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Actions: clear heat, dispel wind, revive consciousness, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, febrile disease, red eyes, sore throat, irritability, deafness, tinnitus, rigidity of tongue, pain/stiffness elbow/arm |
SJ 1
Guan Chong Jing well pnt Metal element pnt Entry pnt |
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Actions: open chest, reg qi, transform phlegm, descend qi
Indications: cough w/copious phlegm, stifling sensation in chest, hypochondriac/chest pain, swelling/pain axilla |
PC 1
Tian Chi Entry Point Meeting Point PC SJ GB LV |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, benefit ear, open mai, alleviate pain, calm shen
Indications: h/a, febrile disease, red eyes, sore throat, deafness, tinnitus, malaria, mania, arm pain |
SJ 2
Yen Men Ying spring pnt Water element pnt |
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Actions: bu yin, clear heat, descend yang counterflow, calm shen, revive consciousness
Indications: loss of consciousness, lumbar, pain/contracture foot, h/a, dizziness, blurry vision, sore throat, tidal fever, 5 palm heat, epilepsy, anxiety, rage, insomnia, infantile convulsions |
KD 1
Yong Guan Wood element pnt Sedation pnt Jing well pnt Entry pnt |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, benefit ears, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, febrile disease, red eyes, sore throat, deafness, tinnitus, dizzy, elbow/arm pain, pain/ROM hand/fingers |
SJ 3
Zhong Zhu Shu stream pnt Wood element pnt Tonification pnt |
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Actions: open chest, reg qi, invigorate xue, alleviate pain
Indications: cardiac pain, chest/hypochondriac pain/distension, cough, pain shoulder/upper arm |
PC 2
Tian Quan |
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Actions: clear heat, transform fluids, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: thirst, malaria, febrile disease, deafness, pain shoulder/arm/wrist |
SJ 4
Yang Chi Yuan source pnt |
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Action: open channel, alleviate pain, expel wind cold
Indication: pain/stiffness of neck/shoulder/scapular region |
UB 41
Fu Fen Meeting pnt UB, SI |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, release exterior, clear head, subdue yang, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: febrile disease, latent heat patterns, c/f, h/a, deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, red eyes, neck pain, constipation, pain/ROM shoulder/arm/elbow/hand, hand tremor |
SJ 5
Wei Guan Luo connecting pnt Master pnt Yang Wei |
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Actions: clear heat, cool xue, harm ST, stop vomiting, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: febrile disease, agitation, irritability, palpitations, cardiac pain, ST ache, vomiting, tremor hand/arm, pain elbow/arm |
PC 3
Qu Ze He Sea Point Water Element Point |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, release exterior, invigorate qi, reg intestines, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, hypochondriac pain, febrile disease, sudden loss of voice, constipation, vomiting, pain shoulder/upper back/arm |
SJ 6
Zhi Gou Jing river pnt Fire element pnt Horary pnt |
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Actions: clear empty heat, bu KD, reg low jiao, benefit uterus
Indications: sore throat, hemoptysis, tidal fever, thirst, night sweats, nocturnal emissions, genital itching, uterine prolapse, infertility, irregular menstruation, pain/swelling foot |
KD 2
Ran Gu Ying spring pnt Fire element pnt |
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Actions: open mai, alleviate pain, invigorate qi, benefit ears
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, ear pain, epilepsy, arm pain |
SJ 7
Hui Zhong Xi cleft pnt |
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Actions: clear heat, cool xue, open chest, reg qi, calm shen
Indications: cardiac pain, palpitation, vomiting, hemoptysis, epistaxis, agitation, insomnia, epilepsy |
PC 4
Xi Men Xi Cleft Point |
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Actions: clear heat, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: deafness, sudden loss of voice, tooth ache, febrile disease, hypochondriac pain, pain hand/arm |
SJ 8
San Yang Luo Meeting pnt SJ LI SI |
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Actions: Bu LU, descend LU qi, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, TB, hemoptysis, pain/stiffness of neck/shoulder |
UB 42
Po Hu LU outer shu |
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Actions: open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, sudden loss voice, tooth ache, migraine, arm pain |
SJ 9
Si Du |
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Actions: open chest, transform phlegm, harm ST, calm shen
Indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, chest oppression, plum pit qi, epigastric pain, n/v, febrile disease, irritability, agitation, mania, epilepsy, swelling axilla, pain elbow/arm |
PC 5
Jian Shi Jing River Point Metal Element Point |
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Actions: transform phlegm, dissipate, nodules, clear heat, calm shen, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: cough, phlegm, scrofula, goiter, one sided h/a, migraine, epilepsy, mania, pain/numbness arm/neck/shoulder |
SJ 10
Tian Jing He sea pnt Earth element pnt Sedation pnt |
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Actions: bu KD qi/yin/yang, benefit jing, root qi, anchor yang, clear heat, benefit low back, reg uterus
Indications: frequent urination, pain/weakness low back/knees/ankle, h/a, dizziness, deafness/tinnitus, sore throat, t/a, hemoptysis, cough, asthma, dyspnea, fatigue, insomnia, seminal emissions, impotence, irregular menstruation |
KD 3
Tai Xi Yuan source pnt Shu stream pnt Earth element pnt |
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Actions: open mai, alleviate pain, clear wind damp
Indications: h/a, stiffness/pain shoulder/neck/upper back |
SJ 11
Qing Ling Yuan |
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Actions: open chest, reg qi/HT, calm shen, harm ST, descend qi, clear heat, transform phlegm
Indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, chest congestion/oppression, SOB, hypochondriac pain, n/v, hiccups, reflux, epigastric pain, anorexia, malaria, febrile disease, irritable/agitation, insomnia, mental disorder, epilepsy, pain elbow/arm/wrist |
PC 6
Nei Guan Luo Connecting Point Master Point Yin Wei Mai |
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Actions: open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, stiffness/pain neck/arm |
SJ 12
Xiao Luo |
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Actions: Bu HT/LU/KD/SP/ST, calm shen, bu yin, clear heat, bu qi, support jing
Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, hemoptysis, TB, poor memory, palpitations, insomnia, fatigue, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, seminal emissions, impotence, dizziness, pain/stiffness of neck/shoulder |
UB 43
Gao Huang Shu PC outer shu |
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Actions: clear heat, transform phlegm, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: goiter, scrofula, shoulder/arm pain |
SJ 13
Nao Hui Meeting pnt SJ, Yang Wei |
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Actions: clear heat, calm shen, open chest, harm ST
Indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, chest congestion, hypochondriac pain, ST ache, n/v, hemoptysis, febrile disease, excima, irritability, insomnia, mental disorders, epilepsy, convulsions, foul breath, pain hand/wrist/forearm, carpal tunel |
PC 7
Da Ling Yuan Source Point Shu Stream Point Earth Element Point Sedation Point |
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Actions: dispel wind damp, alleviate pain
Indications: pain/ROM shoulder joint |
SJ 14
Jian Liao |
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Actions:
tonifies KD benefits lower back anchors Qi strengthens the Shen/Zhi (will) benefits Jing & Shen (according to one text, source unknown) Indications: cough/asthma/dyspnea hemoptosis constipation palpitations dementia mania fear depression lower back pain heel pain |
KD4 – Dazhong – Great Bell
Luo Connecting Point |
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Actions: open mai, clear wind damp, alleviate pain, open chest, reg qi
Indications: pain/stiffness neck/shoulder, chest oppression |
SJ 15
Tian Liao Meeting pnt SJ GB Yang Wei |
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Actions: clear heat, cool xue, calm shen, harm ST
Indications: febrile disease, wind stroke, hypertension, epilepsy, mania, mental disorders, cardiac pain, mouth ulcers, foul breath, gastritis, n/v, hemoptysis, epistaxis, excima, fungal infection hand/foot |
PC 8
Lao Gong Ying Spring point Fire element point Horary point Exit point |
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Actions: clear heat, descend qi, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, sudden deafness, blurry vision, facial swelling, pain/ROM neck |
SJ 16
Tian You |
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Actions: open chest, reg qi, bu HT, calm shen, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, chest pain/congestion, palpitations, insomnia, emotional disharmony |
UB 44
Shen Tang HT outer shu |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, benefit ears, open mai, alleviate pain
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, ear congestion/pain, otorrhea, facial paralysis, lock jaw, tooth ache, scrofula |
SJ 17
Yi Feng Meeting pnt SJ GB |
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Actions: clear heat, revive consciousness, calm wind (internal)
Indications: cardiac pain, palpitations, loss consciousness, mania, aphasia, heat stroke, wind stroke, vomiting, hot palms |
PC 9
Zhong Chong Wood Element point Tonification point |
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Actions; clear heat, expel wind, benefit ear
Indications: h/a, tinnitus, deafness, infantile convulsions |
SJ 18
Qi Mai |
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opens lower Jiao, regulates the menses Indications: irregular menstruation, amenorhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine prolapse, urinary incontinence, blurry vision |
KD5 – Shuiquan – Water Spring
Xi-Cleft Point |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, open mai, alleviate pain, calm shen
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, ear pain, h/a, infantile convulsions, fear/fright |
SJ 19
Lu Xi |
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Actions: expel wind, clear heat, descend LU qi, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications; cough, asthma, dyspnea, febrile disease, pain/stiffness of neck/shoulder/upper back |
UB 45
Yi Xi |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, benefit ears/eyes
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, redness/pain/swelling eyes, tooth ache, pain/swelling gums |
SJ 20
Jiao Sun Meeting pnt SJ GB SI |
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Actions:
tonifies Yin, clears heat, tonifies KD, regulates lower Jiao, opens chest, benefits the throat, invigorates the Yin Qiao Mai, calms Shen Indications: tidal fever, insomnia, foot/leg cramping/pain or weakness, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, infertility, genital itching, sudden erection, uterine prolapse, frequent urination, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, constipation, red/painful eyes, sore throat |
KD6 – Zhaohai – Shining Sea
Master Point of Yin Qiao Mai |
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Actions: clear heat, open mai, benefit ears
Indications: tinnitus, deafness, ear pain/congestion, otorrhea, tooth ache, stiffness of lips, h/a |
SJ 21
Er Men |
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Actions: reg diaphragm, harmonize mid jiao, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: chest distension/fullness, hiccoughs, belching, vomiting, pain/stiffness of back |
UB 46
Ge Guan Diaphragm outer shu |
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Actions: dispel wind, alleviate pain
Indications: tinnitus, h/a, migraine, lock jaw |
SJ 22
Er He Liao Meeting pnt SJ GB SI Exit pnt |
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tonifies KD, regulates water passages, drains dampness, clears damp heat, regulates sweating, benefits the lower back Indications: edema, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, fever without sweating, thirst, diarrhea, abdominal distention, dysentery, uterine bleeding seminal emissions, lower back pain Notes: A big point to treat water related symptoms. Amongst acupuncturists it is commonly thought that KD7 is primarily used for KD Yang Xu (KD6 is used primarly used for KD Yin Xu) |
KD7 – Fuliu – Returning Current
Jing-River Point (Metal) |
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Actions: dispel wind, alleviate pain, brighten eyes
Indications: h/a, dizziness, blurry vision, red/painful eyes, twitching eyelids, facial paralysis, tooth ache |
SJ 23
Si Zhu Kong |
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Actions: reg LV qi, harmonize mid jiao
Indications: chest distension/fullness/pain, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain |
UB 47
Hun Men LV outer shu |
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regulates Ren & Chong, regulates menstruation, clears heat & dampness from the lower Jiao Indications: uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, uterine prolapse, pain/swelling of testes, hernia, genital itching, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, dysuria, lower back pain Notes: best for female reproductive disorders. Is close to SP6 and so has some similar functions. |
KD8 – Jiaoxin – Exchange Beliefs
Xi-Cleft of Yin Qiao Mai |
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Actions: reg GB, clear damp heat
Indications: jaundice, internal fever, hypochondriac pain, ab pain/distension, diarrhea, borborygmus |
UB 48
Yang Gang GB outer shu |
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clears heart, transforms phlegm, regulates Qi, alleviates pain, calms Shen Indications: mania, depression, mental disorders, hernia, pain of the foot & calf Note: Important for Shao Yin treatment (using KD to balance HT) Along with KD9 can use KD3, HT7, HT3, KD27, & Ren4. |
KD9 – Zhubin – Guest House
Xi-Cleft of Yin Wei Mai Beginning point of Yin Wei Mai (according to some texts) |
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Actions: bu SP, resolve damp heat
Indications: ab distension.fullness, slippery diarrhea, indigestion, borborygmus, vomiting |
UB 49
Yi She SP outer shu |
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clears damp heat from lower Jiao, tonifies KD, benefits the lower back, opens channel alleviates pain Indications: difficult urination, UTI, impotence, hernia, pain and itching of the genitals, uterine bleeding, leukorrhea, mental disorders, lower back/knee pain Notes: Ted frequently substitutes this point for UB40 for lower back pain |
KD10 – Yingu – Yin Valley
He-Sea Point (Water) Horary Point |
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Actions: harmonize ST/mid jiao
Indications: ab fullness/distension, indigestion, epigastric pain, back pain |
UB 50
Wei Cang ST outer shu |
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Actions:
invigorates Lower Jiao Indications: lower abdominal fullness & pain, genital pain, dysuria, seminal emissions, nocturnal emissions, impotence, uterine prolapse |
KD11 – Henggu – Pubic Bone
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: reg TH, benefit chest
Indications: ab/epigastric/chest pain, constipation |
UB 51
Huang Men SJ outer shu |
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Actions:
tonifies KD, benefits the Jing, regulates Ren & Chong Indications: genital pain, uterine prolapse, impotence, nocturnal emissions, leukorrhea |
KD12 – Dahe – Great Brightness
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: bu KD, benefit jing, reg urination, benefit low back
Indications: low back pain/stiffness, difficult/dribbling/frequent urination, nocturnal emissions, impotence, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, fatigue/weakness, sore/weak knees, edema |
UB 52
Zhi Shi KD outer shu |
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regulates lower Jiao, alleviates pain, regulates Qi, invigorates Xue, tonifies KD, regulates water passages Indications: lower abdominal pain and distention, hernia, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, post-partum pain, diarrhea, nocturnal emissions, |
KD14 – Siman – Four Fullnesses
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: reg low jiao, benefit urination
Indications: low back pain/stiffness, sciatica, urinary retention, ab distension, borborygmus |
UB 53
Bao Huang UB outer shu |
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Actions:
tonifies KD, benefits Jing, regulates Ren & Chong, regulates the lower Jiao Indications: irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, dysuria, lower abdominal pain, infertility |
KD13 – Qixue – Qi Hole
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: open channel, alleviate pain, benefit lumbar region
Indications: pain lumbosacral region, sciatica, pain/atrophy/ROM legs |
UB 54
Zhi Bian |
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Actions:
tonifies KD, regulates lower Jiao Indications: irregular menstruation, diarrhea constipation, lower abdominal pain |
KD15 – Zhongzhu – Middle Flow
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: open channel, alleviate pain, strengthen KD, benefit lumbar region
Indications: low back pain/weakness, pain/ROM lower limbs, leukorrhea, uterine bleeding, hernia |
UB 55
He Yang |
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Actions:
regulates intestines, alleviates pain, tonifies KD, regulates lower Jiao Indications: abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, borborygmus vomiting |
KD16 – Huangshu – Shu Point of the Vitals
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: relax sinews, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: low back pain, calf spasm/pain, contracture/pain heel, hemroids |
UB 56
Cheng Jin |
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regulates Qi, alleviates pain Indications: abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation |
KD17 – Shangqu – Shang (Metal Musical Note) Bend
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: relax sinews, open channel, alleviate pain, harmonize intestines, cool xue
Indications: low back pain, sciatica, calf pain/spasm, contracture/pain heel, hemroids, rectal bleeding/prolapse, constipation |
UB 57
Cheng Shan |
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regulates Qi, harmonizes Stomach, regulates Lower Jiao, alleviates pain Indications: abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, postpartum pain, sterility |
KD18 – Shiguan – Stone Passage
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: expel wind, clear Tai Yang stage disturbance, open channel, alleviate pain
Indication: h/a, dizziness, blurry vision, neck pain, sinus congestion, epistaxis, c/f, low back pain, pain/ROM lower limbs, hemroids, harmonize upper and lower |
UB 58
Fei Yang Luo-connecting pnt UB |
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regulates Qi, harmonizes Stomach Indications: epigastric pain, reflux, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, borborygmus, constipation |
KD19 – Yindu – Yin City
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: invigorates yang qiao mai, opens lower back, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, heavy head, low back/ankle pain, atrophy/paralysis lower limbs |
UB 59
Fu Yang Xi-Cleft pnt Yang Qiao |
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harmonizes middle Jiao, opens chest Indications: abdominal pain, distention, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, pain and fullness of the chest, palpitations |
KD20 – Futonggu – Open Valley of the Abdomen
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: clear heat, expel wind, invigorate xue, descend yang, relax sinews, benefit low back, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, dizziness, blurry vision, red/painful eyes, epistaxis, epilepsy, difficult labor, pain neck/shoulder/low back/leg/foot/heel |
UB 60
Kun Lun Fire pnt Jing-river pnt UB |
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moves LVR Qi, harmonizes ST/SP, opens chest clears heat Indications: abdominal pain, abdominal distention, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, diarrhea, chest/costal (ribs) pain, insufficient lactation |
KD21 – Youmen – Hidden Gate
Meeting Point of KD & Chong |
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Actions: relax sinews, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: pain/ROM/atrophy lower limbs, heel pain, low back pain |
UB 61
Pu Can Meeting pnt UB, yang qiao |
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Actions:
opens chest, descends rebellious Qi Indications: cough, asthma, dyspnea, fullness/pain in the chest, vomiting, anorexia |
KD22 – Buling – Step out on the Veranda
Exit Point of KD |
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Actions: calm internal wind/shen, benefits eyes, relax sinews, open yang qiao mai, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, dizziness, hypertension, wind stroke, epilepsy, insomnia, mania, red/painful eyes, epistaxis, deafness/tinnitus, pain/ROM lower back/limbs |
UB 62
Shen Mai Master pnt yang qiao mai |
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Actions:
opens chest, descends rebellious Qi Indications: cough/asthma/dyspnea, fullness/pain in the chest, vomiting, anorexia, mastitis |
KD23 – Shenfeng – Spirit Seal
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Actions: clear heat, calm (internal) wind, relax sinews, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: epilepsy, convulsions, mania, hernia, low back pain, pain/ROM lower limbs |
UB 63
Jin Men Xi cleft pnt Meeting pnt UB, yang wei mai |
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Actions:
opens chest, descends rebellious Qi Indications: chest pain/constriction, rib/cardiac pain, pain/motion restriction of the shoulder joint, arm and elbow |
KD24 – Lingxu – Spirit Burial Ground
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Actions: clear heat, eliminate wind (internal), clear head, calm shen, relax sinews, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, dizziness, epistaxis, palpitations, insomnia, pain/stiffness neck/lower back/lower limbs |
UB 64
Jing Gu Yuan source pnt |
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Actions:
opens chest, descends rebellious Qi Indications: cough/asthma/dyspnea,chest pain/congestion, vomiting, anorexia |
KD25 – Shencang – Spirit Store House
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Actions: clear heat/head, open channel, alleviate pain
Indications: h/a, dizziness, blurry vision, eye pain, neck pain, pain lower back/limbs |
UB 65
Shu stream pnt Wood element pnt |
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Actions:
opens chest, descends rebellious Qi, transforms phlegm Indications: cough/asthma/dyspnea, chest pain/congestion, phlegm accumulation in chest |
KD26 – Yuzhong – Elegant Middle
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Actions: clear heat, clam shen, open channel, descend qi
Indications: h/a, dizziness, blurry vision, epistaxis, neck pain, mania, fright |
UB 66
Zu Tong Gu Ying spring pnt Water element pnt Horary pnt |
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Actions:
opens chest, descends rebellious Qi, transforms phlegm, stops cough Indications: cough/asthma/dyspnea, chest pain/congestion, phlegm accumulation in chest, nausea/vomiting, anorexia |
KD27 – Shufu – Store House of Shu Points
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Actions: expel wind, clear head, open channel, invigorate xue, regulate child birth
Indications: h/a, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, eye pain, difficult labor, malposition of fetus, retention of placenta |
UB 67
Zhi Yin Jing well pnt Metal element pnt Tonification pnt Exit pnt UB |
