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LI-15
Jian-yu (Jian-jing) Shoulder Bone |
Cranial and distal to the acromion on the cranial
margin of the acromial head of the deltoideus muscle. |
Shoulder pain, cervical stiffness
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ST-2
Si-bai Four Whites |
In the depression at the center of the infraorbital
foramen. |
Conjunctivitis, uveitis, abdominal pain
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ST-4
Di-cang Earth Granary |
At the lateral commissure of the mouth 0.1 cun caudal to the mucocutaneous border.
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Facial paralysis, dental pain
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ST-6
Jia-che Jawbone |
In the depression in the middle of the masseter
muscle just rostral to the angle of the mandible. |
Facial paralysis, dental pain
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SP-4
Gong-sun Yellow Emperor |
On the plantomedial side of the pelvic limb in the
depression distal to the base (proximal end) of the 2nd metatarsal bone |
Luo-connecting point to Stomach. Confluent point to Chong Channel.
Watery diarrhea, vomiting |
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SP-8
Di-ji Earth’s Crux |
On the medial side of the pelvic limb, 3 cun distal to SP-9, on the caudal border of the tibia, cranial to the deep digital flexor muscle
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Xi-cleft point. Acute onset of
diarrhea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema, irregular heat cycles, dysuria, abdominal masses |
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SP-21
Da-bao Great Embracement |
On the lateral aspect of the thorax at the 7th intercostal space at the same level as the point of the shoulder
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Major Luo point of the Spleen. Generalized pain, thoracic pain, dyspnea, digestive disorders, thoracic and pelvic limb weakness, Wei syndrome
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HT-8
Shao-fu Lesser Mansion |
On the palmar surface of the paw between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal junction, just proximal to the pad base
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Ying-spring point (Fire). Urinary incontinence, genital itching, palpitation, pain in the feet
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HT-9
Shao-chong Minor Channel |
On the medial aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the front foot.
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Jing-well point (Wood), Mother point. Febrile disease, mania, coma,
palpitations |
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SI-4
Wan-gu Wrist Bone |
On the lateral side of the thoracic limb, distal to the carpal joint, caudolateral to the base of the 5th metacarpal bone.
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Yuan (Source point), thoracic limb weakness, cervical pain,
intervertebral disk disease, jaundice, fever, carpal pain and osteoarthritis |
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SI-8
Xiao-hai Small Sea |
On medial side of the elbow between the medial humeral epicondyle and the olecranon. (This point is at the ulnar nerve (“funny bone”).
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Son point for Excess, He-sea point (Earth). Epilepsy, pain in elbow
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SI-16
Tian-chuang Celestial Window |
In the brachiocephalicus muscle, at the level of the C2-3 intervertebral space, 3 cun ventrolateral to the dorsal midline (just dorsal to the C2-3 Jing-jia-ji acupoint); use the width of the last rib for the cun measurement
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Cervical stiffness, ear problems, deafness, pharyngitis
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BL-1
Jing-ming Bright Eyes |
0.1 cun dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye.
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Crossing point among BL, SI, Yin-qiao, Yang-qiao and ST Channels. eye problems, headache
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BL-2
Zan-zhu Bamboo Gathering |
In the supraorbital ridge ventral to the medial end of the eyebrow.
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Headache, eye problems, facial paralysis
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BL-10
Tian-zhu Celestial Pillar |
1.5 cun from the dorsal midline of the neck at the
level of the junction of C1 and C2 (on a line from the caudal edges of the wings of the atlas). |
Headache, Wind-Cold, nasal
congestion/discharge, febrile disease, cervical stiffness, epilepsy, shoulder pain |
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BL-12
Feng-men Wind Gate |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal
spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebrae |
Influential point for Wind and
trachea. Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, cough, fever, headache, cervical stiffness, pain in thoracic region |
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SI-8
Xiao-hai Small Sea |
On medial side of the elbow between the medial humeral epicondyle and the olecranon. (This point is at the ulnar nerve (“funny bone”).
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Son point for Excess, He-sea point (Earth). Epilepsy, pain in elbow
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SI-16
Tian-chuang Celestial Window |
In the brachiocephalicus muscle, at the level of the C2-3 intervertebral space, 3 cun ventrolateral to the dorsal midline (just dorsal to the C2-3 Jing-jia-ji acupoint); use the width of the last rib for the cun measurement
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Cervical stiffness, ear problems, deafness, pharyngitis
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BL-1
Jing-ming Bright Eyes |
0.1 cun dorsal to the medial canthus of the eye.
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Crossing point among BL, SI, Yin-qiao, Yang-qiao and ST Channels. eye problems, headache
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BL-2
Zan-zhu Bamboo Gathering |
In the supraorbital ridge ventral to the medial end of the eyebrow.
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Headache, eye problems, facial paralysis
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BL-10
Tian-zhu Celestial Pillar |
1.5 cun from the dorsal midline of the neck at the
level of the junction of C1 and C2 (on a line from the caudal edges of the wings of the atlas). |
Headache, Wind-Cold, nasal
congestion/discharge, febrile disease, cervical stiffness, epilepsy, shoulder pain |
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BL-12
Feng-men Wind Gate |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal
spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebrae |
Influential point for Wind and
trachea. Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, cough, fever, headache, cervical stiffness, pain in thoracic region |
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BL-13
Fei-Shu Lung’s Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebrae
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Back-shu (Association) point for Lung. Cough, asthma, lower tidal fever, Yin Deficiency, nasal congestion
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BL-14
Jue-Yin-Shu Pericardium Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebrae
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Back-shu (Association) point for Pericardium. Cough, chest pain, vomiting, anxiety
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BL-15
Xin-Shu Heart’s Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebrae
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Back-shu (Association) point for Heart. Anxiety, Shen disturbance, insomnia, poor memory, epilepsy, chest pain, congestive heart failure
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BL-16
Du-Shu Governing Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebrae
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Back-shu (Association) point for GV. intervertebral disk disease, chest pain, cough, dyspnea, abdominal pain
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BL-17
Ge-Shu (Gan Zhi Shu) Diaphragm’s Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point for diaphragm, Influential point for Blood. Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, vomiting, regurgitation, cough, dyspnea
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BL-22
San-Jiao-Shu Triple Heater Shu |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point for Triple Heater. Edema, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain
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BL-23
Shen-Shu Kidney’s Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae.
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Back-shu (Association) point for Kidney. Kidney Yin/Qi Deficiency, urinary incontinence, impotence,
deafness, sore and weak back |
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BL-24
Qi-Hai-Shu Qi Sea Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebrae.
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Sea of Qi. Qi Deficiency, back pain, abdominal pain, uterine disease
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BL-26
Guan-Yuan-Shu Source Hollow |
1.5 cun lateral to the 6th lumbar vertebrae.
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Gates of Original/Source Qi. Kidney Yang/Qi Deficiency, urinary incontinence or dribbling, impotence, back pain, diarrhea
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BL-35
Hui-Yang Meeting of Yang |
In the crease just lateral to the tail base, 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline.
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Bloody urination or defecation, perianal itching
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BL-36
Cheng-fu Support |
Ventral to the lateral border of tuber ischii in the biceps groove (between biceps femoris and semitendinosus muscles).
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Back pain, paralysis of pelvic limb
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BL-52
Zhi-shi Will Chamber |
3 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebrae at the lateral border of the longissimus muscle, 1.5 cun lateral to BL 23.
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Lateral association point for Kidney. Kidney Yang/Qi Deficiency. Impotence, edema, urinary dribbling, back pain
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BL-62
Shen-mai Extending Vessel |
With the hock flexed, the point is located in a depression directly plantodistal to the lateral
malleolus (opposite KID-6) |
Confluent point to Yang-qiao. Ataxia, Wobbler disease, back pain, pelvic limb weakness
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BL-64
Jing-gu Capital Bone |
On the lateral aspect of the pelvic limb distal to the base (proximal end) of the 5th metatarsal bone
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Yuan (Source) point. Epilepsy, cervical and thoracolumbar intervertebral disk disease, mental and emotional disorders
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BL-67
Zhi-Yin Terminal Yin |
On the lateral aspect of the nail bed of the 5th digit of the rear foot.
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Jing-Well point (Metal), Mother point for Deficiency. Nasal discharge/congestion, headache, difficulty labor.
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KID-6
Zhao-hai Shining Sea |
With the hock flexed, the point is located in a depression immediately distal and plantar to the medial malleolus.
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Confluent point to Yin-qiao. Ataxia, genital itching, Yin Deficiency, epilepsy, insomnia, constipation, dysuria, sore throat
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PC-3
Qu-ze Elbow Marsh |
On the medial side of cubital crease, just caudal to the biceps tendon.
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He-sea point (water). Palpitations, vomiting, diarrhea, febrile diseases,
shoulder/elbow pain |
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PC-7
Da-ling Great Mound |
On the medial side of the thoracic limb, just proximal to the radiocarpal bone and caudal to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle under the proximal and medial aspect of the accessory carpal pad
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Shu-stream point (Earth); Yuan (Source) point, Thoracic pain, vomiting, epilepsy, carpal pain and
osteoarthritis, febrile diseases |
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PC-8
Lao-gong Palace of Toil |
Underneath the large central pad between the 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones.
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Ying-spring point (Fire). Vomiting, epilepsy, stomatitis, ulceration in the
mouth, halitosis, chest pain |
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PC-9
Zhong-chong Central Hub |
On the medial aspect of the 4th digit at the nail bed.
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Jing-well point (Wood).
Hyperactivity, Shen disturbance, anhidrosis, superficial tendon problem |
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PC-8
Lao-gong Palace of Toil |
Underneath the large central pad between the 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones.
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Ying-spring point (Fire). Vomiting, epilepsy, stomatitis, ulceration in the
mouth, halitosis, chest pain |
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TH-3
Zhong-zhu Central Island |
On the dorsum of the forefoot between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, in the depression just proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint
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Shu-stream point (Wood).
Head-shaking, ear problems, febrile disease, local pain. |
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TH-4
Yang-chi Divergent Yang |
In the large lateral depression on the dorsolateral aspect of the radiocarpal joint, just lateral to the common digital extensor tendon
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Yuan (Source) point. Carpal injury or pain, pharyngitis, diabetes mellitus
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TH-10
Tian-jing Celestial Well |
In a depression on the triceps tendon, just proximal to the olecranon.
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He-sea point (Earth), Son point for Excess. Paralysis of thoracic limbs, sore throat, deafness, toothache
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TH-14
Jian-liao (Jian-waiyu) Shoulder Seam |
Caudal and distal to the acromion on the caudal margin of the acromial head of the deltoideus muscle.
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Pain in shoulder and thoracic limb
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TH-17
Yi-feng Wind Screen |
Ventral to the ear in the depression between the
mandible and the mastoid process. |
Otitis, cervical stiffness, facial
paralysis, swelling in the face |
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TH-21
Er-men Ear Gate |
Rostral to the pretragic incisure directly dorsal to
SI-19 at the caudal border of the mandible and dorsal to the condyloid process with the mouth open. |
Ear problems, dental diseases
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TH-23
Si-zhu-kong Silk Bamboo Hole |
In the depression on the rim of the orbit at the end of the eyebrow, if it were extended to the lateral canthus.
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Eye problems, facial paralysis, dental diseases, encephalitis, epilepsy
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GB-1
Tong-zi-liao Pupil Bone-Hole |
0.2 cun lateral to the lateral canthus in the depression over the orbital ligament
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Eye problems, anhidrosis, colds, headache
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GB-14
Yang-bai Yang White |
In a depression on the frontal bone, 1 cun dorsal to the extended midpoint of the eyebrow (at the end of the visible eyebrow)
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Keratitis, conjunctivitis, uveitis
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GB-21
Jian-jing (Bo-zhong) Shoulder Well |
In the muscle just cranial to the edge of the scapula midway between GV-14 (dorsal midline between the C7-T1) and the acromion.
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Shoulder pain, paralysis of thoracic limbs, mastitis, difficult labor
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GB-24
Ri-yue Sun and Moon |
In the 9th intercostal space at the level of the costochondral junction (3 spaces caudal and slightly dorsal to LIV-14
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Front-mu (Alarm) point for the Gall bladder, the Crossing point of the GB
and SP Channels; Liver and Gallbladder disorders, Liver Qi Stagnation |
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GB-25
Jing-men Capital Gate |
On the lateral side of the abdomen on the lower border of the free end of the 13th rib.
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Front-mu (Alarm) point for the
Kidney. Infertility, ovary disorders, lumbar pain, colic, impaction, Kidney Deficiency |
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GB-31
Feng-shi Wind Market |
In the groove between the femur and the biceps femoris, 7 cun proximal to the lateral femoral condyle.
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Skin itching, paralysis of pelvic limbs, rear foot problems
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GB-33
Yang-guan Knee Yang Gate |
Between the insertion of the biceps femoris tendon and the femur in a depression proximal to the lateral condyle of the femur.
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Stifle problems
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GB-41
Zu-ling-Qi Near Tears on the Foot |
On the dorsum of the pelvic limb paw just distal to the junction of the the 4th and 5th metatarsals (on a line with LIV-3 located between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals)
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Shu-stream point (Wood), Confluent point to Dai Channel. Pain in metatarsal region, flexor tendonitis,
urinary incontinence, abnormal cycling, eye problems, mastitis |
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LIV-2
Xing-jian Moving Between |
On the lateral aspect of the 2nd digit, distal to the
metatarsophalangeal joint in the webbing. |
Ying-spring point (Fire). Liver Yang rising, eye problems, ring-bone, side-bone, laminitis, abnormal cycling, headache
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LIV-13
Zhang-men Gate of Symbol |
On the lateral side of the body, just below the free end of the 12th rib.
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Front-mu (Alarm) point for Spleen, Influential for Yin (Zang) organs, Master point for viscera. Abdominal fullness, colic, diarrhea, abdominal mass, muscle pain
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LIV-14
Qi-men Cycle Gate |
In a depression at the costochondral junction of
the 6th intercostal space. |
Front-mu (Alarm) point of Liver. Hepatic disorders, mastitis, pleuritis, chest pain, muscle pain
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CV-1
Hui-Yin Yin meeting |
In the depression on the midline halfway between
the anus and scrotum or vulva |
Perianal problems, dysuria, infertility, epilepsy
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CV-3
Zhong-ji Central Pole |
On the ventral midline, 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus.
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Front-mu (Alarm) point of Bladder. Dysuria, renal failure, impotence, hernia, genital itching
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CV-5
Shi-men Stone Gate |
On the ventral midline, 2 cun caudal to the
umbilicus. |
Front-mu (Alarm) point for Triple Heater. Dysuria, edema, diarrhea, hernia, colic, genital discharge
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CV-12
Zhong-wan Middle Stomach |
On the ventral midline, halfway between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process.
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Influential point for Yang (Fu)
organs, Front-mu (Alarm) point for the Stomach. Gastric pain/ulcer, vomiting, regurgitation, diarrhea, jaundice |
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CV-14
Ju-que Great Palace |
On the ventral midline halfway between CV-12 and the xiphoid process (3/4 the distance from the umbilicus towards the xiphoid process).
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Front-mu (Alarm) point for Heart. Anxiety, palpitation, Shen disturbance, vomiting, epilepsy
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CV-17
Shan-zhong Chest Center |
On the ventral midline in a depression at the level of the fourth intercostal space.
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Front-mu (Alarm) point for PC. Influential point for Qi. Dyspnea, cough, vomiting, diaphragm spasms, lack of milk, chest pain
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CV-22
Tian-tu Celestial Chimney |
On the ventral midline at the tip of the manubrium.
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Cough, asthma, dyspnea, sore throat, thyroid problem, diaphragm spasm, chest pain
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CV-24
Cheng-jiang Receiving Saliva |
Lower lip on the midline, 1 cun ventral to the rim of the lower lip.
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Facial paralysis, hyper-salivation, manic, behavioral problem
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GV-3
Yang-guan Yang pass |
Variable location; It is the largest depression located between the dorsal processes of L4-L5, L5-L6 or L6-L7
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Yang Deficiency, impotence,
infertility, paralysis of pelvic limbs |
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GV-4
Ming-men Life Gate |
On the midline, between the dorsal spinous processes of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.
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Impotence, infertility, diarrhea, abnormal estrus, back pain, Yang Deficiency
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GV-17
Nao-hu Brain’s Door |
In the depression on the dorsal midline, on a line drawn from the caudal (trailing) edge of the ears just proximal to the occipital protuberance.
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Cervical stiffness, epilepsy, aphonia (loss of voice)
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GV-21
Qian-ding Before the Vertex |
In the depression on the dorsal midline on a line drawn from the cranial (leading) edge of the ears
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Headache, hypertension, nasal discharge/congestion, epilepsy
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GV-26
Ren-zhong Human Center |
In the philtrum (the vertical line on the upper lip
and between the nostrils) at the level of the ventral limits of the nostrils in the non-haired skin. |
Coma, facial paralysis, mania, back pain, IVDD
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Tian-men
Gate of heaven |
Caudal rim of ear basesdorsal midline. GV-17
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Seizures, loss of voice, dizziness
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Long-hui
Meeting of dragons |
Midpoint between the two
temporal fossas at the level of eyebrows. |
Seizures and nasal congestion
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Feng-chi
Wind pond |
In the large depressions just
caudal and lateral to the occipital protruberance and medial to the cranial edge of the wings of the atlas GB-20 |
Seizures, Internal Wind
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Yi-feng
Wind screen |
Ventral to the ear in the
depression between the mandible and the mastoid process. TH-17 |
Otitis
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Tai-Yang
Great Yang |
1 cun caudal to the lateral
canthus dorsal to the zygomatic arch |
Headache, facial paralysis,
conjunctivitis, other acute eye problems |
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Jing-ming
Bright eye |
0.1 cun dorsal to the medial
canthus of the eye BL-1 |
Conjunctivitis, keratitis, Liver Heat
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Cheng-Qi
Receiving tears |
Directly below the center of
the pupil just inside the orbital ridge ST-1 |
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, facial paralysis, constipation, abdominal pain
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Ying-xiang
Receive fragrance |
In the nasal labial groove, at
the level of the widest part of the nostril approximately 0.1 cun outside the haired/ non - haired border LI-20 |
Nasal congestion, facial paralysis
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Shang-guan
Upper joint |
In the depression (more
prominent with the mouth open) at the caudal end of the temporomandibular joint, caudal to the masseter muscle, dorsal to the zygomatic arch and ST-7. GB-3 |
Crossing point GB and ST. Dental pain, mandible pain, facial paralysis, headache, head shaking
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Bao-sai
Embrace the mandible |
In the depression in the
middle of the masseter muscle just rostral to the angle of the mandible. ST-6. |
Dental pain, mandible pain, facial paralysis, headache, head shaking
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Cheng-jiang
Receiving saliva |
1 cun to the rim of the lower
lip CV-24 |
Hypersalivation, Cold-Damp,
facial paralysis |
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Lian-guan
Ridge Spring |
Just cranial to the larynx, on
the ventral midline CV-23 |
Hypersalivation, laryngeal
hemiplegia |
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Da-zhui
Great vertebrae |
Dorsal midline between the
C7-T1 GV-14 |
Fever, cervical pain, asthma,
cough, seizures, skin itching, immune deficiency, intervertebral disk disease (GV-14, LI-4 and ST-36 increase WBC in cancer patients) |
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Tian-tu
Celestial chimney |
Tip of manubrium, in the
ventral midline CV-22 |
Cough, asthma, sore throat,
thyroid problems, hiccups, chest pain |
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Ji-zhong
Center spine |
T11-T12 dorsal midline GV-6
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Intervertebral disk disease,
Spleen and Stomach disorders |
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Shen-peng
Kidney shelf |
1 cun cranial to Shen-shu
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Yang Deficiency, diarrhea,
constipation, intervertebral disk disease, pelvic limb paresis or paralysis |
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Shen-jiao
Kidney corner |
1 cun caudal to Shen-shu
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Yang Deficiency, diarrhea,
constipation, intervertebral disk disease, pelvic limb paresis or paralysis |
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Wei-jie
Tail vertebrae |
Between Cd-1 and Cd-2 on
dorsal midline |
Lumbosacral mutilation, fecal and urinary incontinence, tail
paralyisis |
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Guan-Yuanshu
Gate of primary Qi |
Between T-13 and L-1, 1.5
cun lateral to the dorsal spinous process. BL-21 |
Diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, abdominal pain, general weakness, Kidney Jing Deficiency, Yuan Qi Deficiency
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Fei-men
Lung gate |
1/3 of the way along the
cranial border of scapular from dorsal to ventral |
Bone steaming (diskospondylitis)
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Fei-pan
Lung hugging |
1/3 of the way along the
caudal border of the scapula from dorsal to ventral |
Shoulder, thoracic limb lameness
or paralysis, lung disorders, bone steaming (diskospondylitis) |
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Zhou-shu
Elbow association point |
Between the lateral lateral
humeral condyle and the anconeal process (Opposite SI-8 on medial side) |
Elbow lameness, ulnar nerve
paralysis |
