Equine Acupuncture Point (Chi Session 2)

Front 1

LU-1

Zhong-fu

Back 1

Depression in the middle of the pectorals descended muscle, 1.5 cun lateral to the pectoral sulcus (in the 1st intercostal space) PASTY POINT

Hint 1

Alarm point for Lung

Cough, asthma, heaves, shoulder pain, chest pain.

Front 2

LU-5
Chi-ze

Back 2

On the medial side of the cubital crease, on the lateral side of the tendon of the biceps brachii

Hint 2

He-sea point (Water). Lung Excess Heat, acute cough, dyspnea, coarse voice, high fever, chest pain, sore throat, pain in shoulder and elbow, diarrhea.

Front 3

LU-7

Lie-que

Back 3

On the craniomedial edge of radius, just cranial cephalic vein at the level of the distal border of the chestnut, 1.5 cun proximal to the transverse crease of the carpal joint.

Hint 3

Master point for Head and Neck, Luo connecting point, Confluent point with CV. Cervical stiffness and pain, headache, facial paralysis, cough, heaves.

Front 4

LU-11
Shao-shang

Back 4

Caudomedial aspect of the front hoof, proximal to coronary band, just cranial to medial collateral cartilage

Hint 4

Jing Well point (Wood). Asthma, bleeder, cough, allergy (dust, mold, pollen), nasal discharge, lung problems, fatigue, sore bruising, laminitis.

Front 5

LI-1
Shang-yang

Back 5

Craniomedial aspect of the front hoof, proximal to the coronary band.

Hint 5

Jing-Well point (Metal). Nasal discharge, not wanting to be the leader in a race, shoulder pain or lameness, forelimb lameness, navicular disease, laminitis, side-bone, ring-bone, pharyngitis.

Front 6

LI-4
He-gu

Back 6

Distal and medial to the base of the second metacarpal (splint) bone, between the suspensory ligament and medial splint bone.

Hint 6

Master point for face and mouth, Yuan primary point. Facial paralysis, dental problems, nose bleeding, sore throat, anhidrosis (non-sweat), tendonitis, fever, immunodeficiency.

Front 7

LI-10

Qian-san-li

Back 7

2 cun below LI-11, in the same groove as LI-6

Hint 7

Thoracic three mile point. Diarrhea, colic, front limb paralysis, pain in dental and cheek, general weakness. Substitute for ST-36.

Front 8

LI-11
Qu-chi

Back 8

In a depression cranial to the elbow in the transverse cubital crease (crease formed when elbow flexed)

Hint 8

He-sea point (Earth), mother point. Sore throat, dental pain, uveitis, fever, hypertension, seizure, abdominal pain, diarrhea, front limb paralysis. Animal studies confirmed strong stimulation at LI-11 and Lan-wei-xue (located at 2 fun below ST-36) effectively relieved appendicitis and cecal disorder.

Front 9

LI-15
Jian-yu

Back 9

Just cranial to the point of the shoulder.

Hint 9

Shoulder lameness.

Front 10

LI-16
Ju-gu

Back 10

Along cranial border of scapula, in a depression 2/3 of distance from TH-15 to point of shoulder. (TH-15 is in a depression on dorsal border of scapula at junction of scapula and scapular cartilage)

Hint 10

Shoulder and elbow pain, forelimb lameness, forelimb paralysis.

Front 11

LI-17
Tian-ding

Back 11

2 cun craniodorsla to L-16, on the sternocleidomastoid m.

Hint 11

Laryngeal hemiplasia, sore throat, thyroid disorder, carpal pain, chronic distal forelimb pain. Diagnosis point for carpus.

Front 12

LI-18
Fu-tu

Back 12

With head extended follow the line of ventral mandible to depression just above jabular groove

Hint 12

Diagnosis point for hoof problem, laryngeal hemiplaisa, sore throat, thyroid disorders, cough, asthma

Front 13

LI-20
Ying-xiang

Back 13

2/3 of way upward along lateral edge of nares (from ventral edge), 1 cum caudal to nares

Hint 13

Nasal congestion and discharge, facial paralysis, nose bleeding, facial itching, urticaria, sunstroke, cough, sinusitis, fever, cold

Front 14

ST-1
Cheng-qi

Back 14

Lower eyelid, 1/3 from medial canthus

Hint 14

Conjunctivitis, uveitis, ocular discharge or swelling, eyelid tremor, facial paralysis.

Front 15

ST-6
Bao-sai

Back 15

Dorsal to the intermediate tendon of the masseter muscle in the center of the muscle belly, at the level of the lateral canthus of the eye. Located in a depression when the jaw is open.

Hint 15

Facial paralysis, tetanus, cheek/jaw pain or swelling, toothache.

Front 16

ST-7
Xia-guan

Back 16

In a depression ventral to the TMJ

Hint 16

Facial paralysis, tetanus, stomach ulcer, TMJ problems

Front 17

ST-35
Du-bi or Lue Cao

Back 17

Between the distal border of the patella and the proximal border of the tibia, in a depression between middle and lateral pateller ligament.

Hint 17

Stifle pain and arthritis, ligament problems.

Front 18

ST-36
Hou-san-li

Back 18

3 cun below ST-35, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibial crest, over cranial tibialis muscle.

Hint 18

Master point for GI tract and abdomen, 3 mile point, He-sea point (Earth), use for nausea, vomiting stomach pain, gastric ulcer, food stasis, general weakness, constipation, diarrhea.

Front 19

ST-37
Shang-ju-xu

Back 19

3 cun below ST-37, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibia, over cranial tibialis muscle.

Hint 19

Lower He-sea point for LI meridian, diarrhea, intestinal ulcer, apendicitis, colitis.

Front 20

ST-38
Tiao-kou

Back 20

2 cun below ST-37, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibia, over cranial tibialis muscle.

Hint 20

Colic, paralysis of hind limb, ligamant/tendon problems, shoulder pain.

Front 21

ST-39
Xia-ju-xu

Back 21

1 cun below ST-38, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibia, over cranial tibialis muscle.

Hint 21

Lower He-sea point for SI meridian, lower abdominal pain, diarrhea, colic. Impaction.

Front 22

ST-40
Feng-long

Back 22

0.5 cun lateral to ST-38 (8 cun proximal to the
lateal malleolus) between the long and lateral
digital extensor mm.

Hint 22

Lou connecting point for SP meridian,
Influential point for phlegm. Dizziness, phlegm, edema,
constipation, seizure, paralysis of hindlimb.

Front 23

ST-44
Nei-ting

Back 23

Craniodistal to the fetlock, 0.5 cun lateral to long
digital extensor mm.

Hint 23

Ying-spring point (Water). Sore throat,
stomach heat, fever, facial paralysis, nose bleeding, bloody
diarrhea, hock pain.

Front 24

ST-45
Li-dui

Back 24

Cranial midline of the hind hoof, proximal to
coronary band.

Hint 24

Jing well point (Metal-son) point. Sore throat, nose bleeding,
dental pain, abdominal pain, fever, seizure, laminitis.

Front 25

SP-1
Yin-bai

Back 25

Caudomedial aspect of the hind hoof, proximal to
coronary band.

Hint 25

Jing well point (Wood). Laminitis, bloody urination, bloody
defecation, abdominal pain or fullness.

Front 26

SP-6
San-yinjiao

Back 26

3 cun proximal to medial malleolus, caudal to the
tibial border, 0.5 cun posterior to saphenous vein.

Hint 26

Master point for Caudal Abdomen and urogenital tract, tonify
Qi and blood, do not use during pregnancy. Diarrhea, genital
discharge, promotion of parturition, infertility, paralysis of
hindlimb, impotence, abnormal cycling, hernia, urinary
incontinence, insomnia.

Front 27

SP-9
Yin-lingquan

Back 27

In a depression at the level of the patellar
ligaments, 0.5 cun in front of saphenous vein

Hint 27

He-sea point (Water). Edema, diarrhea, jaundice, urinary
difficulty or incontinence, stifle pain and arthritis.

Front 28

SP-10
Xue-hai

Back 28

2 cun proximal to the proximomedial border of the
patella, in the belly of the vastus medialis m.

Hint 28

Sea of blood. Cools blood, nourishes blood, invigorates
blood. Blood heat toxin, fever, eczema, abnormal cycling.

Front 29

SP-12
Chong-men

Back 29

In a depression ventral to the curve of cranial tuber
coxae, above Dan-tan.

Hint 29

Stifle performance point. Colic, Hernia.

Front 30

SP-13

Fu-she

Back 30

0.5 cun cranioventral to the tuber coxae

Above tendon, above SP-12

Hint 30

Hock and stifle performance point. Colic, hernia.

Front 31

SP-21
Da-bao

Back 31

At the 10th intercosal space at same level as point
of shoulder.

Hint 31

SP major Lou. Heaves, pain in entire body, wei syndrome.

Front 32

HT-1
Jia-qi

Back 32

In the center of the axillary space (between the
trunk and the forelimb).

Hint 32

Shoulder pain.

Front 33

HT-7
Shen-men

Back 33

On the caudolateral aspect of the radius, just
proximal to the accessory carpal bone, at the
insertion of the lateral ulnar m. at the level of the
carpus (Opposite PC-7).

Hint 33

Shu steam point (Earth - son), Yuan primary point.
Palpitation, shen disturbance, anxiety, restlessness, chest pain,
manic.

Front 34

HT-9
Shao-chong

Back 34

Caudolateral aspect of the front hoof, proximal to
coronary band.

Hint 34

Jing well point (Wood), mother point. Chest pain, shoulder
pain, frontlimb lameness, laminitis, coma, shen disturbance.

Front 35

SI-1
Shao-ze

Back 35

Craniolateral aspect of front hoof, proximal to
coronary band.

Hint 35

Jing well point (Metal). Laminitis, sore throat, mastitis, fever,
coma, shoulder pain.

Front 36

SI-3
Hou-xi

Back 36

In a depression on the caudolateral border of the
cannon bone (metacarpal III), distal to the end of
the lateral splint bone (metacarpal IV), proximal to
the fetlock.

Hint 36

Shu Stream point (Wood -mother). Contusion, sprain,
swelling of the fetlock, tendinitis of flexor tendons. Cervical
stiffness, back pain, sore throat, shoulder lameness, laminitis,
seizure, manic.

Front 37

SI-4
Wan-gu

Back 37

On the lateral surface of the forelimb, distal to the
carpal joint, caudal to the base of the lateral splint
bone (metacarpal IV), cranial to suspensory
ligament. Opposite LI-4.

Hint 37

Yuan primary point. Cervical stiffness, jaundice, fever, carpal
pain and arthritis.

Front 38

SI-8
Xiao-hai

Back 38

Large depression along the caudal border of the
Deltoid muscle at its juncture with the lateral and
the long heads of the triceps brachii

Hint 38

Shoulder pain, forelimb lameness, general pain relief.

Front 39

SI-19
Ting-gong

Back 39

Indentation of the rostral medial corner of the ear
base (dorsal to zygomatic arch at the TMJ)

Hint 39

Ear problems, manic, toothache.

Front 40

BL-1
Jing-ming
Or Da-yanjiao

Back 40

Indentation at medial canthus of eye

Hint 40

Eye problems, conjunctivitis, uveitis. Contraindication of
moxibustion.

Front 41

BL-10
Tian-zhu

Back 41

In a depression just caudal to the wings of the
atlas, 2 cun below the dorsal midline

Hint 41

Wind-cold, nasal congestion and discharge, cervical stiffness.

Front 42

BL-11
Da-zhu

Back 42

Cranial to the withers, (at level of 2nd thoracic
vertebral space), 1.5 cun lateral to dorsal midline

Hint 42

Influential point for bone (arthritis/disc). Cough, heaves,
fever, cervical stiffness, forelimb lameness.

Front 43

BL-18
Gan-shu/
BL-47

Back 43

13th and 14th intercostal spaces (2 points)

Hint 43

Back shu association point for LIV
(Traditional association point for LIV - 13th intercostal
space)
(Traditional association point for TH - 14th intercostal space).
Jaundice, eye problems, seizure, back pain.

Front 44

BL-19
Dan-shu/
BL-48

Back 44

15th intercostal space

Hint 44

Back shu association point for GB
(Traditional association point for SP). Jaundice, Liver yang
rising, tidal fever.

Front 45

BL-20
Pi-shu/
BL-49

Back 45

17th (last) intercostal space

Hint 45

Back shu association point for SP
(Traditional association point for LI). Vomiting, diarrhea,
edema, back pain, jaundice, abdominal fullness.

Front 46

BL-21
Wei-shu/
BL-50

Back 46

Thoracolumbar junction (T18 - L1), 3 cun lateral
to dorsal midline

Hint 46

Back shu association point for ST, promote GI motility,
relieve colic pain. Diarrhea, colic, constipation, vomiting.

Front 47

BL-23
Shen-shu/
BL-52

Back 47

2nd lumbar vertebral space (L2-L3), 3 cun from
dorsal midline

Hint 47

Back shu association point for KI (Traditional association
point for BL). Urinary incontinence, impotence, edema, ear
problems, back pain.

Front 48

BL-26
Guan-yuanshu

Back 48

Lumbosacral space (L6-S1), 3 cun lateral to dorsal
midline

Hint 48

Gates of Yuan-source Qi. Impotence, urinary incontinence,
diarrhea, abdominal pain.

Front 49

BL-35
Hui-yang

Back 49

In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris
and semitendinosis mm. at its most proximal
extent (2 cun craniolateral to the root of the tail).

Hint 49

Diagnosis point for hock. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, perianal
problems.

Front 50

BL-36
Xie-qi

Back 50

In groove between the biceps femoris and the
semitendinosis, at the level of the center of anus.

Hint 50

Lumbar-sacral pain, perianal problems.

Front 51

BL-37
Hou-gou

Back 51

In groove between the biceps femoris and the
semitendinosis, at the level of the tuber ischii

Hint 51

Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and
hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis

Front 52

BL-38
Yang-wa

Back 52

In the muscle groove between the biceps femoris
and semitendinosis mm. 21/3 cun distal to BL-37.

Hint 52

Arthritis of hip, stifle and hock, Lameness of hip, stifle and
hock, muscular atrophy, pelvic limb paralysis

Front 53

BL-39
Qian-shen

Back 53

At the ventral extent of the groove between the
biceps femoris and the semitendinosis mm., at a
level of stifle.

Hint 53

Lower He sea point for TH meridian. Diagnosis point for
hock. Edema, dysuria, hock pain.

Front 54

BL-40
Wei-zhong

Back 54

Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal
fossa (fossa on lateral epicondyle of femur)

Hint 54

Master point for caudal back and hips, He-sea point (Earth).
Dysuria, urinary incontinence, hip joint, back pain.

Front 55

BL-53
Bao-huang

Back 55

Caudal to the tuber coxae.

Hint 55

Hip performance diagnosis and treatment point.

Front 56

BL-54
Ba-shan

Back 56

Midway on a line connecting Bai Hui (dorsal
midline at lumbosacral space) and the greater
trochanter of the femur.

Hint 56

Hip pain and arthritis, hindlimb lameness, muscle atrophy.

Front 57

BL-60
Kun-lun

Back 57

Between the lateral malleolus of the tibia and the
calcaneal tuber (opposite KI-3).

Hint 57

Jing river (Fire). “Aspirin point”. Headache, cervical
stiffness, nose bleeding, seizure, promotion of parturition.
Contraindication for pregnancy.

Front 58

BL-67
Zhi-yin

Back 58

Caudolateral aspect of hind hoof, proximal to
coronary band.

Hint 58

Jing well point (Metal), mother point. Nasal congestion and
discharge, nose bleeding, eye problems, headache, promotion
of parturition, laminitis. Contraindication for pregnancy.

Front 59

KI-1
Yong-quan

Back 59

In a depression between the bulbs of the heel.

Hint 59

Jing well point (Wood) point. Laminitis, sore throat,
constipation, coma, seizure, loss of voice, urinary difficult.

Front 60

KI-3
Tai-xi

Back 60

Between the medial malleolus of the tibia and the
calcaneal tuber (opposite BL-60).

Hint 60

Shu stream point (Earth), yuan primary point. Abnormal
cycling, dysuria, renal failure, diabetes, infertility, impotence,
heaves, sore throat, toothache, bac pain, back pain, ear
problems.

Front 61

KI-27
Shu-fu

Back 61

At the level of the manubrium, 2 cun lateral to
midline

Hint 61

Association point of all association points. Cough, heaves,
chest pain, vomiting.

Front 62

PC-1
Tian-chi

Back 62

Medial to, and at the level of, the point of the
elbow, in the fifth intercostal space

Hint 62

Crossing point between PC and GB.
Cough, asthma, dysnpea, girdle sore, chest pain. Diagnosis
point for hoof.

Front 63

PC-9
Zhongchong

Back 63

In the central depression between the heel bulbs.

Hint 63

Jing-well point (Wood).
Hyperactivity, Shen disturbance, non-sweater, superficial
tendon problem,
laminitis, navicular disease.

Front 64

TH-1
Guanchong

Back 64

Just lateral (1 cun) to the cranial midline,
proximately to coronary band.

Hint 64

Jing-well point (Metal).
Sore feet, laminitis, sore or cracked front heels, shoulder pain,
colic, sore throat, deafness, red eyes.

Front 65

TH-14
Jian-liao

Back 65

Caudal margin of shoulder joint, at the level of the
point of the shoulder.

Hint 65

Pain in shoulder and front limb.

Front 66

TH-15
Tian-liao

Back 66

Depression on dorsal border of scapula at junction
of scapula and scapular cartilage.

Hint 66

Pain in shoulder and front limb, sore foot, cervical stiffness ,
suprascapular nerve paralysis, suspensory ligament problems.

Front 67

TH-16
Tian-you

Back 67

Caudal border of the brachiocephalicus muscle,
between the 1st & 2nd cervical vertebral space,
cranial to SI-16.

Hint 67

Cervical stiffness, head-shaking, deafness, pain in
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), wobbler syndrome.
Diagnosis point for fetlock.

Front 68

GB-1
Tong-zi-liao

Back 68

1 cun caudoventral to the lateral canthus of the
eye, over the transverse facial vein

Hint 68

Eye problems, anhidrosis, colds, headache.

Front 69

GB-20
Feng-chi

Back 69

In the large depression just caudal to the occipital
condyle, cranial to the wing of the atlas, 1 cun
ventral to dorsal midline.

Hint 69

External Wind, Internal Wind, cervical stiffness, headache,
nose-bleeding, nasal discharge/congestion, epilepsy.

Front 70

GB-21
Jian-jing

Back 70

In a depression located halfway along the cranial
edge of the scapula

Hint 70

Shoulder pain, paralysis of forelimbs, mastitis, difficult labor

Front 71

GB-34
Yang-lingquan

Back 71

Craniodistal to the head of fibula, in the
interosseous space between the tibia and fibula,
between the long and lateral digital extensors.

Hint 71

He sea point (Earth), Influential point for tendon and
ligaments. Weakness of tendon/ligament, rear weakness.

Front 72

GB-44
Zu-qiao-yin

Back 72

Craniolateral aspect of the coronary band of the
hindlimb.

Hint 72

Jing-well point (Metal). Hock pain, hip problem, coxa
problem, abnormal cycling, laminitis, insomnia.

Front 73

LIV-1
Da-dun

Back 73

Craniomedial aspect of the coronary band of the
hindlimb.

Hint 73

Jing-well point (Wood). Laminitis, side-bones, hernia.

Front 74

LIV-3
Tai-chong

Back 74

On the craniomedial aspect of the canon bone
(metatarasal III), at the level of the head of the
medial splint bone

Hint 74

Shu-stream point (Earth), Yuan primary point. Liver Qi
Stagnation, abnormal cycle, fetlock pain, paralysis of
hindlimb.

Front 75

LIV-13
Zhang-men

Back 75

Distal end of 18th rib.

Hint 75

Influential point for Zang organs, Alarm point for SP.
Abdominal fullness, colic, diarrhea, abdominal mass, muscle
pain.

Front 76

LIV-14
Qi-men

Back 76

13th intercostal space at the level of the elbow

Hint 76

Alarm point for liver. Hepatic disorders, mastitis, pleuritis,
chest pain, muscle pain.

Front 77

GV-1
Changqiang

Back 77

Depression between the anus and the ventral
aspect of the tail.

Hint 77

Lou connecting point for CV meridian. Diarrhea, bloody
defecation, constipation, perianal problems, seizure.

Front 78

GV-3
Yao-yangguan

Back 78

On the midline in a depression between L4 and L5 vertebrae.

Hint 78

Coldness and pain in the back, impotence, hindlimb paralysis, Kidney Yang/Qi Deficiency.

Front 79

GV-4
Ming-men

Back 79

In the depression along the dorsal midline at the
intervertebral space between L2 and L3.

Hint 79

Yang deficiency, impotence, abnormal cycling, diarrhea, back pain.

Front 80

GV-14
Da-zhui

Back 80

Depression at the cervicothoracic vertebral space (C7-T1).

Hint 80

Fever, cough, heaves, sweat, cervical stiffness, skin rash, seizure.

Front 81

GV-26
Ren-zhong

Back 81

On the upper lip, between the ventral limits of the nostrils.

Hint 81

Facial paralysis, coma, back pain

Front 82

CV-1
Hui-yin

Back 82

Ventral midline, half-way between the anus and
the root of scrotum (male) or vulva (female).

Hint 82

Infertility, dysuria, seizure, orchitis, scrotal inflammation,
vulvar discharge, prolapse of the vagina or uterus.

Front 83

CV-12
Zhong-wan

Back 83

Midway between xiphoid and umbilicus, or 4 cun
cranial to umbilicus.

Hint 83

Alarm point for Stomach, Influential point for fu organs.
Gastric ulcer, diarrhea, jaundice, vomiting.

Front 84

CV-22
Tian-tu

Back 84

On the midline in a depression cranial to the
sternum.

Hint 84

Cough, heaves, asthma, sore throat, loss of voice, thyroid
problem, diaphragm spasm.

Front 85

CV-23
Lian-quan

Back 85

On the ventral midline of the neck, just in front of
laryngeal head.

Hint 85

Laryngeal hemiplegia, dysphagia, swelling of tongue.

Front 86

CV-24
Chengjiang

Back 86

Lower lip on the midline, 1 cun ventral to the rim
of the lower lip.

Hint 86

Facial paralysis, too much salivation, manic, behavioral
problem.

Front 87

Qi-hai-shu (#60)
Sea of Qi

Back 87

In the groove between the longissimus dorsi and the
iliocostalis mm. at the level of the 16th intercostal
space

Hint 87

Exhaustion, Qi Deficiency, general weakness, poor performance, gaseous bowel.

Front 88

Bai-hui (#68)
Hundred meetings

Back 88

On dorsal mid line at the Lumbosacral space.

Hint 88

Hind quarter pain, hind quarter
paralysis, hip arthritis, contusion,
colic, gaseous bowel, diarrhea, wind pattern, yang deficiency, overexertion.