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125 Cards in this Set
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HT-1 Ji Quan - Highest Spring
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JL: Center of axillary crease...JS:landmark..TF: …DM: In the depression at the center of the axilla.
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HT-2 Qing Ling - Cyan Spirit
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JL: 3 cun perpendicularly up from HT3; find HT3, move arms back to point find posture, turn arm slightly outward to access channel, measure three cun up. Note: it’s 9 cun from end of axillary crease to cubital crease....JS:..TF: …DM: 3 cun proximal to the medial end of the transverse cubital crease, on the line connecting Ht-1 and Ht-3.
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HT-3 Shao Hai - Lesser Sea
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JL: starting in anatomical position, bring hands (palm up) to shoulder level; point is at the medial end of the cubital crease....JS:elbow, palpitation, calm spirit..TF: calms the Spirit, clears the vessels…DM: Midway between P-3 and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease when the elbow is fully flexed.
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HT-4 Ling Dao - Spirit Pathway
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JL: 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist on the medial side of the tendon. Note: 12 cun from cubital crease to transverse crease; divide in half 3 times....JS:landmark..TF: …DM: On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1.5 cun proximal to Ht-7.
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HT-5 Tong Li - Connecting Li
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JL: 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist on the ulnar (medial) side of the tendon. Divide distance from H4 tp H7 into 3 parts. Each part is one point....JS:..TF: calms the Spirit, regulates the Heart Qi…DM: On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun proximal to Ht-7.
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HT-6 Yin Xi - Yin Cleft
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JL: .5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrsit on the ulnar side of the tendon....JS:insomnia, mental issues..TF: …DM: On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris, 0.5 cun proximal to Ht-7.
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HT-7 Shen Men - Spirit Gate
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JL: on the transverse crease of the wrist (top crease if bedning wrist forward), even with radial side of the pisiform bone (prominent when bending wrist back)...JS:insomnia, mental issues..TF: calms the Spirit, pacifies the Heart, clears the channels…DM: At the wrist joint, on the radial side of flexor carpi ulnaris, in the depression at the proximal border of the pisiform bone.
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HT-8 Shao Fu - Lesser Mansion
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JL: at the level of the tip of pinky when a loose fist is made; bwteen the 4th and 5th metacarpal, on the radial edge of the 5th...JS:palm, fingers..TF: clams the Spirit and regulates the Heart Qi…DM: On the palm, in the depression between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, where the tip of the little finger rests when a fist is made.
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HT-9 Shao Chong - Lesser Surge
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JL: radial bottom corner of the 5th fingernail...JS:tonify heart..TF: …DM: On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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LI-1 Shang Yang - Shang Yang
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JL: Lateral side of index nail (lower corner)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the dorsal aspect of the index finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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LI-2 Er Jian - Second Space
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JL: Proximal end of index finger, Follow bone from second knuckle to first knuckle. Point is where the knuckle begins to bulge on line between red + white skin, half on, half off the bone....JS:good weight control if patient could tolerate pain..TF: …DM: On the radial border of the index finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.
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LI-3 San Jian - Third Space
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JL: When hand is in a fist follow 2nd metacarpal up toward knuckle. Point is located where knuckle begins to bulge (half on, half off the bone)....JS:good weight control if patient could tolerate pain..TF: …DM: On the radial side the the index finger, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the second metacarpal bone.
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LI-4 He Gu - Union Valley
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JL: Midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal on top. Point is on radial side of 2nd metacarpal....JS:****-wind exterior, pain, channel, pain head and chest area, lower toothache..TF: Dispels exterior wind, releases the exterior, stimulates the dispersing function of the Lungs, stops pain, removes obstructions from the channel, tonifies Qi and consolidates the exterior, harmonizes ascending and descending functions.…DM: On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and close to its radial border.
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LI-5 Yang Xi - Yang Ravine
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JL: Hand in thumbs up position. Find snuffbox. Point is halfway between the tendons on the transverse crease....JS:carpal tunnel, wrist..TF: …DM: On the radial side of the wrist, in the center of the hollow formed by the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis (anatomical snuffbox).
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LI-6 Pian Li - Veering Passageway
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JL: On line from LI-5 to LI-11, 3 cun above LI-5...JS:..TF: …DM: 3 cun proximal to LI-5 on the line connecting LI-5 and LI-11.
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LI-7 Wen Liu - Warm Dwelling
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JL: On line from LI-5 to LI-11, 5 cun above LI-5...JS:..TF: …DM: 5 cun proximal to LI-5 on the line connecting LI-5 and LI-11.
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LI-8 Xia Lian - Lower Ridge
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JL: On line from LI-5 to LI-11, 4 cun below LI-11...JS:..TF: …DM: On the radial side of the forearm, 4 cun distal to LI-11, on the line connecting LI-11 and LI-5.
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LI-9 Shang Lian - Upper Ridge
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JL: Midway between LI-8 and LI-10...JS:..TF: …DM: On the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to LI-11, on the line connecting LI-11 and LI-5.
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LI-10 Shou San Li - Arm Three Li
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JL: On line from LI-5 to LI-11, 2 cun distal to LI-11...JS:wake up point, injury healing..TF: …DM: On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to LI-11, on the line connecting LI-11 and LI-5.
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LI-11 Qu Chi - Pool at the Bend
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JL: Place arm across chest, elbow down, fingers pointing at shoulder tip. Point is at the end of the cubital crease. If there is more than one crease, use the one that points to the tip of the elbow....JS:**** - reduce fever, high blood pressure, elbow area problem, stroke with arm paralysis, too much dampness..TF: Expels exterior wind, clears heat, cools blood, resolves dampness, regulates Nutritive Qi and blood, benefits the sinews and joints.…DM: At the elbow, midway between Lu-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the tranverse cubital crease.
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LI-12 Zhou Liao - Elbow Bone Hole
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JL: 1 cun lateral and 1 cun superior to LI-11. With forearm horizontal and thumb pointing up, LI-12 is located 1 cun above LI-11 on the straight line connecting LI-5 and LI-11....JS:..TF: …DM: When the elbow is flexed, this point is located in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun lateral to LI-11.
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LI-13 Shou Wu Li - Arm Five Li
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JL: On the line connecting LI-11 to LI-15, 3 cun proximal to LI-11...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to LI-11, on the line connecting LI-11 and LI-15.
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LI-14 Bi Nao - Upper Arm
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JL: On the line connecting LI-11 to LI-15, on the lower border of the deltoid muscle....JS:rotator cuff, pain in lateral deltoid, cannot raise arm, ..TF: …DM: On the lateral side of the upper arm, in the visible and tender depression formed between the distal insertion of the deltoid muscle and the brachialis muscle, approximately three fifths of the distance along the line drawn between LI-11 and LI-15.
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LI-15 Jian Yu - Shoulder Bone
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JL: Hold arms straight out to sides. Find deltoid crease. Point is at the top of the crease (Top of shoulder when arms are dropped)...JS:** - shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff..TF: …DM: In the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle.
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LI-16 Ju Gu - Great Bone
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JL: In the depression between where the end of the clavicle meets the end of the scapular spine....JS:** - shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff..TF: Removes obstructions from the channel, brightens the eyes, resolves phlegm and disperses masses.…DM: On the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.
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LI-17 Tian Ding - Celestial Tripod
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JL: 1 cun below LI-18 (with head turned)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lateral side of the neck, 1 cun inferior to LI-18, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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LI-18 Fu Tu - Protuberance Assistant
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JL: Head to side. On the horizontal line crossing the tip of the Adam's apple, on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoideus muscle....JS:high blood pressure, sore throat, not preferred. Careful! Near carotid artery ..TF: …DM: On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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LI-19 He Liao - Grain Bone Hole
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JL: On horizontal line crossing the point that's one third of the way from bottom of nose to the top of the lip, crossing the vertical line through the lateral edge of the nose....JS:hay fever, running nose,..TF: …DM: Below the lateral margin of the nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to Du-26.
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LI-20 Ying Xiang - Welcome Fragrance
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JL: On the smile crease, halfway from the medial end of the smile crease to the point where the smile crease meets the horizontal line through the bottom tip of the nose....JS:hay fever, running nose,..TF: Dispels exterior wind.…DM: In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.
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LU-1 Zhong Fu - Central Treasury, Central Residence
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JL: 1 cun directly below Lu-2...JS:cough around chest area..TF: Disperse fullness of the chest…DM: On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to Lu-2.
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LU-2 Yun Men - Cloud Gate
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JL: In superior lateral part of thoracic wall, superior to coracoid process of scapula, in depression of the infraclivicular fossa, 6 cun lateral to midline. - To find find midpoint of clavicle, that's 4 cun from midline. Divide that in half to get 2 cun. Lu-2 is 6 cun from the midline, directly under clavicle....JS:cough around chest area..TF: …DM: On the antero-lateral aspect of the chest, below the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle.
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LU-3 Tian Fu - Celestial Storehouse
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JL: Medial aspect of upper arm, 3 cun below the end of the axillary fold. To find measure between axillary fold and transverse cubital crease this is 9 cun. Divide in 3....JS:upper arm problems, rotator cuff problems..TF: …DM: On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 6 cun superior to Lu-5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus.
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LU-4 Xia Bai - Guarding White
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JL: On medial aspect of upper arm, 4 cun below anterior end of axillary fold, or 5 cun above cubital crease....JS:upper arm problems, rotator cuff problems..TF: …DM: On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 5 cun superior to Lu-5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus.
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LU-5 Chi Ze - Cubit Marsh
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JL: On cubital crease, in depression of the radial side of the tendon of m. biceps brachii when elbow is slightly flexed. This point is right on the edge of the tendon....JS:cough afternoon fever (yin def). Deficient conditions, elbow problems..TF: Drains the Heat in the Lungs, Suppresses rebellious Qi…DM: On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii.
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LU-6 Kong Zui - Collection Hole
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JL: On palmar aspect of forearm, on line joining ChiZe(Lu-5) and TaiYuan(Lu-9), 7 cun proximal to transverse wrist crease. To find, use 12 cun from cubital crease to wrist crease....JS:lower arm..TF: Regulates and supresses Rebellious Lung Qi, Cools heat and stops bleeding…DM: On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 7 cun proximal to Lu-9, on the line connecting Lu-9 with Lu-5.
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LU-7 Lie Que - Broken Sequence
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JL: Superior to styloid process of radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the border between the red and white skin....JS:headache due to wind, cough..TF: Opens the Lungs, disperses Wind, clears and regulates Ren Mai.…DM: On the radial aspect of the forearm, approximately 1.5 cun proximal to LI-5, in the cleft between the tendons of brachioradialis and abductor pollicis longus.
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LU-8 Jing Qu - Channel Ditch
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JL: 1 cun above transverse wrist crease on the line connecting Lu-5 ChĭZé with Lu-9 TàiYuān....JS:wrist problem, carpal tunnel..TF: …DM: Above the wrist, 1 cun proximal to Lu-9, on the line connecting Lu-9 and Lu-6, in the depression at the base of the styloid process of the radius and on the radial side of the radial artery.
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LU-9 Tai Yuan - Great Abyss
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JL: At the radial end of the transverse wrise crease in the depression on the lateral side of the radial artery....JS:wrist problem, carpal tunnel..TF: Eliminates Wind and Transforms Phlegm, Regulates the Lungs and stops Coughing…DM: At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with Ht-7 (the proximal border of the pisiform bone).
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LU-10 Yu Ji - Fish Border
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JL: On the junction of red and white skin, halfway between proximal and distal ends of the first metacarpal bone....JS:palm or hand problems..TF: Cools Heat in the Lungs, Benefits the Throat.…DM: On the thenar eminence of the hand, in a depression between the midpoint of the shaft of the first metacarpal bone and the thenar muscles.
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LU-11 Shao Shang - Lesser Shang
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JL: Near the proximal-lateral corner of the thumb nail, at the corner of a box circumscribing the nail....JS:sore throat; bloodlet for loss voice..TF: Cools the Lungs, Benefits the Pharynx and revives fainting.…DM: On the extensor aspect of the thumb, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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SI-1 Shao Ze - Lesser Marsh
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JL: bottom medial (ulnar) corner of pinky nail...JS:..TF: disperses Wind and Heat, facilitates the flow of milk…DM: On the dorsal aspect of the little finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the ulnar border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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SI-2 Qian Gu - Front Valley
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JL: make a fist; point is in the depression at the proximal end of the phalangeal (5th) bone just before the metacarpal phalangeal joint; on the border between red and white skin, slightly on red skin...JS:..TF: …DM: On the ulnar border of the little finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.
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SI-3 Hou Xi - Back Ravine
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JL: with hand in a sfist, point is in depression at distal end of 5th metacarpal bone, just before joint, on the border between red and white skin, slightly on red skin OR follow the end of the biggest crease back to bone...JS:– finger problems, through and through SI3-LI4 (stroke), cannot open fingers..TF: relaxes the muscle channels, opens the Governing channel, clears the spirit…DM: On the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone.
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SI-4 Wan Gu - Wrist Bone
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JL: with palm down and open, forarm parallel to floor; run finger toward wrist on 5th metacarpal; point is at base of metacarpal in the space between the metacarpal and triguitral bones; where the movement is when patient's hand moved side to side from wrist; on the border between red and white skin, slightly on red skin...JS:wrist problems, carpal tunnel..TF: …DM: On the ulnar border of the hand, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone.
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SI-5 Yang Gu - Yang Valley
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JL: with palm up, elbow bent; point is at distal end of the ulna, on top of the ulna in the space between ulna and carpal bone; level of the wrist crease...JS:wrist problems, carpal tunnel..TF: …DM: At the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone.
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SI-6 Yang Lao - Nursing the Aged
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JL: forearm across body, palm facing body; make sure wrist is straight; keep skin taut with one fingernail, scrape upwards; point is in the depression between radius and ulna at level of styloid process...JS:..TF: relaxes the sinew, clears the channels and the vision…DM: When the palm of the hand is placed on the chest, this point is located on the dorsal aspect of the head of the ulna, in a cleft level with and to the radial side of the high point of the styloid process of the ulna.
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SI-7 Zhi Zheng - Branch to the Correct
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JL: 5 cun above SI 5 on the line from SI 5-8 (wrist crease to elbow crease = 12 cun)...JS:..TF: …DM: On a line connecting SI-5 and SI-8, 5 cun proximal to SI-5, in the groove between the anterior border of the ulna and the muscle belly of flexor carpi ulnaris.
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SI-8 Xiao Hai - Small Sea
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JL: with elbow bent up and arm opened partway (from shoulder, not elbow), point is in the depression detween the medial epicondyle of the humerus and the olecranon of the ulna (funny bone)...JS:elbow problems, strengthen to open fist on stroke patient..TF: …DM: In the depression between the tip of the olecranon process of the ulna and the tip of the medial epicondyle of the humerus.
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SI-9 Jian Zhen - True Shoulder
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JL: 1 cun above the posterir end of the axiallary crease (use thumb measurement)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position.
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SI-10 Nao Shu - Upper Arm Shu
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JL: straight above SI 9 on the lower border of the spine of the scapula (1/2 on, 1/2 off the bone)...JS:forzen shoulder..TF: …DM: On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position.
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SI-11 Tian Zong - Celestial Gathering
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JL: feel all borders of the scapula; imagine a line from lateral edge of the clavicle to top medial border of scapula. Divide in 1/2. imagine line from this point to the lower tip of the scapula; point is 1/3 of the way down on this line. Always below the spine of the scapula....JS:..TF: …DM: On the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula.
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SI-12 Bing Feng - Grasping the Wind
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JL: run finger straight up from SI 11 until it stops (move finger fast); just above (not touching) spine of the scapula....JS:..TF: …DM: In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above SI-11, in a depression formed when the arm is raised.
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SI-13 Qu Yuan - Crooked Wall
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JL: [note: for SI 13 and 14: find C7. C7 is one the most prominent bones of spine when head bent forward; cervical vertebrae twist much more with turning od head (then thoracic); C6 slides forward when bend head back]. half way between SI 10 and the space between T2 and T3; above the spine of scapula near the medial edge...JS:..TF: …DM: In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between SI-10 and the spinous process of T2.
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SI-14 Jian Wai Shu - Outer Shoulder Shu
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JL: 3 cun lateral to du channel at the level of the space between T1 and T2 (around T2 area, du channel to medial border of scapula = 3 cun)...JS:..TF: …DM: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1.
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SI-15 Jian Zhong Shu - Central Shoulder Shu
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JL: 2 cun lateral to C7 (space between C7 and T1)...JS:neck and thoracic..TF: …DM: 2 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of C7.
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SI-16 Tian Chuang - Celestial Window
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JL: [note: for SI 16 and 17: head turned to side] 45° angle from LI 18 to the posterir border of the SCM; 1/2 on, 1/2 off the muscle...JS:..TF: …DM: On the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, level with the laryngeal prominence.
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SI-17 Tian Rong - Celestial Countenance
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JL: corner of jaw bone (1/2 on 1/2 off)...JS:jaw, throat, ear..TF: …DM: In the depression between the angle of the mandible and the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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SI-18 Quan Liao - Cheek Bone Hole
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JL: straight down from outer canthus on the lower border of the zygomatic arch (1/2 on, 1/2 off)...JS:facelift, facial paralysis, drooping face, spasm of eyelids..TF: …DM: Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone.
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SI-19 Ting Gong - Auditory Palace
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JL: midpoint of targus...JS:tinnitus, deafness..TF: …DM: With the mouth open, this point is located in the depression between the middle of the tragus and the condyloid process of the mandible.
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SP-1 Yin Bai - Hidden White
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JL: bottom, medial corner of big toe nail. Draw line from widest part of nail and bottom of nail. Point is where the intersection...JS:..TF: benefits the Spleen, regulates the Blood…DM: On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the medial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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SP-2 Da Du - Great Metropolis
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JL: [note for SP2-4: on border of red and white skin, slightly on white. When finding points bw sure your finger is perpendicular to floor.] run finger from tip of big toe toward proximal joint; point is just before big toe joint, in depression...JS:..TF: …DM: On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarso-phalangeal joint.
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SP-3 Tai Bai - Supreme White
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JL: run finger along 1st metatarsal toward distal end; point is in the depression, just before the bone widens to knucle...JS:..TF: …DM: On the medial side of the foot in the depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone.
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SP-4 Gong Sun - Yellow Emporer
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JL: run finger along 1st metatarsal toward proximal end; point is in the depression just bfore the bone flares out...JS:problem with abdomen, foot problem, heel pain (less pain than other points), reduce inflammation with foot pain..TF: regulates the Spleen and Stomach, and regulates the Penetrating channel…DM: On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
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SP-5 Shang Qiu - Shang Hill
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JL: cross legs. Lower leg resting on opposite knee. Be sure foor is relaxed and hanging loosely; point is hlaf way between the tip of the medial malleolus and the tip of the navicular bone...JS:heel pain, swelling of foot..TF: strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, transforms Damp stagnation…DM: On the medial side of the ankle, in the depression which lies at the junction of straight lines drawn along the anterior and inferior borders of the medial malleolus.
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SP-6 San Yin Jiao - Three Yin Intersection
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JL: [note on SP6-9: all on the medial border of the tibia. Dots 1/2 on, 1/2 off the bone.] 3 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus. Or 3 cun above the line from the tip of the medial malleolus to the calcaneous...JS:tonification point, good for swelling (+ST36) below the knee, can use electric acupuncture..TF: strengthens the Spleen and transforms Dampness, spreads the Lever Qi and benefits the Kidneys…DM: On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia.
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SP-7 Lou Gu - Leaking Valley
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JL: 6 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus...JS:..TF: …DM: On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun superior to Sp-6, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia.
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SP-8 Di Ji - Earth's Crux
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JL: 3 cun below SP9...JS:reproductive system issues, helps uterus, bleeding problem..TF: harmonizes the Blood, regulates the Uterus…DM: On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to Sp-9, in a depression just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia.
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SP-9 Yin Ling Quan - Yin Mound Spring
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JL: where the medial border of the tibia begins to flare...JS:dampness, swelling around knee and lower leg..TF: transforms Damp stagnation, benefits the Lower Burner…DM: On the medial side of the lower leg, in a depression in the angle formed by the medial condyle of the tibia and the posterior border of the tibia.
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SP-10 Xue Hai - Sea of Blood
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JL: [note SP10-21: find while persion is lying down]. 2 cun above medial superior border of patella (top of pubuic bone to top of patella, medial epicondyle of femur, is 18 cun)...JS:skin problems (regulate heat in blood),..TF: harmonizes nourishing Qi and cools Heat…DM: 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella, in the tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, directly above Sp-9.
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SP-11 Ji Men - Winnower Gate
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JL: 6 cun above SP 10, on the line connecting SP10 and SP 12...JS:..TF: …DM: On the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun superior to Sp-10, on a line connecting Sp-10 and Sp-12.
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SP-12 Chong Men - Surging Gate
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JL: 3.5 cun (use 4 cun measurement from clavicle) lateral to Ren2 (top of pubic bone)...JS:pelvic area..TF: …DM: 3.5 cun lateral to Ren-2, on the lateral side of the femoral artery.
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SP-13 Fu She - Bowel Abode
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JL: [note SP13-16: all are 4 cun lateral to Ren channel]. 4 cun lateral to Ren. 0.7 cun from SP12 OR 0.5 cun lateral to and 0.5 cun superior to SP12...JS:pelvic area..TF: …DM: On the lower abdomen, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to Sp-12, 4 cun lateral to the midline. This point is also defined as lying 4.3 cun inferior to Sp-15.
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SP-14 Fu Jie - Abdominal Bind
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JL: 3 cun above SP 13; 1.5 cun below the level of the center of umbilicus...JS:abdomen problem, constip, dia, bloating..TF: …DM: On the lower abdomen, 1.3 cun inferior to Sp-15, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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SP-15 Da Heng - Great Horizontal
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JL: 4 cun lateral to center of umbilicus...JS:..TF: …DM: On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominus muscle level with the umbilicus.
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SP-16 Fu Ai - Abdominal Lament
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JL: 3 cun above SP 15...JS:..TF: …DM: On the abdomen, in the depression at the lateral border of the rectus abdominus muscle, 3 cun superior to Sp-15.
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SP-17 Shi Dou - Food Hole
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JL: [note SP17-20: all are 6 cun lateral to Ren channel] 5th intercostal space (between 5th and 6th rib)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lateral side of the chest, in the fifth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.
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SP-18 Tian Xi - Celestial Ravine
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JL: 4th intercostal space (between 4th and 5th rib)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lateral side of the chest, in the fourth intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.
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SP-19 Xiong Xiang - Chest Village
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JL: 3rd intercostal space (between 3rd and 4th rib)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lateral side of the chest, in the third intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.
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SP-20 Zhou Rong - All Round Flourishing
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JL: 2nd intercostal space (between 2nd and 3rd rib)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lateral side of the chest, in the second intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline.
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SP-21 Da Bao - Great Embracement
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JL: 6 cun below midline of axila, between the 7th and 8th ribs...JS:..TF: …DM: On the mid-axillary line, in the seventh intercostal space.
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ST-1 Cheng Qi - Tear Container
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JL: just above the infraorbital ridge in line with the pupil...JS:eye problems, far, near sighted, swelling redness of eyes..TF: …DM: With the eyes looking directly forward, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.
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ST-2 Si Bai - Four Whites
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JL: in indent of the infraorbital foramen in line with the pupil...JS:eye problems, far, near sighted, swelling redness of eyes..TF: Expels wind, brightens the eyes.…DM: With the eyes looking directly forward, this point is located 1 cun directly below the pupil, in the depression at the infraorbital foramen.
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ST-3 Ju Liao - Great Bone Hole
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JL: level with the base of the nose in line with the pupil...JS:nasal issues..TF: …DM: With the eyes looking directly forward, this point is located directly below the pupil, level with the lower border of the ala nasi, on the lateral side of the naso-labial groove.
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ST-4 Di Cang - Earth Granary
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JL: level with the corner of the lip...JS:facial paralysis, stroke (stroke side will droop because healthy side muscle will pull up face). Through and through technique (connect 4 to 6) plus skull acupuncture. Needle the side that is bad...TF: …DM: 0.4 cun lateral to the corner of the mouth.
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ST-5 Da Ying - Great Reception
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JL: find depression under jaw bone; palpate straight up until another depression is found (in front of muscle)...JS:facial paralysis, stroke (stroke side will droop because healthy side muscle will pull up face). Through and through technique (connect 4 to 6) plus skull acupuncture. Needle the side that is bad...TF: …DM: Directly anterior to the angle of the jaw, in a depression at the anterior border of the masseter muscle.
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ST-6 Jia Che - Jawbone
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JL: find corner of jaw; point is 1 fingerbreadth up and 1 fingerbreadth into face (use index finger)...JS:facial paralysis, stroke (stroke side will droop because healthy side muscle will pull up face). Through and through technique (connect 4 to 6) plus skull acupuncture. Needle the side that is bad...TF: Expels wind, removes obstructions from the channel.…DM: Approximately 1 fingerbreadth anterior and superior to the angle of the jaw at the prominence of the masseter muscle.
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ST-7 Xia Guan - Below the Joint
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JL: straight up fromt ST 6 on the lower border of the zygomatic arch...JS:night teeth grinding..TF: Removes obstructions from the channel, benefits the ears.…DM: At the lower border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression anterior to the condyloid process of the mandible.
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ST-8 Tou Wei - Head Corner
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JL: depression at corner of head, approx .5 inch into hairline...JS:frontal headache..TF: Expels wind, relieves pain, brightens the eyes, relieves dizziness, clears heat.…DM: At the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Du-24 and 0.5 cun within the hairline.
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ST-9 Ren Ying - Man's Prognosis
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JL: turn head sideway, find Adam's apple, move directly horizontally and the point is on top of carotid artery...JS:high blood pressure (dangerous!), use LI11 instead..TF: Regulates Qi, removes masses, benefits the throat, relieves swellings.…DM: Level with the tip of and 1.5 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, in the depression between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the lateral border of the thyroid cartilage.
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ST-10 Shui Tu - Water Prominence
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JL: halfway between ST9 and ST11...JS:..TF: …DM: On the neck, at the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, midway between St-9 and St-11.
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ST-11 Qi She - Qi Abode
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JL: at the upper edge of the medial tip of the clavicle, behind the sternoclydomastoid...JS:..TF: …DM: At the root of the neck, superior to the medial end of the clavicle, directly below St-9 in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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ST-12 Que Pen - Empty Basin
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JL: in the depression of the upper edge of the clavicle, at the clavicle's midpoint, 4 cun lateral to midline...JS: landmark, breast inflammation, release lactation pressure from engorged...TF: …DM: In the supraclavicular area, posterior to the superior border of the clavicle and at its midpoint, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.
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ST-13 Qi Hu - Qi Door
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JL: lower border of the clavicle...JS:..TF: …DM: At the top of the chest, directly below St-12, on the inferior border of the clavicle, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.
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ST-14 Ku Fang - Storeroom
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JL: 1st intercostal space (below first rib)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the chest, in the first intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.
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ST-15 Wu Yi - Roof
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JL: 2nd intercostal space...JS:..TF: …DM: On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.
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ST-16 Ying Chuang - Breast Window
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JL: 3rd intercostal space...JS:..TF: …DM: On the chest, in the third intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline, on the mamillary line.
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ST-17 Ru Zhong - Breast Center
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JL: 4th intercostal space...JS:..TF: …DM: At the center of the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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ST-18 Ru Gen - Breast Root
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JL: 5th intercostal space...JS:..TF: …DM: Directly below the nipple, in the fifth intercostal space.
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ST-19 Bu Rong - Not Contained
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JL: 6 cun above center of umbilicus...JS:nausea, bloated stomach, calm feeling of palpitation in gastric area..TF: …DM: On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 6 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-14.
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ST-20 Cheng Man - Assuming Fullness
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JL: 5 cun above center of umbilicus...JS:..TF: …DM: On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-13.
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ST-21 Liang Men - Bean Gate
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JL: 4 cun above center of umbilicus...JS:..TF: …DM: On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-12.
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ST-22 Guan Men - Pass Gate
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JL: 3 cun above center of umbilicus...JS:..TF: …DM: On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-11.
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ST-23 Tai Yi - Supreme Unity
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JL: 2 cun above center of umbilicus...JS:..TF: …DM: On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun superior to the unbilicus, level with Ren-10.
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ST-24 Hua Rou Men - Slippery Flesh Gate
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JL: 1 cun above center of umbilicus...JS:..TF: …DM: On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-9.
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ST-25 Tian Shu - Celestial Pivot
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JL: center of umbilicus...JS:constipation and diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating..TF: Promotes the function of the Intestines, clears heat, regulates Qi, relieves retention of food.…DM: On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus.
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ST-26 Wai Ling - Outer Mound
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JL: find pubic bone; split distance from it to center of umbilicus into 5 equal parts; each part is a point...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-7.
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ST-27 Da Ju - Great Gigantic
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JL: find pubic bone; split distance from it to center of umbilicus into 5 equal parts; each part is a point...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-5.
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ST-28 Shui Dao - Waterway
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JL: find pubic bone; split distance from it to center of umbilicus into 5 equal parts; each part is a point...JS:..TF: Benefits urination, opens the water passages, benefits difficult urination.…DM: On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-4.
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ST-29 Gui Lai - Return
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JL: find pubic bone; split distance from it to center of umbilicus into 5 equal parts; each part is a point...JS:“return”; restore menstruation...TF: …DM: On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with Ren-3.
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ST-30 Qi Chong - Surging Qi
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JL: find pubic bone; split distance from it to center of umbilicus into 5 equal parts; each part is a point...JS:pelvic area problem..TF: …DM: On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the symphysis pubis.
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ST-31 Bi Guan - Thigh Joint
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JL: straight line extension of natural curve of gluteal fold where it intersects with the line from the anterior superior iliac spine (corner) to the superior lateral corner of the patella...JS:sciatic nerve..TF: …DM: On the upper thigh, in a depression just lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn downward from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis.
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ST-32 Fu Tu - Crouching Rabbit
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JL: 6 cun above the superior lateral corner of patella, on same line as above; note: top of pubic bone to top of patella = 18 cun)...JS:..TF: …DM: On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 6 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella.
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ST-33 Yin Shi - Yin Market
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JL: 3 cun above corner of patella...JS: leg paralysis due to stroke..TF: …DM: On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 3 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella.
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ST-34 Liang Qiu - Beam Hill
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JL: 2 cun above...JS:..TF: Subdues rebellious Stomach Qi, removes obstructions from channel, expels damp and wind.…DM: On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun proximal to the superior border of the patella.
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ST-35 Du Bi - Calf's Nose
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JL: top of tibia in lateral depression; note: top of tibia to tip of malleous = 16 cun)...JS:knee problem, 1.5 cun, cracking knees..TF: …DM: On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and lateral to the patellar ligament.
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ST-36 Zu San Li - Leg Three Li
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JL: 3 cun directly below ST 35; 1 finger breadth lateral from crest of the tibia...JS: tonification point good for constipation and diarrhea, know all indications from book for this point, sp6, k3, ub23 are tonifcation points; good for qi; moxa this point for health; make you look young and healthy..TF: Benefits Stomach and Spleen, tonifies Qi and blood, dispels cold, strengthens body, brightens eyes, regulates nutritive and defensive Qi and the Intestines, raises yang, expels wind and damp, resolves edema.…DM: Below the knee, 3 cun inferior to St-35, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
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ST-37 Shang Ju Xu - Upper Great Hollow
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JL: 3 cun below ST 36...JS:..TF: Regulates the function of the Stomach and Intestines, eliminates damp-heat, dispels retention of food, calms asthma.…DM: On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to St-36, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
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ST-38 Tiao Kou - Ribbon Opening
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JL: 8 cun below ST 35...JS:with ub57 good for frozen shoulder (50-yr old shoulder). ..TF: …DM: On the lower leg, midway between the tibio-femoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the prominence of the lateral malleolus, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
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ST-39 Xia Ju Xu - Lower Great Hollow
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JL: 3 cun below ST37...JS:..TF: …DM: On the lower leg, 3 cun inferior to St-37, one fingerbreadth lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
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ST-40 Feng Long - Bountiful Bulge
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JL: 1 thumbwidth lateral to ST38...JS:excessive phlegm and dampness..TF: Resolves phlegm and damp, calms asthma, clears heat, calms and clears the mind, opens the chest.…DM: On the lower leg, midway between the tibiofemoral joint line (level with the popliteal crease) and the lateral malleolus, two fingerbreadths lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
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ST-41 Jie Xi - Ravine Divide
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JL: on front crease of ankle...JS:ankle and foot problem..TF: …DM: On the ankle, level with the prominence of the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus.
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ST-42 Chong Yang - Surging Yang
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JL: highest point on the top of foot; on pulse...JS: foot problems..TF: …DM: On the dorsum of the foot, in the depression formed by the junction of the second and third metatarsal bones and the cuneiform bones (second and third), 1.5 cun distal to St-41, on the line drawn between St-41 and St-43, at the point where the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis artery may be palpated.
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ST-43 Xian Gu - Sunken Valley
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JL: where 2nd and 3rd metacarpals meet...JS:..TF: …DM: On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third metatarsal bones, in a depression 1 cun proximal to St-44.
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ST-44 Nei Ting - Inner Court
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JL: in webbing between 2nd and 3rd toes...JS:upper tooth ache, headache due to stomach fire (overeat)...TF: Clears heat, eliminates fullness, regulates Qi, stops pain, promotes digestion, eliminates wind from face.…DM: On the dorsum of the foot, between the second and third toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.
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ST-45 Li Dui - Severe Mouth
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JL: lateral corner of 2nd toenail...JS:..TF: …DM: On the dorsal aspect of the second toe, at the junction of lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
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