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Actions: stops bleeding, tonifies SP, opens chest, calms shen

Indications: menorrhagia, uterine bleeding, blood in stool/urine, epistaxis, ab distention, diarrhea (esp. acute), anorexia, indigestion, chest oppression, agitation, mental disorders, insomnia, d/d sleep.
SP 1
Yinbai
Actions: clears heat, opens orifices, opens channel, revives consciousness, promotes lactation, benefits the breast

Indications: h/a, sore throat, mouth ulcers, febrile diseases, red eyes, epistaxis, loss of consciousness, insufficient lactation, breast abscess, neck/shoulder pain
SI - 1
Actions: tonifies SP, harmonizes MJ, clears heat.

Indications: ab pain/distention, constipation, excessive appetite, febrile diseases, agitation, local pain of big toe/ball of foot
SP 2
Dadu
Actions: opens chest, opens channel, benefits the shoulder

Indications: chest pain/constriction, rib/cardiac pain, ROM of shoulder jt., arm/elbow pain.
HT - 1
Actions: tonifies SP, resolves damp, harmonizes MJ, regulates qi.

Indications: ab pain/distention, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, n/v, borborygmus, lethargy, heavy limbs, fatigue, hemorrhoids, local pain of toe/ball/arch of foot
SP 3
Taibai
(Great White)
Actions: clears heat, benefits the throat, opens the channel, alleviates pain

Indications: h/a, febrile diseases, tinnitus, sore throat, ear infection, red eyes, hemoptysis, dark/scanty urine, pain/numbness of the finger/hand/upper back
SI - 2
Actions: tonifies SP, harmonizes MJ, opens Chong Mai, regulates xue/menses, regulates qi, dispels damp.

Indications: ab pain/distention, n/v, diarrhea, dysentery, anorexia, edema, blood in stool, uterine bleeding, all menstrual conditions, local pain in arch/heel/sole/ankle of foot.
SP 4
Gongsun
(Grandfather's Grandson)
Actions: expels wind, clear heat, brightens eyes,

Indications: redness/swelling/pain/itching eyes, lacrimation, blurry vision, photophobia, night/color blindness, decreased visual acuity
UB 1
Jing Ming
Actions: tonify SP, resolve damp

Indications: ab distention, lethargy, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, hernia, pain/rigidity of tongue, pain/ROM of ankle
SP 5
Shangqiu
Actions: opens the Du Mai, clears wind-heat, clears heat, calms the shen, opens the channel, alleviates pain, benefits occipate/neck/upper back

Indications: deafness, tinnitus, ear infections, redness/pain of the eyes, sore throat, hoarse voice, epistaxis, febrile diseases, chills/fever, night sweats, malaria, dark/scanty urine, lower back pain, epilepsy, agitation, mania, pain/stiffness of the neck/upper back, h/a, pain/contraction of hand/arm
SI - 3
Houxi
(Back Stream)
Actions: tonify SP, resolves damp, moves LV qi, harmonizes MJ/LJ, regulates menses, induces labor, tonifies KD, tonifies qi/xue/yin, calms shen, invigorates/cools xue, opens channel, alleviates pain.

Indications: ab full/distention/pain, n/v, diarrhea, borborygmus, anorexia, edema, fatigue, heavy limbs, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, menorrhagia, infertility, transverse presentation of fetus, delayed/prolonged labor, retention of placenta/dead fetus, postpartum fatigue/dizzy, impotence, seminal emission, hernia, urinary dysFx, dizzy, insomnia, empty heat Sx, local pain/muscle dysFx of lower leg
SP 6
Sanyinjiao
(3 Yin Meeting)
Actions: opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: ROM/pain of shoulder/arm, rib/cardiac pain
HT - 2
Actions: tonifies SP, resolves damp.

Indications: ab distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, edema, paralysis/pain of lower leg
SP 7
Loagu
Actions: clears damp-heat, stops swelling, opens the channel, alleviates pain

Indications: h/a, neck pain/stiffness, jaw pain, febrile diseases, jaundice, contraction of fingers, pain of hand/wrist, arthritis (local)
SI - 4
Wangu
(Wrist Bone)
Actions: invigorates qi/xue, regulates menstruation, moderates acute conditons, stops pain, harmonizes SP, resolves damp. **No bu SP**

Indications: irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, ab masses (fem.), ab pain/distention, n/v, diarrhea, edema, anorexia, dysuria, seminal emissions
SP 8
Diji
Actions: expel wind, clear heat, brighten eyes, move obstruction, alleviates pain

Indications: h/a, sinus inflammation, redness/swelling/pain/itching eyes, lacrimation, blurry vision, twitching eyelids, decrease visual acuity, glaucoma, hemorrhoids
UB 2
Zan Zhu
Actions: tonifies SP, resolves damp, opens water passages, benefits LJ

Indications: Ab pain, distention, nausea, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, dysuria, incontinence, seminal emissions, leucorrhea, genital pain, dysmenorrhea, low ab/back pain, knee pain
SP 9
Yinlingquan
(Yin Mound Spring)
Actions: clears heat, clams shen, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: swelling of the neck/sub-mandibular region, lockjaw, febrile diseases, redness/pain of the eyes, mania, pain/ROM of the wrist/hand
SI - 5
Actions: invigorates xue, moves blood stasis, cools xue, benefits skin, tonifies xue, regulates menses

Indications: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, uterine bleeding, dark/clotted menstrual blood, postpartum xue/qi xu, urticaria, eczema, herpes zoster, heat rash, local pain of thigh/knee
SP 10
Xuehai
Actions: clears heat, clams shen, transforms phlegm, opens channel, benefits the arm

Indications: cardiac pain, chest congestions, hypochondriac pain, h/a, red eyes, palpitations, restlessness, pain/spasm of arm, hand tremor
HT - 3
Shaohai
(Little Sea)
Actions: clears heat, opens water passages

Indications: pain/urinary dysfunction, enuresis, inguinal pain, pain/ROM of lower limbs
SP - 11
Jimen
Actions: benefits the eyes, opens the channel, alleviates pain

Indications: blurry vision, shoulder/elbow/arm pain
SI - 6
Actions: regulates qi/xue, stops pain, clears heat, drains damp

Indications: lower abdominal/inguinal pain, hernia, urinary dysfunction
SP - 12
Chongmen
Actions: expel wind, clear heat, brighten eyes

Indications: h/a, dizziness, nasal congestion, epilepsy, agitation, giddiness
UB 3
Mei Chong
Actions: regulates qi, stops pain

Indications: lower abdominal/inguinal pain, hernia, constipation
SP - 13
Fushe
Actions: clears heat, opens the exterior, clams shen, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: h/a, dizziness, febrile diseases, chills/fever, neck pain/stiffness, mania, fright, restless organ syndrome, pain/contraction of the elbow/finger
SI - 7
Actions: warms center (tonifies MJ), regulates/descends qi

Indications: pain around the navel, diarrhea, dysentery, abdominal distention, constipation, hernia
SP - 14
Fujie
Actions: tonifies HT, clams shen, opens channel, benefits tendons (local)

Indications: cardiac pain, restlessness, sudden loss of voice, spasmodic pain/ROM of arm/elbow.
HT - 4
Actions: moves qi, regulates intestines, tonifies SP, resolves damp

Indications: abdominal pain/distention, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, heavy limbs
SP - 15
Daheng
Actions: clears heat, stops swelling, clams the shen, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: h/a, swelling in the throat/cheek/gums, toothache, dizziness, epilepsy, agitation, pain in the neck/shoulder/arm/elbow
SI - 8
Xiaohai
(Little Sea)
Actions: regulates intestines

Indications: abdominal pain/distention, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation
SP - 16
Fuai
Actions: expel wind, clear heat, clear head, brighten eyes

Indications: h/a, sinus congestion, epistaxis, blurry vision, decrease visual acuity
UB 4
Qu Chai
Actions: Disperses stagnation, promotes digestion

Indigestion: fullness/pain in the chest/hypochondrium/abdomen, indigestion, borborygmus
SP - 17
Shidou
Actions: clears wind, benefits the shoulder, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: pain/ROM of the shoulder joint region/arm/elbow, chills/fever
SI - 9
Actions: opens chest, descends qi, benefits the breast, promotes lactation

Indications: fullness/pain in the chest/hypochondrium, s.o.b., cough, phlegm rattle in the throat, hiccups, mastitis, insufficient lactation
SP - 18
Tianxi
Actions: tonifies HT, clams shen, benefits the tongue, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: palpitations, fright, depression, agitation, eye pain, blurry vision, sore throat, sudden voice loss (by heat), aphasia with tongue rigidity, local pain of wrist/hand
HT - 5
Tongli
(Penetrating Inside)
Actions: opens chest, descends qi

Indications: fullness/pain in the chest/hypochondrum, cough, s.o.b.
SP - 19
Xiangxiang
Actions: opens channel, benefits the shoulder

Indications: pain/swelling/ROM of the shoulder joint region/upper arm
SI - 10
Actions: opens chest, descends qi

Indications: fullness/pain in the chest/hypochondrium, cough, hiccups, s.o.b., phlegm in the chest
SP - 20
Zhourong
Actions: expel wind, subdue yang, clear heat, clear head

Indications: h/a, heavy head, blurry vision, epilepsy, convulsions
UB 5
Wu Chu
Actions: regulates qi/xue, opens the connecting vessels, opens the chest, descends qi

Indications: pain/aching of the whole body, joint pain/weakness, heavy/fatigue/soreness of the 4 limbs, fullness/pain in the chest/hypochondrium, cough, asthma
SP - 21
Dabao
Actions: opens channel, benefits the shoulder/scapula

Indications: pain in the scapular region, neck/shoulder stiffness, chest congestion, cough with stubborn phlegm
SI - 11
Tianzhong
(Heavenly Gathering)
Acitons: tonifies HT, calms shen, clears empty heat, stops sweating

Indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, agitation, hysteria, sudden voice loss, epistaxis, hemoptysis, night sweats, steaming bone disorder (strong empty heat)
HT - 6
Actions: opens channel, benefits the shoulder/scapula

Indications: pain/ROM of the shoulder/scapular region, pain/numbness of the upper arm
SI - 12
Actions: expel wind, clear heat, clear head, brighten eyes

Indications: h/a, blurry vision, nasal congestion, dizziness
UB 6
Cheng Guan
Actions: opens channel, benefits the shoulder/scapula

Indications: local pain/obstruction of the neck/scapular region
SI - 13
Quyuan
(Crooked Wall)
Actions: tonifies HT, calms shen, tonifies HT yin, clears heat

Indications: cardiac/chest pain, palpitations, insomnia, irritability, hysteria, amnesia, epilepsy, mania, dementia, turrets syndrome, sore throat, hemoptysis, yellow sclera, 5 palm heat
HT - 7
Shenmen
(Spirit Gate)
Actions: clears wind, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: shoulder/scapula pain, neck stiffness/pain/ROM, chills/fever
SI - 14
Jianwaishu
(Outer Shoulder Transport Point)
Actions: expel wind, clear heat, open nose, clear head

Indications: h/a nasal congestion/discharge, anosmia, epistaxis, giddiness, loss of consciousness
UB 7
Tong Tian
Actions: clears heat, descends LU qi, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: cough, asthma, hemoptysis, shoulder/scapula/neck pain
SI - 15
Actions: clears HT heat, clams shen, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: chest pain, palpitations, agitation, febrile diseases, palm heat, disuria, enuresis, red/itching of external genitalia, pain/contraction of hand/little finger
HT - 8
Actions: clears heat, calms the shen, opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: sore throat, sudden loss of voice, goiter, deafness, tinnitus, mania, pain/ROM of the neck/shoulder
SI - 16
Actions: expel wind, clear heat, clear head, brighten eyes, transform phlegm, calm shen

Indications: dizziness, tinnitus, blurry vision, n/v, mania
UB 8
Luo Que
Actions: clears heat, disperses swelling

Indications: sore/obstructed throat, goiter, swelling of the cheek, inability to open the jaw, wheezing, deafness, tinnitus, pain/ROM of the neck
SI - 17
Actions: clears heat, clams shen, opens the orifices, revives consciousness

Indications: rib/chest/cardiac pain, palpitations, febrile diseases, agitations, mania, loss of consciousness, aphasia, pain/contraction of hand/arm
HT - 9
Shaochong
(Little Rushing)
Actions: expels wind, alleviates pain, clears heat, reduces swelling

Indications: facial pain/paralysis/swelling, deviations of the mouth/eye, toothache, red face, yellow sclera
SI - 18
Actions: expel wind, alleviates pain, brighten eyes

Indications: h/a, stiff/painful neck, aversion to wind, c/f, eye pain, nasal congestion, dizziness
UB 9
Yu Zhen
Actions: regulates qi, benefits the ears

Indications: deafness, tinnitus, ottorrhea, ear pain, pain/ROM of the jaw, toothache
SI - 19
Tinggong
(Listening Palace)
Actions: expel wind, clear head, open oraphises, calm shen, open channel, alleviates pain

Indications: h/a dizziness, nasal obstruction, stiff/painful neck, sore throat, eye pain/redness, shoulder/back pain, mania, won't stop talking
UB 10
Tian Zhu
Actions: expel wind, open exterior, nourish xue, benefit bones, stop cough

Indications: h/a, pain/stiffness of neck/upper back, c/f, cough, dyspnea
UB 11
Da Zhu
Actions: expel wind, release exterior, bu LU, strengthen wei qi

Indications: common cold/flu, c/f, h/a, cough, dyspnea, sinus congestion, discharge, pain/stiffness of neck/upper back
UB 12
Feng Men
Actions: bu LU qi and yin, descend LU qi, clear LU heat, release exterior

Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, chest pain/congestion, tidal fever, night sweats, pain/stiffness upper back
UB 13
Fei Shu
Actions: regulate the HT, calm shen, soothe LV, regulate qi, open chest, descend qi

Indications: chest pain/congestion, palpitations, cough, vomiting, restlessness, agitation
UB 14
Jue Yin Shu
Actions: bu HT, calm shen, open chest, regulate qi, clear heat, invigorate xue

Indications: chest pain/congestion, cough, palpitations, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, anxiety, panic, mania, dementia, epilepsy, night sweats, nocturnal emissions
UB 15
Xin Shu
Actions: regulate qi, open chest

Indications: chest pain/congestion, epigastric pain, ab pain/distension, borborygmus
UB 16
Du Shu
Actions: invigorates xue, dispels xue stasis, bu xue, clear xue heat, stop bleeding, open chest/diaphram, descend rebellious qi

Indications: chest pain/congestion, epigastric pain/fullness, hiccups, reflux, vomiting, hiatal hernia, hemoptysis, vomiting blood, bleeding skin eruptions, tidal fever, night sweats, arthritis
UB 17
Ge Shu
Actions: benefit LV, regulate qi, bu LV xue, calm internal wind, clear heat, disperse damp heat, benefits eyes

Indications: hypochondriac/chest/ab pain/distension, cough with blood tinged sputum, blurry vision, red/irritated eyes, night blindness, jaundice, irritably/anger, mental disorders, epilepsy, back pain in any location
UB 18
Gan Shu
Actions: clear LV/GB damp heat, clear GB heat/shi, regulate qi, harmonize ST, open diaphram

Indications: jaundice, bitter taste, insomnia, hypochondriac/chest pain, tidal fever, steaming bone disorder, pulmonary TB
UB 19
Dan Shu
Actions: Bu SP, resolve damp, raise SP qi, control xue, harmonize qi xue ying, regulate middle jiao

Indications: ab pain/distension, anorexia, diarrhea, dysentery, xue in stool, vomiting, jaundice, edema, lassitude, fatigue, profuse menstruation, middle/lower back pain
UB 20
Pi Shu
Actions: regulate ST, transform damp, harmonize, middle jiao, descend qi

Indications: epigastric pain/distension, indigestion, anorexia, hypochondriac pain, n/v, borborygmus, diarrhea, jaundice
UB 21
Wei Shu
Actions: regulate water passage, promote urination, regulate qi, resolve damp

Indications: ab distension, borborygmus, indigestion, n/v, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, difficult urination, low back pain, h/a, alternating c/f, bitter taste
UB 22
San Jiao Shu
Actions:
Tonifies & benefits the KD: Qi, Yang, Yin and Jing. Tonifies xue. Benefits the bones. Regulates the water passages. Benefits urinaiton. Warms and benefits the uteurus. Strengthens the lower back. Brightens the eyes. Benefits the ears.

Indications:
fatigue/exhaustion. Difficult, frequent, dribbling urination. nocturnal/seminal emission, impotence, infertility, sexual dysfunction, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, asthma/cough/dyspnea, edema, diarrhea, cold limbs, deafness/tinitius, back, knee, & ankle pain/weakness, night blindness blurry vision, dizziness
UB23
Shenshu
Kidney Transport Point
Kidney Back Shu
Actions:
Benefits/regulates lower jiao
opens the channel
regulates Qi and Xue

Indications:
Lower back pain
dysmenorrhea
irregular menstruation
hemorrhoids
asthma
UB24
Qihaishu
(Sea of Qi Shu Point)
Actions: Regulates the intestines, transforms, stagnation, opens the channel, strengthens the lower back

Indications: diarrhea/constipation, borborgymus, abdominal distention/pain, lower back pain/weakness

Notes: A good point for lower back pain. A good point for diarrhea and constipation (connection with ST25). Good for menstrual pain that refers to the back.
UB25
Dachangshu
Actions:strengthens the lower back, regulates the lower jiao

Indications: lower back pain, sciatica, abdominal distention/pain, diarrhea, frequent or difficult urination

Note: Good local point for lower back problems
UB26
Guanyuanshu
Origin Gate Transport Point
Regulates Intestines, promotes separation of pure from impure,
drains dampness, clears damp heat

Indications: diarrhea, dysentary, lower abdominal pain and distention, hernia, enurisis, hematuria (blood in the urine), seminal emissions, leucorrhea, lower back pain, sciatica

Note: Important point for sacral
problems
UB27
Xiaochangshu
Actions: Regulates the UB, Opens the water passages, Clears damp heat from the lower jiao, Moves stagnation, Benefits the lower back

Indications: Difficult Urination, Urinary retention, Frequent urination, Seminal emissions,
Itching/pain in the external genitals, diarrhea, constipation, stiffness/pain of the lower back
UB28 – Pangguanshu
Actions: Benefits the lumbar region, Warms Yang, Dispels cold.

Indications: dysentary, diarrhea (cold type), hernia, stiffness/pain of the lower
spine
UB29
Zhonglushu
Middle Spine Back Shu
Actions: Warms yang, regulates the menses, opens the channel. benefits the lumbar region

Indications: lower back pain, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea,
seminal emissions, difficult urination, tenesmus (urge to go poo), rectal prolapse
UB30
Baihuanshu
White Ring Shu
Actions: Regulates the lower jiao, Regulates menstruation, opens the channel, benefits the lower back.

Indications: irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea,
leucorrhea, difficult urination, lower back pain, rectal prolapse
UB31
Shangliao
Upper Bone Hole/Crevice
Meeting point of UB and GB (deadman)
Actions: Regulates the lower jiao, Regulates menstruation, opens the channel, benefits the lower back

Indications: lower back pain/weakness, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea, hernia, seminal emissions, impotence, painful urinary dysfunction, diarrhea

Note: Most frequently used
and important of Baliao (the
sacral foramen points)
UB32
Ciliao
2nd Bone Hole/Crevice
Meeting Point of UB & GB
Actions: Regulates the lower jiao, Regulates menstruation, opens the channel, benefits the lower back

Indications: lower back pain, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, diarrhea, constipation, difficult urination
UB33
Zhongliao
Middle Bone Hole/Crevice
Meeting Point of UB, GB (and LVR in some texts)
Actions:
Regulates the lower jiao, Regulates menstruation, opens the channel, benefits the lower back

Indications: Lower back pain, Lower abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, constipation, diarrhea
UB34
Xialiao
Lower Bone Hole/Crevice
Meeting Point of UB & GB
Actions:
Clears damp heat
regulates the lower jiao

Indications: diarrhea, dysentary, hemorrhoids, leucorrhea, impotence, lower back and coccyx pain
UB35
Huiyang
Meeting of Yang
Actions: opens the channel, alleviate pain, regulates the lower jiao

Indications: lower back and gluteal pain, sciatica,
motor impairment of the lower
limbs, difficult urination, constipation
UB36
Chengfu
Receive Support/Hold and Support
Actions: open channel, alleviates pain

Indications: lower back pain, muscular atrophy, pain, and
motor impairment of the legs
UB37
Yinmen
Gate of Abundance
Actions: opens channel, alleviates pain

Indications: numbness of the gluteal region, contracture of the popliteal region
UB38
Fuxi
Floating Cleft
Actions: Harmonizes the SJ, Opens the water passages, opens the channel, alleviates pain

Indications: Lower back pain, Lower abdominal distention, urinary dysfunction, edema, knee pain.
UB39
Weiyang
Supporting Yang
Lower He-Sea of the San Jiao
Actions: opens channel, alleviates pain, clears heat, cools the blood

Indications: lower back pain
pain and motor impairment of
the hip, leg, and knee, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, febrile disease, difficult urination, nose bleed, itching

Note: Used mostly for lower
back pain.
UB40
Weizhong
Bend Middle
He-Sea Point (Earth)