.5-1 cun retraction of penis: rangu
Chong Mai cun lateral to AML. pain and swelling, red (bloody) and white and full bladder Empty bladder KI-2
pain and retraction discharge before needling.
of the penis - Uterine prolapse
- Best used
w/Damp Heat
da he conditions
great luminance
* - Meeting of 3 cun inferior to - Lateral and - Abdominal pain Caution with perpendicular - Irregular menstruation
KD13 Kidney & center of umbilicus, .5 reinforcing point to - Cold deficient type deep needle 0.5-1 cun and infertility: shenshu
Chong Mai cun lateral to AML. CV4 diarrhea and full Empty bladder BL-23, Qihai REN-6,
- Cold deficient - Dysmenorrheal bladder. before needling. sanyinjiao SP-6, shang
type conditions Qiu SP-5
Qi xue
Qi point
* - Meeting of 2 cun inferior to - Diarrhea Caution with perpendicular
KD14 Kidney & center of umbilicus, .5 - Lower abdominal pain deep needle 1-1.5 cun
Chong Mai cun lateral to AML. - Irregular menstruation penetrating Avoid peritoneal
peritoneal cavity.
cavity.
si man
4 fullnesses
* - Meeting of 1 cun inferior to - - Irregular menstruation Caution with perpendicular
KD15 Kidney & center of umbilicus, .5 - Low back pain deep needle 1-1.5 cun
Chong Mai cun lateral to AML. - Abdominal pain penetrating Avoid peritoneal
peritoneal cavity.
cavity.
zhong zhu
central flow
** - Meeting of Level with umbilicus, - Tonifies LV/KD - Abdominal pain & - Cold and dryness affecting Caution with perpendicular
KD16 Kidney & .5 cun lateral to AML. distension low abdomen and intestines, deep needle 1-1.5 cun
Chong Mai - Constipation for constipation w/dry stools, penetrating Avoid peritoneal
- Front-Mu REINFORCES - Adrenal exhaustion cutting abdominal pain, cold peritoneal cavity.
Point of the CV8 shan disorder hernia-like cavity
Adrenal pain, cold in epigastrium, 5-
Cortex FRONT MU of types of painful urinary
ADRENAL disorders.
CORTEX - Reinforces CV8, moxa for
diarrhea, dysentery, adrenal
huang Shu exhaustion, said to be the.
vital point
* - Meeting of 2 cun superior to - Regulates and - Abdominal pain and Caution with perpendicular
KD17 Kidney & umbilicus, .5 cun Moistens distention deep needle 1-1.5 cun
Chong Mai lateral to AML. Intestines. - Stuck food penetrating Avoid peritoneal
- Constipation peritoneal cavity.
- Diarrhea cavity.
shang qu
shang bend
* - Meeting of 3 cun superior to - Vomiting Caution with perpendicular
KD18 Kidney & umbilicus, .5 cun - Abdominal pain deep needle 1-1.5 cun
Chong Mai lateral to AML. - Constipation penetrating Avoid peritoneal
peritoneal cavity.
cavity.
shi guan
stone pass
* - Meeting of 4 cun superior to - Lateral to and - Epigastric pain Caution with perpendicular
KD19 Kidney & umbilicus, .5 cun reinforcing point to - Abdominal pain and deep needle 0.5-1 cun
Chong Mai lateral to AML. CV12. distention penetrating Avoid peritoneal
- Vomiting peritoneal cavity.
cavity.
yin du
yin metropolis
* - Meeting of 5 cun superior to - Abdominal pain and Caution with perpendicular
KD20 Kidney & umbilicus, .5 cun distention deep needle 0.5-1 cun
Chong Mai lateral to AML. - Vomiting (due to penetrating Avoid peritoneal
stagnant food) peritoneal cavity.
- Indigestion cavity.
fu tong gu
abdomen open
valley
* - Meeting of 6 cun superior to - Smoothes LV Qi - Abdominal pain and Caution with perpendicular
KD21 Kidney & umbilicus, .5 cun distention deep needle or oblique
Chong Mai lateral to AML. HARMONIZES - Diarrhea penetrating 0.5-1 cun
LOCAL AREA - Poor digestion peritoneal Avoid peritoneal
- Nausea cavity (left cavity and liver.
SEDATES - Morning sickness side).
REBELLIOUS QI - Vomiting Caution with
deep needle
you men penetrating
dark gate liver (right
side).
* - Exit Point 2 cun lateral to AML - Bronchitis Caution with flat or oblique
KD22 in 5th ICS. - Chest and rib distention deep needle 0.5-0.8 cun
- Asthma penetrating Avoid lungs and
liver. liver.
No deep
perpendicular
needle -
bu Lang
pneumothorax
step up corridor
* 2 cun lateral to AML - Can be used - Bronchitis No deep flat or oblique
KD23 in 4th ICS. when CV17 is too - Intercostal neuralgia perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
tender to needle, - Mastitis (w/CV17) needle - Avoid lungs.
for asthma from - Asthma pneumothorax
emotional causes,
fear, and anxiety.
shen feng
spirit seal
* 2 cun lateral to AML - Cough No deep flat or oblique
KD24 in 3rd ICS. - Wheezing perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
- Chest and rib pain and needle - Avoid lungs.
distention pneumothorax
- Asthma
ling Xu
spirit ruin
* - Considered 2 cun lateral to AML - Bronchitis No deep flat or oblique
KD25 By Some to in 2nd ICS. - Chest pain and perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
Be Exit distention needle - Avoid lungs.
Point - Asthma pneumothorax
shen cang
spirit storehouse
* 2 cun lateral to AML - Asthma, especially with No deep flat or oblique
KD26 in 1ST ICS. phlegm perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
- Bronchitis needle - Avoid lungs.
pneumothorax
yu zhong
cultured center
**1/2 2 cun lateral to AML - Circulates and - Asthma - Chest tightness, cough, No deep flat or oblique - Combines well with
KD27 at the inferior border descends LU Qi - Chest pain chronic asthma w/SOB, opens perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun CV6, KD6, BL17, BL23
of clavicle. - Calms wheezing, - Adrenal exhaustion and relaxes the chest. Palpate needle - Avoid lungs. and BL43.
alleviates cough KD24, KD25, KD26, and pneumothorax
KD27 and treat the most
tender points.
- IP: adrenal exhaustion,
fatigue, low energy, lowered
immune response, for
Shu fu combating the effects of long-
point mansion term stress.
- Neck tension or jaw
problems, especially with
forward head posture and
tight SCM, as the sternal head
of the SCM inserts near this
point. Good point to
massage.
Shoo Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN
** - Meeting of 4th intercostal space - Unbinds chest, - Intercostal neuralgia - Mentioned classically for flat or oblique - Swelling of Axilla:
PC1 PC, GB, LR, 5 cun from midline regulates Qi - Bronchitis fullness in the chest, posteriorly weiyang BL-39
& TW - Opens Qi of - Pneumonia counterflow Qi, headache, 0.3-0.8 cun
- Point of Chest & Clears LU - Axillary swelling/pain Axillary swelling, malarial Avoid lungs.
Window of Heat - Cough fever, arm pain, blurred vision,
Heaven - Wheezing angina
- Entry CHEST & - Breast disorders insufficient
Point BREAST lactation or mastitis.
tian chi DISORDERS OF
heavenly pond EXCESS NATURE
MASSAGE LOCAL
POINT
* 5 cun lateral to AML - Expands chest, - Chest oblique distal
PC2 in 4th ICS regulates Qi - Rib and flank pain and or proximal
- Nourishes HT, distension along
calms spirit meridian
- Invigorates 1-1.5 cun
blood, dissolve
blood stagnation
tian quan
heavenly spring
** - He`Sea On cubital crease in - Clears Ying, - Angina - MP: angina may help increase Avoid the perpendicular - Heart or Chest pain:
PC3 (Water) depression on ulnar invigorates blood - Chest pain circulation to the Heart muscle. brachial 0.5-1 cun neiguan PC-6
side of biceps Brachii - Clears HT, open - Coronary disease - IP: hand tremors, Parkinsons artery, vein Let blood to - Acute gastroenteritis:
tendon with the collateral - Diarrhea with HT3 discharge wei zhong BL-40
elbow bent (next to - Vomiting - Clears Ying stage heat fever, heat.
the main tendon). MP: ANGINA - Elbow and arm pain and skin rashes, irritability, dry Avoid brachial
spasm mouth, heat exhaustion, heat artery.
IP: HAND - Heat exhaustion stroke, diarrhea, bloody stools, Needle with
qu ze TREMORS - Hot skin rashes and measles. elbow slightly
marsh at the bend - Irritability & fullness in bent.
PROTECTS chest
HEART - Those who frighten
easily
COOLS &
INVIGORATES
BLOOD
** - Xi` Cleft 5 cun proximal to - Clears Ying, cools - Angina - Regulates the Qi of the Heart, perpendicular -
PC4 PC7 on line between blood - Palpitations MP: palpitations, angina, Heart 0.5-1 cun
PC7 & PC3. - Expands - Epilepsy pain, Chest pain, may be useful oblique
diaphragm - Carbuncles & Furuncles for tachycardia. proximal
- Regulates HT Qi - Coughing blood - Heat in Blood, especially 1-1.5 cun
- Nosebleeds w/acute symptoms: epistaxis,
MP: - Vomiting blood coughing or vomiting blood,
PALPITATIONS bleeding hemorrhoids, may be
useful for bruising.
xi men - Detoxifies Fire poison, for hot
cleft gate poisonous swellings,
carbuncles, furuncles, GP:
pimples.
- Xi` Cleft point, very moving
point, for mastitis due to
blockage.
*** - Jing River 3 cun proximal to - Expands chest, - Chest pain - Opens the upper chest, perpendicular - Angina & palpitations:
PC5 (Metal) PC7 on line between transforms phlegm, - Palpitations unblocks throat for phlegm in 0.5-1 cun xinshu BL-15, shaofu
- Spook flexor Carpi radialis regulates Qi - Epigastric pain the throat, bronchial passages oblique HT-8
Street Ghost and Palmaris Longus - Harmonizes ST - Vomiting or lungs; for plum pit Qi, a proximal - Malaria: dazhui DU-14
point tendons. - Clear HT Fire - Malaria sensation of something in the 1-1.5 cun
- Calms Spirit - Seizures throat when nothing is in fact
- Psychosis there.
*PHLEGM* - Confusion - Often combined w/ CV22 for
- Hysteria wheezing w/phlegm, mucous
jian shi IP: FOR SPIRIT you can feel and hear
- Disorientation
between envoy PROBLEMS - IP: Spirit problems, especially
- (Use w/ST40 to eliminate
RELATED to w/phlegm i.e., phlegm misting
non-substantial phlegm that
PHLEGM HT orifice, hysteria, insanity,
confuses thinking.) especially w/drooling, yang
MTG. POINT madness w/ crazy speech,
FOR 3 UPPER YIN laughing and crying w/no
CHANNELS reason, often combined
w/ST40. GP: calming a patient
who is agitated.
Shoo Jue Yin Xin Bao Jing PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN
***** - Luo point 2 cun proximal to - Unbinds chest, - Palpitations - MP: Open and relax chest, for Caution with perpendicular - Angina: xinshu BL-15,
PC6 - 8 Vessel PC7 between invigorates - Chest, rib, breast & Chest restriction/tightness, Median 0.5-1 cun jueyinshu BL-14
Meeting Palmaris Longus & channels hypochondrial pain cough w/Chest pain, asthma, Nerve! through - Shock or fainting: ren
Point of Yin Flexor Carpi Radialis - Quiet HT, calms - Asthma angina, palpitations, irregular needle to zhong DU-26, hegu LI-4,
Wei Mai on line between PC7 spirit - Nausea HT beats waiguan TB-5 zusanli ST-36
& PC3. - Harmonize ST - Epigastric pain - MP: Insomnia and spirit oblique - Digestive problems:
{JAS: 2 cun proximal to - Diaphragm spasm problems, for excess or proximal gongsun SP-4, zusanli
wrist crease located on MP: OPEN & - SP & ST disharmony deficiency, for insanity, mania, 1-1.5 cun for ST-36
ulnar side of Palmaris RELAX CHEST - Vomiting nervousness, stress, irritability, diseases of the - Inner ear problems
nei guan Longus tendon.} - Seizures poor memory. chest causing dizziness:
inner gate MP: INSOMNIA - For patients who are upset oblique distal waiguan TB-5
- Insomnia
& SPIRIT emotionally or cant relax for 1-1.5 cun for
- Hysteria
PROBLEMS treatment, treat PC6, SP4 numbness of
- Irritability
w/IPC = Chong Mai. the fingers
- Pain & spasm in elbow
MP: NAUSEA & & arm - MP: Nausea, seasickness,
SEASICKNESS motion sickness, vomiting,
Epigastric pain, morning
sickness, focal distention,
combines well wST36
- Combine with master point of
its paired EV SP4 (Chong) for
many internal yin problems:
abdominal distension, lumps in
abdomen, dysmenorrhea,
nausea, vomiting, abdominal
pain, anxiety, emotionally
based pathology.
- Carpal tunnel (PC7 better)
*** - Shu At wrist joint - Clears HT, calms - Angina - IP: for cooling heat from HT, Caution with perpendicular - Illness of shen
PC7 Stream between Palmaris spirit - Palpitations ST Fire or deficient ST Yin, Median 0.3-0.5 cun (insomnia, agitation):
(Earth) Longus and flexor - Pain in hypochondrium angina, sore throat, mouth Nerve! oblique distal ren zhong DU-26,
- Yuan Carpi radialis (close COOLING POINT - Insomnia (w/irritability ulcers, fever, tongue pain, bad 0.5-1 cun shenmen HT-7, baihui
Source to thumb). due to heat) breath, nausea along carpal DU-20
- Ghost MP: CARPAL - Mental disorders - Sedation point has calming tunnel for this - Heart pain &
Heart TUNNEL - Vomiting action similar to PC6, but more syndrome palpitations: xinshu BL-
da ling - Diseases of wrist joint for heat, yang madness: Moxa is used 15, geshu BL-17, neiguan
big mound laughing, crazy speech, strong for local pain. PC-6
fear, grief, depression - Abdominal pain &
w/anxiety. constipation: waiguan
- GP: insomnia, especially TB-5, zhigou TB-6
w/physical discomfort, stuffy
feeling in chest, racing
thoughts. Combine w/ST36,
KD3, Anmian and moxa on KD1
- MP: for carpal tunnel
*** - Ying On palm between 2nd - Quells HT Fire - Mental disorders (due to - MP: Heat in mouth, mouth or perpendicular - for hysteria: needle
PC8 Spring & 3rd metacarpals excess yang) tongue ulcers, cold sores, 0.3-0.5 cun from laogong thru to
(Fire) where the tip of the MP: HEAT IN - Cardiac pain usually from HT or ST Fire. hegu
- Ghost Den middle finger lands MOUTH - Stomatitis - Cools Ying and Blood Stage - Chest pain: daling PC-
(or Cave) with a loose fist. - Bad breath Heat, fevers with damage to the 7
- Exit Point - Ulcerated oral cavity yin, irritability, red or crimson
- Blood in the stools or tongue. Cools the blood, for
urine vomiting blood, blood in the
stool or urine, nosebleeds.
lao gong
- HT Fire affecting SI
palace of work
- LV Fire affecting HT,
emotional heat and irritability,
those who anger easily, mania-
depression, mood swings
between laughter and sadness,
seizures
** - Jing Well At the center of the - Clears HT - Apoplectic coma - Important emergency point, superficial
PC9 (Wood) tip of the middle - Disperse hear and - High fever for fainting, shock, collapse, 0.1 cun
finger (for opens orifices - Tongue: pain at root, high fever w/hemorrhage, most Let blood to
bloodletting). (PC9 stiffness, speech disorders important JING WELL in clear heat or
is also a Shixuan - MP: STIFF (especially due to stroke) terms of restoring awaken the
point) TONGUE ISSUES - Summer heat consciousness. shen.
{Alternate: .1 cun (especially following
from radial corner stroke)
of nail of middle
finger} IP: FOR
EMERGENCY
zhong chong
central hub
Shoo Shao Yang San Jiao Jing TRIPLE BURNER MERIDIAN
* Jing Well Ulnar side of ring - Disperses wind - Febrile illness - superficial - Lazy tongue with
TW1 (Metal) finger, .1 cun and clears heat - High fever 0.1 cun difficulty speaking:
- Entry posterior to corner of - Release Exterior - Headache (Shao Yang Let blood to yamen DU-15
Point the nail - Clears HT, opens Wind Heat type) clear heat or
orifices - Conjunctivitis awaken shen.
- Revives from - Stroke (stiff tongue)
unconsciousness
guan chong
rushing pass
*1/2 - Ying Between 4th/5th - Deals with - Headache (W-H type) - perpendicular Painful swollen throat:
TW2 Spring fingers. .5 cun thicker fluids - Eye pain, redness and 0.3-0.5 cun yu ji LI-10
(Water) proximal to the moisturizing fluid swelling - Swelling or hemiplegia
margin of the web. in joints - Tinnitus and deafness of hand: guanYuan
(acute) Source REN-4
- Sore throat (acute,
strong, W-H)
ye men
fluid gate
*** - Shu On the dorsum of the - Opens orifices & - Headache - MP: for ear problems of any perpendicular - Deafness & tinnitus:
TW3 Stream hand in the Benefits hearing - Deafness etiology, acute and chronic 0.3-0.5 cun ermen TB-21, tinggong
(Wood) depression just - Tinnitus deafness, tinnitus, oblique SI-19, tinghui GB-2
proximal to 4th/5th MP: EAR ISSUES - Acute ear problems earaches/infections proximal
MP: joints. of ANY KIND - Ear problems associated - Strong channel point, used 0.5-1 cun
w/fever almost as a source point, more
BENEFITS EAR - Generally regulates ear so than TW4
(pain, blocked ear, itching, etc.)
- Upper back pain
- Lateral & posterior
zhong zhu upper limb pain
central island - Pain or stiffness of the
hands & fingers
- Febrile illness
- Fever & chills (though
TW5 is more commonly used
for ShaoYang stage)
** - Yuan On the dorsum of the - Facilitates - Pain & disease of soft - Dorsal wrist problems, slightly - Wasting thirst: yishu
TW4 Source hand level with the communication tissues of wrist, arm & common site of strains, sprains oblique (T8 pancreas Shu point)
wrist joint in the between 3 warmers shoulder and subluxations, palpate for proximal & lian quan REN-23
depression between - Relaxes soft - Thirst & dry mouth tenderness. 0.3-0.5 cun
EDC & EDM. tissue of wrist - deafness - Wasting and Thirsting
disorder, helps regulate Water
IMPORTANT metabolism as well as Fire and
LOCAL POINT Water balance in the Triple
FOR the WRIST Warmer, for dry mouth, thirst.
(Diabetes presentation.)
yang chi
yang pool
**** Luo point 2 cun proximal to - Disperses Wind, - Migraines (temporal - For beginning stage exterior Caution with perpendicular Clear heat: dazhui DU-
TW5 - 8 Vessel TW4 in the Releases Exterior w/GB41) conditions, tonify for wind arm (slightly 14
Meeting depression between - Activates Wei Qi - Tinnitus cold, cold damp conditions; movement oblique Tingling fingers: quchi
Point of Yang radius and ulnar - Deafness sedate for wind heat, fever. LI4 (bent needle) toward ulnar LI-11, houxi SI-3
Wei Mai bones on the radial EARLY STAGE & - Hemiplegia more for wind cold, TW5 more side) or Hearing loss: huizong
side of EDC tendon. SHAOYANG - Hand tremors for wind heat, but both points oblique TB-7
STAGE ILLNESS - Pain in upper limb joints can treat either exterior pattern proximal or - for 1-sided complaints:
(Use LI11 for measuring.) - MP: headache, from exterior distal zulinQi GB-41
- Common cold (bias
GOOD DISTAL wind, migraine, temporal, 0.5-1 cun
toward wind-heat)
JAS: Just proximal to POINT (swollen occipital, vertex, frontal,
- High fever
joint b/t radius & ulna glands, earache, especially with stiffness or pain
etc.) - Hand disorders (pain in in the posterior and lateral
(more distal), along fingers inhibiting grasp)
wai guan
border of radius. aspects of the neck, specifically
outer gate CONTROL POINT the SCM, Splenius Capitis and
FOR the HAND upper Trapezius muscles.
- ShaoYang stage illness, one of
the six stages in which the
illness is half internal, half
external. Symptoms are
alternating fever and chills,
bitter taste, dry mouth, visual
dizziness, Chest & flank pain,
nausea, vomiting, irritability,
wiry pulse. Treat with GB34,
PC5, and LV2.
- Helps build Qi and allows it to
strengthen outer defenses
- GP: chronic illness with
depletion, immune system
weakness.
- Coupled vessel is the Dai Mai,
master point GB41;often used
together for structural
problems, imbalances involving
posterolateral musculature of
the body, whiplash, leg length
imbalance, migraines.
** - Jing River 3 cun proximal to - Clears the Triple - Shoulder & upper back - IP: constipation moves Caution with perpendicular Constipation: zhaohai
TW6 (Fire) TW4 in the Warmer pain & spasm stagnation in the three arm (slightly KI-6
depression between - Intercostal neuralgia warmers, for excess or movement oblique - Chest &
the radius and ulnar ACTS ON JOINTS, - Constipation deficiency, perhaps used more (bent needle) toward ulnar hypochondriac pain:
bones on the radial SINEWS & - Sudden loss of voice for Qi stagnation and heat. side) yanglingquan GB-34
side of EDC tendon. HOARSENESS (due to wind-heat) 0.8-1.2 cun
- Febrile illness
HORARY TREATS FEBRILE
DISEASES
zhi gou
branching ditch
* - Xi` Cleft 3 cun proximal to - Clear SanJiao - Upper limb pain - Caution with arm movement perpendicular Impaired hearing and
TW7 TW4 in the channel - Deafness (bent needle) (slightly deafness: waiguan TB-5
depression between - Benefits hearing oblique - Deafness: yi feng TB-17,
the radius and ulnar toward ulnar xiaguan ST-7
bones on the ulnar side) or
side of EDC tendon oblique
(as wide as the proximal or
finger). distal
0.5-1 cun
Hui zong
meeting to gather
** 4 cun above TW4, - Opens orifices & - Sudden loss of voice - The name suggests this point Caution with perpendicular
TW8 between the radius Benefits throat - Deafness may function as a group Luo arm (slightly
and ulna - Arm pain point for the three arm yang movement oblique
3 UPPER YANG - Shoulder pain channels, but it seems to (bent needle) toward ulnar
MEETING POINT - Pain in forearm function more as a group xi- side) or
inhibiting movement cleft point. for pain or stiffness oblique
of arm, shoulder, upper back, proximal or
- A good distal point! neck, throat, side of the face distal 0.5-1
and head from channel cun
stagnation
san yang Luo
3 yang connection
* - 7 cun proximal to - Local point for - Hoarse voice - perpendicular
TW9 TW4 in the forearm - Sudden loss of voice or oblique
depression between proximal or
radius/ulnar bones on distal 0.5-1
the ulnar side on line cun
between TW4 and
lateral Epicondyle
with arm flat.
si du
4 ditches
** - He`Sea 1 cun superior to - Transforms - Cervical lymphadenitis - Transforms phlegm perpendicular
TW10 (Water) Olecranon in the phlegm - Goiter - IP: lymphatic swellings in the 0.5-1 cun
olecranon fossa close - Diseases of soft tissue of neck often associated with
to the bone with the LYMPHATIC elbow colds and flu, thyroid disorders,
elbow flexed a 90 @ SWELLINGS IN - Pain in shoulder & neck neck tumors, cervical
tea pot position. NECK lymphadenitis, jaw and cheek
swelling.
- Elbow pain, this point lies in
the center of the triceps tendon
and is useful for triceps
tendonitis.
tian Jing
heavenly well
* 1 cun proximal to - Clears heat and - Local point for pain in perpendicular
TW11 TW10 with the drains damp heat. shoulder or arm 0.5-1 cun
elbow flexed at 90
and with arm in tea
pot position.
Qing leng yuan

clear cold abyss
* 4 cun proximal to - Disperses wind - Local point for pain in perpendicular
TW12 TW10 on line and clears heat shoulder or arm or oblique
between TW10 and 0.8-1.2 cun
TW14.
Xiao Luo
dispersing Luo
* - Meeting of On line between - Regulates Qi, - Local point for pain in perpendicular
TW13 TW & Yang TW10 and TW14, 2/3 transforms phlegm shoulder or arm or oblique
Wei Mai distance from TW10 - Benefits shoulder 0.5-1 cun
at the posterior joint
border of the deltoid - Benefits upper
muscle. back and neck
- Expels heat
pathogen
nao Hui
upper arm meeting
** - Meeting of In the depression - Benefits - Shoulder pain - IP: shoulder problems, perpendicular
TW14 TW & Yang posterior and inferior shoulder, relaxes especially involving the lateral toward center
Wei Mai to the lateral soft tissue or posterior musculature with of Axilla
extremity of the restricted extension, abduction (with arm
Acromium. IP: SHOULDER or lateral rotation, bursitis, abducted)
PROBLEMS arthritis. This point is 1-1.5 cun
POSTERIOR EYE of sometimes called the posterior
jian liao SHOULDER eye of the shoulder.
shoulder bone hole
** - Meeting of Midway between - Regulates Qi and - Shoulder pain - GP: supraspinatus tendinitis. oblique
TW15 TW, GB & GB21 and SI13, blood and Moves - Inability to lift shoulder A trigger point in the 0.5-0.8 cun
Yang Wei superior angle of the Channel - Neck pain & stiffness supraspinatus muscle can often Avoid lungs.
Ma scapula - Pain in Supraclavicular be reached from this point.
MP: SHOULDER fossa
PROBLEMS - Scapular pain
tian liao
heavenly bone hole
** - Window of On the posterior - Clears heat & - Eye pain - IP: cervical lymph node perpendicular
TW16 the Sky border of SCM on Benefits the orifices - Neck pain & stiffness swelling, especially posterior to 0.5-1 cun
line between SI 17 - Blurry vision the SCM muscle which often
and BL10. IP: CERVICAL - Vertigo signals viral infection (bacterial
LYMPH NODE infection tends to affect the
SWELLING - For eye problems, chain anterior to the SCM).
tian you - use w/TW23 - Mentioned classically for
celestial window confused and disordered dream.
This point lies near Anmian and
is useful for insomnia.
** - Meeting of Behind the ear lobe - Disperses wind - Tinnitus - IP: wind problems affecting OK to needle perpendicular
TW17 TW & GB between the ramus of - Sharpens hearing - Deafness the face, effective for peripheral deeply to 0.8-1.2 cun
mandible and - Parotitis facial paralysis, Bells palsy. &
mastoid process. IP: WIND - Toothache Insert to a depth of 1 cun manipulate
AFFECTING - TMJ pain towards the tip of the nose.
FACE - Trismus - IP: ear problems, tinnitus,
yi feng - Facial paralysis deafness, acute earache due to
TMJ - Eye pain wind cold, dizziness, inner ear
barrier from wind
disorders, promotes drainage in
MOST acute and chronic ear
IMPORTANT infections.
LOCAL POINT
FOR EAR
IP: EAR
PROBLEMS
* Posterior to the ear in - Deafness flat

TW18 the depression 1/3 the - Tinnitus 0.3-0.5 cun
distance following - Childhood convulsions Can let blood.
the rim of the ear
between TW17 and
TW20 straight
back on the head.
Qi mai
spasm vessel
* Posterior to ear in the - Local point for - Tinnitus - No bloodletting flat
TW19 depression 2/3 the migraine h/a, eye, - Deafness 0.3-0.5 cun
distance following ear problem - Earache Can let blood.
the rim of the ear - Mentioned for - Childhood convulsions
between TW17 and inability to think
TW20 straight clearly, KD def
back on the head. asthma
lu xi
skulls rest
* - Meeting of On the side of the - Disperses wind, - Eye redness and swelling flat Ear problems: yi feng
TW20 TW, SI & head directly level clears heat (e.g. Conjunctivitis) 0.3-0.5 cun TB-17, ermen TB-21,
GB with the apex of the - Disperses heat - Tinnitus fengchi GB-20
ear. from channels - Dr. So: Tinnitus use Eye problems:
- Benefits ears, all TW points around the jingming BL-1
eyes, lips ear Mumps: daying ST-5
- Drunkenness &
hangover TW20 with
LU10
Jiao sun
horn grandchild
** In the depression - Opens & Benefits - Tinnitus - MP: ear problems, from No Moxa perpendicular - Open mouth when
TW21 anterior and superior Ear - Deafness excess or deficiency, for with ear 0.5-1 cun needling.
to the supratragic - Otitis media tinnitus, deafness, Otitis media. discharge Moxa OK - Earache. Often
notch located with MP: FOR EAR - Upper jaw toothache unless there is combined with SI19,
the mouth open. PROBLEMS (Due to - Stiffness of the lips pus discharge. GB2, TW17, and TW3.
excess or deficiency) - For TMJ problems,
upper jaw toothache,
combine with ST6 &
er men
ST7.
ear gate
* - Approximately .5 cun - Disperses wind, - Tinnitus - Avoid the artery use Heaviness & - oblique or flat
TW22 superior to the root of moves meridian - Trismus (lockjaw, or pressing finger. pain of head, - 0.3-0.5 cun
the ear in the - Clears heat, spasm of jaw) tinnitus, - Avoid artery.
depression on the reduces swelling swelling of
posterior border or jaw, clenched
the hairline of the jaw, lockjaw,
temple. swelling &
pain of end of
nose,
er he liao deviation of
ear harmony bone mouth.
hole
** In the depression on - Disperses wind, - Headache (locally) - Eye pain, redness, swelling, No Moxa flat
TW23 the supraorbital Clears heat - Eye redness twitching, drooping eyelid 0.5-1 cun
margin at the lateral - Drains Fire, - Eye twitching NO Moxa
end of the eyebrow. Brightens eyes - Blurry vision (w/heat)
- Eye diseases
si zhu kong
silken bamboo
hollow
Zu Shao Yang Dan Jing GALLBLADDER MERIDIAN
** - Meeting of In depression on - Disperses wind - Headache - Located just lateral to the No Scarring oblique or flat - Let blood for redness
GB1 GB, SI & lateral side of orbital heat - Facial paralysis orbit of the eye, near the Moxa in a posterior & pain of eye.
TW margin, 0.5 cun - Calms LV, - Eye pain, redness junction of the frontal, direction
- Entry lateral to outer extinguishes - Blurry vision sphenoid and Zygomatic 0.3-0.5 cun
Point canthus. internal LV Wind - Excessive lacrimation bones, hence an important NO Moxa
- Brightens eyes, - Trigeminal neuralgia area for cranial movement.
clears brain - Inflammation of cornea Local point for wind heat,
- Reduces - Near & far-sightedness pain, throbbing,
swelling, alleviates - Decreased vision due to inflammation, disorders of the
tong zi liao pain inflammation outer canthus, frontal and
pupil bone hole temporal headache, eye
disorders, and trigeminal
neuralgia. May be useful for
optic nerve atrophy, may
relax smooth muscle spasm of
the arteries of the eyes
*** - Meeting of Level with intertragic - Opens the Ear - Tinnitus - One of 3 points (from flat
GB2 GB, BL, SI & notch in depression - Deafness superior to inferior TW21, 0.5-0.8 cun
TW posterior to CONSIDERED - Otitis media SI19, GB2) between the Moxa, shave
Condyloid process GATHERING - Toothache tragus and the condylar head, no
found with mouth PLACE FOR the - Facial pain or paralysis process of the mandible. The direct moxa.
open. CHANNEL - TMJ disorders GB channel penetrates the ear
ENERGY of the - Dislocation of jaw here, MP: ear problems,
EAR - Motor impairment of deafness, tinnitus, Otitis
mandibular joint media, and inner ear
BEST SUITED disorders. Often a needle is
FOR EXCESS threaded from top to bottom
CONDITIONS through these 3 points, or
they are alternated.
ting Hui PRIMARILY AN - Mentioned for deficient GB
union of hearing EAR POINT problems such as timidity.
* In hollow above - Disperses wind - Upperjaw toothache - Local: perpendicular

GB3 superior border of - Clears heat - Tinnitus - Headache, 0.5-1 cun
Zygomatic arch - Opens orifices - Deafness - Jaw pain Needle with
directly above ST7. - Sharpens hearing - Facial paralysis mouth open, no
- Clears LV/GB - Otitis media strong
Heat manipulation.
shang guan
upper gate
* - Meeting of 1/4th the distance - Disperses wind - Seizures - Local: perpendicular
GB4 GB, TW & between ST8 & GB7. - Clears heat - Childhood convulsions - Migraine headache (left 0.5-0.8 cun
ST - Calms side, localized) Avoid deep
convulsions - Tinnitus needling, can
- Alleviates pain - Toothache cause deafness.
han yan
forehead fullness
* - Meeting of the distance - Disperses wind - Migraine headache - Thread to GB8 flat
GB5 GB, TW & between ST8 & GB7. - Clears heat 0.5-0.8 cun
ST - Reduces swelling Moxa, shave
- Alleviates pain head, no
direct moxa.
xuan lu
suspended skull
* - Meeting of the distance - Releases the - Migraine headaches flat
GB6 GB, TW, ST between ST8 & GB7. exterior - Tinnitus 0.5-0.8 cun
& LI - Clears heat Moxa, shave
- Reduces swelling head, no
- Alleviates pain direct moxa.
xuan li
suspended tuft
* - Meeting of 1 fingerbreadth - Clears heat - Migraine headaches flat
GB7 GB, TW, ST anterior to TW20 - Reduces swelling - Temporalis muscle 0.5-0.8 cun
& LI (apex of ear). - Extinguishes spasm Moxa, shave
internal wind - Jaw & facial swelling head, no
- Alleviates spasm - Trismus direct moxa.
- Pain in the temporal
qu bin region
twisted bun
* - Meeting of In depression, 1 cun - Disperses wind - - IP: migraine headache. flat
GB8 GB & BL directly above apex of - Moves meridians Helps calm the nausea, 0.5-0.8 cun
ear (above TW20). - Calms vomiting and visual Moxa, shave
convulsions disturbances assoc. head, no
- Alleviates W/migraines (harmonize the direct moxa.
twitching ST), ShaoYang. Like ST8
- Sobering up someone who
is drunk, for light-
shuai gu headedness, dizziness,
valley of the vertigo, vomiting
assembly - GB headache Hangover
* - Meeting of In depression, 0.5 cun - Disperses wind - Headache - Dr So uses this point for flat - Lateral headache: tou
GB9 GB & BL posterior to GB8. - Clears heat - Seizures fright & anxiety has a 0.5-0.8 cun wei ST-8
- Reduces swelling - Sedates mind calming effect on the mind Moxa, shave
- Alleviates pain head, no
- Calms spirit direct moxa.
- Quiets HT
tian chong
celestial hub
* - Meeting of Posterior to the ear, - Disperses wind - Headache flat
GB10 GB & BL 1/3rd the distance - Alleviates pain - Tinnitus 0.5-0.8 cun
from GB9 to GB12 - Smooth LV - Deafness Moxa, shave
along a curved line - Benefits GB head, no
drawn from GB9 to direct moxa.
GB12, running within
the hairline and
fu bai
approximately
floating white
parallel to the rim of
the ear.
* - Meeting of Posterior to the ear, - Calms LV - Headache with stiff neck flat
GB11 GB & BL 2/3rd the distance - Extinguishes - Neck pain 0.5-0.8 cun
from GB9 to GB12 internal wind - Earache Moxa, shave
along a curved line - Opens orifices - Tinnitus head, no
drawn from GB9 to - Sharpens hearing - Deafness direct moxa.
GB12, running within - Clears GB Heat - Bronchitis
the hairline and - Benefits throat
tou Qiao yin approximately
head yin orifice parallel to the rim of
the ear.
** - Meeting of In a depression just - Clears brain & - Headache - Occipital headache, flat
GB12 GB & BL posterior & inferior Opens orifices - Toothache especially related to muscle 0.5-0.8 cun
to mastoid process. - Insomnia tension in neck constricting Moxa, shave
the occipital nerve, tight head, no
SCM, mastoid pain. direct moxa.
wan gu
completion bone
** - Meeting of 0.5 cun posterior to - Relaxes Muscle - Headache - Wind problems affecting flat
GB13 GB & Yang anterior hairline, 2/3 Spasm & - Seizures the head, neck and face, for 0.5-0.8 cun
Wei Mai distance between Extinguishes - Vertigo headache, stiff neck, and Moxa, shave
GV24 & ST8. Internal Wind facial paralysis. head, no
direct moxa.
Ben shen
origin of the spirit
*** - Meeting of In depression, 1 cun - Clears heat, - Headache (especially - Eye problems, eyestrain, flat
GB14 GB, TW, ST, superior to middle of Disperses wind local/channel related) excessive tearing, twitching, 0.3-0.5 cun
LI & Yang eyebrow directly - Extinguishes - Eye disorders (especially redness, swelling, itching,
Wei Mai above the pupil with internal wind related to wind heat) disorders of the upper eyelid
pupil looking straight - Supraorbital neuralgia - Cosmetic acupuncture
ahead. PARTICULARLY point for forehead wrinkles.
- Facial paralysis
RELATED to EYE - Vertigo (due to wind)
& LOCAL
- Ptosis
CHANNEL PAIN
- Itching eyelids
yang bai - Eyelid tic or tearing
whites of the eyes - lacrimation
* - Meeting of 0.5 cun posterior to - Clears heat, - Headache - Nasal obstruction, rhinitis, flat
GB15 GB & Yang anterior hairline disperses wind - Vertigo chronic sinusitis, w/ GV23, 0.3-0.5 cun
Wei Mai directly above GB14 - Clears brain, - Excessive tearing BL7. Stuffy nose w/aversion Moxa, shave
level with GV24. brightens eyes - Nasal obstruction to cold with local and exterior head, no
- Opens, unblocks releasing points, opens nose direct moxa.
nose - Stroke, seizure, excessive
tearing especially when
caused by wind
tou lin Qi
head governor of
tears
* - Meeting of 1.5 cun posterior to - Clears brain, - Eye pain, redness & - Local point for headache flat
GB16 GB & Yang GB15 on line brightens eyes swelling (i.e. 0.3-0.5 cun
Wei Mai connecting GB15 and - Moves meridian, Conjunctivitis) Moxa, shave
GB20. extinguishes - Nasal obstruction head, no
internal wind - Vertigo direct moxa.
mu chuang
eye window
* - Meeting of 1.5 cun posterior to - Disperses wind - Headache flat
GB17 GB & Yang GB16 on line - Clears heat - Migraines 0.3-0.5 cun
Wei Mai connecting GB15 and - Clears GB Heat - Stiff neck Moxa, shave
GB20. - Vertigo head, no
direct moxa.
zheng yang
rectify intent
* - Meeting of 1.5 cun posterior to - Clears heat, - Eye pain - Local point for headache flat
GB18 GB & Yang GB17 on line disperses wind - Nasal obstruction 0.5-0.8 cun
Wei Mai connecting GB15 and - Circulates LU Qi, - Epistaxis Moxa, shave
GB20. opens nose - Vertigo head, no
- Drains GB Heat direct moxa.
cheng ling
spirit support
* - Meeting of Directly above GB20 - Disperses wind, - Eye pain - Local point for headache flat
GB19 GB & Yang level with GV17. drains Fire - Tinnitus 0.3-0.5 cun
Wei Mai - Clears brain, - Neck pain and stiffness Moxa, shave
opens orifices - Seizures head, no
- Quiets spirit, - Vertigo direct moxa.
calms convulsions
nao kong
brain hollow
**** - Meeting of Below occiput, - Disperses wind, - Headaches (especially - MP: wind, for occipital No Deep oblique or - Relaxes entire spine,
GB20 GB, TW, approximately Releases Exterior channel related) headache, stiff neck, needling perpendicular can benefit function of
Yang Qiao & midway between - Soothes LV, - Migraines (especially fever/chills from exterior (caution 0.8-1.2 cun back Shu points.
Yang Wei GV16, GB12 in hollow pacifies yang channel related) wind; for dizziness, vertigo, w/spinal cord) (needle - Eye problems: needle
between trapezius & - Adjusts & muscle spasm, stiffness, towards tip of 0.8-1.2 cun towards
- Vertigo (due to deficient QI,
SCM. Harmonizes numbness, paralysis, tremors, nose or opposite eye.
feng chi Blood or Excess)
channels of head twitching from internal wind towards feng - Throat pain, loss of
wind pool - Eye diseases fu DU-16)
manifesting locally in head, voice: needle 2-2.5 cun
- Eye pain, redness,
INTERNAL & posterior neck, face or towards hyoid bone
swelling anywhere in the body. Wind
EXTERNAL
- Tinnitus, deafness is said to enter the body and
WIND
- Rhinitis, sinusitis accumulate here and at BL12.
EXCESS & - Stiff neck IP: loss of speech and motor
DEFICIENT - Seizures control following stroke.
CONDITIONS - Hemiplegia - MP: all head, brain, eyes,
- Insomnia ear, nose, jaw, mouth, tongue,
DIRECT EFFECT - Colds (wind heat/wind cold) throat problems, opens
ON EYES, EARS & - Febrile illness orifices in the head.
NOSE - Hypertension - MP: neck problems, pain,
weakness, stiffness, lumps,
MP: WIND swelling. Use with BL10,
Bailao, BL11, BL12, GB21 to
MP: HEAD JAW, release tight muscles, massage
ETC. (Opens orifices with GV16 for headache, neck
to head) pain, stress, mental fatigue.
- MP: hypertension from
MP: NECK excess or deficiency, but
PROBLEMS especially with hyperactivity
of LV Yang, or when any of
the following symptoms are
present: headache, dizziness,
vertigo, feeling of heaviness in
the head, blurred vision, eye
symptoms, numbness in the
limbs, irritability, insomnia.
*** - Meeting of Midway between - Expels Phlegm & - Hemiplegia (due to stroke) - Transforms phlegm Avoid perpendicular - Classics say: Dont
GB21 GB & Yang GV14 & tip of Opens Orifices - Motor impairment of obstruction and Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun needle too often, can
Wei Mai Acromium at crest of - Promotes arm (not limited to stroke) accumulations, for neck insertion: Avoid lungs. shorten life. Treats
trapezius mm. Delivery & Labor - Mastitis lumps, scrofula, swollen pneumothorax Contraindicated deficiency, prevents
- Difficult labor (stimulates lymph, tumors. in pregnancy. damage to Zhen Qi.
STRONG - Breast and Chest disorders, NO needle
labor)
jian Jing DESCENDING acute mastitis, breast abscess, during
- Shoulder pain
shoulder well FUNCTION insufficient lactation, asthma, pregnancy,
- Pain in back of shoulder
dyspnea, stroke related unless for
- Stiff neck induction.
difficulty breathing. Often
- Neck lumps and
helpful for hiccups.
swellings
- Strong descending action
- Pain and rigidity in back
for cough dyspnea, rebellious
of neck
QI. This also pertains to the
uterus, where GB21 has a
strong descending and
regulating effect. For difficult
labor, retained placenta,
uterine fibroids or cysts.
* On Mid Axillary line, - Regulates Qi, - Chest & rib pain - No Moxa, oblique or flat
GB22 3 cun below apex of unbinds chest - Chest fullness 0.5-0.8 cun
Axilla in 5th ICS. - Reduces - Pain & numbness of Avoid Avoid lungs.
swelling, upper limb perpendicular
transforms phlegm - Axillary lymphadenitis insertion:
pneumothorax
yuan ye
armpit abyss
* - Meeting of Below Axilla, 1 cun - Smoothes LV, - Asthma - Local Avoid oblique or flat
GB23 GB & BL anterior to GB22 in harmonizes ST - Wheezing - Great Compendium: Front Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
5th ICS. - Calms wheezing, - Pleurisy Mu of GB insertion: Avoid lungs.
sedates rebel QI - Intercostal neuralgia pneumothorax
zhe jin
sinew seat
** - Front-Mu 4 cun lateral to AML - Smoothes LV & - Jaundice - IP: LV/GB disorders, Avoid oblique or flat
GB24 Point of in 7th ICS. GB - Vomiting (esp. associated especially with heat and Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
Gallbladder - Clears Heat & w/GB pain-LV invading ST) stagnation, for Cholecystitis, insertion: Avoid lungs.
- Meeting of Transforms - Sour belching gallstones, hepatitis, jaundice. pneumothorax
GB, SP & FRONT MU: GB Dampness - Acid regurgitation - Addresses the emotional
Yang Wei - Regulates - Hiccups aspect for GB deficiency, for
function of LV/ ST - Acute Cholecystitis indecisiveness, timidity, as
ri yue - Invigorates GB - Hypochondrial pain well as sighing, melancholy.
sun & moon - Gallstones (w/GB34)
** - Front-Mu Anterior/Inferior to - Benefits the KD - Nephritis - Local point for low back Caution with perpendicular
GB25 Point of tip of 12th rib. - Expels Urinary - Pain in area that follows pain, especially with spasm in thin patients 0.5-1 cun
Kidneys Tract Stones urethra the Quadratus Lumborum (peritoneal
muscle. For those with cavity)
backache from standing too
much or for those who have
difficulty standing.
Jing men - May assist the passage of
capital city gate stones in the ureter.
*** - Meeting of Below LV13, level - Clears Heat & - Irregular menstruation - IP: local point on the Dai Caution with perpendicular
GB26 GB & Dai with umbilicus. Dampness - Leucorrhea Mai, which binds together all thin patients 1-1.5 cun
Mai - Regulates the Dai - Profuse blood the leg meridians and (peritoneal
STARTING POINT Vessel w/leucorrhea particularly affects the GB cavity)
of DAI MAI - Amenorrhea and KD channels, Chong, CV
BEST POINT FOR - Hernia and GV.
HOT-DAMP - Low back & hip: pain - MP: leucorrhea, any color,
DISCHARGE - Abdominal pain along excess or deficient, hot or
course of Dai Mai cold.
MAJOR DAMP- - MP: GYN disorders,
HEAT GYN irregular menstruation,
dai mai POINT OFTEN dysmenorrhea, uterine or
USED W/SP9 vaginal prolapse,
belt (girdling)
endometriosis, pelvic
vessel
MP: inflammatory disease,
LEUKORRHEA premenstrual bloating,
infertility.
MP: GYN
DISORDERS (bias
to damp heat)
* - Meeting of In depression - Benefits KD and - Hernia pain - Womens discharges of all perpendicular
GB27 GB & Dai anterior (medial) to strengthens low - Abdominal pain types, especially with blood 1-1.5 cun
Mai ASIS, approximately back - Shan disorders (cold cutting
level with CV4. - Smoothes LV, pain of abdomen, pain in
regulates retraction of testicles)
menstruation especially men, hernia,
wu Shu - Stops vaginal Orchitis, testicle pain,
5th pivot discharge undescended testicles
** - Meeting of 0.5 cun anterior & - Binds and - Leucorrhea - perpendicular
GB28 GB & Dai inferior to GB27. regulates the Dai - Prolapsed uterus (in inferior
Mai vessel (Helps to - Lower abdominal pain direction)
maintain the uterine - Intestinal hernia pain 0.8-1.5 cun
position)
POINT LIES
wei dao OVER the BROAD
linking path UTERINE
LIGAMENT
*** - Meeting of At midpoint of line - Moves Meridian - Low back, hip: & leg - MP: hip: pain, especially perpendicular
GB29 GB & Yang between ASIS and & Alleviates pain pain with pain and spasm of the 1-1.5 cun
Qiao Mai prominence of greater - Relaxes Soft - Paralysis or atrophy of gluteus medius muscle,
trochanter. Tissue & Benefits leg palpate for tender point(s).
Hip For sciatica, pain, paralysis or
numbness of the lower limb.
MP: DISEASES of Intersecting point with the
ju
HIP: JOINT & Yang Qiao vessel that has to
liao
SURROUNDING do with movement of the legs.
squatting bone hole
SOFT TISSUES
**** - Meeting of 1/3 distance from - Benefits HIP: & - Low back, hip: & leg - MP: sciatica, pain, perpendicular - Sciatica: zhibian BL-
GB30 GB & BL prominence of greater Lower limb pain numbness or atrophy of the (toward 54, yinmen BL-37 cheng
trochanter and sacral - Sciatica low back, hip, buttock and genitals) shan BL-57
hiatus (DU2). DISEASES of HIP: - Lower limb pain, lower limb. 2-4 cun - Often combined with
JOINT & numbness, atrophy, edema GB29, GB31, GB34,
SURROUNDING - Hemiplegia GB41, BL23, BL25, BL32,
SOFT TISSUES BL40 and BL60 for pain
radiating down the
lateral aspect of the leg.
huan tiao Palpate for tenderness.
circle and dance
*** 7 cun superior to - Disperses Wind - Low back, buttock & - IP: pain in the lateral and perpendicular
GB31 Popliteal crease, on and Damp from the thigh pain posterior thigh, sciatica, 1-2 cun
lateral aspect of knee Channels - Pain, atrophy & weakness, numbness or
directly below the - Disperses Wind paralysis of lower limb atrophy of lower limb.
prominence of the Damp & Heat Skin - Sciatic pain - IP: red itchy wind damp
greater trochanter. Conditions - Leg Qi (edema, numbness, skin disorders anywhere on
pain, weakness) the body, Urticaria,
IP: LATERAL & - Skin problems (lower dermatitis, carbuncles, herpes
POSTERIOR body; wind-heat) zoster, generalized itching
THIGH PAIN & and numbness.
- Shingles
WEAKNESS
IP: SKIN
PROBLEMS
feng shi CHARACTERIZE
wind city D BY WIND-
DAMP & HEAT
* 2 cun inferior to GB31 - Disperses wind, - Lower limb pain - Local: perpendicular
GB32 on lateral aspect of transforms - Numbness & atrophy - Thigh & knee soreness & 1-2 cun
thigh. dampness - Sciatica pain pain
- Disperses cold
from the channel
- Relaxes soft
tissue
zhong du
middle ditch
* In depression above - Disperses wind - Inability to flex or - Local: No Direct perpendicular -
GB33 lateral Epicondyle of and cold extend knee - Diseases of the knee and Scarring Moxa 0.8-1 cun
femur between femur - Expels wind - Leg Qi surrounding soft tissue
and biceps femoris dampness from
tendon. channels
- Relaxes soft
tissue, alleviates
pain
xi yang guan - Benefits knee
knee yang joint
***** - He-Sea In depression - Relaxes & - Hepatitis - MP: sciatica, relaxes the perpendicular - Hypochondrial pain:
GB34 (Earth) approximately 1 cun Strengthens the - Cholecystitis lateral musculature of the low 1-1.5 cun neiguan PC-6
- Hui- anterior & inferior to Tendons & Soft - Jaundice back, hip: and lower limb - Knee pain: dubi ST-35,
Meeting of head of fibula. Tissue - Vomiting - Any LV disharmony: LV zusanli ST-36 ,
the Sinews - Opens & - Intercostal neuralgia blood deficiency with blood yinlingquan SP-9
(Jin) Invigorates - Fullness of Chest & ribs failing to nourish the tendons;
- Lower Channels & - Knee pain & swelling LV wind with numbness of
Uniting Collaterals - Numbness or paralysis of the limbs; LV yang rising with
Point of GB lower limb headache, dizziness, tinnitus.
- Distal point for - He-Sea has a direct effect
MP: MUSCULO- gallstones on the organ, which usually
SKELETAL manifests as GB damp heat.
ISSUES - For gallstones, Cholecystitis
combine with ear points such
GP FROZEN as LV, GB, Duodenum,
yang ling quan SHOULDER Diaphragm, Adrenal, and
yang side of round Sympathetic. Another
hill SCIATIC PAIN combination: LV, GB,
Shenmen, Sympathetic, SP,
REGULATES ST, Subcortex.
RELATIONSHIP: - MP: ShaoYang syndrome
BETWEEN ST/SP with alternating fever and
& LV/GB chills, rib pain, bitter taste,
visual dizziness, vomiting.
- Good distal point for any
lateral or temporal headache,
or for swelling in the face or
head.
* - Xi` Cleft of 7 cun superior to - Quiets HT and - Chest & rib pain & - Crossing point of all yang perpendicular
GB35 Yang Wei prominence of lateral calms spirit distention channels (GB, ST, BL, Yang 1-1.5 cun
Mai malleolus on - Pain & paralysis of the Wei Mai)
posterior border of lower limb
fibula.
yang Jiao
yang intersection
** - Xi` Cleft 7 cun superior to - Smoothes LV & - Chest and rib fullness - Xi` Cleft point, very moving perpendicular
GB36 lateral malleolus on benefits GB and distention meridian point, for Chest and 0.5-0.8 cun
anterior border of - Neck pain and stiffness flank pain and distension,
fibula. daytime epilepsy, lateral
headaches, stiff neck, calf
spasms.
wai Qiu
outer calf hill
*** - Luo point 5 cun superior to - Clears the Eyes - Eye redness, pain & - MP: all eye problems, perpendicular - Eye disorders: taichong
GB37 prominence of lateral itching especially LV related. For eye 1-1.5 cun LR3 (Yuan Source /Luo
malleolus on anterior MAIN DISTAL - Night blindness redness, pain and itching, combination)
border of fibula. POINT FOR - Eye problems (due to heat) blurry vision, night blindness,
VISION (especially - Blurry vision (i.e. optic nerve atrophy, early
LV-related eye conjunctivitis) stage cataracts.
problems) - Calf pain, spasm or - Mentioned classically for
atrophy excess sexual desire, frequent
- Knee pain masturbation or excessive
- Muscular atrophy secretion by women during
guang ming intercourse. LV5, the Luo
bright light point of the LV is mentioned
for constant erection.
** - Jing River 4 cun superior to - Smoothes LV and - Hemiplegia - Strong channel point, for perpendicular - Swollen armpit: Qiuxu
GB38 (Fire) prominence of lateral regulates Qi - Lower limb pain, pain, heat or stagnation along 1-1.5 cun GB-40
malleolus on anterior atrophy, paralysis GB channel: lateral ankle,
border of fibula. - Chest & rib pain knee, thigh, chest, ribs, outer
- Cervical or Axillary canthus.
lymphadenitis - Sedation point, said to have
- Migraine headache calming effect on people who
(considered an influential are nervous or uptight.
migraine point)
yang fu
yang assistance
*** - Meeting 3 cun superior to - Extinguishes - Hemiplegia - Meeting point of the perpendicular - For crick in neck use
GB39 Point of prominence of lateral Internal LV Wind - Neck pain & stiffness Marrow, for excess or 1-1.5 cun draining technique and
Marrow malleolus between - Pain, spasm, atrophy of deficiency conditions needle toward neck, stir
posterior border of FOCUS ON BONE, leg affecting the bone, marrow, needle and suction at
fibula and peroneus LIGAMENTS, - Tinnitus bones, ligaments, tendons and sight of pain on neck.
Longus and Brevis TENDONS & muscles. For pain, spasm,
tendons. MUSCLES wind dampness, numbness,
weakness, atrophy, flaccidity.
IP: HEMIPLEGIA - IP: hemiplegia, weakness or
atrophy of the lower limb.
MP: STIFF NECK Considered a group Luo
xuan zhong (esp. due to wind), point of the three leg yang
AKA: jue gu NECK channels (ST, GB, and BL);
suspended bell ARTHRITIS sciatica, knee pain, calf
(severed bone) spasms
PROMOTES - MP: stiff neck, headaches
HEALING of from stiff neck, neck arthritis,
FRACTURES strains, sprains, whiplash
** - Yuan In depression - Spreads LV Qi & - Stiff neck - As is generally the case with perpendicular
GB40 Source anterior/inferior to Benefits GB - Chest & rib pain and yang channel source points, 0.5-0.8 cun
lateral malleolus. distention GB40 has more channel than
IP: LOCAL - Sciatica organ indications.
ANKLE ISSUES - Atrophy of lower limb
- Ankle pain, sprain,
DISEASES of swelling
ANKLE & - Axillary lymphadenitis
SURROUNDING - Vomiting
SOFT TISSUE - Acid regurgitation
Qiu Xu - Malaria fevers
hill ruin - Indecisiveness
**** - Shu Between 4th/5th - Smoothes LV & - Headache (especially one- - Master Point of Dai Mai perpendicular - To stop lactation:
GB41 Stream metatarsal bones, in Benefits GB sided) which binds together all the 0.3-0.5 cun combine with guang
(Wood) the depression - Regulates Dai - Vertigo (due to wind leg meridians at the waist and Ming GB-37. After
- Meeting proximal to the Mai especially internal) particularly affects the GB, BL needling, apply moxa for
Point of Dai metatarsal heads, on - Drains LV & GB and KD channels and the 10 minutes to both
- Conjunctivitis (w/GB1,
Mai the lateral side of Chong, CV and DU vessels. points.
GB20, especially if worse at
- Exit Point Extensor MP: MIGRAINE - MP: lateral and migraine
Digitorum Longus outer canthus)
& LATERAL headache, as well as occipital
tendon. - Edema or swelling of the and vertex headache. For
HEADACHES
leg & foot excess and stagnation sedate
- Irregular menstruation the opposite side.
MASTER POINT:
DAI Mai (w/GB26)
- Rib pain
HORARY - Local: pain on top of foot
MP: MASTITIS &

OTHER BREAST
ISSUES
zu lin Qi
foot overlooking
tears
* Between 4th/5th - Disperses wind, - Pain & swelling of the - Local: similar to BL43 & perpendicular
GB42 metatarsal bones, in clears heat dorsum of the foot BL44 0.3-0.5 cun
the depression - Smoothes LV, NO Moxa.
proximal to the drains GB
metatarsal heads, on - Brightens eyes,
the medial side of sharpens hearing
extensor Digitorum - Transforms
Longus tendon. dampness, reduces
swelling
di wu Hui
Earth 5-fold
convergence
** - Ying Between 4th/5th MTP, - Calms LV & - Headache, migraines - Distal point has strong perpendicular
GB43 Spring 0.5 cun proximal to Extinguishes - Dizziness effect on the opposite end of 0.3-0.5 cun
(Water) margin of the web. Internal Wind - Tinnitus, deafness the channel.
Bafeng Point! - Clears Heat & - Febrile illness - For flank pain, intercostal
Opens the Orifices neuralgia, amenorrhea from
stagnation, mastitis, breast
BEST DISTAL abscesses
POINT FOR EAR - Also for lateral headache,
(Due to excess or cheek swelling, tinnitus,
xia xi hearing disorders, eye
deficiency)
pinched ravine problems.
** - Jing Well 0.1 cun inferior/lateral - Smoothes LV & - Headache (especially - MP: insomnia due to superficial
GB44 (Metal) to corner of nail of GB Fire migraines) excessive dreaming, dream 0.1-0.2 cun
the 4th toe. - Eye pain and redness disturbed sleep, nightmares Can let blood.
BRINGS ENERGY - Tinnitus, deafness (ascendant LV Fire
DOWN FROM - Conjunctivitis disturbing the HT).
HEAD - Violent nightmares
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Febrile illness
zu Qiao yin
foot yin portal
Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing LIVER MERIDIAN
*** - Jing Well 0.1 cun from lateral - Stops bleeding - Hematuria (due to Damp- - Five types of painful urinary superficial - Moxa good for
LV1 (Wood) anterior corner of big Associate w/HEAT Heat) disorder, blocked urination, 0.1 cun enhancing Shu xie
- Entry toe nail (Internal not Febrile - Hernia pain cystitis, hematuria, gonorrhea. Let blood to function of liver.
Point disease) - Enuresis Also can be tonified (moxa) for clear heat.
Discrepancy: May be - Constipation enuresis, urinary incontinence
located midway PAINFUL - Prolapsed Uterus (due to especially with Damp Heat
between lateral nail URINARY Damp-Heat)
point and IP: joint of DISORDER
da dun large toe or in center. (Related to Damp-
large mound Heat)
HORARY
*** - Ying In a depression - Drains LV Fire - Dizziness - FIRE and sedation point, MP: perpendicular
LV2 Spring between 1st/2nd toes, - Moves and - Vertigo draining LV Fire, for LV Fire 0.5-0.8
(Fire) 0.5 cun proximal to spreads Stagnant - Eye redness & swelling headache (more severe than LV oblique
the margin of the Qi & Stagnant - Headache (especially at Yang headache with more heat toward heel
web. Bafeng Point. Blood Vertex) signs: red face, red tongue, 0.5-1 cun
- Hot skin conditions bloodshot eyes, fast, wiry
(Blood-Heat or Damp-Heat) pulse), irritability, explosive
anger, easy to anger, dizziness,
- Acute childhood
vertigo, yang madness, hysteria,
Xing jian convulsions
seizures, epilepsy. For LV Fire
moving between - Seizures
insomnia, restless, hyperactive
- Cloudy urine or urethral
person who wakes up at 2AM.
discharge
- Hypertension from LV Fire
- Hernia pain
and associated headache.
- Distention of lower
- Hot skin conditions from
abdomen
blood heat or damp heat,
- Retention of urine abscesses, boils, carbuncles,
(Damp-Heat) genital herpes, for nosebleeds
from heat in the blood
***** - Shu In depression distal - Regulates and - Headache - Most important LV channel perpendicular - to strongly move Qi,
LV3 Stream to junction to 1st/2nd smoothes the - Vertigo point, source point can balance, 0.5-0.8 regulate Qi, open
(Earth) metatarsals. LV/GB - Pain at the vertex tonify or disperse. For any LV toward KI-1 emotional blockages: 4-
- Yuan - Sedates excess - Hepatitis disharmony, stagnant or 0.5-1.5 cun gates, taichong LR-3 and
Source JAS: May be located more LV Yang - Irregular menstruation constrained LV Qi, LV Yin def, hegu LI-4
proximal to junction of - Nourishes LV Yin - Amenorrhea hyperactivity of LV Yang, LV
1ST /2nd metacarpals. - Powerfully moves - Dysmenorrheal Fire, internal LV Wind, LV/GB
LV Qi - PMS damp heat.
- Insomnia - MP: headache from LV Yang
MP: LV TYPE - Mastitis (secondary to Qi rising or constrained LV Qi,
tai chong HEADACHE MP: migraines, headache with
& Blood stasis)
supreme surge eye pain, dizziness, move Qi
- Childhood convulsions
MP: LV and blood and bring down
- Wind related spasms excess.
MENSTRUAL
- Bells Palsy
ISSUES - MP: menstrual disorders from
- Epilepsy deficiency, stagnation or
VERY - Constipation constrained LV Qi, for
GROUNDING - Retention of urine amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,
POINT - Depression uterine bleeding, PMS with
- Low back pain irritability, breast swelling and
tenderness.
- The Four Gates LI4 & LV3
bilaterally, circulate Qi and
blood throughout the body and
meridian system, increase
circulation to the limbs, relax
hypertonic muscles, relieve
mental cloudiness, and
eliminate wind in the head and
face. Use for general pain
anywhere on the body, arthritis,
numbness or muscle spasms.
** - Jing River Anterior to - Clears heat and - Genital pain - Medial knee and medial ankle perpendicular
LV4 (Metal) prominence of medial stagnation from the - Nocturnal emissions pain, dropped foot, to improve or oblique
malleolus in LV channel - Cold hernia pain leg circulation, for difficulty medial or
depression just - Retention of urine walking due to weak ankle lateral
medial to anterior - Ankle pain & swelling dorsiflexion. 0.3-0.5
tibialis tendon, found (local point)
with foot in 90
angle.
zhong feng
mound center
** - Luo point 5 cun superior to - Regulates - Irregular menstruation - IP: genital area damp heat, flat
LV5 prominence of medial Menstruation, & - Vaginal discharge (Hot- foul smelling, yellow, green, 0.6- 0.8 cun
malleolus, posterior Moves Genital Damp) purulent discharges, genital
to medial crest of Stagnation - Sexual hyperfunction herpes, gonorrhea, itching,
tibia. - Clears Heat & (priapism) fungal infections.
Drains Dampness - Genital herpes - Excess sexual energy,
Discrepancy: May be in the LW - Genital itching constant erection, and for
located on the medial - Retention of urine moodiness, depression,
aspect of the tibia GENITAL irritability from sexual
- Weakness, atrophy of
bone. ITCHING frustration.
leg
li gou IP: GENITAL

wormWood DAMP-HEAT
canal
* - Xi` Cleft In depression, 7 cun - Smoothes LV, - Hypochondrial pain - Acute hepatitis, point will flat
LV6 superior to regulates Qi - Uterine bleeding often be tender on palpation 0.5-0.8 cun
prominence of medial - Invigorates - Hernia pain - Xi-cleft for acute channel
malleolus posterior to blood, alleviates - Retained placenta pain or stuckness. Pain from
medial crest of tibia. pain - Abdominal pain blow to genitals
(May be located on - Acute medial knee pain
the medial aspect of
the tibia bone.)
zhong du
central metropolis
Zu Jue Yin Gan Jing LIVER MERIDIAN
* 1 cun posterior to - Disperses cold - Knee pain - Disperses cold and expels perpendicular
LV7 SP9. and expels wind - Pain weakness or wind dampness from the 0.8-1.2 cun
dampness from atrophy of the lower limb channels.
channels
xi guan
knee joint
*** - He`Sea Just superior to - Clears & Cools - Uterine prolapse (due to - Drains damp heat in the perpendicular
LV8 (Water) medial end of Damp-Heat Damp-Heat) genital region, for genital 1-1.5 cun
Popliteal Crease, (primarily in relation - Vaginitis herpes, cystitis, difficult
anterior to Semi to BL & Reproductive - Urinary retention urination, genital pain and
Membranosus & organs) - Genital itching & itching, prostatitis, similar to
Tendinosus tendons. - Regulates LV swelling LV5 but more nourishing, cools
(Many alternate Blood - Painful penis heat by tonifying yin.
locations, so feel for - Benefits BL - Knee pain & swelling - MP: nodules, cysts, swellings,
Qi in clinic) accumulations, especially in the
uterus, ovaries, breast.
MP: NODULES, - Medial knee pain, especially
qu quan semimembranosis tendinitis
CYSTS,
spring at the bend
SWELLINGS
(Especially in Uterus,
Ovaries & Breasts)
MP: DAMP-HEAT
IN LW &
GENITALS IN
GENERAL
* Superior to the - Smooth LV and - Lumbo-Sacral pain - Palpate from 9-11, release perpendicular
LV9 Medial Epicondyle of regulates radiating to the groin tenderness/release uterus 0.5-1 cun
the femur, 4 cun menstruation - (Lower) Abdominal pain burn 3 direct moxas for female
superior to LV8. - Benefits KD and infertility
strengthens low - Local
back
- Clears damp heat
from LW
yin bao
yin wrapping
* 3 cun inferior to ST30 - Smoothes LV, - Lower abdominal pain - Palpate from 9-11, release perpendicular
LV10 on anterior border of strengthens SP - Retention of urine tenderness/release uterus 1-2 cun
Adductis Longus - Clears damp heat burn 3 direct moxas for female
muscle. from LW infertility
- Relaxes soft - Local
tissue (thigh
adductors)
zu wu li - Unblocks and
foot 5 miles regulates the
urethra
* 2 cun inferior to ST30 - Regulates LV - Lower abdominal pain - Palpate from 9-11, release perpendicular
LV11 on anterior border of Blood - Medial thigh pain tenderness/release uterus or oblique
Adductor Longus - Benefits uterus burn 3 direct moxas for female 0.5-1 cun
muscle (below groin - Regulates infertility
line.) menstruation and - Local
alleviates pain
- Relaxes soft
yin lian tissue (thigh
yin corner adductors)
* 1 cun inferior and 2.5 - Smoothes LV, - Hernia pain - Local, not used often Avoid medial
LV12 cun lateral to CV2. regulates Qi - Penile or external - omitted from a lot of classics Femoral Vein, slightly
- Alleviates pain genitalia pain avoid oblique
- Dispels needling or 0.5-0.8 cun
deficiency cold avoid moxa Avoid femoral
(some texts). artery.
ji mai
urgent pulse
*** - Meeting Anterior/Inferior to - Smoothes LV & - Abdominal pain & - Harmonizes LV and SP, for Caution with flat or oblique
LV13 Point of tip of 11th rib. Strengthens SP distention abdominal distension and pain, deep needling medial or
Zang - Assists SP in its - Borborygmus borborygmus, poor appetite, in patients lateral
- Front Mu Ability to - Hepatitis undigested food in stool, with an 0.5-1 cun
of Spleen Transform & - Enlargement of LV & SP constipation, diarrhea, enlarged liver Avoid liver or
- Meeting of Transport Food - Diarrhea (due to LV alternating constipation and or spleen. spleen.
LV & GB invading SP worse w/stress), diarrhea, IBS often
MOST OFTEN due to Cold in MW Watery, accompanied by anger,
USED IN frustration or worry.
w/undigested food)
DEFICIENT - SP deficiency, loose stools,
zhang men CONDITIONS undigested food with bloating,
completion gate gas; for poor absorption,
anorexia, weight loss especially
in children who suffer from
malabsorption; for fatigue and
malnourishment from poor diet
or chronic disease, anemia; for
wasting and thirsting disorder.
**** - Front-Mu 4 cun lateral to - Promotes LV - Chest & rib pain & - Emotional LV Symptoms: Danger of oblique
LV14 of LV anterior midline in Function of distention anger, frustration, irritability, Pneumothora medial or
- Meeting of the 6th ICS. Spreading Qi - Hiccups depression, stored emotions x with deep, lateral
LV, SP & Yin - Released Bound - Pleurisy may be released while treating perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
Wei Up or Constrained - Hepatitis this point. needle in thin Avoid liver or
- Exit Point Emotions - Cholecystitis patients. spleen.
- Acid regurgitation Avoid lungs.
MP: - Depression (Bi-Polar
Qi men INTERCOSTAL condition)
cycle gate NEURALGIA
EMOTIONAL LV
SYMPTOMS
Du Mai GOVERNING VESSEL
*** - Luo point Midway - Calms Spasm & - Hemorrhoids - MP: hemorrhoids from excess Oblique - Avoid perpendicular
GV1 - Meeting of Du, between the Alleviates Pain - Prolapsed Anus or deficiency, anal prolapse, 0.8-1 cun needling, can injure rectum.
Ren, GB & KI tip of the - Moves Stool & - Impotence anal fissure.
- Entry Point coccyx and Reduces - Seizures (e.g. such as - IP: genitourinary disorders,
the anus Hemorrhoids epilepsy) for the five types of painful
- Regulates CV & - Low Back Pain (GP: urinary disorder, urinary
GV coccyx pain) retention, sexual exhaustion,
impotence, seminal emission.
- Mentioned for pain or a
chang qiang cramping sensation of the
long strong penis.
- Developmental problems,
failure of the fontanelle to close
in children.
- Mental cloudiness, heavy
feeling in the head from
deficiency, brain fog, vision
problems with squinting. Also
indicated for seizure, mania.
- MP: disorders of the coccyx.
** On the PML - Warms the - Seizures: supports GV1 - Warming point, for cold in Obliquely
GV2 in the hiatus Lower Warmer - Hemorrhoids: supports the lower warmer, amenorrhea upward
of the sacrum - Strengthens the GV1 or uterine bleeding from 0.5-1 cun
Low Back & Knees - Low Back Pain Warming deficiency, weakness or atrophy
point for cold in lower of the lower limbs, seminal
warmer: Supports GV4 emission, impotence, and
diarrhea.
yao Shu
lumbar Shu
*** - LUMBAR On PML BSP - Strengthens Low - Lumbosacral pain - Warming point for cold or Obliquely
GV3 HINGE L4 Back & Knees - Knee pain cold damp in the lower warmer. upward
- Fortifies the Jing - Lower limb weakness, - Name is lumbar gate or 0.5-1 cun
Palace atrophy, paralysis lumbar hinge, at this point the
- Impotence low back bends in flexion, treat
MP FOR LOW for pain when bending forward
BACK AND KNEE (herniated disc.)
PAIN - GV3 is often treated with
ginger moxa; needle the huatuo
point level with GV3 for
yao yang guan stronger effect, especially for
lumbar yang gate low back or knee pain.
**** On PML BSP - Cultivates - Low back pain or sprain - Name is Ming Men, the Obliquely
GV4 L2 Original Qi & (Broad, diffuse pain that is Door of Life, the organ upward
Tonifies the worse w/Cold, fatigue & age. without form that resides and 0.5-1 cun
Kidneys Characteristically due to KD moves between the KD, the sea
- Strengthens Low Deficiency) of inherited constitution and
Back and Knees - Enuresis (deficient type) Fire that supplies vitality to all
- Tonifies Kidney bodily functions.
- Seminal emission,
Yang & Builds Life Impotence, vaginal - Clears heat from the whole
Fire discharge, irregular body, for heat disorders of the
menses five Zang.
ming men STRONGEST - MP: tonifying KD Qi and
- Prolapsed anus
gate of life POINT FOR Yang, for low back pain, weak
- 5AM diarrhea
TONIFYING KD knees, copious nocturnal
- Watery, no odor,
YANG urination, impotence, seminal
undigested food emissions, deficient cold
BUILDS LIFE - Asthma (d/t LU & SP Yang menstrual disorders,
FIRE deficient) dysmenorrhea, cold-type
- Builds Life Fire vaginal discharge, daybreak
- Cold hands & feet due to diarrhea (5am).
deficient yang combine GV4 - Adrenal exhaustion from
w/direct moxa @ SP2 stress or overwork, fatigue, lack
- MP: sexual/genital of sexual vitality or sexual
problems (lack of sex drive & exhaustion.
vitality, etc.) - For the immune dysfunction
aspect of allergies, for those
whose immune systems have
been weakened by long-term
medication for asthma,
allergies.
* On PML BSP - Stiffness & pain - Abdominal pain - Seen as a transitional point Obliquely
GV5 L1 of lumbar vertebrae - Diarrhea (related to between middle & lower upward
ST/SP) warmer points as well as a 0.5-1 cun
LEVEL WITH support point for low back pain
TW BACK & stiffness
SHU
xuan Shu
suspended pivot
* On PML BSP - Strengthens - Diarrhea (characterized No Moxa Obliquely
GV6 T11 spleen & drains by cold & damp) upward
dampness - Epigastric pain 0.5-1 cun
LEVEL WITH - Jaundice
SP BACK
SHU
ji
zhong
center of the spine
* On PML BSP - Epigastric pain - This point did not exist prior Obliquely
GV7 T10 - Cholecystitis to 1734 upward
0.5-1 cun
LEVEL WITH
GB BACK
SHU
zhong Shu
central pivot
** On PML BSP - Alleviates Spasm - Spasms, tremors, - Reinforces LV Back-Shu Obliquely
GV8 T9 - Smoothes LV Qi seizures (BL18), special point for spasms upward
- Extinguishes - Opisthotonos in the sinews, general muscle 0.5-1 cun
LEVEL WITH Internal LV Wind contraction tightness and contraction, spine
LV - Gastric pain (associated stiffness.
BACK SHU PARTICULAR w/LV disharmony)
FUNCTION ON
WIND RELATED
TO MUSCLES &
TENDONS
jin suo
sinew contraction
** - BOTTOM OF On PML BSP - Circulates LU Qi, - Asthma - IP: mid-thoracic pain, chest Obliquely
GV9 THE LUNG T7 Expands the Chest - Cough and flank pain radiating from upward
& Diaphragm and - Chest & back pain (local the back. 0.5-1 cun
Alleviates Cough back pain) involving - Asthma, cough, difficulty
dermatomes speaking due to shortness of
- Jaundice (yin or yang breath, opens the chest and
type) relaxes the diaphragm; combine
with BL17 and Huatuo of GV9.
- IP: LV/GB disharmony,
especially involving damp heat,
for hepatitis, jaundice,
Cholecystitis.
zhi yang
extreme yang
** On PML BSP - Circulates LU Qi - Cough - Clears blood heat and Obliquely
GV10 T6 & Alleviates - Asthma, wheezing infectious toxicity, for upward
Cough - Local back pain carbuncles, furuncles, boils, 0.5-1 cun
- Cools the Blood - Helps to clear Blood- abscesses anywhere on the
- Detoxifies Fire Heat toxicity body but especially the upper
Poison & Expels - Special point for boils, esp. on back, neck and face. GP: acne.
Pus the back and neck
- GP: acne
BLOOD HEAT
TOXICITY
LEVEL WITH GV
BACK SHU
ling tai
spirit tower
** On PML BSP - Nourishes the - Stiff neck & shoulders - IP: spirit problems, Obliquely
GV11 T5 Heart & Calms (w/GV14) palpitations, anxiety, poor upward
Spirit - Cough memory, muddled thinking, 0.5-1 cun
- Anxiety, stress absent-mindedness, insomnia
- Level with Back Shu - Memory loss has strong effect on mind and
of HT (BL 15) - Heart pains & mood.
- & (BL44 = outer palpitations - Reinforces BL15 for HT
Bladder spirit point) disease, angina.
BIAS TOWARDS
shen dao DEFICIENCY
spirit pathway
*** On PML BSP - Circulates LU Qi, - Asthma - Heat in the Lungs and chest, Obliquely
GV12 T3 Calms Wheezing - Chest & back pain cough, asthma, chest pain, upward
& Alleviates - Used more broadly w/issues mentioned classically for 0.5-1 cun
Cough involving the LU in general whopping cough (use cupping
- Seizures, epilepsy sliding cups BL13-BL17).
- Level w/Back- - Supporting point for chronic
Shu LU conditions affecting the Lungs,
for deficient asthma, exhaustion
from deficient LU Qi.
shen zhu
body pillar
** - Meeting of Du Mai On PML BSP - Releases the - Fever - IP: Malaria. COOLS HEAT Obliquely
GV13 & BL T1 Exterior & - Malaria: This is a main - Jaundice: upward
Circulates Lung Qi point in malaria treatment as it - Yin Type: Dull yellow or gray 0.5-1 cun
- Alleviates also cools heat coloration of sclera & skin, sallow
Tremors, Spasms - Headache: Typically Tai complexion, mental fatigue, heavy
& Convulsions Yang or Shao Yang sensation of the body, lassitude, poor
- Head & neck muscle appetite, nausea, chest oppression,
FEVER AND spasms abdominal distention, cold limbs,
MALARIA POINT
clear urine, loose stools, pale tongue
CROSSING with white coating. Due to damp cold.
POINT OF THE - Yang Type: Bright yellow to
Tao dao BLADDER orange tone in color of skin and
way of sclera, undisturbed mentality, poor
happiness appetite, urinary difficulty,
constipation, deep-colored urine, red
tongue with yellow, greasy coating.
Due to damp heat.
**** - INTERSECTING On PML BSP - Clears Heat & - Bronchitis - MP: acute wind cold or wind Obliquely - Treating HIV patients:
GV14 POINT OF ALL C7 Releases the - Stiff, painful neck and heat, colds and flu upward Moxa at dazhui DU-14,
YANG CHANNELS Exterior shoulders - MP: reducing high fevers, 0.5-1 cun shenque REN-8, wailing
- Meeting point of - Disperses Wind - Upper back pain combine with LU11, BL40 (can ST-26, xuanzhong GB-
bones (gu) & Cold - Seizures bleed these points). MP: 39
- Strengthens Wei - Cold hands & feet summer heat. - neck and upper back
Qi (w/moxa) - MP: neck and upper back pain and stiffness use
- Clears Summer - Acute febrile disease pain and stiffness with GB20, BL10, BL11,
Heat - Malaria (main point) - MP: wind heat skin BL12, Bailao, SI12, SI13
- Heat stroke conditions, hives, eczema, red, - wind heat skin
- Wind-Heat skin itchy rashes conditions, hives,
conditions - Strengthens Wei Qi, wind eczema, red, itchy
cold can enter the body through rashes, combines w/LI11,
- Common cold (key point)
triangle formed by GV14 and SP10, BL40.
da Zhui BL12. Keep area warm, supple -
great vertebra and flexible with needle, moxa,
(hammer) massage to promote longevity.
** - Meeting of Du Mai On PML, .5 - Opens the - Seizures - Opens the orifices refers to No Deep perpendicular - Do not needle deeply, avoid
GV15 & Yang Wei cun inferior to Orifices & - Stiff neck mouth, throat and tongue, for Perp. or or obliquely medulla. Avoid lateral
- MUTENESS GV16 in the Awakens the Spirit - Stiff tongue inhibiting throat swelling, hoarseness, Superior downward puncture of vertebral artery.
DOOR depression - Benefits the speech post-stroke speech disorders, Oblique 0.5 - 1 cun Avoid puncture of nuchal
above SP C2. Tongue & - Apoplexy IP: muteness due to tongue Needle NO Moxa ligament.
Moistens the - Aphasia stiffness or vocal cord disorders. (Needle level
Throat - When problem is coming from - Occipital headache with the
brain as opposed to the voice nose!)
VOICE ISSUES box
ya men due to STIFF
gate of muteness TONGUE
*** - Meeting of Du Mai On PML, .5 - Disperses - Stiff neck - MP: wind, whether exterior No Deep perpendicular - Headache from stiff
GV16 & Yang Wei cun above Exterior Wind - Numbness of the limbs or interior, particularly Perpendicular or obliquely neck, combine with
- Ghost Bed GV15 (1 cun - Benefits the - Common cold good affecting the head and neck. or Superior downward GB20, GB21, TW15 (all
- Window of the above PHL) Joints point For wind cold headache, stiff Oblique 0.5 - 1 cun three points lay on the
Sky point - Headache neck, aversion to wind; as well Needle - NO Moxa Yang Wei Mai).
INTERIOR OR - Mental illness (Wind type as dizziness, visual dizziness, - Do not needle
EXTERIOR WIND symptoms) numbness, twitching, tremors. deeply, avoid
- Hemiplegia - IP: headache, whether medulla. Avoid
- Blurring vision occipital, temporal or frontal. lateral puncture
Intersecting point with the of vertebral
Yang Wei Mai, which connects
artery. Avoid
with the GB along the sides of
the head? puncture of
feng fu nuchal ligament.
wind mansion - GP: headache from stiff neck
- Promotes communication
between the head and body,
many indications are consistent
with other points of this group,
such as headache, dizziness,
throat swelling, earache, eye
pain, nosebleeds, aphasia.
* - Meeting of Du Mai 1.5 cun - Local point for - Seizures flat
GV17 & BL superior to headache & stiff - Dizziness 0.5-0.8 cun
- SEA OF GV 16 neck NO Moxa
MARROW
nao hu
brain door
* 1.5 cun - Local point for - Stiff neck - Qiang can be translated as flat
GV18 superior to headache (esp. - Blurring vision stiff, i.e. neck stiffness 0.5-0.8 cun
GV17 when wind NO Moxa
involved)
qiang jian
unyielding space
* 1.5 cun - Disperse wind - Seizures flat
GV19 superior to - Calms LV - Vertigo 0.5-0.8 cun
GV18 - Sedates LV yang - Dizziness NO Moxa
hou ding
behind the vertex
**** - 6 YANG On midline at - Raises Yang & - Headache & Dizziness - MP: headache, dizziness, eye flat - Center point of the
GV20 CHANNELS MEET the vertex of Benefits Qi (d/t deficiency or excess) pain and redness, irritability, 0.5-0.8 cun ding wu Zhen (head 5
HERE (Meeting of the head. - Calms LV & - Insomnia hypertension from excess Yang needles).
all yang mai, LR & Extinguishes - Nasal congestion (swollen in the upper body, often
Du Mai) Internal LV Wind membranes) occurring with patterns of
- LV CHANNEL - Clears the Brain - Prolapsed anus, stomach, excess LV Yang or LV Fire.
GOES TO THE & Calms (& Lifts) uterus - MP: internal LV wind which
VERTEX Spirit - Acute Midline back as some overlapping indications
- Stabilizes sprain (distal point) with the above Entry Point, for
Ascending Yang headache, dizziness, visual
- Seizures
dizziness, tinnitus, vertex pain,
bai Hui - Aphasia
windstroke, seizures.
100 meetings - Stroke
- MP: prolapse, anal, uterine,
- Hemiplegia vaginal
- Aphasia - MP: hemorrhoids (strong to
- Hypertension (no moxa) raise prolapse).
- IP: uterine bleeding,
deficiency diarrhea. Helps raise
and firm KD Yang.
* 1.5 cun - Headache flat
GV21 anterior to - Vertigo 0.5-0.8 cun
GV20 on - Rhinitis NO Moxa
AML/3.5 cun - Seizures
posterior to - Blurring vision
AHL/1.5 cun
posterior to
GV22.
qian ding
before the vertex
* On AML 2 - Headache See Below flat
GV22 cun posterior - Rhinitis 0.5-0.8 cun
to AHL/1 cun NO Moxa
posterior to
GV23/3cun
anterior to
GV20)
Xin Hui
fontanelle meeting
** - Ghost point 1 cun - Brightens the - Nosebleed - MP: nose problems, nasal flat
GV23 posterior to Eyes - Eye pain and swelling congestion, rhinitis, nasal 0.5-1 cun
AHL - Opens the Nose - Sinusitis polyps, sinus headache. NO Moxa
- Disperses Wind- - Sinus problems - MP: nosebleeds, needle for
Heat - Use w/moxa for sinus acute nosebleeds due to heat,
problems w/COLD moxa 5-7 times for chronic
MP: NOSE ISSUES indications nosebleeds.
- Wind heat affecting the head
shang Xing and face, red, swollen eyes,
upper star headache, and vision problems.
** - Meeting of DU, BL On AML, .5 - Opens the Nose - Headache flat
GV24 & ST cun posterior - Calms Liver & - Rhinitis 0.5-1 cun
to AHL Alleviates Spasms - Seizures NO Moxa
- Clears the Liver - Vertigo
& Brightens the - Dr. So-
Eyes - Only use moxa on this point
- Do not use this point at night
shen ting
spirit court
* On the tip of - Opens LU Qi - Shock - Important to restore or help No Moxa Upwardly
GV25 the nose - Opens the nose - Low blood pressure maintain consciousness, for oblique
- Transforms blood - Bradycardia shock, loss of consciousness, to 0.3-0.5 cun
stagnation - Brandy nose revive from drowning Can prick to
- Raises yang and - Nosebleed - Good for sobering up bleed.
restores collapse - Rhinitis someone who is drunk
- Nasal polyps - Nose problems, rhinitis, nasal
congestion, needle for spider
veins or blood congestion from
long-term alcohol consumption
su liao
white bone hole
*** - Meeting of DU, LI On AML on - Restores - Fainting - One of two command points No Moxa Upwardly
GV26 & ST the junction Consciousness & - Coma (w/PC6) added to the original oblique
- Ghost palace of 1/3 and Opens the Orifices - Seizures four, for fainting, collapse. MP: 0.3-0.5 cun
lower 2/3 of - Benefits Lumbar - Acute lower back sprain restoring consciousness, for
philtrum. Spine - Facial paralysis (d/t shock, revival from fainting,
stroke) weakness, helps patient to
INTERIOR WIND - Drowning (combine awaken, use fingernail in an
with CV1) emergency.
ACUTE MIDLINE - Trismus - Calming point for hysteria,
ren zhong BACK SPRAIN mania, mental disorders.
mans center - MP: acute low back sprain.
* On the lip - Seizures No Moxa Upwardly
GV27 where the - Lip twitching or oblique
skin changes stiffness 0.2-0.3 cun
color on the - Pain/swelling of gums
AML
dui duan
extremity of the
mouth
* - Meeting of DU, On the AML - Rhinorea No Moxa Upwardly - Prick to bleed for heat
GV28 REN, ST in the - Pain & bleeding around oblique illness.
- Exit Point superior the teeth 0.1-0.3 cun
frenulum on - Mental illness NO Moxa
the junction
between the
gum and
frenulum.
yin Jiao
gum intersection
Contraindication: forbidden to treat the top of the skull with any modality in infants or small children whose cranial sutures have not closed, and should not be needled in children under the age of six
Ren Mai CONCEPTION VESSEL (Directing Vessel)
** - Meeting of Ren, On the - Opens & - Urogenital/anal - - IP: Yin Tonification of the No needling if perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV1 Du, & Chong Mai perineum Regulates the 2 Hemorrhoids, anal whole body pregnant 0.5-1 cun pregnancy.
- Entry Point midway Lower Yin Orifices prolapse (moxa instead NO moxa.
between anus - Secures the Jing - Male - Impotence to help prevent
and vaginal & Lower Orifices - Ob/Gyn - Irregular prolapse of
opening or menstruation, vaginal pain uterus) may
scrotum in SPECIAL POINT & swelling cause labor
Hui yin center of flat FOR - Other - Revive from
area DROWNING! drowning
meeting
of yin
** - Meeting of Ren Superior to - Warms & - Urogenital - Cystitis, - IP: womens discharges Caution with perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV2 & LR Pubis Tonifies KD Yang incontinence, retention of - Male sexual disorders deep perp. 1-1.5 cun pregnancy. Empty bladder
Symphysis on - Clears & urine - Urinary problems needle with before needling.
the AML Unblocks - Male - Spermatorrhea full bladder
Urination - Ob/Gyn - Leucorrhea, Avoid needle
irregular menstruation if pregnant
qu gu
curved bone
**** - FRONT MU OF 1 cun superior - Benefits the KDs - Genito-urinary - Enuresis, - Moving fluids (Yin) and Caution with perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV3 BL to CV2 on AML - Drains Dampness frequent urination (burning, resolving damp heat and damp deep perp. 1-1.5 cun pregnancy. Empty bladder
- Meeting of Ren, - Regulates the urgent), genital cold conditions in the lower needle with before needling.
SP, LR & KI (3 yin Lower Warmer pain/itching, painful warmer. full bladder
of foot) - Benefits the BL urinary disorder - MP: damp heat in the genital Avoid needle
- Drains Damp- - Ob/Gyn - Leucorrhea area, itching, rashes, genital if pregnant
Heat (LB) (bloody or yellow, viscous), herpes.
zhong ji uterine or vaginal prolapse - Gynecological disorders
central pole HAS A COOLING - Other -Lower abdominal
QUALITY pain and distention
**** - FRONT MU OF 2 cun superior - Nourishes KDs - Genito-urinary - Enuresis, - Powerfully tonifies Qi, for Caution with perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV4 SI to CV2 on AML (both Yin & Yang) & frequent urination, UTIs exhaustion, deep-seated deep perp. 1-2 cun pregnancy. Empty bladder
- Meeting of Ren, Fortifies Jing - Ob/Gyn - Functional weakness, chronic diseases and needle with before needling.
SP, LR & KI (3 yin - Tonifies Qi & uterine bleeding, chronic fatigue. Tonifies the full bladder
of foot) Restores infertility, leucorrhea (d/t root, hara, preserves and Avoid needle
Vanquished Yang Deficiency), uterine or nourished prenatal Qi. A lack if pregnant
- Regulates the Qi vaginal prolapse of Qi is indicated if CV4 area is
& Harmonizes - Other - Abandoned excessively soft or flaccid upon
Blood Stroke-flaccid state palpation, whereupon the
guan yuan fingers sink in
- Warms & - Male - Impotence,
gate of yuan Qi - MP: weakness, exhaustion,
Regulates the Spermatorrhea
(source Qi) Uterus fatigue, deficient Qi and blood
- Abdominal pain -
- Regulates the syndromes
Abdominal pain, blood in
Lower Warmer & - Kidney Qi, Jing, Yang
stool; cold diarrhea, esp.
Menstruation deficiency, for low back pain,
w/cold signs; diarrhea,
- Builds Blood hair loss, premature graying of
dysentery, hernia,
the hair, bone disorders, Kidney
hematuria
ASTRINGENT diarrhea (5am), reproductive
- Deficient Qi, Spirit -
QUALITY disorders, failing memory, weak
Fatigue, exhaustion,
legs.
general weakness, stress,
**ONLY POINT anxiety - IP: treatment of the elderly.
THAT TONIFIES - Urogenital disorders,
Qi, BLOOD, YIN & especially due to deficiency and
YANG** cold, incontinence, clear
copious urine, enuresis,
HAS A nocturia
WARMING - MP: impotence, low sex
QUALITY drive, male infertility
- MP: all menstrual disorders
related to deficiency, cold
stagnation, for pale, scanty
blood, or long drawn out cycles.
- IP: infertility due to cold in
uterus, and for lack of sexual
desire, prolapse
* - FRONT MU OF 3 cun superior - Abdominal pain & - Although this point may be No deep perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV5 TW to CV2 on AML Distention used for difficult or painful needle at 1-2 cun pregnancy.
- Uterine bleeding urination, urinary retention and peritoneal
- Retention of urine dark urine, CV3 is usually a cavity.
- Enuresis better choice! Avoid needle
if pregnant.
shi men
stone gate
**** - SEA OF QI 3.5 cun superior - Tonifies & - Deficiency - 4 limbs tired - MP: Qi Tonification or Qi Caution with perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV6 to CV2 on AML Moves Qi - Genito-urinary - Painful stagnation with underlying deep perp. 1-2 cun pregnancy.
- Benefits the Yuan urinary disorder, urinary deficiency needle with Warm needle - For digestive disorders:
Qi retention - Spleen/Stomach Qi deficiency full bladder moxa REN-6, REN-12 & ST-
- Regulates - Male Enuresis, with poor digestion, loose tools, Avoid needle common. 25.
Menstruation Impotence, Spermatorrhea fatigue, emaciation if pregnant
- Harmonizes the - Ob/Gyn - Dysmenorrhea, - Menstrual disorders from Qi
Blood infertility, leucorrhea, or Spleen deficiency
- Regulates Qi irregular menstruation
Qi hai function (w/blood)
sea of Qi
- Abdominal, digestive
MOVES & Cold/pain in abdomen
BUILDS Qi (typically d/t stagnant Qi),
constipation, diarrhea,
lumps or swellings in
abdomen
* - Meeting of Ren, 4 cun superior - Hernia pain - Intersecting point of CV, No deep perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV7 Chong & KI to CV2 on AML - Periumbilical coldness & Chong & KD channels needle at 1-2 cun pregnancy.
pain peritoneal Moxa OK
- Irregular menstruation cavity.
- Postpartum uterine Avoid needle
bleeding if pregnant.
yin Jiao
yin intersection
*** Center of - Restores - Flaccid stroke - Center point of the body No needle. NO NEEDLE - Moxa stick or salt &
CV8 umbilicus Collapsed Yang & - Extreme weakness or - MP: revival from extreme Salt Moxa Moxa only. ginger slice with moxa
Revives from deficiency weakness or long-term ok cone.
Extreme Deficiency - Coldness in abdomen exhaustion - Contraindicated in
- Warms the Yang - Diarrhea, esp. chronic or - Very effective for chronic pregnancy.
& Dispels Cold unchecked dysentery or chronic cold
- Borborygmus diarrhea or loose stools from
AREA OF HIGH - Loss of consciousness Spleen deficiency
ABSORPTION IN - IP: anal prolapse
THE BODY - Analgesic herbal plasters over
shen que
navel have been effective for
spirit tower gate HERBAL preventing motion sickness
PLASTERS ARE (cars, boats, etc.). Apply 12 hours
OFTEN USED before traveling.
HERE FOR A - A thick piece of fresh ginger
VARIETY OF taped over navel may be helpful
DIFFERENT for morning sickness, nausea
ISSUES and mild vomiting
- Herbal plasters over navel
have been used to treat a variety
of digestive disorders, and are
especially effective for treating
babies and small children
- In women with a history of
miscarriage, regular salt moxa
(2-3x/week) during pregnancy
may help
- IP: infertility from cold in
uterus
** 1 cun above - Strengthens the - Periumbilical pain - IP: middle warmer dampness No needle perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV9 CV8 on AML Stomach and - Ascites and Water stagnation with Water 1-2 cun pregnancy.
Spleen - Edema illness Moxa very
- Reduces - Local Water and fluid No moxa effective for
Dampness & accumulation with edema.
Water Retention pregnancy,
- Regulates the but ok with
Waterways (esp. Water
shui fen with underlying illness
Water division deficiency) No deep perp.
needle at
PROMOTES peritoneal
CIRCULATION cavity if very
OF FLUIDS IN thin
THE ABDOMEN
** - Meeting of Ren 2 cun above - Assists - Vomiting (d/t food - This point affects the lower No deep perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV10 & SP CV8 on AML Descending of ST stagnation) Stomach and helps smooth the needle at 1-2 cun pregnancy.
Qi - Epigastric pain passage of food from the peritoneal
- Reduces Stomach to the duodenum. cavity if very
Accumulation & Combines well with local thin
Transforms Food Kidney channel points
Stagnation
xia wan
lower chamber - LOWER ST
(of stomach)
- AFFECTS
PYLORIC
SPHINCTER
** - 3 cun above - Strengthens - Epigastric pain - No deep perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV11 CV8 on AML Spleen and - Poor appetite needle at 1-2 cun pregnancy.
Harmonizes - Vomiting peritoneal
Stomach - Borborygmus cavity if very
thin
LP FOR GENERAL
jian li MIDDLE WARMER
strengthen the ISSUES
interior
**** - FRONT MU ST 4 cun above - Harmonizes the - Abdominal, digestive related - MP: treating excess or No deep perpendicular - Combine with zusanli
CV12 - Hui-meeting CV8 on AML ST & Sedates - Abdominal pain & deficiency patterns of the needle at 1-1.5 cun ST-36 & weishu BL-21
point of Fu Rebellious Qi distention, acute or Stomach peritoneal for stomach complaints.
- Meeting of Ren, - Adjusts & chronic gastritis, lack of - Strengthens Spleen; creates cavity if very - Contraindicated in
SI, TB & ST Regulates the appetite, diarrhea, harmony between Spleen and thin pregnancy.
Middle Warmer Epigastric pain, Stomach
zhong wan indigestion, vomiting, poor - Stress associated with gastric
middle MIDDLE ST absorption, gastric ulcers, symptoms, anxiety with
chamber borborygmus, prolapsed nervous Stomach, heartburn,
(of stomach) ST abdominal pain, diarrhea; for
- Mental, neurological, spirit spirit and neurological
related - Insomnia (d/t disorders with phlegm
retention of food or HT def) obstruction
** - Meeting of Ren, 5 cun above - Sedates - Upper Warmer, spiritual, - No deep perpendicular - Contraindicated in
CV13 ST & SI CV8 on AML Rebellious Qi & neurological - Hiatal hernia, needle at 1-1.5 cun pregnancy.
Alleviates hiccups, insomnia peritoneal
Vomiting - Middle Warmer and Lower cavity if very
- Harmonizes the Warmer - Nausea, vomiting, thin
Stomach & Spleen poor digestion and
absorption
UPPER ST
shang wan
upper chamber BIAS TOWARD
(of stomach) EXCESS
CONDITIONS
*** - FRONT MU HT 6 cun above - Expands the - Upper Warmer - Chest & - Front Mu point of the HT No deep downward - Combine with xinshu
CV14 CV8 on AML Chest & HT pain, palpitations (d/t - MP: HT pain, angina, oblique oblique BL-15 & zhubin KI-9 for
Transforms Phlegm fright), angina pectoris tightness, pain and distension superior .5-1 cun mania with coarse
(HT Phlegm) - Middle and Lower Warmers - of chest and ribs, chest pain insertion language & cursing
- Harmonizes Acid regurgitation, radiating to the back, tightness toward heart anger.
Stomach & Sedates vomiting, nausea acute of diaphragm often
Rebellious Qi gastroenteritis contributing to above
- Quiets the Heart - Spirit, neurological - conditions and to cough and
ju que shortness of breath
& Calms the Spirit Irritability, anxiety,
great palace - CV14 also treats palpitations,
mental disorders, Phlegm
GATEWAY TO Misting the HT, insomnia forgetfulness, anxiety,
THE GREAT insomnia, irritability with
PALACE OF THE nervous ST and digestive
HEART symptoms
MP FOR
ANXIETY &
IRRITABILITY
with NERVOUS
STOMACH
** - Luo point 7 cun above - Expands the - Chest pain - Sometimes considered the No deep obliquely - Bronze Classic says
CV15 - UNOFFICIAL CV8 on AML Chest & - Hiccups Front-Mu point for the oblique downward NO moxa.
DIAPHRAGM Transforms Phlegm - Manic mental disorders diaphragm (unofficial). superior 0.5-1 cun
FRONT MU - Sedates - Seizures, epilepsy - Local skin problems, itching, insertion
POINT Rebellious Qi - Nausea painful skin conditions on the toward heart
- Quiets the HT & - Skin conditions (related upper abdomen (Luo Vessel) No moxa
jiu wei Calms the Spirit to Luo pathway)
turtledove tail - Benefits the
Chest &
Diaphragm
* At Subcostal - Expands chest - chest & rib pain & flat
CV16 angle at AML - Regulates Qi distention 0.3-0.5 cun
- Hiccups
zhong ting
central courtyard
*** - Mu point of At 4th ICS on - Regulates & - Chest, respiratory - Chest - Main Tonification point for flat
CV17 Pericardium AML Tonifies Qi in the pain, asthma, wheezing, the upper warmer, often 0.3-0.5 cun
- HUI MEETING Chest (Zong Qi) bronchitis thought of as the upper warmer
OF QI - Circulates Lung - Other - Insufficient front-mu point, warms and
- Point of Sea of Qi Qi & Sedates lactation, mastitis, tumors strengthens the Qi of the chest
Rebellious Qi on neck - MP: chronic LU problems,
- Expands Chest asthma, wheezing, dyspnea,
& Transforms cough, expands the chest and
Phlegm circulates and descends LU Qi,
tan zhong dilates bronchioles and relaxes
chest center tightness and restriction in the
thorax. Similar to and often
combined with LU9, good
points for smoking cessation
treatment
- MP: breast problems,
mastitis, insufficient lactation,
benign lumps
* At 3rd ICS on - Expands chest - Asthma flat
CV18 AML - Regulates Qi - Bronchitis 0.3-0.5 cun
- Chest pain
yu tang
hall of the lungs
* At 2nd ICS on - Expands chest - Cough flat
CV19 AML - Regulates Qi - Asthma 0.3-0.5 cun
- Chest pain
zi gong
purple palace
* At 1st ICS on - Expands chest - Asthma flat
CV20 AML - Benefits - Bronchitis 0.3-0.5 cun
diaphragm - Intercostal neuralgia
hua gai
magnificent canopy
* Midway - Expands chest - Cough flat
CV21 between CV22 - Regulates Qi - Chest pain & fullness 0.3-0.5 cun
and CV20 on - Asthma & wheezing
AML in the - Throat swelling &
middle of the constriction
bone - Esophageal spasm
- Reflux
xuan ji
jade pivot
*** - Meeting of Ren On AML, center - Sedates - Cough - Point name is Heaven perpendicular - For cough with
CV22 & Yin Wei Mai of suprasternal Rebellious Qi & - Asthma, wheezing Rushing, for Qi in the chest 0.2-0.3 cun phlegm: chizi LU-5.
fossa, .5 cun Alleviates Cough - Hoarseness that rises up then inferior - For labored breathing:
superior to - Clears & - Vocal cord disorders - MP: asthma, wheezing, pain behind tanzhong REN-17.
suprasternal Restores the Voice - Hiccups (massage) in upper chest, voice problems, manubrium
notch (aim for - Plum pit Qi throat tightness and 1-1.5 cun
deepest part of REBELLIOUS QI - Throat blockage (esp. constriction, combine with PC5
hole). w/phlegm) for upper chest tightness
MP FOR ASTHMA - Window of the Sky point,
- Difficulty swallowing
special for aphasia, combine
with HT5
- For hiccups have practitioner
stand in front of the patient
tian tu who is sitting. Place thumb or
heavenly chimney 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
** - Meeting of Ren On AML, in - Opens the - Tongue atrophy, flaccid - MP: tongue problems, speech No Moxa perpendicular - Commonly used for
CV23 & Yin Wei Mai depression Orifices & Benefits tongue disorders, dysphasia (difficulty or oblique loss of voice and stiffness
superior to the Throat - Post-stroke speech swallowing), often used post- towards of tongue following
hyoid bone. - Regulates disorders stroke (tongue stiffness) tongue root wind stroke.
(Slide back from Salivation - Paralysis of hypoglossus - MP: salivation problems, 0.5-0.8 cun
chin to throat.) muscle excess with drooling or dry NO Moxa
CONSIDERED A - Insufficient or excess mouth with thirst
MP FOR salivation
TONGUE & - Laryngitis
lian quan
SALIVATION
border spring ISSUES
** - Ghost City In center of - Disperses Wind, - Facial paralysis - IP: facial pain and paralysis, obliquely
CV24 - Meeting of Ren, mentolabial esp. in the Face - Hemiplegia (related to Bells palsy, often needled upward
Du, ST & LI groove on AML. mouth & eyes) through to ST4, ST6 0.3-0.5 cun
- Exit Point LOCAL POINT - Facial swelling or edema NO Moxa
FOR WIND - Bells palsy
- Toothache
- Excessive salivation,
cheng jiang drooling
jam shelf - Gum problems

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Shoo Tai Yin Fei Jing LUNG MERIDIAN

ACUPOINT Category LOCATION FUNCTIONS INDICATIONS DISCUSSION CONTRA AcuMoxa Combinations

and KD - SP and ST deficiency genitourinary disorders, genital (tui re)

jian wai Shu

jian zhong Shu

(Hint: 0.5 cun

- Painful or difficult or genitals 2-3 yinlingquan SP-9,

(Hint: BL60 to bottom

Qing leng yuan

* Posterior to the ear in - Deafness flat

* In hollow above - Disperses wind - Upperjaw toothache - Local: perpendicular

MP: MASTITIS &

li gou IP: GENITAL

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